Drunk Drivers suck! Body Shop Recommendations?

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Old Jul 9, 2009 | 11:05 AM
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Drunk Drivers suck! Body Shop Recommendations?

Hello I-Club.

Sooo last week I was taking my friend home and we were hit by a drunk driver! He was initially in the left turn lane, but decided to go straight right as I was next to him - so he plowed into the driver side rear bumper/quarter panel when I was driving past. He tried to get away in his accord and sped off making the first right - but there is no escaping an sti coommee oon....

I followed him to get his plates and called the cops. Luckily, there was one close-by and I stopped to let the officer do his thing. They eventually took him down.

Now I have to find a good body shop! My alignment is a little bit off now too...

Any recommendations?
Old Jul 9, 2009 | 11:10 AM
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Mikes Auto Body is good, they're in Concord and Walnut Creek. Not sure about the Fremont area.
Old Jul 9, 2009 | 11:39 AM
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I take my car to B&S Hacienda in pleasanton (925)847-8789. They do great work from past experiences and very good customer service.
Old Jul 9, 2009 | 02:41 PM
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good stuff for good price
Old Jul 9, 2009 | 02:49 PM
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apex auto body over in downtown SJ. they do great work there. look them up on yelp and read their reviews. i need to drop off my car for some work as well.

ask for paul and tell him i sent you
Old Jul 9, 2009 | 02:53 PM
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Auto Body of Fremont. Talk to Mike Solis. He's the manager. Super cool guy. Good work. They're located in Fremont Ford.
Old Jul 9, 2009 | 03:13 PM
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Yeaman Auto Body in Palo Alto is a great place! or look for Ballz on here..
Old Jul 9, 2009 | 03:25 PM
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lol he actually thought he might have a chance running from an STi? RAWFUL
Old Jul 9, 2009 | 04:39 PM
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Originally Posted by pwnx0rz
lol he actually thought he might have a chance running from an STi? RAWFUL
he had one of the FAST AND FURIOUS hondas...


lol...

to the OP, did you get a chance to pop the driver in the face? :evil smiley:
Old Jul 10, 2009 | 10:47 AM
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no, the drunk idiot got pep sprayed in the face though.

that was pretty awesome.

and yes he really tried to run. he tried to pull a few Ohh look i'm turning left. WAIT NO IM TURNING RIGHT! Cuz he was really drunk and crafty.

I think popping him a few times in the face would almost make paying my $500 deductible worth it.

He may actually have insurance though- im still waiting on that.

Thanks for al lthe suggestions. I'll start in fremont and branch out if i have to.
Old Jul 10, 2009 | 10:50 AM
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Ya for sure try to get him to cover it first!



Yea it sucks your car got nailed but at least you and your friend were not hurt!
Old Jul 10, 2009 | 10:53 AM
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that's the most important thing!! you are ok and car will get fixed. I have very sour taste in my mouth about drunk driver...AAARRGG!!
Old Jul 10, 2009 | 06:32 PM
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Originally Posted by subie OCD
Mikes Auto Body is good, they're in Concord and Walnut Creek. Not sure about the Fremont area.
If you mean Mike Rose, I say two thumbs down. I had them do 3 different cars for a total of 4 visits, only the second visit was good. The other 3 all had issues, and they didn't address them. I'm very unhappy with them...in fact the last and final visit had paint drips that they said couldn't be fixed...WTF?
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