I have a problem with my door after having had my car repaired at a collision center.
The door is attached to the car by two hinges and a piece of metal.
The piece of metal is connected to the car by an inch long metal rod that keeps it together. When the door is opened, it produces a recoil like reaction that helps prevent the door from swinging too wide and too quickly. Without the parts, the door shuts without assistance upon opening.
If anyone is familiar with this issue will you please respond. I need to know what the part is called, how much I should expect to pay for it, and where I can order one. I also need to know if it is possible to perform a do-it-yourself home repair w/o any special tools; which I don't expect to be necessary. I'm familiar enough to know that my dealer will charge me heavily to repair it for me and I'm not particularly satisfied with my last repair experience with my ac adapter(cig lighter).