Parking lot hit and run!! SOB's!!

[bwilden]

So me and the family were at an Amish Market yesterday buying a shed. Parked the car away from all of the others. When we returned my 10-yr-old son immediately noticed a dent and scratch on the driver side rear door. Looks as though someone REALLY misread their turn into the parking spot. Needless to say, the three spots on either side of the car were empty, so I'm a little miffed why anyone tried to park there anyway. I haven't been that pissed in a LONG time. As a police officer, I once (off-duty)witnessed someone hit a car while parking, then relocate to another spot in the lot. I followed him into the store, provided the victim vehicle tag to management, and then stopped the culprit with assistance from management. I wish someone would have returned the favor!!!

Anyway, the dent is right at the wheelwell, about the size of a baseball. The scratch seems to be to the clearcoat. Will I need to repaint the entire side, or just the door? And, how much is the dealership going to charge to do it? Is the price different at different dealerships? I have a metallic black 2006. I did not make police report because I know if I go through insurance I can fill one out later. My deductible is $500, hoping that I don't need to make a claim and the cost is less than that......


Thanks for reading!!!