Need opinions on great bodyshop in Bay Area

KANdaddy · 08-04-2009, 11:56 AM

Folks....looks like I am going to go with a new front bumper. Probably going to buy a used one that will need to be repainted to match my car. Can someone recommend a really good shop that will repaint the bumper and install? I have used B-line in San Jose before and they are good but too slow and kinda far from me (but distance is not a deal breaker).

Thanks for any help

Kadarin · 08-04-2009, 01:33 PM

http://www.emccollision.com/index.html

These guys did a very nice job on my rear bumper and right rear quarter panel after a someone hit my car while it was parked. They came highly recommended by the guys at BMW of Fremont, who claim that they send all their body work there. Ask for Homer.

KANdaddy · 08-04-2009, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Kadarin

http://www.emccollision.com/index.html

These guys did a very nice job on my rear bumper and right rear quarter panel after a someone hit my car while it was parked. They came highly recommended by the guys at BMW of Fremont, who claim that they send all their body work there. Ask for Homer.

Cool. yea I know of them. They are def on my shortlist.

KANdaddy · 08-04-2009, 03:57 PM

No one else? thanks... i guess everyone gets their work done at EMC....

johnhk79 · 08-04-2009, 04:20 PM

all shops are slow. just go to the best shop. b-line is good.. the works in santa clara.. if you're in sf cars dawydiak is probably the best in the bay.
Cars Dawydiak
1450 Franklin St
SF CA, 94109
415.928.2277

KANdaddy · 08-04-2009, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by johnhk79

all shops are slow. just go to the best shop. b-line is good.. the works in santa clara.. if you're in sf cars dawydiak is probably the best in the bay.
Cars Dawydiak
1450 Franklin St
SF CA, 94109
415.928.2277

MentholGuy · 08-04-2009, 06:59 PM

International Auto Body

1172 Montgomery Ave
San Bruno, CA 94066
(650) 871-5453

John does great job, I got my trunk & diffuser painted/installed there.

KANdaddy · 08-04-2009, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by MentholGuy

International Auto Body

1172 Montgomery Ave
San Bruno, CA 94066
(650) 871-5453

John does great job, I got my trunk & diffuser painted/installed there.

How much did the trunk work cost you?

edwin814 · 08-05-2009, 08:07 PM

last time i spoke to michael at b-line, business has been pretty slow, so they have fast turn-around time

KANdaddy · 08-06-2009, 12:20 AM

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Originally Posted by edwin814

last time i spoke to michael at b-line, business has been pretty slow, so they have fast turn-around time

yea...talked to them today. least expensive quote so far too. plus they know my car well

johnL · 08-19-2009, 04:23 PM

I've used the Works Autobody in Santa Clara and Brooks in Oakland, both of which were very good. I'm pretty anal about my cars, so you can't go wrong with either of these shops.

KANdaddy · 08-20-2009, 12:12 AM

Decided to go with International Autobody. Thanks MetholGuy and all those that gave suggestions.

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Kadarin Ambassador of Crunk 10 Rep 606 Posts Drives: SG/blk '08 E92 M3 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: San Jose, CA iTrader: (0)	http://www.emccollision.com/index.html These guys did a very nice job on my rear bumper and right rear quarter panel after a someone hit my car while it was parked. They came highly recommended by the guys at BMW of Fremont, who claim that they send all their body work there. Ask for Homer.
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KANdaddy Lieutenant Colonel 67 Rep 1,712 Posts Drives: 2013 Estoril 328i M Sport Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Cali iTrader: (4)	No one else? thanks... i guess everyone gets their work done at EMC.... __________________
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johnhk79 Major 18 Rep 1,134 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	all shops are slow. just go to the best shop. b-line is good.. the works in santa clara.. if you're in sf cars dawydiak is probably the best in the bay. Cars Dawydiak 1450 Franklin St SF CA, 94109 415.928.2277
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MentholGuy 39 Rep 1,344 Posts Drives: 11 E90 M3 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: S. Cal iTrader: (12)	International Auto Body 1172 Montgomery Ave San Bruno, CA 94066 (650) 871-5453 John does great job, I got my trunk & diffuser painted/installed there.
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edwin814 Enlisted Member 0 Rep 38 Posts Drives: E46 Dinan M3 CSL Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (0)	last time i spoke to michael at b-line, business has been pretty slow, so they have fast turn-around time __________________
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johnL Second Lieutenant 4 Rep 290 Posts Drives: e46 M3 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (0)	I've used the Works Autobody in Santa Clara and Brooks in Oakland, both of which were very good. I'm pretty anal about my cars, so you can't go wrong with either of these shops.
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KANdaddy Lieutenant Colonel 67 Rep 1,712 Posts Drives: 2013 Estoril 328i M Sport Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Cali iTrader: (4)	Decided to go with International Autobody. Thanks MetholGuy and all those that gave suggestions. __________________
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