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Dent in New A4

  • 20-03-2009 1:45pm
    #1
    DirtyOilBurner
    Closed Accounts Posts: 174 ✭✭


    Got a dent in the New A4 yesterday, its in the front bumper, what would be the best way to go about getting it fixed? Dentman or panelbeater? Its only small just with the car being brand new :(

    th_A4Dent327.jpg


Comments

  • #2
    Cyrus
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 20,570 ✭✭✭✭Cyrus


    you could try a dent guy first, my feeling is tho that as its in a plastic panel it may be impossible to get out, could be wrong tho


  • #3
    ciarsd
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,326 ✭✭✭ciarsd


    Anyone good at plastic welding should be able to make that a little nicer on the eye. It'll never be perfect though - it looks a little over stretched :(

    You could probably even give it a go yourself with a heat gun or a hairdryer - be careful though!


  • #4
    PauloMN
    Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators, Regional North East Moderators Posts: 10,881 Mod ✭✭✭✭PauloMN


    Defo try a dent guy first. It's pretty good what they can do with stuff like that, even on plastic. Don't fall for the "you'll need a new bumper, plus the fittin', plus the painting, plus the VAT" nonsense from the dealers.


  • #5
    robtri
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,473 ✭✭✭robtri


    DirtyOilBurner wrote: »
    Got a dent in the New A4 yesterday, its in the front bumper, what would be the best way to go about getting it fixed? Dentman or panelbeater? Its only small just with the car being brand new :(

    th_A4Dent327.jpg

    depends on what you mean by best way to go....

    Dentguy - cheap, quick, problems are it is generally never perfect on plastic and over time it can get worse....

    Panelbeater - expensive for repairs to small dents, takes a bit longer than dent guy but the finish( if you go to a good panelbeater) is as good as original....


  • #6
    DonJose
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,470 ✭✭✭DonJose


    Nobody mentioned it yet but I'd try a dent guy.


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  • #7
    ciarsd
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,326 ✭✭✭ciarsd


    DonJose wrote: »
    Nobody mentioned it yet but I'd try a dent guy.

    Your joking, right? :P


  • #8
    DirtyOilBurner
    Closed Accounts Posts: 174 ✭✭DirtyOilBurner


    Price doesnt really matter want it done right and quick, a panel beater has looked at it but cant do it for 2 weeks, anyone recommend someone to do it in the Louth Armagh or Dublin area?


  • #9
    Kartale
    Closed Accounts Posts: 167 ✭✭Kartale


    C&g Crash Repairs behind Frank Keane BMW are reasonable and do lots of main dealer work in that area. Used them before and very happy 4500363


  • #10
    JoeA3
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,492 ✭✭✭JoeA3


    I got similar damage repaired on a brand new car too a few years ago. Cost me about €200 at the time, people thought I was mad for bothering, but like you, it was a new car and it annoyed me too much to leave it! It came out perfect afterwards... no point recommending my lad as it wasn't Dublin area.


  • #11
    245
    Closed Accounts Posts: 760 ✭✭✭245


    Crofton Motors, Sundrive Road are good and have been recommended here before.


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