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Car Body Repair.

  • 24-11-2012 4:24pm
    #1
    Johnerr
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 239 ✭✭


    Hello,

    Looking for an estimated costs on repair work.

    Car is 2007 S-Class Mercedes.

    Rear 1/4 panel is damaged. Rear wheel arch is pushed in and was rubbing off alloy so had to fit space saver. Front right hand side got a knock. Needs bumper, wing, bonnet (maybe salvageable), headlight, Alu re-bar behind bumper needs to be welded, wing support bracket needs to be replaced.

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    I have already ordered, bumper, headlight, wing support bracket. I will be doing most of the repair work myself.

    But i will need the body shop to fix the rear and repair the bonnet.

    What do you think €€??

    Thanks


Comments

  • #2
    coolisin
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,793 ✭✭✭coolisin


    Ouch!!
    I doubt your bonnet will be salvageable as it is creased. Will never be fixed right i dont think.

    and what happened, just to be curious :P


  • #3
    Johnerr
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 239 ✭✭Johnerr


    I have now ordered a wing aswel, got it for €50 on ebay.

    Yeah was hoping to get away with not replacing the bonnet but its it needs to be replaced it will be, because I want it to be perfect.

    Anyone have an estimate on how much it should cost for labor?

    Thanks


  • #4
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 23,339 ✭✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    Could be seriously damaged if the suspension etc took some impact.


  • #5
    Stheno
    Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 51,690 Mod ✭✭✭✭Stheno


    Johnerr wrote: »
    I have now ordered a wing aswel, got it for €50 on ebay.

    Yeah was hoping to get away with not replacing the bonnet but its it needs to be replaced it will be, because I want it to be perfect.

    Anyone have an estimate on how much it should cost for labor?

    Thanks

    Depends on how much work is involved tbh, espeically if there is any damage you haven't seen underneath the bodywork.


  • #6
    Johnerr
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 239 ✭✭Johnerr


    No damage underneath, there is a bar that connects the front wing to the engine mount strut thats damaged, its spot welded in place and i have the new piece ordered.

    The RHS wing needs to be pulled out and the bar replaced. The rear end 1/4 pannel needs to be pulled out slightly and sprayed.

    I have spares, new headlight, wing, strut connection bar to wing, and bumper.
    Will be getting the wing and bumper sprayed by and friend so the body shop just needs to straighten the front wing and rear.

    Car is driving fine,


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