Bodyshop recommendations

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Mon 5 Jan 2004 17:17
Bodyshop recommendations - fiesta man
Can anyone recommend a bodyshop in the Wokingham/Bracknell area of Berkshire?

I need some panel beating of a door. I've had mixed experiences with body-shops in the past, so I'm keen to find a well respected proper craftsman, as opposed to the high-volume, poor quality, and bad service of the big-boys.

Sorry if this is in the wrong forum, but it seems much more active in here than any of the other fora [sp?].

Thanks,

Fiestaman
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Mon 5 Jan 2004 18:20
Bodyshop recommendations - smokie
I had a Rover repaired under insurance at {an ex Ford dealers}body shop in Wokingham and it had to go back three times. Admittedly eventually it was OK, but given a choice I wouldn't rush back there. That could, however, have been a once off unlucky experience, and implies no generalisation about their abilities.

SWMBOs Focus has had a long scratch on the bonnet since I got it at Blackbushe, and my "little man" recommended a small place he uses locally. I oughtn't publish their number here, but mail me and I will send you it (email addy in profile). I didn't get the work done yet so can't comment on their capabilities.
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