Follow up: "Hit and Run" (thread from last month)

[gringo]

Originally Posted by scandata

I think a pro body shop is the way to go. The mechs at a body shop at the dealership don't have to worry about their shop's reputation or job security. All they care about is getting done so they can go home. At a privately-owned shop they know that doing sloppy work will eventually cost them business. Also, being that it's privately-owned, they probably take more pride in their work.

Any chance you were able to take those 1/4 panel pics?

[scandata]

Originally Posted by gringo

Any chance you were able to take those 1/4 panel pics?

Oh yeah, I'd taken the pics and forgot to post them (sorry!). The section between the side reflector and the wheel is indented a little. It's not noticeable unless you look for it, but since I know it's there, it kind of sticks out to me. From the side it's not really noticeable...




From the top you can see where the seam bends in, like they tightened that part too much.



And when you look at a reflection in it it's a more prominent, especially right after it's been washed when it's all shiny.

[gringo]

Originally Posted by scandata

Oh yeah, I'd taken the pics and forgot to post them (sorry!). The section between the side reflector and the wheel is indented a little. It's not noticeable unless you look for it, but since I know it's there, it kind of sticks out to me. From the side it's not really noticeable...




From the top you can see where the seam bends in, like they tightened that part too much.



And when you look at a reflection in it it's a more prominent, especially right after it's been washed when it's all shiny.

Looks good! They did a good job. Too bad it had to get hit in the first place, but at least it's fixed now. Thanks. ☺

[scandata]

Originally Posted by gringo

Looks good! They did a good job. Too bad it had to get hit in the first place, but at least it's fixed now. Thanks. ☺

Yeah, could have been much worse. If the impact had been one foot over they would have hit the wheel, bent the axle, and who knows what else This was all just cosmetic damage.