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How to become auto body and paint adjuster?

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Auto Body School in IL?
I graduated high school in 2010, considered going to UTI but after mixed reviews about that school I decided I better choose something else. I always was passionate about going into Auto Body instead of plain old mechanics, I currently work at a local tire shop, and this money is not close to cutting it for me. I have basic knowledge about mechanics, but I know auto body technicians are paid a lot more. Only problem is I cannot find a decent auto body school in the Chicagoland area? If anybody could point me in the right direction I would greatly appreciate it!

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i need new headliner for my car.?
i dont want to spend money to take car to dealership to have headliner replaced, but do i take it to auto body shop or an upolstery shop?

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Why does my car use so much gas?
I drive a 2001 Hyundai Sonata v6 sedan. It was given to me by my mother about three years ago. Last year during the summer I checked the gas mileage every time I went to the pump. After about ten fill ups, the result remained the same. 17 miles per gallon, which is one mile per gallon LESS than the average V6 Hyundai Sonata (it could be because my trips are generally short) which is pretty terrible if you ask me. The only thing truly wrong with the car is the check engine light is on. My dad who just retired after 38 years as an auto-body repair man said I need not worry about it. Anyways, gas is four dollars a gallon, more or less, and whenever I fill up I always reset the trip meter. It sucks because every 17 miles I think to myself "Welp, there goes another four dollars." and "I just picked my friend Tim up, drove him somewhere, and then took him back home. Shouldn't he pay me five dollars for the gas?" But I'll never ask him, that would be rude, especially considering he has no money like me. I think thinking about it like that is what everyone needs to do because I don't think that people realize how much gas they actually use just to drive their dumbass truck or SUV to work when they're the only person driving it. If you're that person, please kill yourself... or just buy another more efficient car. Here is the part I don't understand. My neighbors just bought a Hummer H3 and I looked up the fuel economy for that and it is 14 miles per gallon. Why the hell does my car only get three more miles to the gallon than a HUMMER? The Hummer weighs literally one ton more than my car. I would like to know how that makes sense. Thank you. TL;DR, What are the main factors when it comes to fuel economy in a vehicle? P.S. I am bored. get a new air filter, GOT ONE. spark plugs, YEAHUP. do an oil change, CHANGED. keep tires properly inflated, INFLATED. drive conservatively, I ALWAYS DO. "You maybe have a gas leak or its a crappy car you should go to a mechanic to see whats wrong or if you wont do that try to figure out yourself and if you cant find out the problem buy a new car." I do not have a gas leak, and if I did I wouldn't care. Thank you for not answering my question.

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Is it insurance fraud to replace OEM Car parts vs aftermarket parts?
My car was struck from behind damaging my 2 year old car bumper and the right back side of my car. I took my car to an auto body shop for an estimate and my insurance company provided a check (minus deduction). The estimate that was submitted to the insurance company has the cost to replace the OEM bumper (plus other damaged parts etc). Now that I have a check from the insurance company... Is it considered fraud to replace the bumper with an aftermarket bumper (used or made by a third party company to save money on the repairs? The original OEM bumper is not in stock and/or will take a while to get.

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How much would it cost to replace a rear bumper on a 2000 Mitsubishi Montero Sport?
I stupidly backed up into a pole, denting the plexiglass and metal bumper underneath to the point that my rear hatch won't open. How much would replacing it at an auto body shop cost?

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I want my donkey (Peter) to be my ring bearer?
I have owned and raised my donkey, Peter his entire life since we adopted him from the auto body shop where he was born. He's very well behaved, and really beautiful. I love him very dearly, and I want to incorporate him into my wedding. I don't want to ride him down the aisle or anything, but I would love to have him be my ring bearer. I've seen dogs be ring bearers at weddings before, and they have the pillows attached to their bodies. I honestly don't see the difference between a 60 pound dog and a 600 pound donkey. How would I be able to attach the pillow to Peter? Are there any "donkey sized" ring bearer pillows? ***[If you think it would be dangerous for my donkey to be my ring bearer, just know that he is very well behaved around people. He's been in parades, he's been around rodeo grounds, he's been at horse shows before, and cheering, clapping, screaming, none of that bothers him. There will also be no chickens there forhim to chase and step on. As for those thinking that he might poop at the ceremony, well, that is entirely possible. Deal with it. Someone would lead him up, hand the rings to us, and walk him off. My donkey is a huge part of my life, and we share an amazing bond with each other. It would be my dream come true for him to do this for me.]*** So, if there's no such thing as a donkey sized ring pillow, how would I go about making one? Thank you so much!

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