Orange County Referral

Mr.Bimmer · 07-15-2010, 10:31 AM

Does anyone have or know of an excellent referral for a repair shop anywhere in Orange County that can do some very light rear bumper repair work on my M?

tom @ eas · 07-15-2010, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr.Bimmer

Does anyone have or know of an excellent referral for a repair shop anywhere in Orange County that can do some very light rear bumper repair work on my M?

Wayne @ A1 Auto Body in Huntington Beach is highly recommended - I've been using him for the past 10 years.

Mr.Bimmer · 07-15-2010, 02:47 PM

thanks Tom, I'll give him a call. If anyone else has any recomendation, please send em my way.

chili cheese · 07-15-2010, 03:00 PM

I had some work done to my 335 at Spectrum Collision in Irvine. Very professional and BMW Certified:
http://www.spectrumcollision.com/

Aussie7 · 07-15-2010, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by tom @ eas

Wayne @ A1 Auto Body in Huntington Beach is highly recommended - I've been using him for the past 10 years.

I'll second that. Got the recommendation from Tom and used him and his work was A1

bubu · 07-15-2010, 06:24 PM

...either Sterling or Spectrum Collision. Both are sister companies of BMW dealers.

Both work on high end sports cars like Lambo's, etc. I've used both in the past...both are "slow" and take their time but they deliver a perfect product. Most recently used Sterling Collision (sterling bmw' service scratches my hood during a windshield replacement...long story). The shop rep kept me updated on the status of the job via e-mail on a semi-daily basis. I thought their attention to detail was excellent.

...they both charged a small fortune on an insurance claim vs. the "in network" shop quotes, but meh...if my insurance companies adjuster is not going to bother haggling then why should I. I'm sure you can get a competitive quote from either if you come in as a "cash" customer.

aus · 07-15-2010, 07:46 PM

It's its true bumper work, most body shops are not intertested in repairing it. They like to replace it.
You'd need to call a bumper repair person to get it fixed. It's like the paintless dent removal; most body shops don't do it and will call in a guy.

Philip993 · 07-16-2010, 10:32 AM

I was just rear-ended this morning and will need a body shop in orange county. It looks like the bumper will just need to be replaced and that will be it. Has anyone used Long Beach BMW? I am thinking of using Long Beach or Sterling. I am open to any other suggestions. I have no experience with auto body shops in orange county.

Thank you,
Philip

SignatureJames · 07-16-2010, 12:38 PM

Tri-Star Autobody @ Huntington Beach and ask for Lawrence. Tell him James from the forums sent you and he will take care of you. The man is more OCD than his customers on their own cars

W Cole · 02-14-2012, 12:32 AM

Which is better if price is no concern? C&C or Sterling? I see both names come up a lot.

I also see A1 a lot on the forums and no offense to Wayne, he is a very nice guy, but if you want ultra-premium work and price is not an issue then A1 is not the shop for you.

I had him paint a front and rear bumper and I have to question anyone who would recommend them for high end body work.

socalbreeze · 02-14-2012, 01:31 AM

Give Charles at Capital Auto Body in El Monte a call. Hes a car guy and check out his nice collection of old and new school JDM goodies.

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Mr.Bimmer Lieutenant 44 Rep 436 Posts Drives: 2010 E90 M3 (sold) Join Date: May 2006 Location: Orange County, Ca iTrader: (5)	thanks Tom, I'll give him a call. If anyone else has any recomendation, please send em my way.
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chili cheese Major 101 Rep 1,086 Posts Drives: '16 Corvette Z06 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Southern CA iTrader: (6)	I had some work done to my 335 at Spectrum Collision in Irvine. Very professional and BMW Certified: http://www.spectrumcollision.com/
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bubu Bunny Slayer 83 Rep 501 Posts Drives: E92 M3 - DCT (2013) Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Orange County - Southern California iTrader: (0)	Sterling or Spectrum ...either Sterling or Spectrum Collision. Both are sister companies of BMW dealers. Both work on high end sports cars like Lambo's, etc. I've used both in the past...both are "slow" and take their time but they deliver a perfect product. Most recently used Sterling Collision (sterling bmw' service scratches my hood during a windshield replacement...long story). The shop rep kept me updated on the status of the job via e-mail on a semi-daily basis. I thought their attention to detail was excellent. ...they both charged a small fortune on an insurance claim vs. the "in network" shop quotes, but meh...if my insurance companies adjuster is not going to bother haggling then why should I. I'm sure you can get a competitive quote from either if you come in as a "cash" customer.
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aus Major General 890 Rep 9,031 Posts Drives: Odysse Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Seal Beach, CA iTrader: (10)	It's its true bumper work, most body shops are not intertested in repairing it. They like to replace it. You'd need to call a bumper repair person to get it fixed. It's like the paintless dent removal; most body shops don't do it and will call in a guy. __________________ Let me get this straight... You are swapping out parts designed by some of the top engineers in the world because some guys sponsored by a company told you it's "better??" But when you ask the same guy about tracking, "oh no, I have a kid now" or "I just detailed my car." or "i just got new tires."
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Philip993 Private 8 Rep 60 Posts Drives: 2008 M3 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Newport Beach iTrader: (0)	I was just rear-ended this morning and will need a body shop in orange county. It looks like the bumper will just need to be replaced and that will be it. Has anyone used Long Beach BMW? I am thinking of using Long Beach or Sterling. I am open to any other suggestions. I have no experience with auto body shops in orange county. Thank you, Philip
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SignatureJames Lieutenant Colonel 232 Rep 1,522 Posts Drives: 2023 BMW M5 Competition Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Irvine, CA iTrader: (15)	Tri-Star Autobody @ Huntington Beach and ask for Lawrence. Tell him James from the forums sent you and he will take care of you. The man is more OCD than his customers on their own cars __________________ "if you ain't first, you're last!" 1992 Acura NSX / 1998 Acura Integra Type R / 2023 BMW M5 Competition / 2019 Porsche Cayenne S / 2023 Porsche Taycan GTS Sport Turismo
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W Cole Major 145 Rep 1,130 Posts Drives: 2009 M3 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Newport Coast, CA iTrader: (5)	Which is better if price is no concern? C&C or Sterling? I see both names come up a lot. I also see A1 a lot on the forums and no offense to Wayne, he is a very nice guy, but if you want ultra-premium work and price is not an issue then A1 is not the shop for you. I had him paint a front and rear bumper and I have to question anyone who would recommend them for high end body work.
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socalbreeze Obey This 26 Rep 603 Posts Drives: Audi Etron, G63, 19 NSX, 600LT Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: OC iTrader: (4)	Give Charles at Capital Auto Body in El Monte a call. Hes a car guy and check out his nice collection of old and new school JDM goodies.
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