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I have a 2018 Isuzu D-Max ute with a canopy fitted by the dealer prior to delivery. The canopy has developed a crack (I do not go off-road). A four-wheel-drive dealer has quoted $6500 to fit a new canopy as it is out of warranty. That works out at over $1000 per year. Is this a common problem?
It’s not a problem we’ve heard of occurring in huge numbers, but like any component, a canopy is subject to wear and tear just like any other. Canopies on tradie-trucks can cop an awful hammering at the hands of their owners and damage is inevitable in such cases. Even a few years exposure to Australian levels of UV radiation can cause a canopy to start to break down structurally, so they generally have a finite lifespan.
But instead of replacing the whole canopy (assuming it’s a fibreglass one) it might be worth asking a fibreglass specialist (say, a boat repairer) if the crack can be repaired. That would certainly be cheaper than replacing the whole canopy
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