So today my wife made a boo-boo. She hit a curb and scratched the sh... poop out of the side of the car.

Good news is, it is just the piece below the doors.

Question #1:

What is this called? Its the molding over the rocker panel. Not sure how to search for it when I don't know what to call it.

Question #2:

Does anyone know of a good place online where I could buy a replacement? (In Canada or the US please).

Question #3:

Does anyone know if I can buy it online already painted and ready to snap on?

Question #4:

Does anyone have any idea roughly what a body shop would charge for the replacement? (Everyone is closed for the next couple days)..


Thanks.

 

Well, I found out I can order the body piece direct from the dealer for $270. He is not entirely sure if he can order it painted or not, and is looking into it for me.

It sucks that I have to get it from a dealership an hour away from me, but i hate Courtenay Mazda so much now I would rather burn through some extra gas and get it elsewhere...

 

Ask him to submit a quote. That way you get the parts numbers and you can search online.
Or take it to a local body shop for a free estimate.

 

I spoke to a body shop yesterday - their cost to paint the part to match is $150 (if it comes unpainted). They order the parts direct from Mazda, so it would be cheaper for me to just get it from Mazda my self and install it myself....IF it comes painted. Still waiting to hear back.