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Get at least three estimates for repair in writing.Īt that speed, I doubt any damage other than the door skin and internal window damage (bent window tracks, damaged power door lock mechanism, etc) would be done.

Passenger door license#

I trust you at least got his/her license number/insurance number, etc.īeing a brand new vehicle, you would hope to get a new door, for sure, but that’s up to the insurance co. Unforeseen damage may result in water leaks and unwanted rust in the near future.įor sure there are more points to consider than what I have mentioned. The buckled door may have pushed upwards. Now, considering the cost of repairs of TODAYS vehicles, you don’t need much of a hit to add up a grand.Īlso, due to the light materials used in todays autos, there may be more damage than just the door itself.Ĭheck alignment of the door hinges and door frame, door latch, rocker panel and roof line above the door. In minor collisions (under $1K and no PI (personal injury)) the police won’t even show up let alone write it up. If you were in the laneway of the parking lot and someone backed out into you, they’re at fault for failing to yield. I’m likely going to post too much here, but anyway… It was certainly in PERFECT condition before the accident and I want to make sure that it is in PERFECT condition after repair.Īlso, is there anything else that should be looked at? Would alignment need to be checked after a 5mph accident to the driver’s side door or anything like that? Thank you. Just wondering what to look forward to and what I’m entitled to at the body shop. Do I have a right to ‘demand’ a new door be put on since it’s a brand new car? Or is that probably going to happen anyway? It’s crushed in enough that the window won’t go down because it will scrape against the bent side. It’s a 2008 mazdaspeed 3 (mazda 3 body) with just over 1600 miles on it. So no matter who’s at fault (don’t know yet), I’m gonna have to get this door fixed. As I was straghtening the wheel to face the direct I needed to go, another vehicle backed up (from parking spot directly opposite mine) and back bumper crushed in my driver’s side door. The Editorial department is independent of ’s advertising, sales and sponsored content departments.I was in a parking lot and was backing up out of the parking space.

Passenger door free#

In line with ’s long-standing ethics policy, editors and reviewers don’t accept gifts or free trips from automakers. You probably don’t have to make the effort after every wash, but perhaps each time you wax - which we recommend as often as quarterly.įailing that, pick a time at least once a year that makes sense for your climate and usage - such as after autumn drops leaves and needles on your car, or during the rainy season when water is flowing through your car’s unseen drainage channels carrying dirt and debris.Ĭars.com’s Editorial department is your source for automotive news and reviews. You can poke into the holes with a coat hanger, screwdriver or similar object to clean out any grime and debris, but take care not to scratch the paint around the drain, which protects metal parts from rust. One solution is to get down on the ground on your hands and knees and take the time to make sure each drain is clear of any material that may have built up.

Passenger door professional#

In addition, some vehicles fall victim to rust because they have too few drain holes or small ones that are easily clogged and require frequent draining either with water or some other cleaner.Ĭhecking these drain holes is not typically included in a professional hand car wash or car detailing, but it is something an owner can ask to have looked at. High-pressure car washes (or a carefully aimed hose in your driveway) can clean debris from some drain holes, but cars that seldom see the inside of a car wash or spend most of their lives in dirty environments can be prone to clogged drain holes and accumulated moisture. (Factory rustproofing is generally all your car needs.) Ironically, one of the risks of aftermarket rustproofing treatments - such as the type dealers charge extra for - is that they can clog drainage holes if applied improperly. Most vehicles also have drain holes in the rocker panels and rear quarter panels (the body section behind the doors of your car or truck) and other places that can clog, trap water and cause corrosion.

Passenger door how to#

Related: How to Keep Your Car Clean and Your Conscience Clear You can see signs of that on cars that have rust forming at the bottoms of the doors or rusty trails running across a rocker panel (the body panel below the doors). However, those holes in the bottom of the doors can get clogged by dirt or gravel and road debris - and when that happens, water accumulates inside the door and causes rust. Why do you need to check the drain holes in your car doors? Because water can get past window seals and inside the doors when it rains or when you wash your car, and the water is supposed to exit through drain holes at the bottom.