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Old Mar 3, 2007 | 10:22 AM
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Good Auto Body Shop?

Hey guys, a big tree branch that was frozen fell onto my gf's cobalt ss/na 2 nights ago There are a few dents on the roof near the driver door but no paint loss. Anyone know a good auto body shop in North York or surrounding area? Thanks. PICS!!! Let me know how bad it is/any estimates on price?








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Old Mar 3, 2007 | 10:23 AM
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I manage one in Texas. Wish I could help you out.
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Old Mar 3, 2007 | 10:56 AM
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hey marin, the body shop manager at my dealer and I are tight, when i got rear ended he made me a deal. the damage on my car was about 900 bux but they did it for 500 to avoid insurance, so the lady paid 500 cash, i gave it to him and everyone was happy.
my gf also has some damage to her rear quarter which she is gettinga deal on when ever she decides to fix, it dosnt seem like yer gf's car is that bad, Sean knows him to, he deals with him through work, his name his Jose.
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Old Mar 3, 2007 | 01:10 PM
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hey marin, the body shop manager at my dealer and I are tight, when i got rear ended he made me a deal. the damage on my car was about 900 bux but they did it for 500 to avoid insurance, so the lady paid 500 cash, i gave it to him and everyone was happy.
my gf also has some damage to her rear quarter which she is gettinga deal on when ever she decides to fix, it dosnt seem like yer gf's car is that bad, Sean knows him to, he deals with him through work, his name his Jose.
Thanks for the info. Sean also told me about Town Autobody Fix Auto, not sure if thats the same place. Any estimates on the price looking at the pics I posted?
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Old Mar 3, 2007 | 03:16 PM
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Jose at Applewwod Chev is a good guy. Town Autobody is closer to you.
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Old Mar 3, 2007 | 03:22 PM
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It's Not gonna be cheap, that is if it is done the right way. Hopefully her Ins. will cover it.

I am a Painter @ a Mercedes, BMW, & Porsche Dealership Body Shop
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Old Mar 3, 2007 | 03:33 PM
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Originally Posted by distillion
hey marin, the body shop manager at my dealer and I are tight, when i got rear ended he made me a deal. the damage on my car was about 900 bux but they did it for 500 to avoid insurance, so the lady paid 500 cash, i gave it to him and everyone was happy.
my gf also has some damage to her rear quarter which she is gettinga deal on when ever she decides to fix, it dosnt seem like yer gf's car is that bad, Sean knows him to, he deals with him through work, his name his Jose.
Hey distillon where abouts is this body shop?? I got my rear end hit as well, body shop wanted 800 dollars to put a new bumper on and paint it as well.. ? any ideas?
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Old Mar 3, 2007 | 03:34 PM
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do you have a pic of the damage?
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Old Mar 3, 2007 | 03:43 PM
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ya give me 2 secs. I will get it

here is the pic off my cell phone, my digi is not working.
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Old Mar 3, 2007 | 03:46 PM
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damn, mine wasnt nearly that bad, im not sure if that is fixable, maybe you would need a new bumper, 800 bucks for a new bumper plus paint isnt really that bad.
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Old Mar 3, 2007 | 03:48 PM
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i did not even get hit in the spot. i twas closer to the licence plate, and cause it was like -20 out, it just snaped
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Old Mar 3, 2007 | 03:50 PM
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that blows....
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Old Mar 3, 2007 | 03:51 PM
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ya, and like i wish they had a nice aftermarket one, but there is nothing out there..
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Old Mar 3, 2007 | 03:53 PM
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all after market kits are ugly as **** and probably are alot weaker than our stockers since they are mostly fiberglass....
if you had a fiberglass kit and took a hit the way you did in minus 20, you would have no rear bumper left LOL
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Old Mar 3, 2007 | 03:59 PM
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exactly! lol and yes there all fiberglass which is crap... none knows how to make a good quailty product! lol
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Old Mar 3, 2007 | 04:03 PM
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i think its safe to say you need a new bumper, my damage was by the liscense plate, pushed in the lip just below the plate and i had some hair line cracks on the rear skirt, so they did their magic without having to get a whole new bumper, they are really good, also warrentied a few concerns in the paint i had aswell.
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Old Mar 3, 2007 | 04:07 PM
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i got price out 475 canadain for a rear bumper, minus the skirt
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Old Mar 3, 2007 | 04:09 PM
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try my dealer, he may swing you a deal if you pay cash.
go to the body shop and ask for jose.
tell him mike with the yellow ss sent ya;P
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Old Mar 3, 2007 | 04:15 PM
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where is ur dealer?
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Old Mar 3, 2007 | 04:17 PM
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Applewood Chevrolet Cadillac
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Mississauga, On, L5L 2R4
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Old Mar 3, 2007 | 04:18 PM
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alright thanks man, probably won;t get it done until summer.. Hey by the way do you have lowerings springs and if so which ones?
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Old Mar 3, 2007 | 04:22 PM
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no worries,I have the sportlines
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Old Mar 3, 2007 | 04:23 PM
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ah i see. ya i am trying to find a set of springs.. i find the sportlines alot of money.. trying to find a spring that will be the same drop as the sportlines for cheaper, any ideas? i got priced out sportlines for 370 plus tax
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Old Mar 3, 2007 | 04:40 PM
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http://www.zzperformance.com/cobalt_...e83ecfef6f4f0d
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Old Mar 3, 2007 | 04:50 PM
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yeah i was looking at those.. Hear anything good about them??
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