SL55/63/65/R230 AMG: body shop in md/dc/va
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body shop in md/dc/va
got a small dent over the weekend on the quarter panel near the wheel arch...just bigger than pdr range but can be worked w/ hammer and dolly without having to use filler or patches ... looking for a top notch quality body shop in the md/va/dc area....thanks ...
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I have had good success at ASC BodyShop in Arlington,VA. I dealt with the same guy twice there, no issues. Work was done properly and very neat. Dealt w/ my insurance, no problems.
If you want to go to non-dealer bodyshop, I have heard good things about Wagonwerks in Alexandria,VA off Route 1. They work with exotics, and hi end cars. Only drawback is the time it takes to get car back.
If you want to go to non-dealer bodyshop, I have heard good things about Wagonwerks in Alexandria,VA off Route 1. They work with exotics, and hi end cars. Only drawback is the time it takes to get car back.
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got three quotes of which two were Wagonwork and First Choice...both in Alexandria...the 3rd was local and the least expensive. Wagonwork was the highest at twice the lowest figure
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If it's a minor ding repair and nothing drastic, I would go w/ the cheaper bodyshop because it's coming out of your pocket and 2x the price isn't justifiable in my book. As long as the bodyshop warranties their work which all do, you should be good to know..
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Amer I hear ya....good advice. Still up in the air right now getting some more estimates; if it were in a flat part of the panel PDR coulda taken care of it but it clips part of the wheel arch so that's going to be metal work via shrinking dolley to even out the low spot and high spot...
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oh okay..got it.. well, good luck w/ the repairs. i am sure all three shops will be a great job.. Also check w/ the Washington Area Consumer Checkbook and find out the highest rated shops..
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No question, hands down Wagonwerks in Alexandria. It may be twice the price but you also get the highest quality repair on the East coast.
