Scratch/dent across two doors. Difficult repair?

Badass - Based upon what I see in your photos, that damage to the doors is very minor and can easily be repaired using body filler. The "...due to the thin nature of the metal of the Prius doors, they couldn't do an effective repair, necessitating the purchase of two new doors to do the job properly" assessment-estimate given by the body shop is suspect. Get other repair quotes from other shops.

 

Not being a smart@ss but, have you seen the damage with the car washed? It's really hard to tell the extent of the damage done.

 

I would try another repair shop, that damage looks repairable without door replacement.

 

I can't tell the damage but am certain it can be repaired with a light coat of filler. My wife backed into a friends Ford Focus in the exact same doors several years ago. Quote without replacing doors was $1100. Quote replacing doors was $2500. (2 different body shops).


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Any reputable body shop can source used panels. There are plenty of them out there. It would cut costs by about 1/2. Your chance of finding the right color is also a good probability. Have a look on eBay. A complete door ranges about $600 or so. The only labor you would be for installation.

 

This car is 6 years old and a repair would be the best option.....even if it doesn't turn out to be absolutely perfect. I don't see a problem using filler, the replacement door thing is crazy for this damage

 

^^^ Agree. Best option. Better yet, just drive it.

 

^ Plus 2, for conventional repair, without door replacement. One reason, you can get into new problems with door replacement, at least that's been my experience: the bodyshop could NOT get the doors aligned, closing easily.

Shop around, check reviews. A good bodyshop will repaint the entire side, and feather out the paint in such a way that you can't see a transition.

 

Mendel is correct. I recently replaced 2 passenger side doors on my 2008. I bought used doors from a salvage yard and put them on. Although it's fixed, it's not aligned perfectly and doesn't look perfect. But since my car is from 2008, I really didn't care.

 

Reskinning the doors is another option. Wash the car so the damage can be inspected and get some more estimates, including the dealer.

 

This. I've had it done on another vehicle where it was cheaper than a replacement door. Thickness of metal should not matter unless it would hinder cutting off the old and welding on the new.