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I_MNL
Club Member Joined: 02 Feb 2012 Location: Driving in car Status: Offline Points: 200 |
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Posted: 22 Feb 2015 at 5:26pm |
Hello all
Been long time no see... Anyway, just wondering if you would be kind to recommend a good bodyshop in the area. The back of my partner's 2005 E90 was hit from behind, so he wants it fixed without it been a write off D, as some bodyshops quoted over £2,500+ VAT for repair!!!! It's bumper and the lock of the bootlid does not lock: mentioned that maybe the arms of the bootlid have bent...?so they say it needs a new bumper and bootlid.... I remember Jeff and Messi, you had mentioned somebody in north Manchester, but unfortunately I do not have the name available. Any help? thanks Edited by I_MNL - 22 Feb 2015 at 5:28pm |
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And the name is Marie-Noëlle or nick name MNL! NOT Marie or Noëlle alone
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rpennington
Club Member Joined: 22 Apr 2013 Location: Leic Status: Offline Points: 978 |
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They may find more damage to rear of vehicle once stripped down, things like rear panel,rear bumper carrier,shock absorbers etc. that's why it may seem a lot. I'd get at least 3 quotes & compare them.
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DAVE P
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I know of people who have used this company,
http://www.gaskellmotorbodies.com/ (may be the one Jeff and Messi recommended) |
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I_MNL
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Thanks a lot for the replies
From what seen at one bodyshop, there is only damage to the bumper. Also the bootlid does not lock with the fob, it locks only with the key. The arms of the bootlid may have moved they said. No other damage whatsoever, as the hit was at 10-15mph at a slight angle at the rear left side below the light where the bumper meets the bootlid and wing |
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Neilb
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Abbotts Car Repairs in Blackburn are very good.
I've used them a few times for jobs on mine and am very happy with their work. Reasonable too... 5 Hollin Bridge Street, Blackburn BB2 4BA Edited by Neilb - 22 Feb 2015 at 7:42pm |
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davebrindlee36m3
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Paul Greenwoods in LONGRIDGE 01772 784974. He is the only man to touch my M3.
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I_MNL
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Thank you again for all your replies, online, emaild and txt messages! Highly appreciated.
I have passed the info to Kiran for his decision! |
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