I made a mistake - cost to fix?

So I haven’t damaged a vehicle in 15 years… less than a month into my brand new Tacoma and scrape the passenger side cab door when I pulled into a super tight driveway..

My questions are this -

1. probably have to replace the door, right?
2. what kind of cost should I expect?
3. Any suggestions on dealing with the repair?

I don’t regret much in my life, but I deeply regret not pulling into the drive more slowly…

 

Wild guess, $1,800.00

 

Probably about $3k. Had a similar thing on my mustang years ago, both door an qtr panel needed replacing and painting. $3600. But this was years ago. Either way you’re looking at about $3k.

 

totaled.

 

Depends on your deductible but I'd imagine it would be more cost effective to replace the door. I quick CL search here in my local area yielded a TON of Tacoma's being parted out, most had intact doors and in your color which would most certainly be cheaper than most deductibles without the impact on your rate as well. Sorry you're having to deal with this, man. Sucks.

 

Cost to fix is your deductible.

 

If it’s that tight, I’d rather back in. Try LKQ

 

Speaking from experience, don't fix that. It would be cheaper to replace the door and cause you less issues with paint and rust later on.

 

Ooof
Sorry OP

 

Ask a local body shop.

 

Is that black or green? I would seriously hunt a used door in the factory color and paint. Use all your interior stuff. Much cheaper and you can do it in your driveway with a buddy.

They are out there. Just need to hunt. Here is just an example.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/2016-2020-...enger-Right-Grey-Door-Scratches-/233926341290

 

That is what I am considering doing. Trying to avoid using insurance because I don’t want my rates to go up.

 

What color is it?

 

Maybe cheaper to just buy a door.

 

Black

 

https://www.ebay.com/itm/16-17-Toyo...r-67003-04120-68103-04060-Black-/233428848653

 

Sometimes easier and cheaper to get a replacement door.

 

Damn, that sucks...

All the best OP.

 

For some reason your poat made me think of this. 220 starts the magic.


https://youtu.be/rvrZJ5C_Nwg