Expert: william [bill] tuma - 7/9/2009

Question
Hello i damaged my honda pilot both right side doors
this will be an out of pocket expense as i have a high dedecutable i just need to know the name of the door the part name (as im not a auto body repair guy) i just need to know the part name so i can order this and have the guy at the body shop match the paint and replace it , i would take it to a body shop and have them do the work just that in the event  its too expensive i want to buy the doors and have the body shop replace them and match the paint so let me know? would it be cheaper if i bought the doors or just had the auto body guy do the body work ?

Answer
  Bret,  Some body shops won't install customer's used doors.to many problems.  you will pay  "walk in price", at recycleing yard. the body shop will get a trade discount and have to deal with fit problem.  labor price per hour. plus paint and materials . a good job about 8 hr. shop around you may find a slow shop and will cut you a  deal for cash payment.   good luck  Bill