Side panel came off Kia Soul. Is it necessary to get it fixed? (alarm, replacement)

[nj21]

I was driving down the street and I heard something weird, like a rattling. I didn't think too much of this and I kept driving. Took my stuff out the car as usual.

When I went back to my car I noticed that half of the side panel was gone.

I drove down the street in which I came and didn't see the side piece anywhere.

Is it necessary to get this fixed right away?

I mean, my car still functions normally and that's all I really care about.

How much would it cost to get it replaced and where would I get it done?

[frankgn87]

naaah. Its a Korean car, it will be falling apart on a daily basis

[nj21]

LOL! You're right. Maybe that's why the replacement molding was only $35.

[MustangEater82]

I thought those things came in 6 packs on w ring. And throw it away every year or so and pull off a new one

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[frankgn87]

Originally Posted by nj21

LOL! You're right. Maybe that's why the replacement molding was only $35.

yup.. Replacing em at alarming rates obviously

[vmaxnc]

We gotta see a pic of that.

[jtur88]

What's a "side panel"? Is that held on with little plastic clips? Or is it something like a door?

[POS VETT]

I can almost bet money it's "side molding".

[nj21]

Yes. I meant side molding. I didn't mean a panel.

I'm not too familiar with automotive terms.

[Praxis]

Scotch tape should be $2 or so.