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Old 10-04-2019, 11:39 AM   #38
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UPDATE:

I was able to find the repair shop where work was done and they were willing to talk to me about what they did over the phone.:

car was in rear end collision.

Rear bumper, bumper bar, trunk lid, and a body panel were replaced. Painted obviously (really nice pain job, I cannot tell it was done..)

Apparently the rear body panel is something welded on but not really a structural part?

Guy says they didn't see anything that would cause any safety issues or concerns down the road, which is important to me.

Any thoughts FRS internet wizards? I really don't know anything about body work. Would love some feedback.

if the car has had a rear body panel welded on walk away and buy another car, you have no idea if it was properly rustproofed, welded properly to factory specifications or if there was any damaged actually missed. As far as the rear body being part of the structure it is a structural part of the car.
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