How much should it cost to fix this? auto body workers help me out?

(2011-06-08 14:20:05) 1. A Says: i have a 2006 malibu and it was sideswiped when i was in a walmart parking lot.
The driver and passenger door have paint swappage, but i think that can be buffed off. The section behind the passenger door has a dent about 3 inches wide and 4 inches tall, i dont think it could just be popped out though. And it'll need a new coat of paint.
What are your thoughts on this? im going to get it checked out by a shop tomorrow. Do you think it'll be a couple hundred? a thousand? what?
They didnt leave a note, but i have to get this fixed, i hate driving around with this damage2. Davey Says: That is like asking how much to fix a cavity in your tooth over the phone. They can reskin the door panel and paint it for under cant $500. Otherwise find another shop or door from a salvage yard. The latter would be better in my opinion. Most were were white anyway. Your deductible is probably at least that.?. DO NOT call your insurance since gl was a hit and run! They WILL raise your rates.3. paul h Says: Probably runs around 6-700.00 to repair the dent and repaint the 1/4 panel...allowing for blending the paint into the door for a good color match. That's assuming the door scuffs can be buffed out. Get a few estimates to see how they compare...look for ASE certified shops. Some estimates might be cheaper if the shop only tapes off mldgs, door handles, emblems or trim rather than removing them to paint although that can leave tape lines if not done right.4. Dillon Says: If your talking about the quarter panel being dented, that could run alot of money... $2-$3,000 dollars. Body work is expensive. We hit a deer with out 05 cobalt sedan and it needed a new drivers door skin, new headlight, new fender, and new bumper ffor just under 4000. But you have to remember a quarter panel doesnt just unbolt and thats it. Thats some time and work5. Dddd Gggg Says: 1. Pick up a phone.
2. Call the DMV.
3. Get your answer.6. Poippp Puiyyy Says: Probably runs around 6-700.00 to repair the dent7. Bertsta Says: The cost is all in the labour - for what you said, I doubt you'll get much change from $800. Tag: How much should it cost to fix this? auto body workers help me out?