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How do you open a jammed car hood after an accident?
I rear-ended someone and can't open the hood of my car. What should I do?
Sophie Newman · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
“I’m sorry to hear about your accident! Rear-ending someone never feels good; it’s even worse when significant damage occurs.
Since your hood won’t open, it’s likely there’s damage to the latch handle. You can try to pry it open manually with a crowbar or other tool. If that doesn’t work and you’re planning to take your car in for other repairs, you might want to let a mechanic handle it.
If you have
collision coverage
through your car insurance
, your insurance will likely cover the repairs if they cost more than your deductible. If you don’t have collision coverage, you will have to pay out of pocket for the repairs. However, you can save some money by
requesting quotes for repairs from several different auto repair shops
. Should you want to add collision coverage to your policy after this, use the
Jerry
app. Jerry collects quotes from up to 50 top insurance companies and delivers the best deals to your phone in minutes for free.”View full answer
- Gregory R.
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