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7 hours ago, SeanR32GtSt said:

Vin search showed no accident before purchase but who knows eh

A VIN search on my car won't show any accidents but it's been in a couple, including one that would leave the back of the car looking like that if it hadn't been repaired correctly.

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1 minute ago, Anawilliam850 said:

If your car has a large gap between the trunk lid and the body of the vehicle, it may be caused by a misaligned trunk lid or a problem with the trunk lid's hinges. It's also possible that the trunk lid itself is damaged or bent. It's best to have a mechanic take a look at the vehicle to diagnose the problem and recommend a solution.

Thank you for a proper response. I had the vehicle inspected before purchase and didn’t note any structural damage. However it’s more likely the trunk is misaligned. I’m having it repainted this summer so I’ll have my painter address that issue. 

4 hours ago, SeanR32GtSt said:

Thank you for a proper response. I had the vehicle inspected before purchase and didn’t note any structural damage. However it’s more likely the trunk is misaligned. I’m having it repainted this summer so I’ll have my painter address that issue. 

Oh. My. God.

You just thanked a GPT3 chatbot.

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