Wheel scratch repair in Bellevue/Eastside - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

ATG · 06-14-2007, 06:05 PM

Yesterday, while parking on Capitol Hill, I accidentally scratched my front right wheel. The scratch is really minor and not really noticeable unless you know about it. However, being totally anal about my car, I'd like to get it fixed. Can anyone recommend a wheel repair shop/specialist on the Eastside who is charging a reasonable price? Thanks!

BTW, driving in Seattle with the sport package is just a nightmare -- the car jumps and bounces every single minute ...

TTG · 06-14-2007, 06:36 PM

They are not cheap but the quality of the work they do is excellent. I HIGHY recomend them......

DEPENDABLE WHEEL

ATG · 06-14-2007, 06:37 PM

Thanks!

scollins · 06-14-2007, 09:47 PM

I'm having my rear wheel fixed (about 16" of rash) and my front wheel fixed (about 2" of rash) for $150. The shop is DTS in Totem Lake. He said it is basically $150 per wheel, but since the front was so minor, he'd do it along with the rear.

In comparison to the link posted, that is very expensive! Assuming the prices posted are accurate (website says last updated March 2006.) If my car wasn't already at DTS, I'd give Dependable a call for sure! They are also located in Renton, which is much, much closer than Totem Lake (since I live in Renton.)

PeterLiu · 06-15-2007, 01:28 AM

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Originally Posted by scollins

I'm having my rear wheel fixed (about 16" of rash) and my front wheel fixed (about 2" of rash) for $150. The shop is DTS in Totem Lake. He said it is basically $150 per wheel, but since the front was so minor, he'd do it along with the rear.

In comparison to the link posted, that is very expensive! Assuming the prices posted are accurate (website says last updated March 2006.) If my car wasn't already at DTS, I'd give Dependable a call for sure! They are also located in Renton, which is much, much closer than Totem Lake (since I live in Renton.)

DTS is a good shop!

We use them for our pre-owned vehicles and service customers.

scollins · 06-15-2007, 03:14 AM

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Originally Posted by PeterLiu

DTS is a good shop!

We use them for our pre-owned vehicles and service customers.

Yep, you guys gave me his card. I'm totally bummed that I have to use his services already (1,700 miles on the car.) But it was either curb rash or have some idiot in another car redesign my quarter panels.....

Should be done tomorrow, so I'll report back on how it comes out. I should have snapped some "before" pics.....

scollins · 06-17-2007, 03:36 AM

A follow-up. I picked up my car on Friday afternoon, and the wheels look great! I can barely tell where the repair was done, but that is because I know exactly where it was, but the difference in infinitesimal. I think someone else would be extremely hard pressed to even tell a repair was done. I'm very, very happy with the fix!

Johnny Lin · 06-17-2007, 04:10 AM

I have got a number that you can try. I got it from Bellevue Auto Rebuild Manager. He recommend to go by this guy. The mananger told he has the cheapest price and quality work. If you want to give a try, call 425-774-5131 and ask for Joe. Tell him, you are recommend by Ted Sofianos. I have not attend the shop yet since I want to wait a little bit. Thanks for posting this, so I can comparing the shop together. GL!

Sidekick · 12-20-2007, 07:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TTG

They are not cheap but the quality of the work they do is excellent. I HIGHY recomend them......

DEPENDABLE WHEEL REPAIR

I also highly recommend Dependable Wheel Repair. Great peeps. Spectacular service. Highest quality work. What more could you ask for? Unless you have discounted, clearance, aftermarket wheels, repair is almost always cheaper than replacing... Especially if it is repairing 1 vs. replacing 4.

vAnt826 · 12-23-2007, 08:10 AM

Doesn't dependable wheel repair just resurface the rim? They don't actually fix it, just grind it away?

daheechang · 12-24-2007, 09:12 PM

i would highly highly recomment 360 autobody in kirkland. VERY good prices on body work and wheel work.

ATG · 06-17-2008, 03:42 PM

I coudn't find DTS through google. Do they have a website? Phone number?

scollins · 06-19-2008, 12:12 AM

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Originally Posted by ATG

I coudn't find DTS through google. Do they have a website? Phone number?

Rashed another one? I've got a few minors scuffs too......

Anyway, I checked my business card file and I found the card for DTS:
Dave Stewart @ 206-947-4599

That is all the info I've got, so I don't know if it is up to date or not. When I had my wheels done, he was just moving into a fixed location (was mobile previously) and I haven't been back since (thankfully, although they need some work again.)

IDreamofBimmers · 06-19-2008, 01:15 AM

I just saw him today... he's the guy that owns 360 autobody...
haven't seen the work yet

Quote:

Originally Posted by scollins

Rashed another one? I've got a few minors scuffs too......

Anyway, I checked my business card file and I found the card for DTS:
Dave Stewart @ 206-947-4599

That is all the info I've got, so I don't know if it is up to date or not. When I had my wheels done, he was just moving into a fixed location (was mobile previously) and I haven't been back since (thankfully, although they need some work again.)

06-14-2007, 06:05 PM	#1
ATG Major Drives: e90 335i & 2007 Audi A4 2.0 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Bellevue, WA Posts: 1,027 iTrader: (0) View ATG's Garage	Wheel scratch repair in Bellevue/Eastside Yesterday, while parking on Capitol Hill, I accidentally scratched my front right wheel. The scratch is really minor and not really noticeable unless you know about it. However, being totally anal about my car, I'd like to get it fixed. Can anyone recommend a wheel repair shop/specialist on the Eastside who is charging a reasonable price? Thanks! BTW, driving in Seattle with the sport package is just a nightmare -- the car jumps and bounces every single minute ...

06-14-2007, 06:36 PM	#2
TTG Lieutenant Colonel Drives: Shopping for a new E92 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 1,666 iTrader: (1) View TTG's Garage	This place is my Fav..... They are not cheap but the quality of the work they do is excellent. I HIGHY recomend them...... DEPENDABLE WHEEL __________________ Waiting to order 2011 E92 Retired: ED Oct 19th, 2006 --E92 335i: Space Gray, Black Leatherette + Alum, Nav, ZCW, ZSP, PDC, CA & Sunshade SOLD and Delivered on Oct 4th, 2008 w/ 4469 miles Last edited by TTG; 06-14-2007 at 08:16 PM.

06-14-2007, 06:37 PM	#3
ATG Major Drives: e90 335i & 2007 Audi A4 2.0 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Bellevue, WA Posts: 1,027 iTrader: (0) View ATG's Garage	Thanks!

06-14-2007, 09:47 PM	#4
scollins Bootleggin' 'n Gunrunnin' Drives: 2007 e90 335i 6MT Join Date: May 2007 Location: Renton, WA Posts: 1,823 iTrader: (2)	I'm having my rear wheel fixed (about 16" of rash) and my front wheel fixed (about 2" of rash) for $150. The shop is DTS in Totem Lake. He said it is basically $150 per wheel, but since the front was so minor, he'd do it along with the rear. In comparison to the link posted, that is very expensive! Assuming the prices posted are accurate (website says last updated March 2006.) If my car wasn't already at DTS, I'd give Dependable a call for sure! They are also located in Renton, which is much, much closer than Totem Lake (since I live in Renton.)

06-17-2007, 03:36 AM	#7
scollins Bootleggin' 'n Gunrunnin' Drives: 2007 e90 335i 6MT Join Date: May 2007 Location: Renton, WA Posts: 1,823 iTrader: (2)	A follow-up. I picked up my car on Friday afternoon, and the wheels look great! I can barely tell where the repair was done, but that is because I know exactly where it was, but the difference in infinitesimal. I think someone else would be extremely hard pressed to even tell a repair was done. I'm very, very happy with the fix!

06-17-2007, 04:10 AM	#8
Johnny Lin Major General Drives: AW E92 M3 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Bellevue, WA Posts: 5,549 iTrader: (23)	I have got a number that you can try. I got it from Bellevue Auto Rebuild Manager. He recommend to go by this guy. The mananger told he has the cheapest price and quality work. If you want to give a try, call 425-774-5131 and ask for Joe. Tell him, you are recommend by Ted Sofianos. I have not attend the shop yet since I want to wait a little bit. Thanks for posting this, so I can comparing the shop together. GL!

12-23-2007, 08:10 AM	#10
vAnt826 Major Drives: E92 335i Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,368 iTrader: (2)	Doesn't dependable wheel repair just resurface the rim? They don't actually fix it, just grind it away?

12-24-2007, 09:12 PM	#11
daheechang Lieutenant Colonel Drives: 330i Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,528 iTrader: (4)	i would highly highly recomment 360 autobody in kirkland. VERY good prices on body work and wheel work.

06-17-2008, 03:42 PM	#12
ATG Major Drives: e90 335i & 2007 Audi A4 2.0 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Bellevue, WA Posts: 1,027 iTrader: (0) View ATG's Garage	I coudn't find DTS through google. Do they have a website? Phone number?