Damn.. Damn. Hope all goes well

 

see if you can just get the whole door replaced.. it looks like it could be an easy fix, as easy as that could be..

 

From the looks of it it's only the door that has to be replaced. But I heard from someone that they actually take apart the door and only replace the outside part or something? The chrome trim is also loose so that would have to be replaced.

I'm hesitant about going anywhere else besides Toyota, do you think that other collision centers would use the same paint that Toyota would use to fix it? I dont want a mis-matched door, or one with a poor paint job that start chipping after a year.

 

Some people should not be allowed to drive! And using the cell phone as an excuse is plain ignorant!

Best of luck to you! And yes I would go to the dealership. Also closely look at every detail to make sure it is replaced like new.

 

Holy Sh###
I felt your paint man. Sorry for the incident.
Keep us posted with your progess. Better luck to you.

 

I figured that Toyota would use original paint, but do you think other collision centers would to? The only reason I ask is because im sure Toyota charges quite a bit, so if I could have the work done at another reputable collision center, I could pocket a bit of money. Of course I would only do that if it didnt mean sacrificing the quality of the work.

 

They'll just replace the door skin, which is good because the serial number sticker on the inside of the door will match! I actually would insist they just replace the door skin not the door...(My Opinion)

 

Man, that really sucks. Glad the guy was honest and told you about the accident instead of just running off.

 

Holy Cow!

Geoff5093-
A little bondo and rubbing compound and she will buff right out!
No seriously, you might get away if Toyota replaces just the door skin and since they will be using factory color matched paint it should be good as new. You just have to make sure before you leave the shop you the door closes properly, the windows roll up and down quietly, and the door locks as designed. In order to replace the doow skin the whole door might have to come off so they can seal and tack weld the replacement skin. Do NOT go with the bondo route because after a few years, the bondo will eventually fail due to the constant road vibrations and door closures.

Did I tell you the reason why I purchased my 2007 V6 Camry LE was because I totalled my '99 Crown Vic? Not a pretty sight, caught holy hell from the wife not to mentioned having to cough up the $22k for the replacement ride. Look's like everything else came out unscathed other than the rear driver side door...count your blessings as the damage could have been worse.

 

did you say "well now you can use your cell phone to dial the police and talk to them explaining what you did!"

When ihad body work done on my Z24 they just replaced the door skin and repaint it. And i would definatly go to Toyota over any other place.

My car was almost written off wed. night. (won't tell the whole story so i don't thread jack) but it wouldn't have been my fault...

 

Your part of the country might be different, but down here the dealers don't run their own body shops. Since my wife is an inveterate tailgater, I have a personal relationship with one shop which seems to offer frequent crasher discounts. Anyway, talk to several people you might know or work with and ask who does good work. The same shop will be mentioned by half of them. Go there. The paint is the least of the issues. They tend to use a couple different brands of auto paint and it depends on the the painter more than the paint how it turns out. Don't cut corners on good labor.

 

From the looks of it it's only the door that has to be replaced. But I heard from someone that they actually take apart the door and only replace the outside part or something? The chrome trim is also loose so that would have to be replaced.

I'm hesitant about going anywhere else besides Toyota, do you think that other collision centers would use the same paint that Toyota would use to fix it? I dont want a mis-matched door, or one with a poor paint job that start chipping after a year.

Wow ... what a handjob:jerkit: ! How the hell do you manage to do all that damage just backing out? Atleast he wasn't a scumbag and just drove off ... atleast he had the balls to come forth!

Hope everything goes well .... as far as getting a completely ne door ... thats probably not going to happen, you'll just get a new door skin, prime, paint, blend & clear!

 

Atleast he wasn't a scumbag and just drove off ... atleast he had the balls to come forth!

So true... you always hate to see stuff like this happen! About 8 years ago, I came out of work one day to see similar damage to my car only it was on the rear quarter panel. No note, no nothing. Had to turn it into MY insurance.:thumbdown

 

Time to have the Body shop people add a SE kit.....

 

oh maan that's sucks! sorry to hear

 

Ya, the guy is a moron but he could have just drove off and not said anything. Its amazing how many accidents I almost get into in a week and the other person is always on their cell. Ususally holding it up to their ear and blocking half their line of sight. Im waiting for one of them to hit me so i have an excuse to drag them out of thier car and beat the hell out of em.

 

^ i'm wondering if that's what happened to me...that or the guy was drunk. He pulled out to turn left when i was maybe 15 feet from the cross road and i was doing 70kmh (10 under the limit) he didn't step on it either he took his time..and i locked them up and was on the horn and he still just took his time..i was an inch from t-boning him..and lucky no one was behind me or my car was done..and i might have been as well.

 

Man thats horrible, honestly I would have probably beat the guys ass for messing up my new car, but its probably best that you didn't.

I remember my parents bought the '00 Camry it was like a month old and some guy ran a red light and and hit it while my mom was driving it and it tore up the passenger door on the driver side, at the time I was in school and my mom called me and she sounded like someone had died, she was exteremely upset and refused to even look at the car until it was fixed. She loves that car to death, I think its like her third child.

 

That sucks.

 

sorry bout your car, i think you should get a Good TOyota Dealership to do the work, even if it's gonna cost a good amt of money since the other guys insurance is paying.

 

should've install those bodyside moldings......

 

should've install those bodyside moldings......

:lol::lol::lol: Just wrong.

 

Ouch! looking at that pic hurt, sorry man.....stupid idiots, that's idiot with a capital I

 

should've install those bodyside moldings......

Oh my....:lol:

 

should've install those bodyside moldings......

:lol: :lol: Those are almost as bad as whoever asked about the port holes on the fender!!! LOL :lol: :lol: