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Old Feb 13, 2004 | 06:35 PM
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Who should I take my car to?

Car's been in pieces all week. Finally get it up and running and no more than 4 hours later I get hit in an intersection.
Front left end is fuxored. Wheel's out of whack and rubbing. Rubbing being an understatement, axle may be bent or broken. Front 1/4 panel and sideskirt wrecked. Bumper might be a write off also. Leaning funny to that side.

Who should I take my car to for repairs?

While you all ponder that question, I'm going to go pour myself a TALL vodka tonic.
Old Feb 13, 2004 | 06:44 PM
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If the other person is at fault their insurance should cover it and their insurance will have a shop that you will go to. If your looking to avoid insurance altogether for whatever reason i know Miracle in Dublin does a good job. They made my brothers car look brand new and the entire front end was smashed. Hope this helps -Todd-
Old Feb 13, 2004 | 06:44 PM
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P.S. it would help if you tell us where your located so people might be able to recommend a shop closer to your area.
Old Feb 13, 2004 | 06:46 PM
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that f'ing sucks.
Old Feb 13, 2004 | 06:46 PM
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aww man, that sucks... but uh, if it helps my wagon will be here tuesday... the 17th.

I'm really sorry to hear about this...
Old Feb 13, 2004 | 06:47 PM
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If the other person is at fault their insurance should cover it and their insurance will have a shop that you will go to. If your looking to avoid insurance altogether for whatever reason i know Miracle in Dublin does a good job. They made my brothers car look brand new and the entire front end was smashed. Hope this helps -Todd-
Nah, insurance companies cant do that anymore. Customers are allowed to pick their own shop. Can't remember when the law passed....

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P.S. it would help if you tell us where your located so people might be able to recommend a shop closer to your area.
Whoops. Petaluma (AKA North Bay).
Old Feb 13, 2004 | 06:48 PM
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aww man, that sucks... but uh, if it helps my wagon will be here tuesday... the 17th.
LOL
Old Feb 13, 2004 | 07:21 PM
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hope you get your car fixed, sue that *hole.
Old Feb 14, 2004 | 06:39 AM
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huck if someone gives you a good shop to go to maybe i'll bring mine there too and they can be together.

ps sorry to hear about your car too. But i'll bet you money my car is even worse.

that's my attempt to make light of the subject.

-rich
Old Feb 14, 2004 | 08:11 AM
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In that case, look around, whichever body shops have the nicest cars, have them take it there... Just know that you car is out of commision for a while now.

-Gagan
Old Feb 14, 2004 | 08:51 AM
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When my car was destroyed, the way I found a good place was by calling the dealer where I purchased my car and asking who they would recommend. They recommended one of the best shops in town.

Who do you have for insurance? Some insurance companies have great shops on their authorized repair lists, and if you have a trustworthy company that you know only recommends OEM parts, you might be able to get a good reference from them.

Or get a list from the above two sources, post the list here and ask for feedback on which is the best (and most expensive )
Old Feb 14, 2004 | 09:14 AM
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Damn, why couldn't she have wrecked my bumper... I really like that JUN one.
Old Feb 14, 2004 | 09:15 AM
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Rich, do you have body damage also? or just mechanical?
Old Feb 14, 2004 | 09:26 AM
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Don't take it to that place on Lakeville, near the D Street intersection. *****es they are.
Old Feb 14, 2004 | 09:28 AM
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I'm probably going to take it to Gullicks. They really did do a great job on Samantha's. Besides, I know the guys now, so who knows, maybe I can get my Kaminari side skirts or get my antenna shaved off while they're at it.



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