help me please! my car needs body work

[banshee350]

ok so i got in to a little accident, so guy hit me and this has been on my mind lately and is deeply bothering me that i scratched my car, so does anyone know any good body shop and how much could it possibly cost?

[CalgaryX3]

Ouch! Sorry to hear about your mishap. Last week, my wife scraped up against a concrete post causing about the same abount of damage, albeit, thankfully, on our daily driver Toyota Sienna. Quotations ranged wildly from $500 to $2200 based on bodyshop. I opted for the $2200 fix because I am familiar with the quality of work the shop does, despite the markedly higher prices. For $2200 I get repair and repaint of the rear bumper, repair and repaint of the rear 1/4 panel (there was a small dent and you may have one too), blending of the sliding rear door, and repaint of the molding (also scratched) on the sliding door.

Your quotation will depend on how much labour (and the hourly labour rate) your shop feels is needed for this repair. I'd budget $1500 or so for a good quality repair at a renowned shop. Again, your mileage may vary based on actual damage, and bodyshop rates in your locale.

Asif

[THE TECH]

Gonna need to take some non-blurry, further away pics.

That crease in the quarter panel will be the killer.

[Poppin Fresh]

Take it to M.A.C.=problem solved

[banshee350]

M.A.C.? i googled it and it gave me womens cosmetics lol

[JonnyM3]

martino auto concepts.

[banshee350]

thanks

[banshee350]

now im thinking if i went there how much would it cost me? it probably is 10x more than regular shops since theres lambos and stuff there, but then again idk

[prichards516]

mid island collision RVC

[1sikbmr]

Originally Posted by sbim3

now im thinking if i went there how much would it cost me? it probably is 10x more than regular shops since theres lambos and stuff there, but then again idk

their prices while higher than regular body shops are not extremely overpriced and their work is second to none literally. Talk to Derek he will take care of you.

[CalgaryX3]

With bodywork, you do get what you pay for. The shop we are taking our Sienna to also does exotics and work for the high end dealers in town. I know its *only* a lowly Sienna, but its only two years old, a champagne colour that can be hard to match, and I am particularly finicky about the appearance of my vehicles. As such, I'm going with the best of the best.
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[banshee350]

^ but i need 1 in ny lol

[ferrari6891]

Originally Posted by sbim3

now im thinking if i went there how much would it cost me? it probably is 10x more than regular shops since theres lambos and stuff there, but then again idk

They will work with your insurance company. They fixed my sister's 550 and they worked with my insurance company even though they were a pain in the ass to deal with!

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MAC
Sorry about your car !

[alpine335i]

MAC Like everyone else said.

[jrlee53]

Originally Posted by sbim3

now im thinking if i went there how much would it cost me? it probably is 10x more than regular shops since theres lambos and stuff there, but then again idk

I've taken my car to them a few times and the quotes aren't that much off from other reputable body shops. If you search for mac or martino's on this forum, you'll see why everyone recommends them.