is garage talking bullshit?

[rubezz]

i got a big dent in the back right passenger door. i hoped to bet it panel beated back in but the garage said that there was like a special bar across it or something that it couldnt be done and i would need a full new door for £600 or something.

does anybody no if this is true? has anyone had it done before?

cheers!!

 

[willbatch]

Sounds like the side impact bar, if thats gone it is easier to get a new door. I would hope for £600 that that is supplied fitted and painted if not they are having you over. Get a second hand door and have it painted and fitted.

 

[Cupra_power]

Yup had the same problem after some numbnut whacked my car in a parking lot, it is a new door most likely. not cheap either.

 

[ElasticTangent]

Same here. I was told that it was cheaper to get a new door than mess around with the old one.

Cupra Power - Love the Calvin and Hobbes avatar

 

[RobM]

Stupid question perhaps, but have you attempted to pull the dent out? Or is it too deep / creased?

 

[Mitchy]

It may be worthwhile paying someone to remove the dent, ie chips away could probably pull it out and repair it!

Sod getting a new door for the sake of a dent especially at the cost of £600.

Of course unless the dent is mahoosive, ie a car impact then yes a new door would probably be reccomended.

If its the size of a tennis ball for example i would enquire at chips away or a similar company!

 

[Brucel]

I had my rear door pulled out and filled... Made a good job of it and only cost £140....

I had 3 creases and a dent. However if the side impact bar is bent I am afraid it is a new door...

 

[Cupra_power]

You might be able to get the door reskinned as another option, depending on damage.