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Body Repairs in Dublin?

  • 12-03-2012 8:36pm
    #1
    coco_lola
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,208 ✭✭✭


    I was reversing my car around a corner of the underground and didnt see the random column around the bend, reversed straight into it and now have a huge dent in the bumper and body of the car :mad: Can anyone recommend a reasonable body repair shop, preferably in North Dublin? Thanks!


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  • #2
    bf
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 993 ✭✭✭bf


    Carcraft in Fairview are reasonable for that kind of stuff. Think they charge €200 - €250 for that kind of job


  • #3
    coco_lola
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,208 ✭✭✭coco_lola


    Thanks for that, will give them a call today. It doesn't look as bad as it did last night, thank god!


  • #4
    magic roundabou
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 246 ✭✭magic roundabou


    ever ready panel service in baggot lane ballsbridge - know its not northside but in a car every where is handy !!! i have found them very good over the year


  • #5
    coco_lola
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,208 ✭✭✭coco_lola


    I sent it to carcraft for a quote...anyone have any idea what this would set me back?

    431321_10150582894580988_712025987_9360231_1387086278_n.jpg


  • #6
    bf
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 993 ✭✭✭bf


    Problem based on that pic is it needs more than just the plastic bumper repaired, which is a relatively easy fix.

    To fix the paint on the rear quarter panel (properly) the whole panel will have to be paintned & blended.

    Worth getting 2 or 3 quotes for it


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  • #7
    coco_lola
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,208 ✭✭✭coco_lola


    So would they be able to work off the current body of the car, or would I be looking at a new bumper and possibly panel? If so, I would buy them second hand.


  • #8
    Owen
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,683 ✭✭✭✭Owen


    You've 3 panels to be repaired there, not two. Additionally, the bracket connecting the bumper to the quarter looks damaged too.


  • #9
    coco_lola
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,208 ✭✭✭coco_lola


    So is this a big job? Anyone have any idea how much this could cost?


  • #10
    coco_lola
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,208 ✭✭✭coco_lola


    Just got a quote from Carcraft for 450 plus vat for the bumper/panel repair, and 59 plus vat for the cracked tail light. I definitely cant afford that, can anyone recommend any other options?

    If I need to save for this, is it ok for me to continue driving for a couple of months on this while I get the money together?


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