Is body work at Toyota dealer expensive? - Toyota Yaris Forums

iwantayarisnyc · 12-08-2008, 08:34 PM

so i pretty much dented the top of the driver door area, about 2 feet long of paint scratch and few dents from using the screw driver to pry the door open a bit.

Question is how much would the dealer charge? Should i find a private mech?

PS: I will post pictures tomorrow....pictures woulda helped! llol

KCALB SIRAY · 12-08-2008, 10:25 PM

yep, it would have, but to give you an idea without pictures, I was hit on the left hand side just behind the driver door. Pushed in the side about and half inch, and took the paint off. area of damage was about 10 inches by 6 inches. My work was done by the dealer atthe total cost of $467.00. Yeah, it could have been cheaper, but insurance was paying and picked the place. So, yes you can get it done cheaper, but does that mean it is better. You just have to look and ask many questions. I'd start by asking you insurance company what auto body shops they use in your area for customer claims and go there. my .02 of course

fearturtle44 · 12-09-2008, 07:35 AM

Most dealers have gotten out of the body work business (at least in Virginia). Collision Centers now do majority of work. Like most jobs, get a 2-3 quotes as this should be a very uncomplicated procedure.

Kevin

YarisPR · 12-09-2008, 08:22 AM

I had my floor damage (my floor was getting wet wen it rain cause I hitted something and the under body got damage. ther removed all the interior, dried my carpets, did the bodywork under my car and I paid $250. But this was because the work was done by a guy the contract (he doesn't work for Toyota)

MadMax · 12-09-2008, 10:20 AM

fearturtle44 is correct, at best most dealers outsource body work; but it is still expensive. Find a reputable repair shop and they do can do the job just as well but much cheaper...

Cheers! M2

Chupacabra · 12-09-2008, 10:24 AM

Anybody who does good work is in business for themselves in the body industry. I would not want a dealership body team doing my work. Find a reputable body shop and give it to them.

contraband831 · 12-09-2008, 12:30 PM

call the Dentdoctor, or a local mobile dent fixer upper dude. They will patch up nics, scrathes and some minor dents for a much more reasonable price then the dealership or any autobody shop

12-08-2008, 08:34 PM	#1
iwantayarisnyc Drives: 08 sedan auto Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: new york Posts: 89	Is body work at Toyota dealer expensive? so i pretty much dented the top of the driver door area, about 2 feet long of paint scratch and few dents from using the screw driver to pry the door open a bit. Question is how much would the dealer charge? Should i find a private mech? PS: I will post pictures tomorrow....pictures woulda helped! llol

12-08-2008, 10:25 PM	#2
KCALB SIRAY それを吸ってください View User's Garage Drives: black sand lb Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Virginia Posts: 8,894	yep, it would have, but to give you an idea without pictures, I was hit on the left hand side just behind the driver door. Pushed in the side about and half inch, and took the paint off. area of damage was about 10 inches by 6 inches. My work was done by the dealer atthe total cost of $467.00. Yeah, it could have been cheaper, but insurance was paying and picked the place. So, yes you can get it done cheaper, but does that mean it is better. You just have to look and ask many questions. I'd start by asking you insurance company what auto body shops they use in your area for customer claims and go there. my .02 of course __________________ http://lifesdailypimpslap.tumblr.com/#me My Build

12-09-2008, 08:22 AM	#4
YarisPR Drives: Yaris Sedan Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: MayaWest, Puerto Rico Posts: 1,574	I had my floor damage (my floor was getting wet wen it rain cause I hitted something and the under body got damage. ther removed all the interior, dried my carpets, did the bodywork under my car and I paid $250. But this was because the work was done by a guy the contract (he doesn't work for Toyota) __________________ I Drive a 129whp Yaris ;)

12-09-2008, 12:30 PM	#7
contraband831 El Huevo Drives: 2007 Liftback Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: CEN*CAL Posts: 959	call the Dentdoctor, or a local mobile dent fixer upper dude. They will patch up nics, scrathes and some minor dents for a much more reasonable price then the dealership or any autobody shop __________________

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12-09-2008, 07:35 AM	#3
fearturtle44 Drives: S Flint Mica Join Date: May 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 209	Most dealers have gotten out of the body work business (at least in Virginia). Collision Centers now do majority of work. Like most jobs, get a 2-3 quotes as this should be a very uncomplicated procedure. Kevin

12-09-2008, 10:20 AM	#5
MadMax Drives: 2008 Yaris Liftback (Sprocket) Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: San Antonio, Texas! Posts: 2,799	fearturtle44 is correct, at best most dealers outsource body work; but it is still expensive. Find a reputable repair shop and they do can do the job just as well but much cheaper... Cheers! M2

12-09-2008, 10:24 AM	#6
Chupacabra Banned Drives: 2009 Yaris liftback Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: CT Posts: 350	Anybody who does good work is in business for themselves in the body industry. I would not want a dealership body team doing my work. Find a reputable body shop and give it to them.