I have an 09 matrix I just purchased recently and it was in a minor wreck (saw on the car report and it was repaired mechanically) but after they did the repair they left the hood bent slightly so on the right side it sits further back and doesn’t line up like on the right. The hood works and latches fine, no rust, it’s just slightly off.
is there a way I could bend this slightly so it matches better with either common tools or maybe my own power? I don’t think it’s worth replacing the hood ($600) or trying a body shop because it’s not serious. Just curious
do you have the receipt or know where it was done? If the work was guaranteed you should go back.
Not sure this would have been under the previous owner back in 2011
ah, I thought it was recent. Never mind.
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I can't see what it looks like, so I can't provide accurate advice (photos would help).
But I would take it to a body shop and see what they say. Maybe they'll just fix it on the spot for you, for little or nothing.
If they want too much money, then I would ask for advice and do it myself.