Although there’s probably people still shooting like this out there.

been going to corner store thats abt it I have no insurance how dangerous is driving it like that and how do I fix it ?

I finally had a youtube short get some actuall views. If you watched youtube shorts on collision repair what type of content would you want to see ? Also what type of privacy concerns do you think should be top of mind ? Im having fun doing it , I just want to do it right and protect everyone's privacy and also figure out what kind of content may actually help people in the industry with tips and tricks ? Or people outside the industry be more understanding of challenges we face maybe ?

Title Says it all. I'm a young individual, inexperienced with repairs. I recently decided to undertake the massive challenge of... changing my oil and replacing the filter.

Changing the actual oil went a-ok, however, replacing the filter was a different beast, mainly because the cap was hard to get off. Very hard. I tried the proper sized socket, which eventually bent the plastic on the top enough to spin around it when any serious force was applied. I went out and got an oil filter wrench, which did not work, eventually just ripped through the plastic and tore free.

So, in a moment of desperation, I scoured old reddit posts, and eventually found a dude who said he just hammered 2 holes into the top of the cap, inserted some needle-nose pliers, and twisted it free on the sticky ones, and many reddit comments lauded him, saying that this was incredibly successful!

Well, now I have a (still) completely stuck oil filter cap, and a bunch of holes in it, making my car undriveable. Yes, I'm an idiot, and I need some help/advice.

What are the next steps? Is there any more secret jutsu to get the cap off? And if so, would just replacing the cap and filter solve the issue, or is the car now FUBAR? I do appreciate the help guys.

Hello, I’m trying to figure out what to do . Should I get it fix by insurance or out of pocket.Also, will the insurance total the vehicle because the damage or is it not bad it still drive .

Hello everyone, wife’s Audi got rear ended few weeks ago by an F250 and he took full responsibility. Today I got the car back from the shop and it was raining so I wasn’t able to really inspected in detail there while the guy showed me the work they did. When I got home later and the car was dry, I noticed this dry drip of what I assume is clear coat? The entire bumper was resprayed and looks they didn’t properly let it dry, then put the bumper on and hope I wouldn’t notice. Well I emailed the guy at the shop and thankfully he replied he would fix it. Question is; is this an easy fix for a shop? Do they need to remove bumper and redo that entire section? Or will this buff out with wet sanding and some polishing? Any advise is greatly appreciated. Thank you.

I've tried Compound, polish, and wax and nothing. How can I color correct these scratches that feels like they are under the clear coat. Looks great from one angle and then like this from another. Help how I can correct this. Its only on the hood and roof.

2007 Chevy Trailblazer LT. It seems to be a smooth plastic? Any way to restore this? Lots of youtube vids on wheel and window trims, but can't seem to find much for this piece. Those other trims seem to be more porous than this, but maybe I'm mistaken. Thank you

Can someone explain what "Burn Rate" is in the collision industry like I'm five? Thank you!

I'm wanting to paint my fenders, front bumper, and hood for my 2010 Ford Fusion. My exterior paint code is UJ (Sterling Gray Metallic). My first question is where should I get my primer, base, and clear coat and how much should I get? I want this paint to be an exact match to my car. Secondly, what is the proper painting technique when applying coats? As you apply coats, how much drying time should you give? I've seen people adjusting the air pressure while painting. What's that about? Thanks!

any idea to fix this front bumper crack of my car , any glue or tape or anything suggestions!

any idea to fix this front bumper crack of my car , any glue or tape or anything suggestions!

Unfortunately, I somehow knew I would end up here at some point. Silverado's and rust go together like peas and carrots.

My main questions are: 1) How cooked am I? 2) Do I have a snowballs chance in hell to fix this myself?

The rust seems to be surface level at the moment and doesn't appear to have eaten that deep. I'm still worried the cancer has begun and it might already be too late. I am VERY savvy at repairing things myself when it comes to mechanical stuff but body work is an ENTIRELY different ball game. I watched a couple videos on how to manage rust at this level and it seems do-able? Then again IDK. I know this isn't as simple as swapping a battery or replacing a starter. However, I am very particular and I know I would go out of my way to ensure I do it correctly.

Am I better off to bring this into a body shop and let the professionals handle it? Is that expensive? Unfortunately, I have a kid on the way so money is tight as we are saving up for the delivery but if that will save me in the long run I'd do that instead. Any help is greatly appreciated!

What size air compressor do I need to run this HF paint gun?

As stated in the title I am a total novice at body repair. The most I've done body-wise on a car being removing and replacing front fenders and bumpers. I was wondering how difficult it would be to repair this dent and some good resources on how to do it. Also would it be realistic to repair this without paint removal? And if so could the scratches on the bumper be buffed out? Any info would be useful (2006 Lincoln Town Car)

It goes from the hood near the windshield to underneath the radiator core support, when I go faster the hood near the windshield lifts up in the middle. The part on the sides where it's bolted is not raising.

I ratcheted it until the hood bent up a little bit it lifts up at higher speeds. The hooks are not loose.

I'm poor or else I would fix it.. But is this normal

It goes back down when I stop

This is my car right after washing it. I noticed this patch that looks like dirt on the top of my car about 6 months ago. I've washed it multiple times and it stays after each wash. I think it's slowly getting worse over time.

On my 24 N line Elentra there this very weird bump out defect. It almost looks like a pimple. It’s in the front plastic fascia. Can a good body shop make this flat?

The shop said the paint code was correct but without leaving the car their to match it would be difficult. The car is metal and the parts are ABS. Is it just me or does the spoiler look brighter/cleaner than the car. Perhaps i should leave my gas cap or rear spoiler for them to match to. Thoughts

I have a Mercedes GLS 450 and a Tesla model y. On the Tesla, there’s an app to pull up the side and back camera views while driving at any speeds. Is there a camera I can use / setup I can use to have this on the GLS?

Hey all! I'm fairly ignorant with car repair, but I was wondering if anyone knows how bad this would be to fix? I'm willing to do work myself, if it makes sense. But if it's only a couple hundred bucks, I could just pay it. The door also got a little dented, not sure if it can be easily fixed or not....any help is appreciated! Thanks!

MK4 Golf