Bongo Bash(ed)

flossie · Post by **flossie** » Tue Oct 04, 2011 9:58 am

Such pain .... I had the boot up on a camp site packing away and also trying to help a girl who had a flat battery with jump leads on mine ... reversed and ouch straight into a tree ... I've had bumps before (2k worth in my newBMW ) but this is the first time I've felt soooo upset about a dented piece of metal

..,. It's just off centre and so the lip won't sit in place and door won't shut ... any ideas ( can't post pics but can email them ) if this is repairable please

Post by **Muzorewa** » Tue Oct 04, 2011 10:22 am

Bums. Will the tailgate shut onto the first latch or not at all? We were rear-ended recently and the tailgate won't shut properly, goes onto the first latch so it can be locked but it won't latch properly so the alarm always thinks the tailgate is open.

Bell Hill to the rescue I fear....

flossie · Post by **flossie** » Tue Oct 04, 2011 10:28 am

Nope won't even go on first latch - does it mean a new door then ?!?

Post by **Muzorewa** » Tue Oct 04, 2011 10:33 am

Might be able to be straghtened so that it works for the moment while you source a replacement, if you can post a pic up we could give a better opinion. A bit of brute force & ignorance should be able to get you lockable at least.

bongobaz · Post by **bongobaz** » Tue Oct 04, 2011 10:55 am

Need pics realy but mine had a dent in tailgate when i bought it. I put a piece of wood either side and clamped it tight to straighten it filler did the rest. Like Muz said brute force as a temp measure.

New Forest Terrier · Post by **New Forest Terrier** » Tue Oct 04, 2011 12:04 pm

If the tailgate was open when you bashed it, it is possible that the hinges are bent, which could be part of why it won't shut.

Unless the metal is split it will probably pull out, so get an expert opinion before looking for a replacment. Find a local bodyshop, idealy a small one who does a lot of work direct for owners, rather than an insurance reccomended one which will just replace everything. I use one who does a lot of work for taxi fleets and can unbend almost anything.

Take it and get an assessment of the damage. A lot can be achieved by a bit of brute force expertly applied. Since you have non metalic paint it should be easier to match in the respray.

flossie · Post by **flossie** » Tue Oct 04, 2011 12:11 pm

flossie · Post by **flossie** » Tue Oct 04, 2011 12:12 pm

I managed it !! Thanks Mary but it's on the shiny silver bit ... I'm going to try and find someone local with good hammer skills lol!

flossie · Post by **flossie** » Tue Oct 04, 2011 3:31 pm

Any thoughts now I've posted pic please?

Northern Bongolow · Post by **Northern Bongolow** » Tue Oct 04, 2011 3:35 pm

i think you should comb you hair before taking pictures liz

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easy job for a good body shop-------the bongo, not your hair

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just trying to cheer you up---- did it work.

missfixit70 · Post by **missfixit70** » Tue Oct 04, 2011 3:36 pm

At least you can access your spare wheel without opening the tailgate

Sorry not helping I know

flossie · Post by **flossie** » Tue Oct 04, 2011 4:59 pm

Northern Bongolow wrote:i think you should comb you hair before taking pictures liz .

easy job for a good body shop-------the bongo, not your hair .

Lol !!! I thought that myself when I looked at the pic lol !!! Been to local body shop they bashed it out for me so can lock it safely and said just book in as and when they quoted 250 plus VAT but am going to get axquote from someone I know who has previously do e work but anyway initial crisis over !!! Kirsty - I don't carry spare wheel due to LPG just can of tyre weld and good recovery insurance ( plus a wing and a prayer)

just trying to cheer you up---- did it work.

flossie · Post by **flossie** » Tue Oct 04, 2011 4:59 pm

Northern Bongolow wrote:i think you should comb you hair before taking pictures liz .

easy job for a good body shop-------the bongo, not your hair .

Lol !!! I thought that myself when I looked at the pic lol !!! Been to local body shop they bashed it out for me so can lock it safely and said just book in as and when they quoted 250 plus VAT but am going to get axquote from someone I know who has previously do e work but anyway initial crisis over !!! Kirsty - I don't carry spare wheel due to LPG just can of tyre weld and good recovery insurance ( plus a wing and a prayer)

just trying to cheer you up---- did it work.

M 80NGO · Post by **M 80NGO** » Tue Oct 04, 2011 6:28 pm

Maybe worth giving this guy a call to see how much he wants for a tail gate off of one he's breaking

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/mazda-bongo-R ... 3a6a08865c

M 80NGO · Post by **M 80NGO** » Tue Oct 04, 2011 6:29 pm

or this guy

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mazda-Bongo-B ... 2568104c5b

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