I have an 02 Opel Astra about 60.000 km on clock that was dented badly with rocks by local vandals a few months ago, just at the rim of the boot.
I've been told the whole hatchback door needs replacing and will cost thousands - cant be beaten out because of where it is.
Cant put it thru the insurance as we had a run-in about 2 years agao and it would put up premiums. I've dithered as to what to do but todays's little adventure has put the tin hat on things.
All my own fault - I was coming out of a car par and went to close to the wall without realising it - result: a deep scrape and dent on the front passenger door.
So now, would I be better off biting the bullet and trading it in even if it means taking out a loan to pay the difference? Will dealers take it with these dents? Its in perfect nick otherwise. What year should I go for? It has to be an automatic too as thats all I can drive.
Any advice very gratefully received - never had any luck with this car!!!
I've been told the whole hatchback door needs replacing and will cost thousands - cant be beaten out because of where it is.
Cant put it thru the insurance as we had a run-in about 2 years agao and it would put up premiums. I've dithered as to what to do but todays's little adventure has put the tin hat on things.
All my own fault - I was coming out of a car par and went to close to the wall without realising it - result: a deep scrape and dent on the front passenger door.
So now, would I be better off biting the bullet and trading it in even if it means taking out a loan to pay the difference? Will dealers take it with these dents? Its in perfect nick otherwise. What year should I go for? It has to be an automatic too as thats all I can drive.
Any advice very gratefully received - never had any luck with this car!!!