Should I Replace the Car Door as Recommended by the 4S Shop?
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4s shop recommends replacing the car door is better. Replacing the car door does not belong to the accident car: As long as the beams and pillars have not been bent or deformed, and have not been repaired or replaced, other parts that can be damaged by disassembly and replacement cannot be called accident cars. But it may affect the price of second-hand car sales. Time-consuming: 4s shop replaces the car door, generally there are car door accessories that can be directly replaced, which can be completed in one day. However, because there are electronic components such as audio, liftable windows, anti-theft devices, etc. on the car door, when replacing the car door, it is necessary to rewire the lines, reinstall the windows, etc. In the case of a long time-consuming, it can take more than three days.
I've carefully considered the 4S shop's suggestion to replace the car door. If the door is severely dented or has structural damage, not replacing it might lead to issues like poor sealing, wind noise at high speeds, or even compromised side-impact safety. However, it's essential to assess the extent of the damage first. If it's just minor dents or scratches, a professional panel-beating technician can restore it for a few hundred yuan. Replacing the door is costly, and paint mismatch is common, plus it can lower the resale value of your used car. I recommend having an experienced repair shop technician evaluate it first—avoid replacement if possible, since the original door fits the car body better. Of course, if the door frame is deformed due to a major accident, replacement is necessary—safety comes first.
