They were willing to use 2nd hand panels that I supplied after buying them cheap on forums etc. Owner was really reasonable and willing to negotiate RE: 2nd hand panels, fitting work around his other work etc.
Give him a ring/bring the car to him to have a look etc. From memory as mine was not driveable he came to me and assessed the vehicle's required repairs.
This post is an artistic work of fiction and falsehood. Only a fool would take anything posted above as fact.
62k Diablo Phase 1 Gti-6:Project Thread
(18-10-2016, 11:17 AM)RetroPug Wrote: Yes, if you still live where I dropped you a strut brace these guys are good and I used them a couple of years ago:
They were willing to use 2nd hand panels that I supplied after buying them cheap on forums etc. Owner was really reasonable and willing to negotiate RE: 2nd hand panels, fitting work around his other work etc.
Give him a ring/bring the car to him to have a look etc. From memory as mine was not driveable he came to me and assessed the vehicle's required repairs.
that is fantastic. many thanks!
next, contact insurer - - -
If the insurance is sorting it, won't they just use their own, approved repairers? If his insurance is paying then why not just hand over the vehicle and get it back all done, no hassle nor expense to yourself?
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62k Diablo Phase 1 Gti-6:Project Thread
(19-10-2016, 05:07 PM)RetroPug Wrote: Then you won't need to choose a crash repair place? Or is this as a backup?
my insurer (broker) has said their repair agent will contact me soon.
wheels are in motion, 3rd party admitted liability & swapped details.
but - - - should I need body work in the future, then a recommendation is always a better bet.
short update to this - -
waiting on insurers pet repair centre to follow up on estimating
HOWEVER,- - -
local repairers;
these businesses no longer do body repairs.
Oxford/Oxon Crash Repairs, Pony Road Ind Est. (only wheel work)
Drewitts, Old Road, Shotover, Oxford.
Groom & Hornsby, Oxford Road, Cowley, Oxford. (now Trading as paint suppliers).
so, quick update;
the damage assessor is coming on Tuesday, and, depending on the outcome, I may need a "Plan B".
the area to repair is as pictured.
apologies for the upside-down, pix from iPhone.
