MrM

My better half pranged her R32 and now one rear wheel arch is less flared, and theres some scuffing to the front left bumper. Bumper is a simple respray, I would imagine the wheel arch is salvageable.

Insurance co say Coombe are authorised without need for quote, and the closest one to me. The hassle and inconvenience is the worst thing. I dont really have time to drop it in to 2 different places of my choosing, to get quotes and then wait for them to get approved etc.

Any feedback would be appreciated.

Thanks

The Loon

I would not bother; approved bodyshops are like battery farms. They just churn out cars as quickly as possible with no regard for quality. I speak from experience.

I would go to a repairer you know and trust, get the job costed and send in the quotes.

andye30m3

Agree with the Loon, only reason they're approved is that they'll work for sod all and provide a free courtesy car meaning in order to make any sort of profit they need to rush it through.

MrM

Ok, then can anyone recommend a coachworks in the Surrey area? I need to provide 2 quotes to the insurer then they choose.

Thanks

andye30m3

if you don't mind traveling into sussex I can highly recommend spr coachworks

they re-sprayed my E30 M3 and have done work on most of my other cars

bigtommy

don't use Maypole in Surbiton.