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Pappi · 09-21-2009, 04:13 PM

Play your cards right and you will have a new spare tire and rim

angelic · 09-21-2009, 04:19 PM

Sorry to hear about the damage :(

raven214 · 09-21-2009, 04:19 PM

Ouch! I would take it to a dealer. At least you're not paying for it.

GaryTucker · 09-21-2009, 05:02 PM

I'd find out who does the high-end cars in your area and go there. Dealer paint shops aren't always the highest quality---not saying there aren't good ones out there, but many of the dealers around here got out of the paint business because they weren't able to satisfy and costs to make that happen were overly expensive.

My past paint jobs were done by the shop in our area that does all of the mercedes and jag work...plus he does alot of resto work...so he has some picky customers to deal with. My cars come out amazing.

Sorry to hear about your damage...good luck with the repair!

Lord Grey · 09-21-2009, 05:07 PM

If you're inclined to go with an independent: I use a small shop that does excellent work, by the name of Al's Body Works:

9815 Beck Cir
Austin, TX 78758-5405
(512) 836-1851

Al painted my Integra and the GFX for my Camaro and did a great job on both. He's been in the business for a long time and "shoots straight."

DDustiNN · 09-21-2009, 05:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BryanB

I'm guessing a new door skin... I'm worried about the availability of parts though, hopefully nothing is on backorder... I may just take it to the dealer, they said they can do it in a few days, the other shop said 2 weeks and they are pretty busy.

Take it to a dealer with a reputable body shop. And don't worry, shouldn't take too long... when I got hit, they had my body work done within a week or two. I had to wait longer for internal parts, which took over two months... but yours should be no problem

O2BQIK · 09-21-2009, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by ffrcobra_65

Or....you can take it to a dealer for the estimate which we know will give the most expensive estimate compared to non-dealer shops. Ask the other person's insurance to cut you a check for the estimated price. You may then choose, when and where and how much of the money you'll spend to fix it. Or you can go back to dealer to fix it.
The thing is, you could pocket a nice chuck of change while still getting the car fixed like new with OEM replacement parts but at a lower cost than dealer estimate.

Don't you think it's a little unethical to try to make a profit on it?

To the OP: we used Craig's Collision in Fort Worth when my wife was hit in her Volvo. Not sure if there are any in Austin or not. They did outstanding work and I would go back to them.

superdave99 · 09-21-2009, 05:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BryanB

Someone ran into my car in a parking garage today, need a new front fender, wheel and drivers door.

His insurance is paying for it all, said I can take the car wherever I want... where would you take it? Back to the dealer or a bodyshop? I know of a good shop around here, Berli's in Plfugerville that is supposed to do good work.

Anyone in Austin have any recommendations?

My neighbor is the parts man for Roger Beasley collision center, I just had my Silverado fixed from the hail storm in April and they did a great job. They also do a lot of high end exotics and their attention to detail is phenominal.

Ask for Scott Brightwell, tell him his neighbor, David, sent you.

Location
10420 Metric Blvd.
Austin, TX 78758

SWHCPA · 09-21-2009, 05:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ssrsheaven

OUCHHHH

+1

Smokintires · 09-21-2009, 06:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BryanB

that'll buff right out.

levi1922 · 09-21-2009, 07:00 PM

soooo, whats a door skin?

Mark25 · 09-21-2009, 07:03 PM

Insist on using only OEM replacement panels for the repair...I can't imagine there are any after market panels out there, but who knows?

Sstac · 09-21-2009, 07:04 PM

oh no...

CWI · 09-21-2009, 07:10 PM

Door skin is simply the outer piece of the door. I don't think at this stage of the game there is anything available besides OEM.

09-21-2009, 07:00 PM	#25
levi1922 Drives: 2LT RS CGM Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 1,378	soooo, whats a door skin? __________________

09-21-2009, 07:04 PM	#27
Sstac Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Camaro Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: NJ Posts: 313	oh no... __________________ Current: 2010 Camaro CGM 2SS RS Manual Past: '99 camaro, '01 Z28, '03 vette '08 BMW 535i 1100, Preliminary order accepted 08-06-09 2000, Accepted By GM 09-1-09 3000, Order accepted by production control 09-1-09 TPW 09-21-09 3300, Order scheduled for production 09/11/09 3400, Order broadcast 09-12-09 3800, Order produced 09-22-09 4000, Available to ship 09-23-09 4200, Shipped 09-24-09 5000, Delivered to the dealer 10/12/09 * Picked up 10/12/09

09-21-2009, 07:10 PM	#28
CWI Helping Build America Drives: 2010 2SS/RS,LS3 2013 Duramax 3500HD Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Freeport LPG Export Posts: 3,836 View My Garage	Door skin is simply the outer piece of the door. I don't think at this stage of the game there is anything available besides OEM. __________________ Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting "Holy shit, what a ride!"

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09-21-2009, 04:13 PM	#15
Pappi Drives: 2010 IBM 2 LT RS Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Spokane Wa Posts: 129	Play your cards right and you will have a new spare tire and rim

09-21-2009, 04:19 PM	#16
angelic Drives: 2010 IBM 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Colorado Posts: 82	Sorry to hear about the damage :(

09-21-2009, 04:19 PM	#17
raven214 Drives: 2008 Impala LT Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 19	Ouch! I would take it to a dealer. At least you're not paying for it.

09-21-2009, 05:02 PM	#18
GaryTucker Drives: 09 Vette GT1, 06 350Z, 82 MSE Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 573	I'd find out who does the high-end cars in your area and go there. Dealer paint shops aren't always the highest quality---not saying there aren't good ones out there, but many of the dealers around here got out of the paint business because they weren't able to satisfy and costs to make that happen were overly expensive. My past paint jobs were done by the shop in our area that does all of the mercedes and jag work...plus he does alot of resto work...so he has some picky customers to deal with. My cars come out amazing. Sorry to hear about your damage...good luck with the repair!

09-21-2009, 05:07 PM	#19
Lord Grey Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Cedar Park, TX Posts: 168 View My Garage	If you're inclined to go with an independent: I use a small shop that does excellent work, by the name of Al's Body Works: 9815 Beck Cir Austin, TX 78758-5405 (512) 836-1851 Al painted my Integra and the GFX for my Camaro and did a great job on both. He's been in the business for a long time and "shoots straight."

09-21-2009, 07:03 PM	#26
Mark25 Drives: 2001 Corvette, 2006 Mustang GT Join Date: May 2009 Location: Virginia Beach VA Posts: 135	Insist on using only OEM replacement panels for the repair...I can't imagine there are any after market panels out there, but who knows?