Mechanic recommendation for fixing accident damage
craigsmith,
Jan 15, 8:51am
I need a recommendation or too for my gf's car, a Toyota Vitz, which had a fight with a RAV4 and has a smashed up front. It needs replacement bumpers, collision bar, and a few other bits and pieces put back on. She took it to Toyota and their quote would make the car a write-off.
I'm concerned their quote was too much along the lines of "restore everything to as-new condition" when what we really want is "runs ok and will pass a WOF". no need to obsess too much about the fine details.
Who's a reputable and reliable mechanic in central or west Auckland who'll use a bit of common sense along these lines!
We will try to find parts from wreckers to the extent possible.
carstauranga001,
Jan 15, 8:54am
You need a panel and paint shop, not a mechanical workshop. Toyota dealer will be outsourcing the work, quoting all new parts and then adding a margin, thus the high price. Go direct to a panel shop. Someone on here will be able to recommend one in your area.
edangus,
Jan 15, 8:57am
There is a good one on Patiki Rd, Avondale and another good one on Dunlop Rd up by Westgate.
marcos1,
Jan 15, 9:01am
I take it that you have no insurance!
craigsmith,
Jan 15, 9:59am
Yeah it might be a panel & paint job mostly. Here is a complete list of the things to-do that I can identify.
??? Front bumper, upper and lower, need replacement ??? Collision bar ??? Wheel guard liners ??
pico42,
Jan 15, 10:41pm
And if you have no insurance, why not!
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