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Question about an accident Sign up here! Search this forum this category all forums for All words Any words Whole Phrase (search options) Auto Repair Home>> Automotive Repair>> Car Troubleshooting Guest Anonymous Poster scoboy17@yahoo.com Jan 18, 2009, 8:39 PM Post #1 of 4 (1557 views) Question about an accident Sign In Hey guys I wanted to see if you guys could give me an idea of how much it would cost to repair some damages to a car. A couple nights ago, my girlfriends car was parked across the street and In an effort to get up my icy driveway I backed up and hit her car. I hit her passenger side door. She has a 1997 Saturn SL2. There is damage to the rearside passenger side door (the door behind the driver seat). She doesn't have power windows or locks. When I hit her car, pieces of her the passenger side door broke apart. I am guessing it shattered was because she has plastic doors. Also some black thing by her tire is hanging by a thread. So I guess what I am asking is doesn't make sense to try and just replace the door panel? and how much would it cost? Let me know if you guys need anything else for a rough estimate. Tom Greenleaf Ultimate Carjunky / Moderator Jan 19, 2009, 1:52 AM Post #2 of 4 (1549 views) Re: Question about an accident Sign In Two possibilities: 1. Insurance from your policy may pay for the damage without blaming YOU or causing a surcharge IF ice was to blame and they agree with that - ask your insurance about that - start with an agent. 2. If you must pay for the repair you probably will do better to replace the door as a whole, good used unit. If safe to use as it is now ask a salvage yard to find one and state the color - you might get one and not have to paint it if a popular color. Paint is expensive and not DIY friendly! Is all the damage contained to just a door? If beyond that it will take some professional work. Just swapping the door will probably take some experienced help as well, T Guest Anonymous Poster Jan 19, 2009, 2:29 PM Post #3 of 4 (1540 views) Re: Question about an accident Sign In I was actually just curious as to how much you think it would cost to get a repair shop to fix something like that...just a rough idea. Tom Greenleaf Ultimate Carjunky / Moderator Jan 19, 2009, 3:57 PM Post #4 of 4 (1534 views) Re: Question about an accident Sign In Depending on just what and how a good door ding can cost a few hundred bucks no problem! There's no way I could estimate what this would cost. Body shops would likely give you an estimate and a salvage yard a price for a door with just a call. Last whole door I replaced (I'm not in auto body repair) was $600 for a same color door with $200 bucks at least of that was for overnite delivery as it was needed for use the next day - a limo! T   Automotive Repair     Auto Body Repair and Refinishing     Heating or AC Issues     Electrical and Wiring     Brake Systems     Car Stereo Repair Advice     General Discussions     Car Making Funny Noises     Engine Fault Codes     Engine Troubles     Exhaust Systems     Steering and Suspension     Transmission Troubles     Tricks of the Trade Automotive World     General Discussions     Antique Car Talk     Car Shows and Events     The Bargin Bin     Motor Vehicle Inspection     Car Care Tips     Traffic Tickets     Gasoline, Motor Oils, Concept Cars and Engines     Auto Insurance, Financing, Leases, Warranties Truck Repair     General Discussions     Truck Engine Repair     Truck Suspension Repair Motorcycle Repair     General Discussions     Motorcycle Engine Repair CarJunky     Open Posting     Board FAQ's     New Board Suggestions

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