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tree limb, busted out the rear window and dented the window frame

 
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backed up into a tree limb, busted out the rear window and dented the window frame - is there an inexpensive fix or do I have to replace the rear hatchdoor?

 

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Year: 2010
Make: Subaru
Year (other): 2011
Make (other): Forester

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ordered glass, but glass shops says I need to fix dent in frame first, body shop wants to replace entire door, big $$$ no insurance

Submitted: 376 days and 9 hours ago.
Category: Subaru
Value: $29
Status: CLOSED
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Expert:  Kevin C replied376 days and 6 hours ago.

Welcome to Just Answers, I'm Kevin and I'm here to help resolve your Automotive issue
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Hello, sorry for your accident.
Unfortunately, if the rear gate is bent it can not only cause a sealing problem but is there is stress on the glass from not sitting in the glass frame correctly but may break from flexing in the frame.
Sorry for the bad news but this is the only proper fix that will not risk breaking the replacement glass.
Kevin

Customer replied368 days and 22 hours ago.

We took a 2x4 and a hammer and straightened out the frame and has the glass replaced for $550.00 The body shop wanted $2600 for the entire job. So no, we are not satisfied with your answer.

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Expert:  Kevin C replied368 days and 21 hours ago.

Ok, glad you were able to work around the body shop quote.

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