car slipped off jack :(

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tomcat1982
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Passat model: B5
Location: Swindon

car slipped off jack :(

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jacked the car up to get the tyre changed took wheel of changed tyre and putting the wheel back on i had to jack it up a little more to get it on the slight ramp i made (as car to low for jack) and it was at the top of the jacking point and i guess it moved and slipped. :(

first thing i saw was the door hanging of the wires. further inspection it seems the hinges the door is on fell onto the jack forcing the door off. tearing the bolt out from the bottom hinge. somehow it screwed back in and i positioned them where it looked like they should be and the door still doesnt close 100%

im hoping its just the hinges are slightly buckled or something as door seems fine.

lesson learnt! dont rush these kind of jobs.

so if anyone has a b5 passat door hinges (brackes) please pm me a prices delivered. also need a new passengers side skirt but got to find out what they are first.

luckly the wheel was on the car at the time.

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