Damaged tailgate: should it be repaired or replaced?

Publié le 9 December 2025 par Pistonelle Vectalia

The tailgate plays a crucial role in a car’s operation. This component allows for easy loading and unloading of items in the trunk. The only problem is that tailgates deteriorate easily, especially with frequent use. If your tailgate is damaged, should you replace it or repair it?

Replacing a damaged tailgate: an economical solution

Replacing a tailgate isn’t always necessary. However, it remains a worthwhile solution in certain situations: a broken window, a dented door following an accident or impact, etc.

It’s entirely possible to replace your tailgate easily without breaking the bank thanks to used parts. On websites specializing in used parts, you can find complete tailgates in perfect condition.

Instead of buying a new rear window, repairing a damaged door, and replacing the struts, you simply need to replace the entire tailgate. Believe me, you’ll save a significant amount of money.

Note: In the event of a broken window, if you have added this option to your insurance policy, the coverage is 100%.

  • Like all used parts,
  • used tailgates

cost less. To find them on online used parts sales sites, you simply need to provide the following information: the make, the type of car,

the delivery timeframe.

Another option for

finding a used tailgate : visit auto salvage yards. You might be lucky enough to find an intact tailgate that fits your vehicle perfectly.

  • Damaged car tailgate
  • Tailgate repair: in what cases and how to proceed?
  • Apart from the cases mentioned above, which require a complete tailgate replacement, problems often originate with the struts. The tailgate strut, also called the “trunk strut”, is that long rod-shaped piece whose pressure allows the door to open, be pulled upwards and stay upright.
  • Are you having trouble lifting your trunk? Do you hear unusual noises like creaking when opening it? Does your tailgate not stay open? These problems usually result from a
  • failure of the struts.

The repair simply involves replacing these parts. This is something you can do yourself. Here are the steps to follow:buy new struts,

hold the tailgate in the open position. To do this, ask someone for help or use a metal bar,

remove the old struts. With a flathead screwdriver, you can usually easily release the retaining clips,place the new struts in place of the old ones, secure the clips.

This type of repair only takes about ten minutes, or half an hour at most. The most important thing is to

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