Car hit in parking lot this weekend :(
02-25-20, 10:28 AM
#16
Driver School Candidate
Thread Starter
Yeah that's beyond PDR work, that's going to need bodywork and repaint unless you can source a good condition used door. Bodyshop might just end up replacing the door all together new or used.
Other than the dent how are the gaps around the door? If that's off they will replace the door not mess with fixing the existing door. Is the front fender or rear door affected?
Other than the dent how are the gaps around the door? If that's off they will replace the door not mess with fixing the existing door. Is the front fender or rear door affected?
It can be fixed but a used door might be better, because most body shop would not want to fix that damage. https://imageappky.car-part.com/imag...3%2000170222#1 that way you dont have pay a shop to respray the door or get the new door.A good shop may charge you $350 to $400 for the work to respray the new door. Keep in mind Toyota water base paint is a bit pricey.
I'm starting to lean more towards that route. I wanted to keep them out of this at first, but since this is a "not at fault" I don't foresee it effecting my rates too badly. I'm going to get a few quotes from some reputable body shops first, if it's around the same price as the deductible I'll go that route. If not, it's gonna be on the insurance company.
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superboy74 (02-25-20)
02-25-20, 10:38 AM
#17
Lexus Test Driver
I'm starting to lean more towards that route. I wanted to keep them out of this at first, but since this is a "not at fault" I don't foresee it effecting my rates too badly. I'm going to get a few quotes from some reputable body shops first, if it's around the same price as the deductible I'll go that route. If not, it's gonna be on the insurance company.
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NatGen (02-25-20)
02-25-20, 11:56 AM
#19
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Once you call your insurance company, a notation will be on carfax of an accident. It'll screw up your resale and trade in value. In this situation, I'd pay out of pocket. The repaint will be noticeable to a dealer for trade in but not as bad as a carfax accident report which everyone can see, including private buyers. Everyone has given you great advice so far other than recommendation to sell it.
EDIT If the cost of repairs is way over your deductible you may wish to file a claim. It's not black and white at what dollar point one might make this choice.
EDIT If the cost of repairs is way over your deductible you may wish to file a claim. It's not black and white at what dollar point one might make this choice.
Last edited by swfla; 02-25-20 at 05:37 PM.
02-25-20, 12:36 PM
#20
Once you call your insurance company, a notation will be on carfax as an accident. It'll screw up your resale and trade in value. In this situation, I'd pay out of pocket. The repaint will be noticeable to a dealer for trade in but not as bad as a carfax accident. Everyone has given you great advice so far other than recommendation to sell it.
Car-parts.com to search all the junkyards nationwide. Also eBay.
02-25-20, 12:44 PM
#21
Lexus Champion
Count me firmly in the "let insurance handle it" camp. That's what it's there for.
02-25-20, 12:45 PM
#22
Lexus Test Driver
Good Lord - the car is 7 years old. It may have 100k miles on it. Any Carfax addition if insurance takes care of the repairs won't make any difference to the car's value.
Last edited by bclexus; 02-25-20 at 07:48 PM.
02-25-20, 12:52 PM
#23
Lead Lap
Once you call your insurance company, a notation will be on carfax as an accident. It'll screw up your resale and trade in value. In this situation, I'd pay out of pocket. The repaint will be noticeable to a dealer for trade in but not as bad as a carfax accident. Everyone has given you great advice so far other than recommendation to sell it.
02-25-20, 12:58 PM
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02-25-20, 01:03 PM
#26
If it's only the door you can replace it with a good used door and not have to worry about the paint. That what I would do, but a good used door for several hundred and swap it out myself.
If it's the rear door and fender also damaged then you need the bodyshop.
Doesn't hurt to shop around and get a price from a body shop before going though insurance, especially with $1000 deductible.
I found a bodyshop and paid for my repair when someone backed into the hood of my car, also changed my bumper to f-sport
02-25-20, 01:20 PM
#28
Pole Position
I hear ya P, but, you're kind of the GS guru round here. You can turn a GS inside out and put it back together again. This guy may not have the skills as you do to get the job done right. There are so many things you can do that most of us here don't.
02-25-20, 01:22 PM
#29
Intermediate
Here’s 2 pictures that kind of detail the damage. The door is pretty smashed in and has paint chips, so popping the dent out wouldn’t fully fix the problem.
I’m in Louisiana and have uninsured motorists coverage, but I’m pretty certain that has to have another vehicle involved to make a claim (not positive though). I have comprehensive coverage, but that’s primarily for stuff like hail damage. Since another vehicle was involved I’m sure they would rule it as a “not at fault collision”.
I’m in Louisiana and have uninsured motorists coverage, but I’m pretty certain that has to have another vehicle involved to make a claim (not positive though). I have comprehensive coverage, but that’s primarily for stuff like hail damage. Since another vehicle was involved I’m sure they would rule it as a “not at fault collision”.
I can't believe this happened to you. Sometimes things happen in life that are out of our control. I'm very sorry you have to experience this I would be so angry if anyone ever did this to my car.
