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First dent

jmcdongle | 2026-01-04 15:20 | 49 views

Came out to this and no note a few weeks ago, got a quote for £650 as it’s on the crease. Will be claiming my insurance (sadly). Dolphin Surf :-(

Comments (39)
AllTechedOut 2026-01-04 16:21

That sucks

BlueWeasleyl 2026-01-04 16:37

https://preview.redd.it/q75ub62l1dbg1.jpeg?width=4284&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=a55b30ba2e843bac75f12004654930bb67e9900a I got this dents after parked on the off street parking . Two years ago . Brand new Atto3 only on road for a month

jmcdongle 2026-01-04 16:44

Crap isn’t it, the issue as well is the crease. Ce la vie I suppose

Consistent-Basis8452 2026-01-04 17:12

What a shame, bad luck

PoopsMcGroots 2026-01-04 17:24

Commiserations!

TitanFlood 2026-01-04 18:16

You could try putting boiling water on it and popping it out from the back of the panel if accessible.

jmcdongle 2026-01-04 18:17

Yeah I read about this, might give it a shot, can’t hurt really

Sereix07 2026-01-04 18:19

People who don't leave a warning should be charged with criminal damage.

TitanFlood 2026-01-04 18:19

Video for reference, easier if you have a kettle. Good luck and let us know if it worked! [YouTube](https://youtu.be/J79uO_H0kzo?si=zoLFJjdyH46I2SQQ)

jmcdongle 2026-01-04 18:21

Agree. The worst part is I didn’t notice immediately as it was at the rear of the car so can’t narrow it down.

jmcdongle 2026-01-04 18:21

Thank you!

KyeThePie 2026-01-04 19:00

Dent puller will sort that out 100% got off nicely as the paint isnt damaged *edit damaged “badly”

ninjitsu101 2026-01-04 19:06

TIL that electric cars often need special handling when being repainted 🎨⚡ Traditional car paint is cured in high-temperature ovens, but EV battery packs can’t safely handle those temperatures. Because of this, manufacturers either paint the car before installing the battery, use low-temperature curing paint, or require the battery to be removed or specially protected during repainting. That’s why not every body shop can repaint an EV—and why EV paint jobs can be more expensive.

Kamantha-dxb 2026-01-04 23:48

First dent or first accident is always just heartbreaking 😭 that feeling that the car is not “new” anymore https://preview.redd.it/vpfbek7e6fbg1.png?width=1314&format=png&auto=webp&s=88a804b0b66f5c8feb2d2150cde1504ad866daff Came to the car about one month ago and discovered a present too

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ParanoidAndroidMV 2026-01-05 02:50

https://preview.redd.it/mrusjaf53gbg1.jpeg?width=922&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=0fafc3ebf8103c83f3bd0c602b46b96b9e5a1540 Shit happens

emptybottle2405 2026-01-05 03:42

I’ve done it on other cars and it worked, but I had to get my hand behind it to push it. If it doesn’t just pop out you may need to disassemble a bit of the boot area to gain access

ko3332 2026-01-05 10:53

Worst one, door dinged my 6mo Dolphin by somebody else, no idea who or what. Just saw a rear door scrape.

Brief_Ad_6154 2026-01-05 12:05

Cant be worse than this: https://preview.redd.it/38c0dd91uibg1.png?width=2860&format=png&auto=webp&s=eeecd703f0cc27a112229cad1a0a4c63f8c67656 (Involved in a chain collision when the car only had less than 5500 kms on the odometer 🥹)

jmcdongle 2026-01-05 12:47

Ah crap!

jmcdongle 2026-01-05 12:49

Ouch!

Natura91 2026-01-06 11:00

I would have cried

LiteratureMindless90 2026-01-07 11:02

OMG, I've the exact same dent on my Atto3! Tell me if you were able to buff it out on your own. Considering going to a mechanic or doing it myself

jmcdongle 2026-01-07 11:20

Will let you know, the small plunger arrived last night!

Brief_Ad_6154 2026-01-08 09:41

Haha it happens 😅 at least now it’s finally at the BYD centre being repaired. Should get my baby back in a couple days

NewZango 2026-01-09 09:08

*C'est la vie Sucks for you bro.

jmcdongle 2026-01-09 09:15

Where in the world did I get Ce La Vie…oh dear. Literally embarrassed!

FieldAlternative9575 2026-01-09 13:00

Yep 😈

FieldAlternative9575 2026-01-09 13:01

Where? Brisbane?

FieldAlternative9575 2026-01-09 13:02

Did it work?

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FieldAlternative9575 2026-01-09 13:07

I always park my brand new cars very far from the main access... it kind of worked... after 2 years 6or something I relax, searching for another one lolz sorry the hit and run

FieldAlternative9575 2026-01-09 13:09

Dashcam mate

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FieldAlternative9575 2026-01-09 13:21

Okay we are going literal... It was more like "where in Brisbane" referral lolz... all good dude peace!!

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FieldAlternative9575 2026-01-09 13:30

As we are here... any brands? Sorry I was a bit lazy for context and was a jerk with with my stupid response... thanks anyway...

TitanFlood 2026-02-09 21:58

Was there an outcome to this in the end?

jmcdongle 2026-02-10 04:56

Bought another plunger haha, the first one wasn’t very good but it definitely helped

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