Cost of car dent repair

Usedaname · 12-09-2004 6:33pm #1

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I reversed from my drive into a stationary car parked directly behind me (it gave me very little room to get out). I put a dent into the back door on the drivers side and cracked the rim over the back tire. The car is a sporty Toyota 1997 not sure of the make . How much do you think it is going to cost repairing something like this. Answers much appreciated

Seth Brundle · 12-09-2004 8:55pm

how long is a piece of string?

Interceptor · 12-09-2004 9:15pm

I had typed a long detailed reply and my machine crashed - cheap-ass Korean junk. Or maybe you reversed into it - sorry I take that back. I estimate between €500 and €850. Let me know how close I am when the bill comes in. Or we could start a poll? Or open a book - yeah, lets open a book and have a prize for the closest estimate. At least you haven't been flamed to death like cormie (mr. stop in fast lane to pick up passenger) for hitting a stationary car while reversing. My sister in law reversed into my '97 Civic and it cost €750 to fix..... Oh damn, I've rambled on a bit again....

'ceptr

ArphaRima · 12-09-2004 9:17pm

Why flame him?

An accident is exactly that; an accident.

Interceptor · 12-09-2004 9:24pm

That wasn't a flame - at least it wasn't meant to be. Sorry if I was impolite.

'c

ArphaRima · 12-09-2004 9:31pm

Nope not you interceptor. You just mentioned that it might happen to him, and I was backing you up in saying it shouldnt happen.

Seth Brundle · 12-09-2004 9:40pm

I'll probably be the one flamed for my first reply!

I reckon the cost could be more than Interceptors guesstimate - the alloy is cracked and therefore would possibly require a new one - €€€

Interceptor · 12-09-2004 10:00pm

Oh, I had read 'rim as 'trim' and thought Usedaname meant the bumper - oh dear, wheel be mucho pricey. Can I change my answer, please, can I...... Add €350 if Tayto original or less if aftermarket. Or a lot more if a replacement can't be had and you have to buy a set.....

'c

Usedaname · 12-09-2004 11:54pm

what does "Flame" mean in this context?

Kristok · 13-09-2004 2:49am

means there hurling abuse at you (just a message board saying)

fletch · 13-09-2004 10:29am

Be prepared for anywhere between a few hundred quid and a couple of grand. My Dad had a fella run into the rear passenger door of his mondeo. Not much damage, I could of done more with a good kick. Cost or repair incl labour....$1845!

LFCFan · 13-09-2004 11:24am

the cost of repairing minor dents on cars is scandelous. How can these prices be justified?

ArphaRima · 13-09-2004 3:06pm

How can these prices be justified?

Like with everything, because people keep paying it.

Tommy Vercetti · 13-09-2004 3:13pm

Generally, anything bigger than, say a €2 coin will be €500 minimum.

HashSlinging · 13-09-2004 3:27pm

shop around and check all the back lane panel beaters, I reversed into a tree in my mums car VW golf (was late etc) done a lot of damage and it was a very bad dent and i got quoted from 750 - 200 euros. I took the 200 euro option and made sure there was no filler used, and the job was perfect. If you tell them its a cash job they'll do a deal with you, PM me if you want to know the place that done it.

Tommy Vercetti · 13-09-2004 3:32pm

HashSlinging wrote:

I reversed into a tree in my mums car VW golf (was late etc)

You were drunk!

Dingatron · 13-09-2004 3:40pm

The first thing they ask is whether it is an insurance job? If so you can see their eye lite up with dollar bills! Someone hit the missus. Not much damage done. I got a quote from a recognised Ford garage and they quoted €2000. Eventhough we weren't paying for it theres no way I would have stung the guy for that. Went to a back lane guy and got it done for €500.

Tommy Vercetti · 13-09-2004 3:43pm

ding wrote:

Someone hit the missus.

Wife beater! This thread is full of shameful confessions !

jo.king · 13-09-2004 3:51pm

Found this website a while back - was hoping it would have never come in handy .... www.carcraft.ie ... might be worth a shout.

jongore · 13-09-2004 3:57pm

I got front drivers panel and drivers door fixed for €700 (Bad scratches and a continues dent along both panels), ask around and make sure and tell each guy your getting other quotes.

Usedaname · 13-09-2004 6:04pm

Thanks those who replied with a serious answer to my question. You will be rewarded in your next life. A good web site this!

Hussains · 05-04-2015 8:51pm

HashSlinging wrote: »

shop around and check all the back lane panel beaters, I reversed into a tree in my mums car VW golf (was late etc) done a lot of damage and it was a very bad dent and i got quoted from 750 - 200 euros. I took the 200 euro option and made sure there was no filler used, and the job was perfect. If you tell them its a cash job they'll do a deal with you, PM me if you want to know the place that done it.

If you could please tell me about the place, I need to get my Toyota repaired. Thanks

Noccy_Mondy · 06-04-2015 9:50pm

I didn't know what a car was 10 years ago.....

dmc17 · 06-04-2015 10:03pm

Hussains wrote: »

If you could please tell me about the place, I need to get my Toyota repaired. Thanks

The thread is nearly 11 years old and that poster hasn't posted in over 5 years. You'd be better off starting a new thread and looking for recommendations there.

Cost of car dent repair

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