Looking for Shop to Replace Slashed Soft Top
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From: Rowlett
Thanls for the info on Service King. It's not that I planned on having them do the work so much as I thought I could get them to agree to write up an estimate for all the damages that I thought needed to be repaired.
Sure enough, that's what I got. After quoting parts and labor on the new top, drivers seat, pulling and steam cleaning carpets and full interior detail I got a quote of just over $5000. Now a claims adjuster from the insurance company will be coming out to do their version of a "quote" and the haggling will begin. Once we settle they'll cut me a check and I can get the repairs done and cut a check(s) to whom ever does the repairs.
If all goes well I can get my car made whole again with only the deductable out of pocket. And after all, isn't that the point of having insurance?
Sure enough, that's what I got. After quoting parts and labor on the new top, drivers seat, pulling and steam cleaning carpets and full interior detail I got a quote of just over $5000. Now a claims adjuster from the insurance company will be coming out to do their version of a "quote" and the haggling will begin. Once we settle they'll cut me a check and I can get the repairs done and cut a check(s) to whom ever does the repairs.
If all goes well I can get my car made whole again with only the deductable out of pocket. And after all, isn't that the point of having insurance?
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From: Plano, TX
Originally Posted by LemonHead,Mar 1 2006, 02:29 PM
And after all, isn't that the point of having insurance?
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[QUOTE=s2kgeek9,Mar 1 2006, 04:11 PM] don't hate just becasue I can do it in less time than you, not to mention for less money. 
BTW... ask gerry how many times my room mate and I have taken his top in and out, then you will understand how I can do it in 3 hours. Josh did one 2 weeks ago in just 3 hours by himself.
BTW... ask gerry how many times my room mate and I have taken his top in and out, then you will understand how I can do it in 3 hours. Josh did one 2 weeks ago in just 3 hours by himself.
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Originally Posted by Clovis,Mar 2 2006, 10:39 AM
And this is a canvas swap only (plus rain rail) we are talking about which is more like a 4-5 hour job. Even you agree you can't do it in 3 hours. So like I said, it would be entertaining to see you do it in 3 hours.
If $200 is worth your time then I say go for it. It's not worth mine. There's just no reason to be disrespectful about that fact.
And before you get to high and mighty about your mad skills don't forget that I wrote the book on the top swap and retro-fit which is now being used under agreement by Robbins Auto Tops. There's a good chance I know what I'm talking about.
If $200 is worth your time then I say go for it. It's not worth mine. There's just no reason to be disrespectful about that fact.
And before you get to high and mighty about your mad skills don't forget that I wrote the book on the top swap and retro-fit which is now being used under agreement by Robbins Auto Tops. There's a good chance I know what I'm talking about.
I don't think he meant any disrespect - I think he was just yankin your chain a little... Chill out man - people here know you know your stuff.
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Originally Posted by Tx_Phantom,Mar 2 2006, 07:54 AM
Clovis,
I don't think he meant any disrespect - I think he was just yankin your chain a little...
I don't think he meant any disrespect - I think he was just yankin your chain a little...
. When the guy starts digging up old quotes to prove his point I'm not hearing any sarcasm in what he is saying.