No. 1 Auto in Vancouver or Richmond?

Mr&Mrs323i · 02-13-2011, 11:35 AM

I called up AutoWest to see if they take Canadian Direct claims and they handle only ICBC cases. Was advised that they use No. 1 Autobody though.
Just wondering if anyone has gone to the Vancouver location of No.1 Autobody as that location is closest to my house. Canadian Direct suggested Bavara Auto Haus in Langley but that is heckuva distance to go.

ah gon · 02-13-2011, 12:36 PM

do u mean NO.1 collision?
if so,i would say "NO"! i have a very bad experience on vancouver one and heard some complain at richmond one.

Mr&Mrs323i · 02-13-2011, 01:18 PM

Yeah its No.1 Collison

snipersix · 02-13-2011, 01:19 PM

ive had my car done there b4. Their prices tends to be pricey and they don't do a good job either

taYab · 02-13-2011, 03:45 PM

If it's covered by the insurance, go to the best shop you can find.
No.1 Collision is ok, but my experience is that they don't pay attention to details.
Go to Korva. They handle Lambos, Porsches and every car you can name over $200k..
But only when it is entirely covered.

kes · 02-13-2011, 07:25 PM

Another vote for Korvo, I've been there twice and the outcome is really good. I used to go to No. 1 collision, but the last time I went there 5 years ago wasn't really good.

taYab · 02-13-2011, 08:49 PM

yeah, Korva is the best. They also back up their work.
I went there for some minor thing on the bumper after over a year later.
They just fixed it right away without even checking whether it is their fault or not.

Mr&Mrs323i · 02-13-2011, 10:51 PM

Thanks for the recommendation, guys! I'll give them a call tomorrow.

bmwmike · 02-13-2011, 11:25 PM

I've had custom stuff done by No 1 in Vancouver about 4 years ago and had no issues with them. They put on and painted a UK left door handle and painted my front lip and they were perfect. Maybe my experience was a fluke?!

taYab · 02-14-2011, 01:12 AM

I am not saying they are bad. No.1 Collision is also an excellent bodyshop.
But, can keep up with Korva..
Watching what they fix is mind-blowing.
I saw the naked Lambo... which was very cool.

samchoi604 · 02-14-2011, 02:59 AM

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Originally Posted by taYab

If it's covered by the insurance, go to the best shop you can find.
No.1 Collision is ok, but my experience is that they don't pay attention to details.
Go to Korva. They handle Lambos, Porsches and every car you can name over $200k..
But only when it is entirely covered.

Out of curiosity, what if someone brings a crashed Honda civic to Korvo? Can they deny services to certain cars and accept only 'high-end' cars?

taYab · 02-14-2011, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by samchoi604

Out of curiosity, what if someone brings a crashed Honda civic to Korvo? Can they deny services to certain cars and accept only 'high-end' cars?

Well, they do need reservation for the service and sometimes it takes more than a month.
If the space opens up, I don't see why they would deny.
After all, labour charge is still same as Lambo's

Mr&Mrs323i · 02-25-2011, 09:05 PM

Wow, was I impressed!
My car looks like it just came off the showroom floor

Thanks for the recommendation!

taYab · 02-26-2011, 04:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr&Mrs323i

Wow, was I impressed!
My car looks like it just came off the showroom floor

Thanks for the recommendation!

I told ya.

flyer333 · 02-26-2011, 05:17 PM

No to Richmond they tried to steal my side skirts!!!!

ah gon · 02-26-2011, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by flyer333

No to Richmond they tried to steal my side skirts!!!!

how they "tried" to steal your sideskirt?

flyer333 · 02-27-2011, 12:37 AM

they helped me put in my reiger side skirts and when i asked for my oem ones they told me the reiger ones are just put ON TOP of the oem ones... and then they said they lost it... didnt get it back after three weeks.. it was completely bullshit

ah gon · 02-27-2011, 02:10 AM

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Originally Posted by flyer333

they helped me put in my reiger side skirts and when i asked for my oem ones they told me the reiger ones are just put ON TOP of the oem ones... and then they said they lost it... didnt get it back after three weeks.. it was completely bullshit

fxxking bullshit! they prob. keep them for other private repair or...,then charge for $500+labour.

u know what...i did bought e46 m3 rear spoiler,oem minor damaged xenon headlight from them b4.i think that's what they made "extra money" from.

flyer333 · 02-27-2011, 02:54 AM

yeah ... they just tried to steal parts and maybe sell them to other customers.

taYab · 02-27-2011, 04:16 PM

ICBC claim repair -> go to Korva
paying out of your pocket -> go to checkpoint

02-13-2011, 11:35 AM	#1
Mr&Mrs323i Lieutenant 20 Rep 555 Posts Drives: 2007 323i TiAg Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Vancouver, B.C. Canada iTrader: (1)	No. 1 Auto in Vancouver or Richmond? I called up AutoWest to see if they take Canadian Direct claims and they handle only ICBC cases. Was advised that they use No. 1 Autobody though. Just wondering if anyone has gone to the Vancouver location of No.1 Autobody as that location is closest to my house. Canadian Direct suggested Bavara Auto Haus in Langley but that is heckuva distance to go. __________________
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ah gon Colonel 112 Rep 2,433 Posts Drives: bmw e90 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: vancouver b.c. canada iTrader: (12)	do u mean NO.1 collision? if so,i would say "NO"! i have a very bad experience on vancouver one and heard some complain at richmond one. __________________
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Mr&Mrs323i Lieutenant 20 Rep 555 Posts Drives: 2007 323i TiAg Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Vancouver, B.C. Canada iTrader: (1)	Yeah its No.1 Collison __________________
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02-13-2011, 03:45 PM	#5
taYab Captain 30 Rep 717 Posts Drives: '06 E60 '09 E89 '14 F25 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Vancouver iTrader: (2)	If it's covered by the insurance, go to the best shop you can find. No.1 Collision is ok, but my experience is that they don't pay attention to details. Go to Korva. They handle Lambos, Porsches and every car you can name over $200k.. But only when it is entirely covered. __________________ 2006 E60 Gone! 2009 E89 Gone! 2014 F25 !!
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kes Private 0 Rep 51 Posts Drives: E90 330i Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Burnaby, BC iTrader: (0)	Another vote for Korvo, I've been there twice and the outcome is really good. I used to go to No. 1 collision, but the last time I went there 5 years ago wasn't really good.
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02-13-2011, 08:49 PM	#7
taYab Captain 30 Rep 717 Posts Drives: '06 E60 '09 E89 '14 F25 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Vancouver iTrader: (2)	yeah, Korva is the best. They also back up their work. I went there for some minor thing on the bumper after over a year later. They just fixed it right away without even checking whether it is their fault or not. __________________ 2006 E60 Gone! 2009 E89 Gone! 2014 F25 !!
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02-13-2011, 10:51 PM	#8
Mr&Mrs323i Lieutenant 20 Rep 555 Posts Drives: 2007 323i TiAg Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Vancouver, B.C. Canada iTrader: (1)	Thanks for the recommendation, guys! I'll give them a call tomorrow.
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02-13-2011, 11:25 PM	#9
bmwmike Lieutenant 28 Rep 542 Posts Drives: 2007 335i Coupe - SOLD Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada iTrader: (1)	I've had custom stuff done by No 1 in Vancouver about 4 years ago and had no issues with them. They put on and painted a UK left door handle and painted my front lip and they were perfect. Maybe my experience was a fluke?!
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02-14-2011, 01:12 AM	#10
taYab Captain 30 Rep 717 Posts Drives: '06 E60 '09 E89 '14 F25 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Vancouver iTrader: (2)	I am not saying they are bad. No.1 Collision is also an excellent bodyshop. But, can keep up with Korva.. Watching what they fix is mind-blowing. I saw the naked Lambo... which was very cool. __________________ 2006 E60 Gone! 2009 E89 Gone! 2014 F25 !!
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02-25-2011, 09:05 PM	#13
Mr&Mrs323i Lieutenant 20 Rep 555 Posts Drives: 2007 323i TiAg Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Vancouver, B.C. Canada iTrader: (1)	Got my car back from Korva Wow, was I impressed! My car looks like it just came off the showroom floor Thanks for the recommendation! __________________
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flyer333 GSS CORP. 73 Rep 1,598 Posts Drives: E90/E93 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada iTrader: (3)	No to Richmond they tried to steal my side skirts!!!! __________________ Don't teach a pig how to read, it's a waste of time and it annoys the pig.
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flyer333 GSS CORP. 73 Rep 1,598 Posts Drives: E90/E93 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada iTrader: (3)	they helped me put in my reiger side skirts and when i asked for my oem ones they told me the reiger ones are just put ON TOP of the oem ones... and then they said they lost it... didnt get it back after three weeks.. it was completely bullshit __________________ Don't teach a pig how to read, it's a waste of time and it annoys the pig.
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flyer333 GSS CORP. 73 Rep 1,598 Posts Drives: E90/E93 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada iTrader: (3)	yeah ... they just tried to steal parts and maybe sell them to other customers. __________________ Don't teach a pig how to read, it's a waste of time and it annoys the pig.
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02-27-2011, 04:16 PM	#20
taYab Captain 30 Rep 717 Posts Drives: '06 E60 '09 E89 '14 F25 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Vancouver iTrader: (2)	ICBC claim repair -> go to Korva paying out of your pocket -> go to checkpoint __________________ 2006 E60 Gone! 2009 E89 Gone! 2014 F25 !!
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