f150powerboost
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Bought my F-150 Powerboost about 4 weeks ago, 2 weeks ago hit a deer at about 30 mph, front passenger side. Not a big deal. It's common in this region.
At first glance it looked minor. A body shop was recommended by the dealer so I trusted them and put it in for repair.
What looked like minor damage turned out to be over $5k. No issues with the alignment so really just cosmetic from my perspective.
However, as we wait for parts I drove by early this morning to see if it was left outside in the overnight wet rain/snow. I found it was and several locations were left exposed including the driver side door (which had no damage) where they removed the mirror and window framework. Windows were all closed.
I could see the snow and rain collecting down inside the door and mirror cavity. I aslo could see wiring for the window exposed.
Trying to keep calm about this I contacted management. He said; "Its not a concern nothing is going to be damaged. Aluminum doesn't rust and the wiring is all covered."
But clearly the door panel on the inside of the truck is being exposed from rain on the outside if the framework is not in place?
Not being an expert on this, does anyone have thoughts? Is there no risk for damage leaving this vehicle out in the rain and snow for days with all this exposed?
Thanks.
At first glance it looked minor. A body shop was recommended by the dealer so I trusted them and put it in for repair.
What looked like minor damage turned out to be over $5k. No issues with the alignment so really just cosmetic from my perspective.
However, as we wait for parts I drove by early this morning to see if it was left outside in the overnight wet rain/snow. I found it was and several locations were left exposed including the driver side door (which had no damage) where they removed the mirror and window framework. Windows were all closed.
I could see the snow and rain collecting down inside the door and mirror cavity. I aslo could see wiring for the window exposed.
Trying to keep calm about this I contacted management. He said; "Its not a concern nothing is going to be damaged. Aluminum doesn't rust and the wiring is all covered."
But clearly the door panel on the inside of the truck is being exposed from rain on the outside if the framework is not in place?
Not being an expert on this, does anyone have thoughts? Is there no risk for damage leaving this vehicle out in the rain and snow for days with all this exposed?
Thanks.
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