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Repairing or Replacing a Car Door – What to Expect

Repairing or Replacing a Car Door - What to Expect

Whether your car door was damaged in an accident or wear and tear has finally set in, there are experts available who can repair or replace your car door.

If your car door is damaged, it’s important to have it seen to sooner rather than later. A faulty car door could prevent you from using your car or leave you stuck in your car.  

Here is what you can expect when repairing or replacing a car door.

It Requires a Professional

You may be able to buff out a scratch or touch up the paint on your car door at home. However, if you need to repair or replace a car door, you need the help of a professional. To correctly fix a car door, a knowledge of mechanics is needed. Before the door can be fixed, a thorough inspection is required to assess the structural damage. The repair can be quite intricate as it requires the removal of panels and dealing with the vehicle’s wiring.

The Intricacy of the Repair Determines the Timeline

It can take anywhere from 24 hours to several days to repair a car door. It all depends on how severe the problem is. If it’s a case of replacing the car door, this depends on the availability of parts. As you can imagine, damage that doesn’t affect the structure of the door is easier to repair, which means you get your car back quicker.

The Cost Also Depends on the Damage

The more damaged a car door is, the more it will cost to repair. The cost of replacing a car door entirely depends on the make and model of your vehicle. If getting a new door isn’t easy because the car is no longer manufactured, this could drive up the costs. You can expect to pay anything from $70 – $500+ to repair or replace a car door.

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What If It’s Just the Lock?

If the lock of your car door is the only thing that’s damaged, there’s no need to use a mechanic for the repair – a locksmith is more than capable of assisting with this.

Whether you need to repair or replace a car door lock, or remove a broken key, specialized tools are required. Attempting to remove a broken key yourself can further damage the lock, leaving you with a much higher repair bill.

A professional locksmith has the necessary experience, tools, and training to quickly and easily get you back on the road again. This type of repair will also cost less than repairing an entire car door. If a car door lock needs to be replaced entirely, this could drive up the costs slightly, depending on the make and model of your vehicle.

If you want to find out how Quickly Locksmith can assist you, here are the car locksmith services we offer.

David Davidof

David Davidof

David Davidof is the founder & owner of Quickly Locksmith. The business has grown from strength to strength to become Miami’s go-to provider for Locksmith and Security services. Whilst the company has grown, the founding ethos has remained the same - Helping people in emergency situations and giving them the feeling they are safe.

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