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Old Apr 19, 2008 | 10:12 AM
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Dent in the mini

So i parked my car at the gym were i lifegaurd far away like everyday. I got out of work and come home when i pull in the garage my mom points out a big dent on the rear right panel i didnt back up into anything. So i went to get an estimate and its going to be $400 to $500 dollars . I am only a junior in highschool havent been driving the car for more than a month I am going to junior prom and senior prom and bringing a date to both. So it looks like i wont be starting my tuning cause i have to build up my funds to pay off this nonsense. Well I have work at two and will be extremely happy if i run into a big truck with black paint on the bumper.
 
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Old Apr 19, 2008 | 10:28 AM
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That sucks. I dread the day that I find the first dent in mine (that i didn't put there, of course). Living in a city, it's only a matter of time, which really sucks. One month = dent free *knock on wood*

Good luck.
 
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Old Apr 19, 2008 | 10:32 AM
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Nobody says you have to go to jr/sr prom...but good luck on getting the money to fix that dent! I've got nasty parkers where I live, but it's mostly kids flinging the door open, SO excited to get out of the car, when they park next to me. I've got one minor dent in my driver's door panel. You can hardly notice it, so it won't get fixed anytime soon.
 
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Old Apr 19, 2008 | 12:20 PM
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Call Dent Wizard in your area. They can do great paint-less work. You can call your dealership to get the number.
 
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Old Apr 19, 2008 | 12:25 PM
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3600 miles and someone put a nice scratch on my right rear quarter panel.

I always park in the far reaches of any lot to avoid this kind of thing. That tells me the MINI is just so attractive people have got to get close. Likely it was the rivet on a pair of Levis or clasp on a purse.

Oh, well. Alternative is to leave her in the garage and THAT won't be happening anytime soon.
 
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