I just got the dreaded call from the wife

zaxjax · 09-24-2009, 07:55 AM

No, not the one about her leaving me but worse. Someone rear ended her in the BMW and the bumper is f*cked up. I just turned 10K miles on it and not one thing wrong with it until now. My baby is now tarnished and I may not be able to drive it again.

Oh, need a body shop recommendation!

pseto · 09-24-2009, 08:07 AM

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Originally Posted by zaxjax

No, not the one about her leaving me but worse. Someone rear ended her in the BMW and the bumper is f*cked up. I just turned 10K miles on it and not one thing wrong with it until now. My baby is now tarnished and I may not be able to drive it again.

Oh, need a body shop recommendation!

been there, done that. time to get the MTech bumper and new exhaust!!!

i used Collision Works in Beltsville. They did an OK job, but if they would have listened to me from day 1, I would have gotten my car back a lot earlier.

make sure the insurance company gets you a NEW bumper and post pics too.

Highflyr · 09-24-2009, 08:21 AM

man, sorry to hear that. M-Tech time!!!!

wakeboarder109 · 09-24-2009, 09:13 AM

Sorry to hear that. I'd definitely be going M-Tech! I have used Gott Auto Body in Annapolis (one street off West St.). They do some of the best work around and come highly recommended. Good luck

zaxjax · 09-24-2009, 09:33 AM

Gott is on the list and so is Accurate Auto Body in Beltsville along with Collision One that Paul suggested

sashmanparker · 09-24-2009, 10:56 AM

my car is at wagonworks right now ive heard great things about them

bubbletea 4 me · 09-24-2009, 11:10 AM

you live far otherwise i would suggest ones closer to me, like D&V Autobody in Sterling (they work on all the Ferraris/Maserati/Lambo here)

kgb1637 · 09-24-2009, 11:16 AM

Sorry to hear that....at least she's not leaving you!

1N54E92 · 09-24-2009, 11:27 AM

PJ Autobody in Bel Air but it's outta way for you. They do great work. My rear bumper looks great !

zaxjax · 09-24-2009, 12:13 PM

The car is sitting at Gott's right now and then over to Elite Auto Body. Elite specializes in Mercedes, Audi and Porsche and they had two M3's there, so that made me happy.

Ben335 · 09-24-2009, 01:09 PM

It's a hike for you, but Wagonworks does great work. Sorry to hear about your car.

ScottinSSMD · 09-24-2009, 01:42 PM

Jason, sorry to hear this. Stay away from Mile One Collision Works. They took 3 weeks for a voluntary front bumper shape and repaint! Then when the P went to them back in July, it took them 3 weeks just to get it near a lift and call the insurance adjuster. This is where Tischer sends all of their work.

flip4335 · 09-24-2009, 01:47 PM

Ouch! That hurts! However, MTech bumper, baby.... sounds great! There's a silver lining in everything....

pdjafari · 09-24-2009, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by bubbletea 4 me

you live far otherwise i would suggest ones closer to me, like D&B Autobody in Sterling (they work on all the Ferraris/Maserati/Lambo here)

D&B the same as D&V?? I took my old car there for all mods and accidents etc. They do great work but are in Sterling as jackson mentioned

Sniz · 09-24-2009, 02:12 PM

damn man......well at least now I can start ragging on you

lol

Mtech etc and it will be better than new.

bubbletea 4 me · 09-24-2009, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by pdjafari

D&B the same as D&V?? I took my old car there for all mods and accidents etc. They do great work but are in Sterling as jackson mentioned

Sorry, i meant D&V.. can't type today. Kevin is the boss there.. great guy.

zaxjax · 09-24-2009, 04:06 PM

I just got the first estimate back and $620 for the repair. I got a chance to see the damage and it's not bad at all. Only two small holes from the guys license plate screws and the dent popped out. It still needs to be filled, sanded and sprayed.

Great service so far from Gott's and Severn Auto Body, just waiting for Severn to get back to me this evening.

bubbletea 4 me · 09-24-2009, 04:10 PM

$620 is not bad at all. I assume the other person's insurance is footin the bill

pseto · 09-24-2009, 05:17 PM

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Originally Posted by zaxjax

I just got the first estimate back and $620 for the repair. I got a chance to see the damage and it's not bad at all. Only two small holes from the guys license plate screws and the dent popped out. It still needs to be filled, sanded and sprayed.

Great service so far from Gott's and Severn Auto Body, just waiting for Severn to get back to me this evening.

thats about how much mine was supposed to be although i was able to talk the insurance agent to get me a totally new bumper.

bavarian19 · 09-24-2009, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by zaxjax

I just got the first estimate back and $620 for the repair. I got a chance to see the damage and it's not bad at all. Only two small holes from the guys license plate screws and the dent popped out. It still needs to be filled, sanded and sprayed.

Great service so far from Gott's and Severn Auto Body, just waiting for Severn to get back to me this evening.

Why should you care about how much it costs? Did the other guy hit your wife, or did she back into someone?

I would go new bumper instead of filling, sanding and paint, but that is just me.

zaxjax · 09-25-2009, 08:06 AM

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Why should you care about how much it costs? Did the other guy hit your wife, or did she back into someone?

I would go new bumper instead of filling, sanding and paint, but that is just me.

Yes, he hit her and I really don't care since I'm not footing the bill. Both places I took the car to for an estimate both said it doesn't need a new bumper. I calmly asked for a new bumper at both places and they both showed me the car on the lift and the minimal damage. The is no damage to any of the bumper support, no damage to the exhaust. You can't even see the dent anymore after it was popped out. Stopping by one more shop today and we'll see what happens.

BMWGator · 09-25-2009, 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by zaxjax

No, not the one about her leaving me but worse.

Am I the only one who caught this line?

Bummer, but sounds like your car will be back to normal in no time!

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wakeboarder109 Lieutenant Colonel 167 Rep 1,734 Posts Drives: in High Country Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: RVA iTrader: (3)	Sorry to hear that. I'd definitely be going M-Tech! I have used Gott Auto Body in Annapolis (one street off West St.). They do some of the best work around and come highly recommended. Good luck
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zaxjax Major 43 Rep 1,210 Posts Drives: 2008 Crimson Red 335i Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Annapolis iTrader: (2) Garage List 2008 335i [9.00]	Gott is on the list and so is Accurate Auto Body in Beltsville along with Collision One that Paul suggested __________________ Detailed Image
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zaxjax Major 43 Rep 1,210 Posts Drives: 2008 Crimson Red 335i Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Annapolis iTrader: (2) Garage List 2008 335i [9.00]	I just got the first estimate back and $620 for the repair. I got a chance to see the damage and it's not bad at all. Only two small holes from the guys license plate screws and the dent popped out. It still needs to be filled, sanded and sprayed. Great service so far from Gott's and Severn Auto Body, just waiting for Severn to get back to me this evening. __________________ Detailed Image
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bubbletea 4 me Lieutenant Colonel 63 Rep 1,914 Posts Drives: Finally here Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Earth iTrader: (5)	$620 is not bad at all. I assume the other person's insurance is footin the bill
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