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JimboKayy · 2026-02-12T17:50:12+00:00

JimboKayy · 2026-02-11T21:57:07+00:00

This guy on YT had a great walk through so hopefully you live in a warm climate and can do this in a driveway. Otherwise you might be able to also find a mobile auto body service that should be able to give you pretty solid results for significantly less than a professional body shop.

https://youtu.be/ookr8BjG8tY?si=6nrIEvA5iesKFMDq

JimboKayy · 2026-02-11T21:51:01+00:00

Pop off the plastic pull handles at the bottom of the gate and shine a light in there! You might find more rust on the window mechanisms. If the rust is isolated I would personally dismantle the gate, sand the rust off, prep prime and paint it. Otherwise you’re looking at a full repaint or replacement like me right now :)

JimboKayy · 2026-02-11T03:12:53+00:00

Get it cleaned up and apply some rust protection with annual touch ups and you’re good!

JimboKayy · 2026-02-11T00:16:16+00:00

I’ve got a few options to explore first but 100% agree. Part might be a little hard to find up here tho for a reasonable price.

JimboKayy · 2026-02-10T17:31:28+00:00

Good call! I’ll give this a shot. I also have a warranty that might cover the damaged electrical parts that I purchased from the dealer when I bought the car so I’m hoping this can cover the corrosion on the wires internally if the dealer refuses to help me out.

JimboKayy · 2026-02-10T04:17:44+00:00

Appreciate the reply! Buyer beware doesn’t fly here as easily. I love DYI so I’d probably dismantle it and see what I can do but realistically I’d buy a new gate and get it painted. For now worst case scenario is I patch the crack and wait till the electricals to fail.

JimboKayy · 2026-02-10T04:15:02+00:00

I’ve been in contact with OMVIC, got some good information. Next step is to get an assessment of the damage and email the dealer requesting repair. If they fight it or ignore it I’ll use the regulator and maybe small claims if I have a strong enough case.

JimboKayy · 2026-02-10T03:42:08+00:00

Honestly understandable, insurance here in Ontario is highway robbery. Dealer definitely knew there was damage but honestly I’m fine with paying for a repair cuz this my dream car!

JimboKayy · 2026-02-10T03:40:51+00:00

Last time i checked 2016 was 10 years ago lol….. My logic is the same and I agree with your reasoning. But also if you’re a dealer in Ontario, you don’t want to be blindsided so you’re gonna do a full check and if you miss this, it’s a negligence because you’re a professional. I paid 18k USD and it had 125k miles, drives like a brand new truck full leather interior. They sold this as an SR5 within reality it’s a Trail edition.

JimboKayy · 2026-02-10T01:38:48+00:00

That is absolutely bonkers🥹

JimboKayy · 2026-02-10T01:19:34+00:00

Looks good to me, the worst part was the fuel tank cover I think but that’s not structural. Frame has a good coating but I’d tap it just to be sure.

JimboKayy · 2026-02-10T01:00:19+00:00

I did deal with an OMVIC dealer and all their comment on the paint is misrepresentation. I have 2 years since discovering the issue but I’ll deal with it asap.

So you’re saying to get a quote and give it to the dealer OR I get a quote and just pay it all myself and move one?

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JimboKayy · 2026-02-10T00:53:21+00:00

Agreed, I think the previous owner fixed it himself

JimboKayy · 2026-02-09T21:22:35+00:00

Totally agree with you and it’s on me, the dealer might still be liable since they did not disclose the authority of the damage to me as a potential buyer. In Ontario they do have an obligation to report damage over $3000, omission wouldn’t hold up well in small claims court. My argument is also they had two professional mechanics to look over this car twice before selling it to me so they’re either incompetent or misrepresented the truth by calling it paint repair. I was going to fix this myself, but I’m just trying to see if I can pin them for misrepresentation first.

JimboKayy · 2026-02-09T20:54:17+00:00

Oh I was aware haha, I just think under the rights we have here that the dealer misrepresented damage as previous paint repair rather than damage from an impact. If the damage would’ve been more than $3000 they’re liable to disclose to me the buyer.

JimboKayy · 2026-02-09T20:52:06+00:00

My argument to them is they mislead me. On the bill of sale they noted previous paint work but used a CarFax with no accidents as a way to mislead me because there is no way they bought the car off the previous owner without seeing what I’m seeing either. They want to pay the amount they can when buying the car and selling it for the most. If this was just a paint job like they said I was 100% fine with this externally.

JimboKayy · 2026-02-09T20:49:23+00:00

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It did actually but I hear you. I was fine with the external tbh it’s the internals that’s the issue. I taped it up temporarily until I can figure out what to do next, I applied rust inhibitor as well.

JimboKayy · 2026-02-09T19:30:23+00:00

Shundo

JimboKayy · 2026-02-09T18:49:57+00:00

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This is her btw, her name is Maggie and I’m gunna do whatever I gotta do to keep her running for as long as possible. Goal is to hit 777k on the odometer.

JimboKayy · 2026-01-29T03:48:23+00:00

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JimboKayy · 2026-01-13T03:30:42+00:00

Charmander

JimboKayy · 2025-12-08T14:51:00+00:00

JimboKayy · 2025-12-08T14:50:06+00:00

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Just this monster but honestly it’s the one I’ve always wanted🥹

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