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Just an odd thing as a result of a very minor scrape along the passengers side of my XJ, caused by a stray Commodore. Crease in Front Door and minor loss of paint/rubber moulds on bottom of doors and guards, plus the side step buggered. She is insured for $4,500 and the assessor said that with the panel beater (GIO's preferred) quote of $3,800 to repair, they were thinking of writing it off and blaming it in part on the cost of new side steps ($430). Everything works on the beast and she is definitely an acquired taste. I would hate to lose her. I found a new step on Ebay locally for $60, gave it to them for that price and she is now being repaired. He said the parts for XJs are costing a fortune so they are looking to write 'em off. They can sell the wreck for good $$$ and cut their losses apparently. Beware.