View Full Version : Kickass bodyshops in LA?
redline76
03-01-2005, 06:33 PM
So, the car is two weeks old, under 500 miles and my neighbor graciously scratched/gouged my back bumper for me. At least they came to the door to tell me, but it was still kind of annoying, to say the least. I think she's just going to pay me $ to fix it instead of dealing with insurance.
So here's my options
1) Go to the bodyshop I would like to deal with (M2 in Santa Monica) but they're going to be $$$
2) Get a bumper repair guy to fix it with his airbrush.
Because the car is brand freakin' new and the gap btw the bumper and fender is no longer even, I am leaning towards the bodyshop, but I don't want to be an d**k and have her pay out the $400-$500 M2 is sure to charge.
Any suggestions?
Thanks
Warren.
M2, you're not a dick, it's her fault, if it is more than she wants to pay cash, then that is what her insurance is for.
SC GT
03-01-2005, 06:50 PM
I've dealt with Pipers on Motor Ave. in LA. It's hard to say whether they "kick ass" (they were pretty mundane repairs), but I was satisfied with their work.
Rommel
03-01-2005, 11:43 PM
there is B & B body works in Burbank
sleepin gt
03-01-2005, 11:57 PM
theres a good body shop next to the subie shop i work at. he gives a discount if you pay in cash...but its in torrence, so if its close, write me a message and if you want, you can make your subie faster and get the paint fixed all in one trip!!!
redline76
03-02-2005, 10:22 AM
Thanks for the suggestions.
Sleepin', where do you work at in Torrance? I work @ Toyota (190th & Western) and getting my car fixed while I'm at work would be ideal :)
I'm also interested in knowing which shop you work at. Harman?
sleepin gt
03-09-2005, 12:33 AM
the body shop i like is across the street from your work...and their attention to color matching is amazing. (in addition, cash goes a long way :))
Rommel
03-11-2005, 09:53 PM
Thanks for the suggestions.
Sleepin', where do you work at in Torrance? I work @ Toyota (190th & Western) and getting my car fixed while I'm at work would be ideal :)
I'm also interested in knowing which shop you work at. Harman?
you work at Toyota and drive a Suby :rolleyes: :)
redline76
03-13-2005, 06:29 PM
Well, what can I say? Toyota makes incredibly well engineered cars that are pretty boring. I like rooting for the underdog, and I've yet to see another LGT since I bought mine. It's tough to have an air of exclusivity with a $30K car but you get that with a Legacy :)
People at work were telling me to wait for the next gen. Lexus IS but they're dropping the Sport-Cross, and besides, they never made it in manual.