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Door will not open Inspection Service

Your vehicle has doors for several different reasons. First, they protect you from debris entering the car from the road. Second, they ensure that you, your passengers and your belongings don’t fall out into the roadway. Third, they play a role in providing comfort during summer and winter. Fourth, they help protect against thieves. However, they’re not foolproof, and problems can occur. If your car door won’t open, it needs to be inspected and repaired.

How this system works:

Car doors are relatively simple when everything is said and done. Your automaker most likely uses a series of cables and rods that connect the inner and outer door handles to the door latch mechanism. The door lock is also tied into this with a rod (usually).

When you pull the inner or outer handle, a cable attached to a rod moves. Depending on the setup, this either pulls or pushes the door latch mechanism, tripping it open. The latch unclasps from around the metal catch in the door frame, and you’re able to push or pull the door open, depending on whether you’re seated in the vehicle, or standing outside. All the inner workings are safely tucked away behind the door panel, though, so they’re not visible or accessible.

Common reasons for this to happen:

  • Stuck Door Lock: This happens more with manual locks than with power locks, but it can happen with either system. If the door lock is stuck in the locked position, it may be because the lock rod has come detached.

  • Damaged Handle Cable or Rod: If the cable or rod that connects the door handle to the latch assembly is damaged or has come loose, the door will not open. This is usually only on one side (either the inside handle won’t open the door, or the outside handle won’t open the door, but the other one will work fine). You’ll also notice that there is no resistance on the affected handle (this may also occur to both handles at the same time with some vehicles).

  • Damaged Door Latch Assembly: It’s possible that the door latch assembly itself has sustained damage. This could be rust and/or corrosion, or another problem that forces the latch to stay in the closed position. If this is the case, neither door handle will open the door.

  • Loose Latch Screw: On some vehicles, a latch screw can work its way loose. When this happens, it jams into the inner doorframe and won’t allow the door to open.

What to expect:

One of our professional mobile mechanics will come to your home or office to inspect the door lock, latch, catch mechanism and other components. The mechanic will then provide a detailed inspection report that includes the scope and cost of the necessary repairs.

How it's done:

The mechanic will inspect both the inner and outer door handles, as well as the locking mechanism and other components. It may be necessary to remove the door panel to access the locking mechanism, the latch and more.

How important is this service?

If your door won’t open, it can be a serious inconvenience. You’ll be forced to enter the vehicle through another door, climbing over the seats to get to the driver seat. It can also be a safety concern if the latch is damaged, it’s possible that the door will suddenly open (and not be able to be closed) while driving. One of our professional mechanics can diagnose and repair your car door problem quickly and easily.


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Nazareth

28 years of experience
345 reviews
Nazareth
28 years of experience
Chevrolet Express 2500 V8-4.8L - Door will not open Inspection - Pasadena, California
He was extremely thorough and explained everything to the last detail. Anyone would be lucky to have him work on their car!

Johnathan

8 years of experience
191 reviews
Johnathan
8 years of experience
Ford E-150 Econoline V8-4.6L - Door will not open - Saint Louis, Missouri
Great to work with. Came to the job having already figured out what most likely the problem was and brought the replacement part along. When an additional related fix came up, he took care of it, also. Expedient service and nice guy!

Attila

20 years of experience
1104 reviews
Attila
20 years of experience
Nissan Rogue L4-2.5L - Door will not open - Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey
Well 1st let me say Mr.Attilas is definitely a good mechanic and he knows his stuff, I give him 5 stars. The problem I have is I didn't understand the process. I paid $124 for an inspection for a broken electronic door handle in which I knew I had. So the mechanic comes out to my house takes the door apart to tell me I need a keyless electronic drivers side door handle, so that money I lost, I thought it would go towards fixing the issue. Now I need to pay for electronic door handle (which I knew) and then again get hit with the labor cost. I am not happy with that process, if you told me that money from the inspection went towards the entire cost and I had to pay for a new handle, that would have made me a lot more wanting this service in the future but knowing this is how your system works not so happy. When I bring my car to a mechanic at his place of business he doesn't charge me for looking at my car, he will tell me what I need and the complete cost of the job.

Jonathan

12 years of experience
37 reviews
Jonathan
12 years of experience
Hyundai Genesis Coupe L4-2.0L Turbo - Door will not open Inspection - Tampa, Florida
Very personable and friendly, knew what he was doing and helped me figure out what I needed to get fixed. Highly recommend!

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