Door repair or replace?

[Radd Cruisers]

My wife was hit hard on the drivers side, they want to repair the doors and I think they should be replace?

My fear is they will not line up again?

And were could I search for used doors in the US...


Thanks

Rob

 

[2garfields]

car-part.com should have a door for you.

What did your insurance adjuster say, replace or repair?

 

[r2m]

If it was not her fault, and you have a GOOD insurance company, make them replace the doors. A good body shop will take care of getting you doors. Probably even new doors!

 

[2000UZJ]

Claim insurance, get new doors and find a reputable body shop. Sourcing 2 doors, fixing the rocker panel and repainting it will be a PITA.

 

[r2m]

Claim insurance, get new doors and find a reputable body shop. Sourcing 2 doors, fixing the rocker panel and repainting it will be a PITA.

I absolutely concur!
Let your insurance do all the work.

 

[Radd Cruisers]

car-part.com should have a door for you.

What did your insurance adjuster say, replace or repair?

My choice.... I said I would much rather have a new door.


Rob

If it was not her fault, and you have a GOOD insurance company, make them replace the doors. A good body shop will take care of getting you doors. Probably even new doors!

Lady drove right into my wife and daughter in the AM, slippery conditions.

I should ixnay the running boards and take the cash and buy sliders

 

[r2m]

I should ixnay the running boards and take the cash and buy sliders

if you're going the off-road route, then YES!!!

 

[aubie96]

Lady drove right into my wife and daughter in the AM, slippery conditions.

From the sound of it, looks like no one is hurt. Glad these trucks can take a beating. I would suggest replacing. Got hit by a deer and even with minor damage, I can see how a repair will never make it the same. God luck.

 

[Radd Cruisers]

From the sound of it, looks like no one is hurt. Glad these trucks can take a beating. I would suggest replacing. Got hit by a deer and even with minor damage, I can see how a repair will never make it the same. God luck.

Ya, my wife is very happy, said she expected to feel more impact, the little car is a right off....

I have owned nearly 40 landcruisers and love them for this reason..

 

[Radd Cruisers]

car-part.com should have a door for you.

What did your insurance adjuster say, replace or repair?

Thanks

 

[PhrogsPhorever]

I should ixnay the running boards and take the cash and buy sliders

Concur. Excellent investment.

Where I park at home I don't see the passenger side of my Hundy very often, imagine my surprise what I found yesterday morning when I went to get something out of the far side of the truck



No damage to me, just a big smear of white paint left from whatever tard hit me

 

[no-pistons]

I have owned nearly 40 landcruisers and love them for this reason..

Wowzerz! That must be some sort of record right there!

 

[Radd Cruisers]

Wowzerz! That must be some sort of record right there!

I quoted high, by my wife's last cound 35 and 10 various corollas, 4 runners and pickups....

 

[Radd Cruisers]

Concur. Excellent investment.

Where I park at home I don't see the passenger side of my Hundy very often, imagine my surprise what I found yesterday morning when I went to get something out of the far side of the truck

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No damage to me, just a big smear of white paint left from whatever tard hit me

I might have to give Mark a call at MT....

 

[12guns]

Hand it over to your insurance company for sure. That will get costly.
As for repair vs. replace, it all depends on what shop and insurance company you use. Anything can be repaired, but sometimes there is structural damage (inside door suport beam) or it is just cheaper to replace the entire door vs the xx of hours it would take to repair it.
Make sure you have a lifetime guarantee with the repairs and you should be fine, even with repairing rather than replacing the doors.
ALL body shops will give you estimates that are too high and will include to replace both doors. I'm thankful for shops that write high estimates, that's why I have a job!
A good shop can repair everything (except the running board) with no problems. Don't worry about the doors "lining up" right. That's all part of the process. A good shop will do good work. Make a mental note of all your door gaps and such prior to dropping off and let them know your concerns.