Thoughts on bodywork repair needed?

[RrogerD]

Blinded by lights in the darkness, I took the turn into our driveway too tightly and gouged a scrape into the side of my van. Luckily, it has not gone all the way through but it's pretty deep and rather unsightly.
Any thoughts on how it is likely to be repaired? I haven't been to a body-shop as yet.
I'm hoping it won't be a whole replacement side panel needed.

 

[accelerator]

Those dents could be pulled out with a dent-puller ... although it still might not be cheap!

 

[carmanmemoranda]

Why not just go to a couple of bodyshops and ask for their opinions and quotes.

Doesn't look that bad (but I'm not a bodyworker).

How old is the van, what mileage, condition generally ? Choose the repairer type accordingly.

 

[Burnerman]

Through the insurers this will be quite expensive.....could you pay cash?
Some body shops are insurers only, happily I have a local firm that likes notes.
John

 

[RrogerD]

Thanks all.
It's a 16 plate, 85k miles, exc cond in general. I'll try a few body-shops. Just thought I'd get a few ideas from here first.

 

[Stivino]

Leave until it's time to trade it in.

 

[Scally-Ho]

Is it a door that has been caught. What about a good door from a scrap yard and a spray to match?