2 doors got keyed! What do I do?

usvolvogal · Post by **usvolvogal** » 26 Jun 2004, 15:53

Help!!! My passenger side doors just got keyed!! I just went out to pick up some Chinese food for dinner, and I think some idiot was jealous of my silver S60 and decided to do something malicious. I parked in the very middle of my spot, both side-to-side and front-to-back; the only unusual thing I did was back my car into the spot, because I had passed it and backing it in was the most convenient thing to do (and certainly not wrong or offensive, in my humble opinion). There was nobody waiting for that spot, too - I checked! From now on, I'm parking forward first forever. And no more Chinese take-out!

So, what do I do? How much does it cost to repaint 2 doors? Do I have to repaint the whole car? Is the Volvo dealer the best place to do this?

Thanks in advance,
A Southern Volvo Gal

potroast · Post by **potroast** » 26 Jun 2004, 16:58

check around for the best place to get painted. Dealer will be expensive. In southern-california Y&S does excellent work. You don't have to paint the entire car -- they can color-match the panels affected. However, you'll have to paint all pieces damaged. For example, a scratch on the hood requires the entire hood to be painted. Are you sure it was a key? Possibly a shopping cart?

Sorry this happened to you. It defiinitely is not fun.