Driver's side mirror

[skydyver83]

Bad news my 2018 was side swiped while parked the other day, my local autobody shop gave me an estimate that nearly knocked me over. i think they are overcharging for some parts, an example being my drivers side mirror. When checking online there seems to be many replacement parts mostly around $500, they're quoting me over a $1000. Looking at my build sheet I can't determine the part number only the following description:
EXT. MIRRORS W/SUPPLEMENTAL SIGNALS EXTERIOR MIRRORS COURTESY LAMPS TRAILER TOW MIRRORS EXTERIOR MIRRORS W/MEMORY POWER-FOLDING MIRRORS RADIO/DRV SEAT/MIRRORS/PEDALS MEMORY and MIRRORS-TOW SPTTR PWR CONV MEM BLK

Is there anyway to determine the correct part number?
There is also a slight dent in the driver's door that they are telling me can't be repaired because of some law that specifies doors must be replaced because of structural integrity. my windows work perfectly fine so I doubt there is any structural damage inside the door. Any thoughts?

 

[4xdad]

Shallow enough to pull it out with a plunger?

 

[skydyver83]

maybe, it's not creased at all. There are some scratches but that would be just paint work. My step is trashed but I was looking for an excuse to replace them anyway. The mirror is actually still functional, it was folded when hit, plastic on bottom was broken along with the light that points down. all motors and signal light work. Some wires are exposed/disconnected but I'm assuming they were for the broken light and maybe heater.

 

[olyelr]

First off, without a doubt check with a different body shop.

Not being able to take a little dent out of the door is absolutely ridiculous. Chances are a paintless dent removal guy could completely fix it (aside from the scratching) in less than an hour for chump change.

 

[2003F350]

First off, without a doubt check with a different body shop.

Not being able to take a little dent out of the door is absolutely ridiculous. Chances are a paintless dent removal guy could completely fix it (aside from the scratching) in less than an hour for chump change.

Agreed. I have heard of stranger laws but if it's just a panel dent in the door it should be fixable without replacement.

As for your mirror costs, I could ABSOLUTELY believe it could run $1k or better - you've got the memory function, meaning the mirrors auto-adjust to your last saved setting when you switch between towing position and normal position.

Ford has some tow mirrors that run upwards of $1500 each for replacements, so $1k is not out of the ballpark. Many of the replacements you find online are buyer beware - there's some guys on here who bought them and either didn't get the options they paid for or the mirrors didn't fit properly.

 

[skydyver83]

Thanks, today I decided to check the part numbers in my original estimate and found two wrong part numbers. I also was being charged some 30% more for the same oem parts than what online retailers are getting. I'm going to get another estimate or two and see how much they vary. I think I can replace at least two of the parts myself saving 30% on parts and associated labor.

 

[tron67j]

You could check with Benny from allmoparparts in the vendor section for a price on the OEM part. Never heard that requirement to replace the door, ask them for the statute that mandates that action.

 

[GTyankee]

Pictures or it did not happen

we can't make something up in our minds & reply

if you take pix with your phone, hold you phone horizontally

pix taken vertically, only work for pix of skinny things

 

[Dean2]

From what I have read you have found a body shop I would steer well clear of. Check the wreckers and Ebay for a used mirror, you may be able to get just the broken parts, but even the whole mirror will be a ton cheaper than a new one. As far as the door, get a paintless repair guy to straighten it out, then get a quality shop to paint it if needed. Let us know how you make out.

 

[skydyver83]

Thanks all, will do. Weather hasn't been cooperative for pics but should be ok today. Went for a 2nd estimate yesterday afternoon and should have it today.
A little off topic but I also learned that the ambient air temp sensor is located in the lower part of the driver's mirror arm, my dash temp was reading 185 and turning on my AC in 24 degree weather for awhile and now is reading -37 :-0. My stock side steps took a lot of the impact saving more damage, I'll need to replace it. Does anyone know of a frame mounted version? I know White Knuckle and Maple Off Road have offerings but the long lead times and shipping costs to the east coast would make it a really tuff choice,