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Old Jul 14, 2015 | 03:18 PM
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A week after I bought the car, one of my coworkers pulled out of the parking spot next to my baby whilst my door was open. The edge of my door now has a hole in it. Miracle Paint and Body in San Antonio quoted me $2600 for a new door, paint, and labor. Is there any way to fix the existing door? Don't really want to shell out a couple grand right now
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Old Jul 14, 2015 | 07:12 PM
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Shouldn't your co-worker shell out for the repairs?
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Old Jul 14, 2015 | 07:47 PM
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Insurance? Coworkers insurance?
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Old Jul 14, 2015 | 09:47 PM
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Cheapest/Easiest way would be to buy a door from a parts car in the same color and have it installed or install it yourself. That's what I would do (If I had to pay myself). Obviously you have to make sure the paint is in good shape.
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