Technical Cost of a new tailgate??

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Technical Cost of a new tailgate??

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Hi maybe a silly question but does anyone know how much a new tailgate would be for the mpw?? Seen one for sale very cheap but needs a new one
 
Ok thanks, can't see it being worth it the car i've seen is 7k and you can pick em up for 11
 
Hi maybe a silly question but does anyone know how much a new tailgate would be for the mpw?? Seen one for sale very cheap but needs a new one

Are you sure that is all it needs?

If the damage is severe enough to require a new tailgate the likely hood is there is associated damage, rear bumper, boot floor etc etc. depending on cause obviously.
 
Nope, took the photo to an accident repair place he said new tail gate and probably 3 grand, takes it up to 10k and i can buy one that hasn't been in an acciden for 11 but just thought i'd ask
 
Nope, took the photo to an accident repair place he said new tail gate and probably 3 grand, takes it up to 10k and i can buy one that hasn't been in an acciden for 11 but just thought i'd ask

I think we might have our wires crossed.

But if it needs a tailgate and 3 grand that suggests to me that there is more than just damage to the tailgate otherwise what is the 3 grand for?
 
Well i don't really know, i walked into the place and showed him the pic and asked for worst case, he said "can't tell from a picture but worst case it needs a new tailgate don't it, reckon it's a 3 grand dent...maybe he was just trying to put me off.
What do you think 261748042563 item no on the bay
 
I do like saving money where i can but don't wanna make a mahoosive mistake or put my family in danger
 
Well i don't really know, i walked into the place and showed him the pic and asked for worst case, he said "can't tell from a picture but worst case it needs a new tailgate don't it, reckon it's a 3 grand dent...maybe he was just trying to put me off.
What do you think 261748042563 item no on the bay

'Worse case it needs a new tailgate"

I think it's a lot worse than that. The rear side windows look shattered, and the hinge/mounting is shunted forwards and upwards, possibly causing roof damage.

It needs a proper look, carefully looking at door shut lines on the rear doors, the boot floor and the integrity of the roof panel.

Three grand is probably about right though could be a lot more to be done properly and safely.

That to me calls into question the price the car is for sale for.
 
Yeah, the price of a 13/14 1.6 pop is between 11 and 12, think i'll go for one of those. At least i'll know it's safe!!
 
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