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  1. Talha Maqsood

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    A Crack is developed in trunk where Tyre repair KIT is placed. Not a crack actually, can call it dislodge. I don't know when, where and how this happened. I am really worried about its repair. pictures are attached.
    Can anyone suggest what kind of repair i should do on it. OR i just let it be as it is ??
    please suggest IMG_20180904_121625.jpg IMG_20180904_121635.jpg IMG_20180904_121635.jpg
     
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    i wouldn't be overly concerned my dear, just find out what they use and recaulk it.
     
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    I'm not sure anything's wrong here, it doesn't appear to be opening up. Maybe a different story seeing the real thing?

    The appearance below deck in the hatch area on ours (2010 Prius hatchback) is pretty utilitarian too: seams are much more unfinished looking, and the sealant spread over is used liberally and kind of haphazard.
     
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    i don't have a spare tyre well to look at anymore.:unsure:
     
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    Its opening up, that is why i am concerned, looks like very difficult to joint it as it was earlier i can only fill it with some sealant. My concern is it doesn't open up any more. :(
     
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    was it ever in an accident?
     
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    Nope never into accident, But yes it hit bumps on road few times mostly when loaded with four people + luggage
     
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    I'll defer to your first-hand judgement, but that pic sure looks fine. It's not helping your case, lol.

    Is there a comparable weld on the opposite side of the car?
     
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    I think the extended portion had a hit on a bump (as here my car gets hit many time from below) and pulled a little back which created this crack. all other weld are fine
     
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    Ah, looking at the other picture, I see more clearly:

    upload_2018-9-6_7-11-11.png

    Two failed spot-welds? I would have a body shop look at that. They need to clamp or hammer it back together and re-weld.
     
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    Yes i guess so, I had to visit a body shop eventually. (although i hate them they just don't care about your car)
     
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    agreed
     
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    Visited the body shop at last, they said they will push with hydraulic and perform spot weld then painting. it will take two days and it requires to remove rear bumper and any other thing in back, and it is also good to go with this, just fill it with silicon to stop dust ingress. so i preferred not to perform any work. Just filled it with silicon.
     
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    i'd have done the same.(y)
     
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    I would recommend that you get it fixed.
    Only after removal of plastic shields you will be aware of the damage.
    Max 2~3 hour job.
    Are you in Lahore?
     
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    No I am in Sadiqabad, Here in RYK Toyota Motor service is slow & pathetic

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    Go to any other renowned body shop. You will be able to overlook the work.
     
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