2009 Toyota Corolla Replacement Hood

[Vimal N]

I would like to let Corolla owners know that Please don't buy aftermarket hood if you are replacing the hood. Nearly all the hoods come from Taiwan and they are off by 1/4 inch which will leave you with a 1/3 inch gap on each side. I bought 3 aftermarket hoods from different vendors and all gave same problem. Finally, i went to Toyota dealer and ordered one. Perfect fit ! Price was almost 100% more than aftermarket but it is the right size. Before buying, i looked for information on this subject but did not find any, so i decided to share my experience.