broken door strut

[VibeMike]

Has anyone dealt with a broken door strut--the hinge that keeps your door from flying open? My driver side strut broke off and the majority of it is inside my door. Not really causing a problem but my mechanic quoted me $160 for the part and $90 for labor. Hard to believe $160 for this little part--think I will hold off for awhile.

[sideshowalan]

There's nothing on the car door that would hold it open like a strut. Are you talking about the black plastic piece about halfway down the door?A quick look at the repair manual says it's a 'Door Check" and it appears to be a simple repair. One bolt on the body and another bolt in the door. The only labor involved would be taking off the door panel.