On the last two cars I've owned I have noticed light scratches in the well of the door handle. Not as deep as in the pic, and I'm talking about the style That has a handle with a recessed well behind it. I used to blame my wife (not out loud), and rings, but I've been divorced for 7 years now and it still happens. Yes, I trim my nails. I don't know how it happens to me, but it does. If it is only the drivers door, I'm going to say its the driver causing the damage.