How do I open the hood of my 2000 Pontiac Montana when the hood release doesn't work?

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We have tried everything we can think of. I am due for an oil change and when I took it to the gas station, the hood wouldn't open. Any suggestions? HELP!
 
I had a 1991 chev short box with a sticky hood release on it, the easiest way i got it to open was i pulled the release lever myslef and had my wife push down on the middle of the hood where the latch is located and it worked almost every time, when i was by myself i reached for hood release and whacked the corner of the hood i could reach and i popped open, IF you try this make sure not to use so much force that you would damage the hood, and make sure to lubricate the cable if you get the hood open to
 
This can be a pain in the neck depending on the vehicle. Although I can't say exactly how for your specific car, I suggest getting underneath the car at a view where you can see the hood latch. From there, get an understanding of how yours opens and try using a clothes hanger to release the latch.
Be patient as this is usually a frustrating job!
 
We usually charge people like that half hour labor to open it. You need to get under the vehicle and spend some time unlatching the latch and replacing whatever the problem is.
 
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