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Expert: William Forster - 12/27/2009


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Mr. Forster,
I have broken the driver's side door handle to my 2000 Toyota Sienna Mini-van. I have found the part and I'm about to order it from a online auto place. My problem is that the part is not painted. Should I bring the part to a collision center and ask them to paint and install it.
Thanks in advance.
Randall

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Randall, I would suggest you have a body shop order, paint, and install the part. They are much more likely to get the correct handle than you are. You may have a hard time getting a shop to agree to refinish and install a part they didn't sell- especially if it's an aftermarket part (Non-Toyota, I.E a China knock off)

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22 year veteran, 2 years of vocational training. A.S.E. certified Master collision repair/refinish technician. I-CAR certified. 17 yrs. GM experience. I can answer most questions related to automotive body repairs, ranging from small scratch repairs all the way up to the most extensive collision repairs. I can expertly advise people on what to expect from their body shop experience, right down to what self repairs should, and should not, be done. Lastly, I can advise tricks and tips for classic car restoration, such as lead repairs. SORRY, I DO NOT DO ONLINE ESTIMATES OR GIVE PARTS PRICES!! BE PREPARED FOR THE CORRECT ANSWER- NOT THE ONE YOU WANT TO HEAR. I won't B.S. you, or sugar coat answers. Just plain, hard facts.

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