About how much would a new paint job for a 1985 volkswagen jetta gli cost at Maaco?

Question

My girlfriends sister whacked my rear driver door and put a big scratch and huge dent on the paint and on my side trim. I have to go see tomorrow how much her insurance will cover but its 23 year old paint faded red kinda orange but its still in great shape no other scratches but they will never get the same color on one door so i think i need a new paint job. This is my first car i love it and i take good care of it i keep it clean inside and waxed outside. I worked very hard to pay for it and i still work hard keeping it nice. Please give me some advice on how to deal with Her insurance guy, to make shure i am treated rite

Answer 1

First off DO NOT GO TO MAACO.  I had a guy back into my car and I talked to my insurance company and they helped me.  Your insurance company will get her insurance company to get it paid for on the door.  If you want the whole car painted then your going to need to save your money and got to a whole heck of a lot better place than a MAACO.  Look around and ask your friends about a good place to get it done.  If you decide to go to MAACO then ask for a tour of the place and see how they do things in the back.  Also you may want to do all the taping and prepping yourself to save you money.