The place where they put the map pocket used to be called the ' kick panel' ... so it is little wonder that it gets kicked....

My wagon would still lock the doors the next day..

That is a funny image,,, you hustling out to lock the doors... someone might think something chased you out and you were trying to lock it in... like a snake...

A person can buy the springs to renew the seats bottoms .

I think you should try the diagnosis because it will provide a wonderful bonding feeling between you and your car... to know how and where its working mechanisms are....