What is a car pillar/post and how important is it?

[rishyrish]

Hi guys,

I am new to this whole car thing and basically need your help.

My relative has asked me to go half's on repairing a salvage car and then promises to give me half the profits when sold.

Basically I want your advice on the type of repair needed and whether I should stay clear.

The car is a 3 door hatchback and has mainly passenger side damage mainly the door and front wing, however my relative has been advised that a new door pillar/post is needed.

What is a door pillar/post and what does it do? Is it a really important part and if this needs replacing would you say the damage is really bad and I wont be able to sell on?

[daveybarrow]

Hi the pillar or post is the main part of the car, it will run either from the front wing up to the roof, and in the case of 4 doors also between the 2 doors, cutting and welding in the new piece will be required, also check wat cat the car is c or d this could make a big difference to the sale price. anything on the hpi register will sell less than an equivelant undamaged car. hope this helps

[gsr600]

yes & it will probably have to be jigged as well
& have a new windscreen fitted
so thats costly for a start
without the painting
go for something that just needs panels replacing rather than structural parts
unless your relative is very good at everything!
gsr600

[Wellard]

You should really go for something less ambitious to start with. If you, and presumably, your relative does not know what pillar/post is and what is does I think you are heading for a big financial loss.

[Big Bri]

rishyris is taking the pi5 out of you all get with it

[david1702198]

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