Does Replacing a Car Door Cause Depreciation?

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There will be a certain degree of slight depreciation. Since car doors are not considered wear-and-tear parts, any replacement provides sufficient reason to suspect that the vehicle has been involved in a collision, classifying it as an accident vehicle, which also leads to depreciation. The extent also depends on the condition of the replaced door. If the replacement is improperly done or involves an aftermarket door, issues such as excessive gaps, reduced sealing, noise, and poor door operation may arise, further depreciating the car. After replacing a door, there are significant differences between the original and the new door: Uniformity of body gaps: After replacement, the gap between the door and the frame may increase, leading to reduced sealing performance and affecting the ease of opening and closing the door. Full-body painting before replacement: However, after replacement, the color of the new door may slightly differ. Therefore, a slight depreciation after door replacement is normal. To minimize depreciation, it is recommended to visit a 4S dealership. The doors replaced at 4S service centers are mostly original. As long as the installation is professionally done, the new door will not differ significantly from the original. Any noticeable difference might be in the paint finish, as the original door was painted with the car, while the new door is painted separately. Additionally, the quality or integrity should not differ much from the original.