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Nov 12th, 2021, 10:02 | #1 |
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Recommendations for bodywork repair
I was driving home from work when some debris came off an HGV on the other side of a rural road (40 limit) as we went round a bend.
It looked in the poor light like a piece of cardboard or wood but given the damage I found when I came home, I suspect the latter. Anyway, it struck my bonnet and there's now a nasty dent, chip and some scuff marks. I can't see any other damage but is there anything I should check for? And lastly, not really having had cause to use a body shop before, does anyone have any recommendations? I spoke to the insurer and they said it wasn't worth claiming unless it's going to be £400-£500 or more, so I'm currently looking to just get some quotes. I'm guessing a main dealership or indie garage isn't going to do bodywork repairs? |
Nov 12th, 2021, 14:11 | #2 |
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Have you looked on e-bay? You may find one in the right colour & swap them straight over, especially has you're probably looking at a new bonnett anyway. Certainly cheaper going second hand, even if it needs a quick blow over to revmove any marks or a colour change.
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Nov 12th, 2021, 14:53 | #3 | |
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To be fair, I've looked at the cost of new bonnets on ebay and certain breaker sites and they seem to be in the £400-£500 bracket which is what this company is quoting me fitting so I might just go ahead with them. Looks like it's a call to the insurers... |
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Nov 12th, 2021, 15:26 | #4 |
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Sorry to uear of this. As its an unidentified driver try claiming from...
https://www.mib.org.uk/making-a-claim/
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