Hi,
I have worked in both main dealer and indy bodyshops and you SHOULD get the same level of repair at whichever one you choose.. The only difference should be the price as the indy should be considerably cheaper.. The dealer usually over estimates and will probably have larger overheads.
If the damage is only minor cosmetic and you will only have the car for two years, i would recommend the indy in order to save you money.
At the end of your two year period when you trade the car back in, i would even doubt that the dealer would even know that you have had any work done on the car..
Can someone advise of a reputable indy bodyshop near your location?
Having worked for both sides over the years, in my opinion, i would favour a reputable indy every time.
hth
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Just a note to you all, a mate of mine works in a BMW workshop and tells me that rate that Insurance companies is much lower than his publised rates. As much as 80% off!
So I guess you have to factor this in when you choose your repairer.
A local whom you trust or a bunch of lads who need to get it repaired as quick as.....
Something like Cartel he muttered under breath between swear words.....!
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Thanks for your advise. Someone advised me a mobile man. Hope he will do a good job for my car
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I'd actually use an approved repairer than the local bodyshop. You'll get a 1 year warranty of the service done plus if you want to sell it after 2 years you won't lose that much money, really.
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I'd actually use an approved repairer than the local bodyshop. You'll get a 1 year warranty of the service done plus if you want to sell it after 2 years you won't lose that much money really.
And what makes you think that you would NOT recieve the same service from a REPUTABLE indy bodyshop?
Most reputable bodyshops will be approved from most leading insurance companies, and as such, have to offer a minimum 3yr warranty on any repair work.
Just because the customer MAY choose to pay for repairs him/herself, does not mean that they would not offer the same..
If a customer has a happy outcome, he will return, should he need to...
Now i can't speak on behalf of Joe Bloggs Autos down some backstreet...
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According to yorr experience, does a mobile man trustworthy for the repair job? I am quite worry. Any comment?
Huge and MEGA Snipquote!
Edited by Dynamic Dave on 23/10/2008 at 00:43
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Hi,
I cannot comment on how good or bad a mobile van man would be, but as per your original post, you say that there is a repair that needs filled and then painted.. To me, this does'nt sound like a job that can be done on the street... at least with the same end result that you would obtain from a reputable bodyshop with an oven.
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Hi Jimbano, it's a pain as Mazda haven't released the formula for the colour based on the colour code of my new car. The guy couldn't mix the colour. Do you have any idea when normally manufacturers release their formula for new colour codes to the public? As Mazda headoffice itself hasn't got the formula via its computer, does it mean that only Mazda Dealer Bodyshop can repair my car? Suggestion please!
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Hi,
Any REPUTABLE indy bodyshop would,should and could mix up the colour required to repair your car. There are several different paint companies that supply the bodyshops with their paint stock so as suggested earlier, go to an independent bodyshop, even if it's just for a quote and talk over your paint concern with them. I think you'll be surprised.
As i posted earlier, i did not think that your repair sounded like the sort of job that could be done in the street by someone with a van, and my feeling is that the guy has turned up, seen your repair, and then made the excuse about the paint problem.
I may be wrong, but that is my feeling.
I assume your going to pay cash for the repair?
Tell the indy this fact, as cash job quotes will probably be lower than insurance job quotes.
hth
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Hi,
Sorry... just re-read your original post and noticed that you have in fact had an estimate from a local bodyshop.
Try another and see if the price is similar.. then take it from there..
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I would like to have a list of reputable local indy bodyshops. Perhaps I can get several quotes from them and decide where to go. Any recommedation? Where can I get the names for reputable local indy bodyshops only?
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Get on with it and get it done before the damaged area starts to rust. Claim on your insurance ~ it's what you pay them for.
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If you are happy to give some indication here as to your location, you may find HJ members in your area prepared to recommend a decent independent body shop.
I still think your best option would be to have this work carried out via your Mazda dealer, particularly in view of your problems acquiring the correct paint mix etc. It might, at least, be worth asking them to quote.
Clk Sec
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I live in Havering Borough, any recommendation for reputable indy bodyshop? Many thks
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