how can i fix my tailgate...?

[02 ranger]

Last night i was trying to open my tail gate and the little handle broke off. Now i cant open my tailgate. What can i do to open my tailgate and if i cant do it can a regular mechanic do it?
Thanks, Abel

 

[02RangerXLT]

Well... there should be some bolts/screws holding your plastic bedliner on if you have one... Just go to the junkyard, get a new handle, and by removing those screws, you gain access to the handle mechanism.