Panel beating

[asiansquad]

someone crashed into the side of my jazz last night outside my friends house :(
now the back door is dented in

Anyone know which is cheaper? Going through insurance to get it fixed or go directly to a panel beater?

The guy who crashed into it left without leaving a notice :(

[Oldman]

Depend on your insurance excess.

[TypeG]

no of coz since yr car is brand new
must go tho insurance as cheap job never get good finish
plus insurance panel shop got warranty as well

[wyl03]

sorry to hear that.

yes .. all of the above.

also, check with your insurance company if the claim will affect your policy discount when it is time to pay the premium.

i brought my car in to the smash repair recently because of a bad scratch on the door (scratched a pillar).
i had to pay an excess of $500.. NRMA said it won't affect my policy discount.

[industrie]

simple man..take it a panel beater..a well known good one you trust..get a quote..if the quote is cheaper than the excess just pay it for personal accident...and dont touch insurance..coz everytime u lodge a claim will affect your rating..remember get different quotes..

[ahcash]

Sorry to hear that...

Depending on your excess and also your insurance policy whether there is rating 1 protection (if you are rating one) which allows you to claim x times over x years.. etc.

If panel beater is cheaper than your excess.. then I would pay the panel beaters...

Hit and run situation.. Hmmm..

[asiansquad]

insurance is under my parents name...so it's rating 1, excess fee should be around 450

but i think it'll cost around 200 - 300 to fix my door

gonna go to a few panel beaters this week to get a quote

[wyl03]

200 ~ 300?


oooo ... i doubt so. it's so damn freakin' expensive just to get a small ding fixed it's not funny. :thumbdwn:

[asiansquad]

u serious?

[TypeG]

crash in to the back door man
i think it maybe coz a lotmore if u want it to look perfect

[MRFIT]

some "red" car scrapped my front right corner at Box Hill carpark 2 weeks ago, I know its a red car cos there were red paint left behind...... No Notes were left behind, I went to the security office, they say there are only limited number of cameras in the carpark, they won't be bothered to go through the tapes....... :(

but I managed to get rid all the markings and red paint, lucky my paint wasn't really damaged......

[MRFIT]

ye, if u r getting the whole door re-sprayed...... you pay for what you get...... cheap jobs will show over time.....

get insurance then.... ask them to replace the door instead of just re-spray

[spoon fit]

some "red" car scrapped my front right corner at Box Hill carpark 2 weeks ago, I know its a red car cos there were red paint left behind...... No Notes were left behind, I went to the security office, they say there are only limited number of cameras in the carpark, they won't be bothered to go through the tapes....... :(

but I managed to get rid all the markings and red paint, lucky my paint wasn't really damaged......

shit! one more hit and run

[asiansquad]

:(
haven't called the insurance company yet
hahaha

[Zimp13]

First go get a quote. Quotes for insurance and private are different, higher for insurance of course. U can try these places, Heng Cheong (Very very very cheap for private, work rating 7 out of 10, can be better if willing to pay a bit more), Auswide (Better than HengCheong) and there is a new place that i never tried at BoxHill (I can check it out if u want). Dont rush.
Both insurance and private job are under warranty.

Second your insurance. Check excess of course. What's ur insurance company? For most insurance companies, u cant tell them wat u wan. Such as i want a new door skin instead of it being repaired. Both the panel shop and insurance will assess the damage to determine that. If they think damage not serious enough to replace door skin, they wont approve it. Insurance com wanna save as much money as possible.

By the way, do u mind going to an asian panel shop? If u wanna know more about wat to do let me know... i know a bit about this matter... :D

[ahcash]

Zimp13 is quite true...

Another place you can try getting a quote is :- Look for Vincent..

Nicholas Body Works
Factory 1 61 Lexton Rd Box Hill VIC 3128
ph: (03) 9899 1831 Panel Beaters &/or Painters

[spoon fit]

asian?

[MRFIT]

:D if the damage is not serious enough for the insurance company to replace the door..... just kick it in yourself..... hahahaahhahahahaa :D

[ahcash]

asian?

Yeah... He is pretty good... price is reasonable.

[Zimp13]

:D if the damage is not serious enough for the insurance company to replace the door..... just kick it in yourself..... hahahaahhahahahaa :D

MrFit... thats the truth though... u can do that.... :D

[TypeG]

"Both insurance and private job are under warranty" is not that true

[asiansquad]

:D if the damage is not serious enough for the insurance company to replace the door..... just kick it in yourself..... hahahaahhahahahaa :D

haha it's serious enough to replace the door

[Zimp13]

"Both insurance and private job are under warranty" is not that true

I went to Heng Cheong and Auswide before and got problem with the job, they fix the car again. In wat way is it not true? There might be some dodgy panel shops who did a dodgy job and refused to fix the problem, but there are certainly good panel shops as well. "IS NOT TRUE" is generalisation. U can also make a complain at the small claim tribunal if u think that u have been unfairly treated. Just remember to keep ur receipt as a proof.

[spoon fit]

Heng Cheong!? don't go there. they did a dodgy job
same as JR :thumbdwn:

[Zimp13]

In every panel shop there are bound to be complaint. Heong Cheong if u stand up for urself he will back off. I think he is ok.... at least there are room for negotiations or talking.... i have seen worse....

[Zimp13]

hey spoonfit... were u at the meeting on sunday??? :)

[spoon fit]

haha....what do u think?

[ahcash]

hey spoonfit... were u at the meeting on sunday??? :)

You were there, won't you? The white jazz is his ....

[Zimp13]

no.. white jazz supposed to be mine rite??? ;)

[Zimp13]

hey spoonfit...

thought u sprayed ur guard at JR... hihihi.... dodgy shop for a didgy customer yeah... hihihihi

[Zimp13]

You were there, won't you? The white jazz is his ....

Ahcash.. u were there as well rite? which one is u??? the one with plenty of .....ahhhhhh....... cashhhhhhhhhhhhhh... rite?? hahah

[spoon fit]

zimp13...u forgot everything? haha

[Zimp13]

me memory no good la.... me wanna eat sushi u know... when u free???? heheheh

[spoon fit]

haha...any time

[Zimp13]

where is mrfit? busy with mrsfit at doncaster car park??? hahahah....
when u getting ur exhaust spoonfit?

[spoon fit]

where is mrfit? busy with mrsfit at doncaster car park??? hahahah....

haha..ask him next time



when u getting ur exhaust spoonfit?

i want get the rims first

[ahcash]

Ahcash.. u were there as well rite? which one is u??? the one with plenty of .....ahhhhhh....... cashhhhhhhhhhhhhh... rite?? hahah


I wish... then I can go somewhere for holiday... Ha... :D

So, you make up your mind yet?? You can always park the Jazz in my garage... :thumbsup:

[ahcash]

haha..ask him next time



i want get the rims first


SPOONFIT is getting these rims... http://users.tpg.com.au/padness/Side.jpg

[MRFIT]

hahahahaha.... fugly rims....

ye..... MRSFIT chucked a fit...... cos I went back so late that day..... hahaha

zimpl3 man...... u really need to write notes for yourself..... put some 'post it' in your pocket, just to remind you what happened during the day..... :D

[Zimp13]

wat rims r u gonna get? from where? how big?

[Zimp13]

I wish... then I can go somewhere for holiday... Ha... :D

So, you make up your mind yet?? You can always park the Jazz in my garage... :thumbsup:

Most likely i will go. U sure? i can park at ur place??? hihihihi....

[Zimp13]

hahahahaha.... fugly rims....

ye..... MRSFIT chucked a fit...... cos I went back so late that day..... hahaha

zimpl3 man...... u really need to write notes for yourself..... put some 'post it' in your pocket, just to remind you what happened during the day..... :D

Thats ok... as long as i remember a MrFit and extra activity involving jazz "MAGIC SEAT" at doncaster car park....

[spoon fit]

haha...yes, MRFIT love "MAGIC SEAT"

[spoon fit]

wat rims r u gonna get? from where? how big?

thinking of SW388..hehe:D

[ahcash]

Most likely i will go. U sure? i can park at ur place??? hihihihi....

:D :D That's if you let me drive it... :D :D

[MRFIT]

Magic is in the air....... keep on rocking!!!! :D hahahaha

[Zimp13]

thinking of SW388..hehe:D

Expensive spoon fit?

[Zimp13]

:D :D That's if you let me drive it... :D :D

wow... can u handle me race fit??? hahahah ;)

[ahcash]

A bit off the topic here .. I think we will have our little discussion in the Melbourne Jazz Owner thread.. HERE (http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?p=216335)

[asiansquad]

hmm..i got a quote from JR today and it was $880

[spoon fit]

DON'T GO JR! THEY SUCK!!!

[TypeG]

sunny, u cant say this in forum man......
also $880 sound a bit too expensive for one door.....

[crazyray]

try DT pannels in springvale
highly recommended as all my mates go there!!

will get contact info soon!

[spoon fit]

sunny, u cant say this in forum man......
also $880 sound a bit too expensive for one door.....

gaspar, u right :)

[asiansquad]

anyone got any contacts of panel beaters closer to the west??
i don't live anywhere near springvale
hahaha

[MRFIT]

hmm..i got a quote from JR today and it was $880


claim insurance man..... :) save you the running around as well.....

did u get free hire car cover with your insurance?

[asiansquad]

i don't think i got free hire car cover with the insurance =\

[spoon fit]

hmm..i got a quote from JR today and it was $880

:rolleyes:

[asiansquad]

i'm starting to think i should go to the wreckers and look for a jazz door
hahaha

would be funny to get a white jazz door on my black jazz :P

[spoon fit]

hey! which side?

[asiansquad]

right side passenger door

[spoon fit]

i'm starting to think i should go to the wreckers and look for a jazz door




dont'!!! :thumbdwn:
juz get the new one :thumbsup:

[asiansquad]

how much is new one?

[spoon fit]

i mean claim insurance

[Zimp13]

dont'!!! :thumbdwn:
juz get the new one :thumbsup:

get wat a new one spoonfit? u dont replace the whole door if it can be fixed... too costly.... just change the door skin, its as good.... insurance wont approve it...

[spoon fit]

get a new door and a good panel shop, then no one know u had a accident

[asiansquad]

i got a quote yesterday from a place in nth melb and it was $1700

[kenshin]

if its a small dint it can be 'sucked' out... those paint chip and dint companies do it...
watch that dumb show on chan 10 on sat and u'll know what i mean

[MRFIT]

i got a quote yesterday from a place in nth melb and it was $1700

wow..... take a pic of the damaged door and show us......

[spoon fit]

yes, can't believe it $1700 for one door

[ahcash]

Geee... that's too much.... north melbourne, mate.. no offence but they ripe you off.. I work there last time, had a small scratch on the bumper of my old car, got a quote from one of the panel shop in north melbourne.. nearly double of what others quoted me...

[TypeG]

i believe his quote since someone hit my car before and i got some similar quote since yr car is brand new.

[asiansquad]

if its a small dint it can be 'sucked' out... those paint chip and dint companies do it...
watch that dumb show on chan 10 on sat and u'll know what i mean

i wish it was a small dint

the dint is bigger than my head

[MRFIT]

ummmm.......... bigger than your head!!!! That's gotta be HUGE..... :D j/k

[spoon fit]

haha.................joey

[Poeter]

Sorry if i'm re-inventing old threads but just in case mods tells me to "Search".

Anywayz, anyone in Sydney know a good panel beater that would do a decent job?

Or whether anyone in Sydney has got their Jazz repaired before?

Thanks

[^CarBoy^]

I recommend G&S Bodyworks in Yennora. They do all my painting and colourcoding. Very good job. :)