scratch and dent repair advice needed :(

Demon said:
Might be worth asking main dealers slightly further away if you have them, my local BMW dealer is trying to pay for a swanky multi story glass showroom and over charges on most things compared to other dealers within 20 miles
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All of the nearby dealers are sytner so they've probably seen I got a quote for the repair and give me the same quote...
 
Sui said:
Considered claiming on insurance? I know it'll probably affect premiums but it would get the job done properly I guess.
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I did, but I've got a £500 excess...so it's not really worth it as my premium will probably go up by more than £350 next year, even though my NCB is protected
 
What age is the car?

The only thing that worries me about the mobile repair services, is that you really can't be spraying a panel on the side of the road and expect to be getting great quality out of it. These things have to be done in a workshop.
 
Semple said:
What age is the car?

The only thing that worries me about the mobile repair services, is that you really can't be spraying a panel on the side of the road and expect to be getting great quality out of it. These things have to be done in a workshop.
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5 years. (Was) an immaculate 428i :(
But yes, my thoughts exactly with respect to road side repairs...
 
Also, just checking around my area, but lots of body shops advertise 'Smart Repairs' as well, so basically the best of both worlds, get it repaired at a properly equipped body shop, but only selectively repaired to save money. Surely that's quite universal around the country?
 
DB_SamX said:
I've had similar scratches and dents repaired by my local Chipsaway franchise for £250ish. Quality was good.
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yeah, i've got a quote from my local chipsaway...but the thing with franchises is that quality is very variable...

Demon said:
Also, just checking around my area, but lots of body shops advertise 'Smart Repairs' as well, so basically the best of both worlds, get it repaired at a properly equipped body shop, but only selectively repaired to save money. Surely that's quite universal around the country?
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Spartacus said:
Go round and get a few more local quotes. I'd be surprised if you can't find somewhere that can do a good job on that for under £500
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yeah, been round a couple body shops (not including bimmer) and all suggested a full respray to the door...wonder if i'm being taken for a ride lol

Plec said:
Looks like new: /snip
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lol
 
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