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Old Dec 11, 2005 | 02:16 AM
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Need help with a good body shop in SoCal..

my 208 got hit on the driver side between the door and the edge of the rear bumper by the wheel well. any idea as to how much these body repair cost? anybody here can hook me up with some body work that won't cost me an arm and a leg? any help is appreciated. thanks!
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Old Dec 11, 2005 | 05:04 AM
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Don't mean to hijack the thread but might as well keep it in "SoCal" thread. Im also looking for a shop in Socal, particulary Orange County area, but not a body shop though.

Can anyone recommend a REPAIR SHOP (independent shop) or MECHANIC that has competetive prices compared to the dealership? My last trip to the dealership said my rear axle (or something) had a leak.

If you need a place that does good paint and kit installs, I can recommend one in Newport Beach/Costa Mesa are. TIA
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Old Dec 11, 2005 | 04:59 PM
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i know of places that are very reasonable in the san gabriel valley but not orange county.
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Old Dec 12, 2005 | 08:27 PM
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PM sent. If anyone else has any recommendations, it would be greatly appreciated.
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Old Dec 28, 2006 | 02:14 PM
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If you need a place that does good paint and kit installs, I can recommend one in Newport Beach/Costa Mesa are. TIA[/QUOTE]

Do they have a website? How expensive are they?
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Old Dec 28, 2006 | 02:49 PM
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Prestige Auto Collision Incorporated

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Old Dec 28, 2006 | 02:52 PM
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OC repair shops

https://mbworld.org/forums/e-class-w124/128966-independent-repair-shops-oc.html
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Old Dec 28, 2006 | 03:04 PM
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Fix N Chips in Costa Mesa. No website. I find his prices reasonable for someone who does high quality work, he works on Ferraris, etc. It depends on what you need or what's there to fix. For example, he'll fix your hood for $200 (eg. dent, etc) and $150 for repaint.
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Old Dec 31, 2006 | 10:21 AM
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Coolblue,

I highly recommend

Hawley Auto Body & Paint
Steve Hawley
2844 Lytton Street San Diego, CA 92110
Executive member: Steve Hawley
Email: hawleyauto@c5.com
Phone: (619)222-3062 Fax (619) 226-1255

Steve is a member of the Execs Association of San Diego.

http://www.execs-sd.org/ea_members.htm

To be a member of this organization your company must operate with very high ethics, excellent customer service, and superior quality.

I can not speak directly to the price you will pay for your repairs but I can guarantee you the experience with be a very positive one
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Old Jan 1, 2007 | 05:18 PM
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Flecther Jones in Newport Beach has a great body shop, working only on MBZ's and using OEM parts.

They also have an Enterprise rent-a-car on premises for quick and easy drop-off and go.
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