Car got hit, need advice/body shop recs in Bay Area
10-15-2005, 10:21 PM
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Car got hit, need advice/body shop recs in Bay Area
I got into an accident today and need recommendations for a top notch body shop, anywhere between San Francisco and San Jose. Insurance will be covering it, so I just want a place that will do a great job and replace everything that needs to be replaced, without cutting corners. Creative Customs (or is it Kreative Kustoms) in San Jose is already on my list. By the way, I searched but everything was East Bay or South Bay specific. Again, I'm looking for anything between SF and SJ.
I was hit in the passenger side corner, at a 90 degree angle, right about where the little orange marker light is on the fender. One JDM headlights looks to be messed up, but it may be salvagable. I'll find out if my insurance will just replace it when I take it in. Fender's obviously toast, as is my entire bumper, front lip, grill and foglight. I'd like for the front subframe to be replaced, as I think it's been torqued pretty good. Anyone have any experiences with this kind of accident? Any input would be greatly appreciated...as would body shop recommendations. Thanks everyone.
I was hit in the passenger side corner, at a 90 degree angle, right about where the little orange marker light is on the fender. One JDM headlights looks to be messed up, but it may be salvagable. I'll find out if my insurance will just replace it when I take it in. Fender's obviously toast, as is my entire bumper, front lip, grill and foglight. I'd like for the front subframe to be replaced, as I think it's been torqued pretty good. Anyone have any experiences with this kind of accident? Any input would be greatly appreciated...as would body shop recommendations. Thanks everyone.
10-15-2005, 11:03 PM
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go to ancor auto body in burlingame
1008 Carolan Ave, Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 579-2776
they do some good work
1008 Carolan Ave, Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 579-2776
they do some good work
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10-16-2005, 12:18 AM
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go to ancor auto body in burlingame
1008 Carolan Ave, Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 579-2776
they do some good work
1008 Carolan Ave, Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 579-2776
they do some good work
10-16-2005, 04:46 PM
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If you're willing to make the drive, Exotic Customs up here in Vacaville does A+ work. They have contracts with the Ferrari dealerships from the Bay.
10-17-2005, 01:27 PM
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Hey,
There is a great body shop right next door to us, it's called Union City Autobody. They do great work, and they are real nice guys. You can swing by and they will give you an estimate anytime before 4 pm.
Jerry
There is a great body shop right next door to us, it's called Union City Autobody. They do great work, and they are real nice guys. You can swing by and they will give you an estimate anytime before 4 pm.
Jerry
10-17-2005, 01:36 PM
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L a Smith & Sons Body Shop
L a Smith & Sons Body Shop
(510) 351-4581
2094 Wayne Ave
San Leandro, CA 94577
does AAA and Farmers. did a GREAT job with my car
(510) 351-4581
2094 Wayne Ave
San Leandro, CA 94577
does AAA and Farmers. did a GREAT job with my car
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I worked in rental car for awhile and got a very good idea of body shops to trust and not
The most consistantly good shop I know of is Mathews Carlsen in Palo Alto (behind the Honda Dealership).
No matter what you do do not take your car to Cavallino Collision - I have never seen such a consistant line of pissed off customers
The most consistantly good shop I know of is Mathews Carlsen in Palo Alto (behind the Honda Dealership).
No matter what you do do not take your car to Cavallino Collision - I have never seen such a consistant line of pissed off customers
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