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Small dent on my Hood

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by PVT Pablo, Jan 7, 2012.

  1. Jan 7, 2012 at 4:12 PM
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    PVT Pablo

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    Hello TW,

    So I just noticed that I've got 2 very small dents in the middle of my hood after taking it to get an oil change at the dealership yesterday. Now, I can't say they did it as the only reason I noticed it was because the truck was actually clean (free car wash).

    The truck is only 6 months old, so will fixing the dents be warrenty, or will I have to shell out the cash to fix them, and if I have to pay, I might try to get them out myself.

    (the dents are tiny, no damage to paint)

    Thanks.
     
  2. Jan 7, 2012 at 4:14 PM
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    oneBIGroom

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    Pebble dings? :notsure:
     
  3. Jan 7, 2012 at 4:15 PM
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    Sounds like hail dents.
    Don't think warranty would cover.
     
  4. Jan 7, 2012 at 4:16 PM
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    body damage is not covered under warranty.

    that being said, call a company like dent-x, dent doctor, or whoever does paintless dent removal in your area. you will never do as good a job as they do. it's not that expensive ($100 per panel, even with multiple dents, where i live). if your truck is that new, spend the money and keep it new looking.
     
  5. Jan 7, 2012 at 4:16 PM
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    Doubtful you will be able to get the dents fixed under warranty. PDR is your best option.
     
  6. Jan 7, 2012 at 4:18 PM
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    Warranty for body damage?? Have you READ the warranty paperwork that came with the truck and/or heard the horror storied of folks who have tried to get warranty coverage??
     
  7. Jan 7, 2012 at 5:03 PM
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    Thanks for the resonpses guys. Going to go do some research on getting the dents out.
     
  8. Jan 7, 2012 at 5:08 PM
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    :proposetoast: i like how youre honest and didn't instantly just blame it on the tech, rep for you
     
  10. Jan 8, 2012 at 7:05 PM
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    No need for research. Find a good PDR tech....get-r-done
     

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