#Is this estimate too high?

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mild compass
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Hello! my 08 w204 c350 sport's drivers door was backed into by my girlfriends sister and they said they would cover everything. I took it into the shop and it needs a new door. I was quoted 4 grand for parts plus labor and im not feeling great about handing that to my girlfriends family. The car is in IRIDIUM SILVER. The red marks I'm very lost about.

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Thanks for whoever reads this and any info you might have!

sterile frigate
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I'm not sure about the paint supplies and body supplies having an hourly rate on them, but otherwise after being able to see everything laid out I'd say it's a fair quote considering the car. Others in here may have differing opinions but I'd say it's fair.

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Collision work is never cheap, even with low speed collisions

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65/hr is a bit of a steal on a labor price, I think my shop charges almost 150/hr for bodywork

mild compass
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@sterile frigate thanks for the help, it was a very very minor thing more of a cosmetic thing they can’t fix with paint

steel pollenBOT
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sterile frigate
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As much as I’m sure you want to be nice to the ol lady’s family if they’re offering to pay in full I’d want it as perfect as possible

long epoch
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That makes sense

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Body is expensive

slow jetty
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I’m assuming this is dealer or reputable body company right

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All OEM

mild compass
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all OEM yes its a a very good shop