You Don't Have to Live with a Broken Car Door Handle!

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A broken car door handle, exterior or interior, can be very inconvenient. You may get through a day or two by getting in and out of your automobile through the other doors, climbing/sliding to or from the place you need to sit. But, this cannot go on for long.

Don’t worry. With the car door handle repair experts at Exotic Motors here to help, you do not have to live with a broken door handle for a minute more than necessary. We realize that a broken door handle makes it quite difficult for you to access your own vehicle.

A broken door handle can also compromise your vehicle’s safety in case you leave the car with the window rolled down to facilitate opening the car door.

Therefore, we perform car door handle repair fast to free you from broken door handle issues and restore your:

  • Easy use of the vehicle
  • Vehicle’s security
  • Peace of mind

Car Door Handle Repair and Replacement Services

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You realize the importance of the insignificant-looking car door handle only when a broken door handle hampers your entry into or exit from your car, leaving you with no option except getting car door handle repair or replacement services immediately.

Car door handle repair or replacement may be necessary for a broken door handle that gets damaged due to:

  • Wear from frequent use
  • Rough/careless handling
  • Constant exposure to the elements
  • Accident impact

Bring in your vehicle to us when you have an exterior/interior broken door handle or problem in any part of the door assembly. We offer expert car door handle repair services to ensure that your car door handle works great for years to come.

Why Choose Us if You Need to Repair a Broken Door Handle?

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Door handles are among the least complicated automotive parts. Still, car door handle repair should be entrusted to trained professionals like us. Our technicians can perform car door handle repair on any make/model of vehicle.

When you come to us to fix your broken door handle, you get:

Prompt attention to start the repairing broken door handle without delay
Quality car door handle repair using top-notch parts
Careful car door handle repair without damaging your car’s surface or paint
Reasonable car door handle repair rates
Our car door handle repair professionals are committed to making sure that a broken door handle does not slow you down.

Call Exotic Motors at (425) 440-3550 to know more about our car door handle repair services.

Interior Car Door Handle Repair & Replacement Service

Most cars have at least two door handles per door: one on the inside and another on the outside. Over years of frequent use, they may eventually wear out and you may need to have them repaired. Sometimes the handle itself still works, but there could be problems with the locking mechanism or with the door latch assembly that keeps the door from closing and locking properly.

Interior car door handles are a high priority for repair when they stop functioning, due to safety concerns. Being unable to exit your vehicle by using the car door presents a major risk in the event you are in an accident or find yourself in an otherwise precarious situation inside your car. It is highly advisable not to drive a car with a broken interior door handle until you can get it fixed.

If your interior door handle is broken, there’s also a good chance that your exterior door handle is also in need of repair (but not always)

How are interior car doors repaired in most cases?

  • The car door panel is removed to gain access to the assembly
  • The interior door handle itself is replaced
  • The internal door latch is examined for damage and wear, and often replaced
  • Locking mechanisms are replaced as needed (if damaged)
  • Any electronic components are examined and replaced if needed
  • The car door panel is reinstalled

Our recommendation:

Call us for an inspection right away if you notice problems with your interior car door handle. If the handle doesn’t open the car door, or if the handle feels loose, it feels like it may break, let us take a look right away!

If driving the vehicle with a broken interior door handle is unavoidable (such as driving it to the shop for repair), make sure your exterior door handle is working, and that your driver’s side window can be rolled down, allowing you to reach the exterior door handle. This way you can exit the vehicle safely via the exterior handle.

Your interior door handle is the only safe and reliable way to open your vehicle from the inside. If the handle doesn’t work, you’ll have to exit your vehicle through another door, or by rolling down your window and using the exterior door handle (if it is working).

Exterior Exterior Car Door Handle Replacement Service

As with interior car door handles, the exterior door handles can sometimes break down over time due to frequent use. While the exterior car door handle is indeed a critical component, given that it allows entry into the vehicle, it doesn’t carry the same degree of safety concern as the interior handle. Nevertheless, make sure to get your exterior door handle inspected right away when you notice potential damage or wear.

Sometimes the actual exterior car door handle itself needs to be replaced, and sometimes the mechanisms inside the door need fixing or a replacement. If the exterior door handle isn’t functioning, there’s a chance that the interior car door handle may also need repair. If physical damage has caused damage to the exterior car door handle, there may also be damage to the door lock switch, keyless entry electronics, and/or the door lock actuator.

How are exterior car doors repaired in most cases?

  • The car door panel is removed to gain access to the assembly
  • The exterior door handle itself is replaced
  • The external door latch is examined for damage and wear, and often replaced
  • Locking mechanisms are replaced as needed (if damaged)
  • Any electronic components are examined and replaced if needed
  • The car door panel is reinstalled
  • The external door handle is painted to match body exterior

Our recommendation:

You should schedule an inspection with us if you suspect any trouble with your exterior car door handle, whether it’s starting to wear out or has stopped working entirely. Try to avoid using an exterior car door handle as much as possible if it isn’t functioning as expected.

If you must drive your car with a broken exterior door handle, first make sure the interior handle works. If it does, you can potentially enter the vehicle from a different door, depending on the interior of your car, and make your way into the driver seat. It is not advisable to drive your vehicle with both exterior and interior car door handles not functioning. We consider car door handle repairs to be a high priority, so give us a call today if you’re experiencing these issues!