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FYI: This is what a "High End" Body shop's work looks like. (Picture Heavy)
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01-06-2013, 05:06 PM | #23 |
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I haven't even commented on this because it brings me pain every time I see it. Is is beyond ridiculous. I would think about contesting the credit card change or taking them to court for whatever it costs for a better shop to fix what they've done. I'm not usually the litigious type, but this situation you're in is just plain absurd.
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01-06-2013, 05:58 PM | #24 | |
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01-07-2013, 09:52 AM | #25 |
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Unreal...very sorry to see this happen to your car. Keep us updated on how this turns out.
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01-07-2013, 09:58 AM | #26 |
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this is terrible! I would suggest contacting a lawyer as previously stated. Good luck and hope everything works out!
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01-07-2013, 10:02 AM | #27 |
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terrible that they messed with such a clean car.
while in the grand scheme they don't seem so bad (except the hood - thats pretty bad), that's pretty ridiculous and it'd drive me nuts until it was fixed. |
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01-07-2013, 10:17 AM | #28 | |
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There are several more items that aren't pictured, too. Like the uneven orange peel that's inconsistent from one panel to the next (hard to get a good photo of that). I have had people I barely know look at my car and ask me straight up if it's been in an accident, the paint job is so obviously not OEM.
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01-07-2013, 12:14 PM | #30 |
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Thread title had me thinking that it was going to be pics of a badass body-shop, paint booth, sexy cars, and awesome quality paint done to your car. Its the complete opposite. Good luck getting your car back to its original shape. This type of crap makes me rage. Just thinking of being in your situation turns my stomach! I'd lawyer up..
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01-07-2013, 05:19 PM | #31 |
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cmy, let us know the shop names, so we all can avoid.
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01-07-2013, 06:02 PM | #32 | |
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It's Trade Secret in Plano. Seriously, don't ever go there.
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01-07-2013, 06:12 PM | #33 |
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Sucks to see that happen, I still remember the original threads where we all thought they were good people. +1 for Bruce @ New Concepts - they painted my bumper and did a great job :/
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New Concepts is great, though. I've talked to them in person and over the phone a few times and they have seen my car in its current condition. I wish I could just take it to them and have them fix everything. Although even they said the hood may not be salvageable.
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01-08-2013, 09:32 AM | #36 |
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i was more vocal to them and very aggressive which is bad but got the job done, when ever i got my car back it rained with in the next 2 days water leaked all over my trunk, they fixed that and they also fixed a couple of other small things, but there is one thing that they didn't fixed because i am ok with it, but it looks like this guys do not know what are they doing, i will show you one day, this guys are stupid for reals.
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Given the way they treated me vs the way they treated my husband tells me that they thought I was either weak or clueless. I am neither, I am simply someone who tries to treat people with respect and expects the same courtesy. I'm glad you got your issues fixed, though. My tail lights also filled up with water right after I picked my car up, due to a faulty install job. I fixed them myself.
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01-09-2013, 10:09 AM | #38 |
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sorry to see that. Details in Addison is the absolute best. Ask for Ron if you decide to go there. Also we have similar mods...interested in lining up the cars for some pulls when the weather gets better?
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01-09-2013, 10:19 AM | #39 |
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Can't go wrong with New Concepts, they have painted several pieces of my previous car and my trunk. You will be pleased.
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I was also thinking of going with the Z4 35is rotors when mine need to be replaced. How do you like your setup? As of right now I have been advised to give Trade Secret an opportunity to make everything right, so that is the route I'm (reluctantly) taking. Details in Addison was on my short list of shops if it came / comes to it, but I already have a relationship with New Concepts so I think that's what I'll end up doing. I'd rather have another shop do everything and just start over. This kinda feels like sending food back at a restaurant -- not sure if it's gonna get spit in.
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01-09-2013, 10:48 AM | #41 | |
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I have a similar problem, where looking young (yes I have a baby face..) isn't helpful. As if the money I paid is somehow less valuable than the millionaire's who spent the same as me. Can you file a complaint with the BBB? If things don't go well on this second chance. |
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01-09-2013, 12:00 PM | #42 | |
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A lot of people assume by the way I look that I am a Daddy's Girl with a cute little BMW (not sure why, my car looks pretty badass IMHO and definitely not stock; there's no question that I put a lot of money into it). Either that, or they think I'm a drug dealer with all my tattoos
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01-10-2013, 12:14 AM | #44 |
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Gosh, that's ridiculous. I went through the same thing with my car in November of 2011. A valet had hit the car from the driver's sidemarker and hit the door and rear quarterpanel. Bottom line is: my car was in the shop from (brace yourselves) November to February!
I eventually pulled the car out myself after it was "done." The body shop closed the day after I pulled out my car and all of its cars and employees disappeared in 2 days. Progressive has been investigating ever since. I've been really trying to get back to loving my e92 and only until a few weeks ago when I Plasti-dipped it white myself and ordered some new wheels did that happen. My claim total was $11,500+ AND the body shop here in Austin filed another false claim of $9,000 which I only found out about months after. Anyway, best of luck to you! |
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