Auto body repair & detailing/Expert Profile

Michael Kakuk

U.S.
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Expertise

I can answer any question that you may have about collision repairs and what to do after an accident. I can also answer basic mechanical problems but that is not my area of expertise.I can help you with repairing your own vehicle in your garage and also answer any paint related questions.

Experience in the area

15 years experience with State Farm insurance as an auto inspector. 10 years of collision center management with 3 fortune 500 companies.

Organizations

Ezine expert author.

Publications

Ezine magazine Car advertisements Various car related web sites

Education/Credentials

Votech School Chief Frame School Hunter Alignment school I-CAR Certified Plastic Repairs Aluminum Repairs

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Kathy 12/10/1010totally misunderstood the question. But then again .....
scott nasiatka12/08/10101010Thank you very much, greatly appreciated.
David12/08/10101010In addition to answering a question that .....
prashant akerkar12/02/10101010dear michael thank you. thanks & regards .....
Michelle12/02/10101010thanks

Recent Answers from Michael Kakuk

2010-12-07 Referencing Replacement Core Support?:

SET THE PIECE UP AND USE SHEET METAL SCREWS TO HOLD UPPER TIE BAR IN PLACE. THEN SET YOUR HEADLAMPS IN AND FRONT COVER.    SET HOOD AND SEE WHERE IT ALL FITS/NOT FITS.    THERE IS NO EASY WAY...SOME TECHS

2010-12-06 body & roof replacement / hail:

REPLACING A ROOF IS DONE ALL THE TIME. MOST ROOFS ARE GLUED ON AND SINCE YOU ARE REPLACING A FACTORY ROOF WITH A FACTORY ROOF THERE  ISN'T ANYTHING TO WORRY ABOUT.    AFTER THE REPAIRS ARE DONE AND YOU

2010-12-02 Electric door lock question...:

I WOULD CHECK THE OWNERS MANUAL FOR FUSE LOCATION TO SEE IF THEY ARE ON A SEPARATE CIRCUIT. ....ALSO UNDER THE FUSE COVER THERE SHOULD BE A DIAGRAM OF WHAT GOES TO WHAT.    SORRY BUT THATS THE BEST I CAN

2010-11-16 rear end bumper:

I can't know without seeing the damages but if you were to ask her to get an estimate of repair you could contact the estimator and discuss that. If the bumper is a painted one you can expect about $ $350

2010-10-02 door closing:

HARD TO SAY WITHOUT SEEING THE DAMAGES....IT COULD BE THAT THE POST IS  IN...HOW IS THE GAP AT THE TOP OF THE DOOR ?. YOU MAY HAVE A BAD LATCH.    I WOULD TAKE IT BY A BODY SHOP AND HAVE THEM LOOK AT IT

 

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