Dent/damage removal?

[Stay Puft]

Just noticed this on my car..

There is a silver 4x4 thing who lives opposite and a builder a few doors down heard a crunch then saw a silver 4x4 drive off.

Not on a replaceable panel, and right on that crease. Really gutted! What can be done?

 

[Mr R.]

That's a right sh1t place to have a dent. What can you see with the light cluster removed?

 

[imprezaworks]

@gally

At a first look rear quarter to be painted.

 

[mossyv6]

Gutted for you buddy.

That is a bdeep crease but could pop back but out the paint will probably crack as it goes back

 

[Louis]

Well that's s**t! I'd check over the 4x4 when it comes back, and just ask them if they hit your car. Probably deny it if they were happy to drive off though. Cnuts

 

[JamesBryan]

That'll pull out no bother.

Will need paint though possibly.

 

[imprezaworks]

yeah will be improved but need paint.

 

[Mr Plums]

Take the rear light out and see if you can pop in back out mate, what a shitter!

Hopefully if the paint isnt cracked maybe a pdr guy might be able to sort it.

 

[bloke]

and half decent pdy guy will be able to sort that out. then bit of paint and bob's your uncle.

 

[Stay Puft]

Thanks all. Waiting for the bloke to come back and i'll knock on his door. Surely it will need blending in across the boot and the rear side?

Not sure if this is silver paint or down to the metal on mine? Dont want to try and rub anything off yet.

 

[Sir Nancy Flowers]

Thanks all. Waiting for the bloke to come back and i'll knock on his door. Surely it will need blending in across the boot and the rear side?

Not sure if this is silver paint or down to the metal on mine? Dont want to try and rub anything off yet.

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Having seen a few scraped cars, looks like silver paint to me!

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[Stay Puft]

Old bloke has admitted it was him. He said 'oh i got ever so close but was certain I didnt hit it', and then there is a scuff and a bit of my paint on the part which holds the wheels on the back of his 4x4.

He has agreed to pay a quote, just annoying that it wont be back to what it was, as such.

 

[imprezaworks]

Atleast there’s no drama with who’s at fault.

I know what you mean though

 

[Stay Puft]

This is the scenario, reversed straight into me.

 

[Sir Nancy Flowers]

Old bloke has admitted it was him. He said 'oh i got ever so close but was certain I didnt hit it', and then there is a scuff and a bit of my paint on the part which holds the wheels on the back of his 4x4.

He has agreed to pay a quote, just annoying that it wont be back to what it was, as such.

Wow. Good that he admitted it and agreed to pay! Who knew there are still some decent people out there!

Shame about the damage nevertheless

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[Mr Plums]

This is the scenario, reversed straight into me.

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As above at least he as admitted it mate, it would be proper bugging me until it was sorted tho get it booked in at a good reputable bodyshopshop mate.

 

[General Dave]

ERB in Claybank Road near Toys R' Us in Portsmouth painted my Clio after it got damaged at work and they did a brilliant job @Davyy - Ask for Paul or Darren and say Dave from Mercedes sent you, they may well see you right :up:

 

[Stay Puft]

Thanks @General Dave - will definitely fire over some pics.

Just went to a local bodyshop down by Sainsburys in Fareham. They stated the dent would be pushed out, a very very small amount of filler, and then the whole rear 1/4 would need to be painted.. 6 hours and £390.

Seem accurate? I will look around reviews etc first before committing to anyone. Only asked them as I was passing.

 

[bloke]

don't forget to add £100 c#nt tax for him doing one and trying to get away with it!!!!!

 

[JamesBryan]

Quote seems fair, I guessed around £250 for the paint then plus whatever for the dent to be pulled out. Less filler the better.

 

[General Dave]

Thanks @General Dave - will definitely fire over some pics.

Just went to a local bodyshop down by Sainsburys in Fareham. They stated the dent would be pushed out, a very very small amount of filler, and then the whole rear 1/4 would need to be painted.. 6 hours and £390.

Seem accurate? I will look around reviews etc first before committing to anyone. Only asked them as I was passing.

You're welcome mate.

Was that airport bodyshop in Fareham ?

 

[Stay Puft]

You're welcome mate.

Was that airport bodyshop in Fareham ?

Yeah mate I think that's the name.. to the right of Sainsburys.

 

[flebay]

Thanks @General Dave - will definitely fire over some pics.

Just went to a local bodyshop down by Sainsburys in Fareham. They stated the dent would be pushed out, a very very small amount of filler, and then the whole rear 1/4 would need to be painted.. 6 hours and £390.

Seem accurate? I will look around reviews etc first before committing to anyone. Only asked them as I was passing.

That's a good price but are they any good, no reason why you shouldn't get a quote from Renault.

 

[Louis]

How did he even manage to get close to You??? Jesus Christ

 

[Ex-User (19928)]

To echo others, that'll be fine at a decent paint place you won't tell there was a mark.

Nice that the guy admitted to it. Tbh it would be silly to cause a neighbourly feud over the sake of a few hundred quid for some damage you caused.

Don't be silly and take the car to a main dealer. Ask around (ask a mechanic you trust) for a good body shop and get a quote if you don't like the look of the place you got a quote from. £400 sounds fair give or take..

 

[General Dave]

Yeah mate I think that's the name.. to the right of Sainsburys.

Yeah I know them, they did an RX7 with Celica headlights and a lairy paint job back in the day. Not sure of their work these days though.

 

[Clio_fool]

That's nasty looking, but good the old guy admitted it. You might want to let him know the quote you've had already to see if that's in the range he was expecting to pay. He may not be so generous if it's double what he's expecting!

 

[bloke]

Old bloke has admitted it was him. He said 'oh i got ever so close but was certain nobody saw me hit it so i just pissed off and hoped for the best'...

 

[Gally]

Sorry for the late post mate. Looks pretty straight forwZrd and the 6 hours looks accurate enough I'd probably have looked at 7 possible.

Is the old guy okay'd paying for it?

 

[Mr R.]

 

[leeds2592]

Awaits the 'I've got a quote, told him how much it'll be and he's now saying he won't pay that much' 😂

In seriousness, hope you get it sorted without too much hassle.

 

[Sir Nancy Flowers]

Awaits the 'I've got a quote, told him how much it'll be and he's now saying he won't pay that much' 😂

In seriousness, hope you get it sorted without too much hassle.

"Oh I thought it would be a hundred quid....I cant afford that....."

Been there, got that t-shirt!

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[Stay Puft]

Going to ask a few more people on Monday and then get a written quote. Seems annoying that I have to be without a car for two days and do all the leg work for his accident!!

 

[Daz...]

I’d rather do a bit of leg work than go through insurance. Any claim with your name on, regardless of fault, would put your premiums up.

 

[Stay Puft]

Yeah i know that mate, just a pain!

@General Dave ERB have got back to me and quoted 'roughly £350'. Price obviously isnt an issue as it isnt me paying. Their work looks good on their website too.

 

[General Dave]

Yeah i know that mate, just a pain!

@General Dave ERB have got back to me and quoted 'roughly £350'. Price obviously isnt an issue as it isnt me paying. Their work looks good on their website too.

Yeah, their work really is top notch mate. Good luck getting it all sorted.

 

[Stay Puft]

Bye!

Fingers crossed it all goes to plan, never had a car in a bodyshop. Trying to get a deal on wheel refurb too.

 

[Mr Plums]

It will be fine mate dont worry about it, if youre not happy take it back, simple.

 

[General Dave]

Bye!

Fingers crossed it all goes to plan, never had a car in a bodyshop. Trying to get a deal on wheel refurb too.

It's in safe hands mate, how long have they got it for ?

 

[Stay Puft]

It's in safe hands mate, how long have they got it for ?

Two days, but longer if I want wheels done.. may save the wheels for another time! I dont have a spare car so i'm going to struggle!