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Hood Replacement

Aftermarket or OEM hood, refinished to match.

Difficulty: moderate~38 hrs3 days
Estimated total
$540–1,480
Parts$280–760
Labor$260–720
Labor time38 hrs
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What's involved

What this repair actually is.

Damaged hood unbolted; new panel installed, gapped, primed, and painted to match.

Symptoms

How you can tell.

  • Buckled hood from front impact
  • Hood won't latch
  • Paint cracked across surface
If you delay

Misaligned hood can fly up at speed.

Maintenance tip

Inspect hood latch annually.

Educational estimate. Real pricing depends on your vehicle, the inspection, parts availability, taxes, and shop rates. Use this as a guide while you shop quotes.
Related

Often done together.