The insurance isn’t going the hate you . Your going to hate the new bill

That door is fixable, don't let them tell you otherwise.

The RS7 looking like a hoopty! 😂

$2400 for a door? That litle dent should be totally repairable. Get another quota Mike! Sounds like a ripoff to me. I bet Audi would match that price.

Lmaooo that fuel door isn’t even close wtf

Have the door repaired with PDR. Get a side skirt from a salvage yard, paint everything and then sell it

$5800, damn, you almost totalled it.. ;)

OMG...that fuel door is hilarious haha 😂 Paint color isn't even close lol

The insurance premium will absolutely go up. And probably stay up for 3 years or so before it drops back down.

The real crime is here is Audi pretending that fuel door is “colour matched” ! I get colours changes with time but that’s not even the same shade of grey.

2:56 I got some paint from home depot and it matched perfectly 😅

I’d try to pay that out of pocket as much as I can. Maybe even get multiple quotes. Long run going thru insurance will not only cost more in the long run with a higher premium, but any little accident report devalues a car even more. These cars as it is depreciate a lot in value. All depends on how long you keep the car for too! Good luck

Buy a freaking used door and skirt color matched and have auto illusions swap em out screw insurance

Just glad you didn’t get hurt when the car fell. It’s just a car it can be fixed. You’re safe that’s what counts.

Your insurance company is going to love you. You have given them a reason to raise your rates through the roof. This coupled with what I can only imagine are a bunch of points because of tickets all have a very dramatic impact on your rates. I would not turn this in as you will save money over the long term without a big claim like this. Any competent body shop should be able to push that dent out on the door and touch up the lower half of the door and spray a used side skirt that you can get for around 400.00 bucks or less per my quick search. All in you should be under 2K. It is a 10 year old car with 80K miles. It probably doesn't need a 6K repair as you will never get that money back. It is also hitting the age where if you continue to drive it like you stole it, big stuff is going to break. I would fix it on the cheap and dump it. Plus an insurance claim and accident will show up on the car fax, further devaluing the car.

I paid $2k to fix a shopping cart scrap on my 2019 Edge ST - I paid out of Pocket. Most was sensor alignments and scans ($400) due to removing the bumper, but didn’t need to replace it… Crazy, good luck at renewal.

I’m glad you’re back doing videos. Love the content and info keep up the good work.

You once talked about getting the RS7 wrapped so it would be cool to see a different color on there.

MIKE. DONT GO THRU INSURANCE!! And get another quote from a different shop, or get several. You will eventually find a shop/person that will work with you. Also, as others have said here, I’d get that fixed (again, NOT thru insurance) and sell that thing. Good luck !

Autovlog Great Video I'm glad your Insurance will for your Audi RS6 Damage and I'm glad you got it serviced and I can't wait to see it back in tip top shape

I was going to say you should do the spark plugs yourself, buuuut we remember your jack debacle. So yeah you should just take it to a shop lol

Hi Mike, I assume they quoted you knowing it was going thru your insurance, thats why the quote is so high. New everything as insurance companies will not authorised use parts (in the UK). The door damage and the damaged sill cover are certainly both repairable by a decent bodyshop at probably half what you have been quoted. I'd definately shop around or find someone you know that recommends a bodyshop and not go thru your insurance. It will be cheaper in the long run compared to the hike in insurance premiums. Keep up the great vlogs ( both channels). All the very best, from the UK.

I love the RS7 too Mike! It is perfect!!

Buy the side skirt and put it on your self take the door too a paint less dent remover I’m sure they could get that out easily

I remember when those cars hit the streets here in Gothenburg, so sexy, it was the A7 and BMW 4 coupe back in the day which turned my head in the daily commute. Myself driving an A4 at that time.

I can't wait to hear the recap of your conversation with you insurance guy in the next video...Good luck, Mike. I'm rootin' for ya.

I would try to work a deal with the body shop and not go through insurance. Insurance carries are currently looking for anything to jack up your rates. Hell, my rates doubled over the past year with zero claims.

Go shop around other shops to see if you can have a better quote. The door could be bent back to its original shape for sure

Dealerships always have the highest labor rates.

Good video.... Mike is back on his game !

That paint is not even close...

"This car does everything." - the BMW F90 M5 would love to have a word with you with the AWD you can turn on and off....

Hey M. AutoVlog, the crew over here always finds the cost paradigm to REPAIR these German exotics very interesting. Helps to understand why most owners keep them as "garage queens. Many Thanks Yo ! BTW - contact your buddy "PIPS" for the vehicle's body repairs. He has stated on numerous occasions that his place of employment in Moon has a top-notch collision dept. 🚘🔍. 🎯

Nice to see you again

When I was a claim adjuster folks called me for body shop recommendations. You can also call your insurance agent for recommendations. We knew the best shops in the area. Definitely ask!

I will have to agree with most comments. Get other body shops to look at it. A good body shop should be able to repair it and blend it. Not replace the whole doors. They charge also to remove and re-install the front door and stuff from the rear quarter panel. Have you consider finding a wreck one and pulling the door and skirt from it. Then either paint or wrap? I also would not do a claim. Find a cheaper way to fix and bite the bill. This seemed like a lot. A least get more quotes. Never go for one only.

Been saving for years for a Corvette, but decided to buy some stocks instead with the cash(Amazon, Facebook, Apple, Google) back in March 2020. So glad I did....less of a headache.

I work in collision Mike. That door can be repaired and a much cheaper used rocker molding can be found.

As someone who works in insurance, I would try to utilize OEM parts vs aftermarket parts for the repairs since it's an RS7. This will be of course if your policy allows that. On the grand scheme of things, a $5,800 repair isn't too high. Especially for an Audi RS7.

I had a tree branch fall on my car. Ended up $7k damage. Went through insurance. Then the following year the insurance company wanted to raise my premium $7k. lol Ended up just switching insurance companies.

u got this, bud!!

Pay the body shop to paint match your gas cap cover....Just do it out of pocket, shouldn't be more than a few hundred bucks.

Insurance will go up 20-40% at renewal time.

When insurance is involved bodyshops or anyone that works for the insurance when it comes to claims/pricing up will always add as much onto the bill as possible. As that bodyshop will make even more out of it. They probably love people in your situation coming in to price up an insurance claim. Different issue but house insurance involved, my parents had a pipe burst, caused very minor damage, third party company who the insurance company uses came to price up, bill was extortionate. But they know what they are doing and can rinse the insurance company as they know these big companies wont question it.

Hi Mike, Here in the .Netherlands You can find online used parts in the body colour from the 🚗 Isn't that sn option and go to the garage and let them install it.

Hi Mike I’m in Australia & own a C204 C63 AMG. Had a ‘B’ service done by a local Mercedes Dealership, spark plugs filters oil change all fluids changed.. A$1,800 They quoted me A1200 to do an automatic transmission service, yeah right. Found a euro car specialist using genuine parts A$680 For the same job. Everyone knows what a rip off the Dealerships are….

Ask how this will affect your premium, in terms of value increase. That way you can calculate whether it’s better for you to pay this upfront and avoid paying more over a longer period

BRAKES ARE LOUD...

New door?? 😂😂😂 that's a good one

ALWAYS get a second quote!!!!

I replaced the rear bumper and taillights of my 4Runner (one side smashed from a fender bender. I also replaced the front bumper (off roading damage) and both fender liners. Cost was $800 (my deductible from the accident was the same), and about a total of 12 hours. The front bumper took longer but was mostly due to the fender liners 😂 The rear bumper damage was just that much- bumper. No frame or any type of bracket or retainer damage. Try to do as much as you can out of pocket. My insurance premium jumped 50% since that small accident. Unforgiving. Lol

If that was an EV, add a zero to those estimates. 😎

Take that fuel door back and have them fix it. Dealers dont paint body parts. Their body shops or sublet guys do. Or just have a body shop paint match it yourself

The fuel door issue plagues Audis. I had the same issue on my a6. So annoying

I would wait and get some cash collected. Don’t rush into fixing it. Yes insurance is appealing but in the long run it will cost you more. That body shop is ripping you off. I’d talk to at least 3 and then make a decision. Sometimes body shops can bargain their price just so they can do the work for you. Speaking from experience.

Hey Mike, just a heads up, your insurance probably will not cover the blending of that fuel cap door. So you may have to come out of pocket for that I’m sure it’s still far less than paying nearly $6000. Just don’t be surprised when your insurance company denies that particular portion.

Source your own door and side skirt if possible? There’s got to be similar stuff out there in a junkyard somewhere

Not surprised your Audi wins for most expensive service. I’ve had it all, BMW, Audi, Range Rover, and the most expensive and frustrating service experiences were with Audi. Range Rover was a close second. BMW service was the least expensive by far, but the service centers in south Florida were a nightmare.

Mike try to find someone with a device which looks what ur current paint type is. I mean we have a device here in our local shop they put on ur car to see what color u have in case u dont “know” ur code on older cars. Like that they keep in mind the degradation of car paint for a perfect match. Never let it just paint by the code in the book if u want an exact match.

That door doesn't not need replacing a good body shop could pull that dent out in no time

This is definitely going to hurt your insurance. You may pay a $500 deductible but when you renew your policy your premium is going to go up by $2000ish per year. If you talk to the shop they will generally do it cheaper if you pay cash. Through insurance you’ll pay that $6k back within 2-3 years and it’s on your record for 7 years. So the insurance pays essentially $6k and you’ll pay about $18k for it over the 7 years

He has the most badluck with cars .. 😂😂 he better keep that danger ranger

dont worry new door should mean blend 1/4 and right front and your fuel door is in the blend zone so itll be the same color after the repaint.

It’s actually not bad for the service a similar service on my uncles E63 was over 3800 bucks. 😢. As for damage I was expecting lot more.

Experience in body speaking, Do not go with that claim. If anything use that claim as proof to get paid out the $5900. Then, go fix it yourself. The door can be repaired without being replaced. The side skirt, buy one for whatever it costs. Find a shop that does reputable work and have them spray the cap and side skirt. It’s easy to blend a side skirt since it’s at the bottom of the vehicle.

I am going to say that when its done that repair will be closer to 7k, i am on the west coast and that would be darn close to 10k here as our labor rates are 78 not 60 and tax here is 10.2%

1500 Dollars? Thats dead cheap. I paid that for a service of a 2001 Alfa Romeo 156 2.0 Twin Spark. Only the spark plugs were $400.

Sheeesh your boy didn’t even give discount Mike 😢.oh he saw you coming

Mike if u take the car to a good paint detailer and get the paint detailed it will match the fuel cap then. the paint on ur car has faded over the years so when the detailer removes a layer of clear coat then the paint will look like brand new and match the fuel cap cover. Problem Solved👍 Plus the car will look assume dude

I would just touchup the dented door after you see if someone can pull the dent and then look for a side skirt at a junk yard before buying a new one because it probably needs to be painted. Not sure if it is worth it to fix completely after you find out how much your insurance will go up on both your cars

If insurance ever has to pay money out, you can expect your premiums to go up.

What kind of insurance pays when you FU working on your own car ? "Also, even if you have “full coverage,” insurance won’t pay for your own negligence."

Don’t go through insurance!!!! Been there. Self inflicted accident hitting a pot hole… my new insurance monthly rate went up an additional $120 per month 🤦🏻‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️

Going through insurance sucks, good luck getting them to pay I’ve been fighting with mine for stolen property

I would not file an insurance claim over this. I would imagine your insurance rates would take a pretty big jump over something like this, especially since you are 100% at fault. I would have a good body shop fix up the current door as best they can and try to find a cheap side skirt. Someone already mentioned they were able to see them for around $500. You're better off not filing a claim over this in the long run.

Cost of bodyshops in America is just nuts compared to here in the UK

Glad you finally got that door fixed. These are costly cars to maintain, but that's the cost of high performance, I guess....

just put a side skirt that is after market and call it a day.

That fuel door was painted by the dealer u need to get ur money back bro😂😂😂

Your insurance is going to love you if that’s all they’re going to bill for. As someone who writes estimates for a living that’s a light estimate lol bet it will come out close to $6500-7k once the shop sends up the final bill/supplements.

The insurance company is like the casino. The house always wins. They will get their money back by increasing your premium.

Skilled body shops have been fixing doors and body work for decades. You went to one that wants to be by the book. And just replace because its pricey and they get to charge more for their profit.

Mike, find a reputable body shop that will fill repair and paint that door. The runner, buy an aftermarket or find one at a wreckers then have the body shop install and paint it. Sure to be fare less than $6 G's. Your insurance company will screw you for sure.

Make sure you get to keep the parts they remove. This way you might be able to sell em off

6k not bad tbh where i live when they see insurance claims they just boost the price like crazy here it would have been over 10k for sure the insurance dont care about why they did a claim they just look at the amount 6k is a lot so they will jack up your insurance price

Too bad it's gonna show up on CarFax report even if it's self inflicted. Resale value...not good unfortunately

don't worry it will. I had similar damage to my 2020 Audi a7 and of course my insurance shot up after 6mo billing cycle 😩

You should definitely pay out of pocket, it's going to cost you more after your insurance goes up. Just do one thing at a time as you get the money, start with the side skirt and it will look much better until you finish it.

Hope you got multiple quotes and asked them what they do to fix… some places actually fix dings while some just slap some bondo on it…

I saw a recent video where they replaced an rs6 door with a standard A6 door and it worked and was a fraction of the cost

Speaking of the c63 I wonder if u can look back and see how much your insurance changed

Imagine this guy moves to Compton and gets recruited by DDE. Totally doesn't fit in that scene LOL

I wound not go with insurentres ... just pay out of yore pocket you will get better del with the shop, and yore insurents wont go up next time you renew it

I love Audis. Would love to have the latest gen RS7 or RS6 one day.

Damn bro😢 ouch

I would not accept that paint job. A proper painter will get that to match properly!

YOU DONT NEED A NEW DOOR, THATS RIDICULOUS...Get another estimate!

I can understand and respect not trying to pay out of pocket for the repairs to the Audi however, I wouldn’t gone through the insurance. I would have got on to facebook marketplace and looked for used Audi doors and the side skirt. If your lucky you may find the same color. Probably cost half or a quarter then the estimate you got. Think outside the box. Even a junkyard for the parts may work too.

Wow, they can’t fix that door without replacing it?

Just like everyone else is saying that door is fixable I would try another body shop that can fix that.