If you’re fairly certain it’s an actuator, and you’re brave, then go ahead and try. Worse case scenario is you get so far and then you have to take it in anyway.

I’ve done actuators before, they’re tricky. It’s not hard it’s that there’s not a lot of space to work with and you may need to remove other parts in there to get to the actuator.

The other aspect is the wiring. That’s a repair that’s not for the faint of heart. Tedious and time consuming even if it’s straightforward. I did a drivers door wiring harness and it took around six hours and it wasn’t perfect. An older vehicle an one of the back windows won’t work now, but the drivers windows/locks work and she was cool with it.

There’s ways to check the wiring that aren’t invasive but require a little know how to determine if it’s a wiring issue or an actuator issue.

How much does it bother you ?? Does the car have a lot of life left ?? Those are factors I’d consider.

Mobile mechanics are an option too and can save a few bucks.

Take the car back!!

The engine is new and if the car was in decent shape before it got stolen, just get it looked over and fixed and drive it til the wheels fall off.

If you’re goal is to save for a house, this is the way. Unless they wrecked it or there’s significant mechanical damage. $4200 “ain’t” what it used to be.

Another option is to drive out and away and see what private sales are out in the Rural areas close to you. There’s still some deals to be found in my area if ya look hard enough.