Good repairer around Dandenong or Cranbourne

MAD · 01-07-2011, 09:15 AM

Can anyone recommend a good repairer either around Dandenong, or Cranbourne?
A kind soul decided to leave his cars imprint in the rear of mine this morning.

The rear wheel arches are still straight and I couldnt see any deformation of the spare wheel well from underneath, but I havent opened the boot. It was very tight and I didnt want to open it at work in case I cant get it to shut.
But here's hoping the damage doesnt run deep. I'm quite attached to this car.

chevypower · 01-07-2011, 10:13 AM

We used to use Karron Coachworks in Hallam. Always did a good job.

R1XSTA · 01-07-2011, 10:24 AM

i use PJs' Panels in keysborough for work that needs to be done, Have used him with mine and my partners cars over the years. Wonderful work, reasonably priced and extremely quick!

Go and see them, (78 Popes Road, Keysborough .. i think) Tell them Rick with the orange xr, and he MAY give you a better deal..

MAD · 01-07-2011, 11:15 AM

I'm not worried about price, it'll be going through the other guys insurance.
What I am concerned about though is it being a financial write-off, as I'm sure this car will be valued quite low, even though it's condition is far better than anything they would be comparing it to. Redbooks km range is 210-350. Mine's just ticked over 105.

Ducati888 · 01-07-2011, 12:21 PM

This guy's work is outstanding.

He's doing my coupe at the mo. Absolute Ford nut & very enthusiastic.

http://www.trevsautobody.com.au/

He's in Hallam.

MAD · 01-07-2011, 03:27 PM

Just got off the phone to Trev. He sounds like a really down to earth bloke.
He's coming by my place tomorrow to check out the car.

R1XSTA · 01-07-2011, 03:45 PM

best of luck

MAD · 17-08-2011, 12:43 PM

Thanks for all the tips guys. I ended up going with Trev's Autobody. He did fantastic work, extra effort on little items shows his commitment to quality work.

On a side note. Allianz were fantastic to deal with. Even as the 3rd party I had choice of repairer. So once I decided Trev would do the work he forwarded his quote with a claim number to them. An assessor came out, decided if the car was worth keeping or not, then Trev got to work.
None of this 'cheaper of 3 quotes' business.

Initially the assessor questioned if the car would be a total loss (financial) as the redbook price starts at $3900 for this car, but seeing as though mine has less than half of the starting km's on redbook, they went off carsales values instead. From this the repair cost fell well under the 75% or whatever it is.

Ducati888 · 17-08-2011, 01:29 PM

Glad it all worked out for you. Just keep in mind that while he was working on your car he wasn't working on my coupe.

xisled · 17-08-2011, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by MAD

Thanks for all the tips guys. I ended up going with Trev's Autobody. He did fantastic work, extra effort on little items shows his commitment to quality work.

On a side note. Allianz were fantastic to deal with. Even as the 3rd party I had choice of repairer. So once I decided Trev would do the work he forwarded his quote with a claim number to them. An assessor came out, decided if the car was worth keeping or not, then Trev got to work.
None of this 'cheaper of 3 quotes' business.

Initially the assessor questioned if the car would be a total loss (financial) as the redbook price starts at $3900 for this car, but seeing as though mine has less than half of the starting km's on redbook, they went off carsales values instead. From this the repair cost fell well under the 75% or whatever it is.

Glad to see you are happy with the job. Nothing worse than a bad repair job. The reason why Allianz accepted the 1 quote is because by law you only have to provide 1 quote from the repairer of your choice and as long as it is fair and responsible price compared to current market values, your repairer will win the job. Some good advice to anyone getting repair work through another persons insurance company.