John L Posted November 27, 2011 Share Posted November 27, 2011 Whilst parked in a car park yesterday a large Renault whizzed into the parking space next to me. It appeared full of unruly small children and a harrassed mother. Whack, the small child in the front seat shoved the door open. I was on the phone at the time and didn't jump out of the car and look. I expected a scuff and cursed, but on getting out after the family had headed off I was shocked by the damage. Very little scuffed paint but a noticeable dent approx 2.5inches long and around .75 inches wide - unfortunatelty it is across the molding in the upper door.It catches the light and is very noticeable. Anyone else had this sort of door damage? I am off to the dealer in a day or two - but in the meantime can anyone indicate what a typical repair price will be? It won't be an insurance job as I didn't challenge them or get their details and I am not claiming on mine. Thanks John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilbauer Posted November 27, 2011 Share Posted November 27, 2011 Whilst parked in a car park yesterday a large Renault whizzed into the parking space next to me. It appeared full of unruly small children and a harrassed mother. Whack, the small child in the front seat shoved the door open. I was on the phone at the time and didn't jump out of the car and look. I expected a scuff and cursed, but on getting out after the family had headed off I was shocked by the damage. Very little scuffed paint but a noticeable dent approx 2.5inches long and around .75 inches wide - unfortunatelty it is across the molding in the upper door.It catches the light and is very noticeable. Anyone else had this sort of door damage? I am off to the dealer in a day or two - but in the meantime can anyone indicate what a typical repair price will be? It won't be an insurance job as I didn't challenge them or get their details and I am not claiming on mine. Thanks John Try a paintless dent removal company. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2011fiesta Posted November 27, 2011 Share Posted November 27, 2011 I would of jumped out straight away and pointed out any damage to them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aguycalledmal Posted November 27, 2011 Share Posted November 27, 2011 Dent in my front door cost £395 to have done this was caused by another door Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John L Posted November 27, 2011 Author Share Posted November 27, 2011 Dent in my front door cost £395 to have done this was caused by another door Thanks for the replies I was guessing at around £500 so I suppose £395 isn't too bad. John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btmaldon Posted November 28, 2011 Share Posted November 28, 2011 Dentmaster, Chips Away or similar will be far cheaper. Circa £100. Father in Law experienced similar and remonstrated with the guy. He went and drew out £120 cash and gave it to my Father in Law. The cost of fixing it turned out to be only £100. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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