Is a Car Considered a Total Loss After Replacing the Door?

[MacCharlie]

Replacing a car door does not necessarily mean the vehicle is a total loss. It could also be due to damage to internal components of the door that required replacement. Car doors are not considered wear-and-tear parts. If a car door is replaced, it might be because of a collision that caused severe deformation, making repairs unfeasible and necessitating a full replacement. Alternatively, the door might have been replaced due to a malfunction, which does not classify the car as a total loss. Car doors serve as entry and exit points for drivers and passengers, block external disturbances, provide some protection against side impacts, and contribute to the vehicle's aesthetics. The quality of a car door is primarily reflected in its crash resistance, sealing performance, ease of opening and closing, and other functional indicators. Crash resistance is especially critical because side impacts have minimal buffer distance, posing a high risk of injury to occupants.