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Offline dan930

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Re: Bollox!!
« Reply #15 on: April 22, 2014, 02:17:17 pm »
A quick update... Managed to manhandle the door shut so at least it can be driven to the body-shops.  It's looking like it's going to cost between £800-900 to have replacement parts fitted or £270 to have the panel beaten and existing parts used.  A massive difference but I'll be annoyed if it looks crap after it's done on the cheap.

Why dont u Get a few more quotes from different bodyshops around your area


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Re: Bollox!!
« Reply #16 on: April 22, 2014, 06:21:37 pm »
If the hinges are ok you could buy a spare door and fit it yourself for a lot less.
They're very heavy and near impossible to do properly on your own but it's not that hard a job.

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Re: Bollox!!
« Reply #17 on: April 22, 2014, 06:31:12 pm »
Been to a 3rd body shop who spotted the frame of the door has buckled inwards so his quote is likely to be £1200 ish. He also suggested sourcing a 2nd hand door from some where which would be a lot cheaper
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Re: Bollox!!
« Reply #18 on: April 24, 2014, 12:03:44 pm »
Changed my stance on this and have made an insurance claim to
Cover both cars... May even get my rusty wings replaced instead of paying 25% through a warranty clam
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