Used quarter panel prices

Across 179 vehicle-specific guides with current pricing, used quarter panel guide medians run from $300 to $1,349, with a typical median of $511. Condition grade, mileage, and fitment move the price within that range.

Usually, yes. Buying a used quarter panel from a salvage yard or auto recycler typically costs a fraction of the new quarter panel replacement cost at a dealership. Compare the grade-level medians above against any replacement quote you've received, and remember our figures exclude shipping and installation labor.

Salvage yards, junkyards, pick-and-pull lots, and online used parts marketplaces all sell used quarter panels. Our index tracks asking prices nationally, so you can benchmark a local quote against the market range before you buy.

Expect to pay toward the upper half of the $300–$1,349 range for a grade-A quarter panel with low mileage. Check the grade table above for the current grade-level medians, and confirm whether shipping and any core charge are included in the quote.

They can be — condition grade is the key. Grade A parts come off low-mileage vehicles with little to no damage, grade B is average, and grade C or ungraded parts are the gamble. Buy grade A or B from a yard that offers a return window or warranty, and confirm the mileage of the donor vehicle before paying. The grade-level medians above show what each tier should cost.

Yes. A rear quarter panel is another name for a quarter panel. Other common names include rear fender. The prices on this page apply regardless of what it's called in your region or by your mechanic.

A fender is the front exterior body panel positioned over the front wheels, designed as a bolt-on piece for quick replacement after minor impacts. A quarter panel is the rear exterior sheet metal section surrounding the rear wheel arch, extending from the rear door frame back to the taillights and trunk. Unlike front fenders, rear quarter panels are structural parts welded directly into the vehicle chassis, requiring cutting and body welding during replacement. Buy a fender if you have body damage near the front wheels, and buy a quarter panel if the damage is near the rear wheels or trunk area.

Buying a used cut quarter panel from an auto salvage yard is the preferred method for repairing heavy collision damage or severe wheel arch rust. Salvage quarter panels provide factory heavy-gauge steel stampings that fit precisely compared to flimsy aftermarket patch panels. It allows technicians to weld in clean OEM metal.

Inspect the steel surface for rust perforation along inner wheel arch lips, hidden crash ripples, or thick layers of old body filler. Ensure the salvage yard leaves generous cut margins around trunk gutters, door jamb pillars, and rocker panel seams to allow clean sectioning. Verify fuel filler door alignment structures.

Installing a used quarter panel involves spot-weld drilling, precision panel cutting, and MIG or resistance spot welding by a skilled auto body technician. The old damaged panel section is cut away along factory seams, and the new salvage panel is trimmed, welded, ground smooth, and seam-sealed. It requires professional body equipment.

Quarter panels are not interchangeable between 2-door coupes, 4-door sedans, or hatchbacks due to different rear door openings, rooflines, and tail light cutouts. Convertible models also feature distinct internal reinforcing structure bracing beneath the sheet metal. Always match body style, model generation, and trim specs.

Unlike front fenders that simply unbolt from the inner apron, quarter panels are structurally welded to the unibody shell, roof frame, and floor pan. Replacing one requires extensive cutting, measuring, welding, and corrosion protection treatment inside hidden cavities. It is a major structural repair rather than a bolt-on job.

Apply high-quality weld-through primers before joining panels, and spray cavity wax anti-corrosion barrier coatings inside internal quarter panel structures after welding. Ensure exterior seams are sealed with automotive seam sealer before paint priming and clearcoating. Proper rustproofing protects inner panel welds from moisture.