hit by a deer, damage confined to passenger door

Hi there,
I just got hit by a herd of deer. Left to right. Out of nowhere. Unfortunately one smashed into my passenger door. Luckily not into the window, but it looks like an elephant hit me. And the damn Bambi got away without giving me his insurance.
Damage is confined to passenger door. So, I'm thinking just replacing the door.
Anybody got any idea, suggestions or else?
My ride is a 2019 Tacoma SR5 2wd and I like it a lot.
Thanks for any input,
IMG

 

Easy button is to call your insurance, I think it’s what I’d do with a newer truck like that

post some pictures and people will make suggestions

 

I had door skin damage at one time.

The painting and install of a whole new door, along with transferring all the components of the old door into the new, worked out to be less than either repair or reskinning would have been.

I did mine OOP because the damage was my fault, I didn't want to mess with insurance for the small amount of savings over my deductible, and I didn't want it picked up on Carfax

In your case, insurance may be the correct answer, depending on your policy

 

Welcome to TW! Insurance claim!

 

Welcome to TW! Sorry to hear that happened.

 

Welcome aboard!

 

lol, mine is currently in the shop for exactly the same thing. bambi ran through the towns commercial district, diagonally into the side of my truck. i never saw the deer that hit me, but i saw one just in front of it...



current price tag so far is a new door assembly, damaged front door, damaged rear c-pillar-- $4800.

 

Well that sucks. I'm glad you're okay.

 

Holy s**t that must have been one big ass deer!

 

Comes down to what you want to do.

If the door still works I would pop the dent out and keep driving.

I have had 5 deer impacts and one Forklift. Every thing still works.