I tried searching, but no cigar. I have some minor damage to my driver's side rear fender portion froma hit and run while it was parked on the street. It's a little too damaged to try pdr so I'll have to go the auto body route. Since my deductible is $500, I figured if the costs land between $500 and $1k, I'd be better off paying it out of pocket. The damage seems like it will be around there since once it gets fixed, that portion will need to be repainted. If it tops $1,200 I would probably go to insurance.

In any case, since I'm planning on paying fr this out of pocket, I would like to know whether there's a good affordable body shop in chicago that will get my 8 perfect again, at a reasonable rate. I know I could always take it to where benz and lotuses get work done at, but I can't afford that. I don't want a half assed job either.

If anyone out there has any good recommendations or even an estimate of how much my damage might be to fix, that'd be much appreciated. I know prices vary, and I'll try to get a pic up asap so you can better assess the damage. Thanks all.

 

Where are you located? Tou haven't put that in your profile.

 

Updated. I hope to geta response soon, preferebly some place within 5 mile of Chinatown. I'm a bit lazy...

 

I know a good one in the NW burbs. Nothing in your area.

 

I''m just ging to take it to a local one 3 blocks from my house right now to get a quote. Can you give me the one on the nw burbs? I might consider taking it there if I compare prices and they seem similiar or even cheaper! thanks

 

http://www.carmedautobody.com/

Car Medics Auto Body
660 E. Northwest Highway
Arlington Heights, IL 60005

Phone: 847.483.9330

 

I finally got a quote for $460 for repair and repaint (95-98% matching according to guy) and $600 for repair and blended repaint(100% match). What do you guys recommend? I would probably just go with the cheaper route if they actually do get 95% match). I'll see if I get time to take it up to that other shop.

 

Anybody have any input? Blended or not blended?

 

It's up to you. The car isn't too old, so the color match shouldn't be too bad. Unless it's silver. Then you should blend.

 

Car is about 2 years old. winning Blue

 

you should definitely blend. otherwise the color difference will be noticeable. the only color that does not have to be blended to match is brilliant black.

P.S. i work for a body shop.

 

I live in Chinatown too. How come I never see you around?

 

That's because I work like everyday! I work at the UIC police station (just graduated last sunday from UIC) and it's alwas just parked on Morgan, by work. I live on quinn/archer.

What color's your 8?

 

I recommend you bring it to gerber.


http://www.gerbercollision.com/s/Home.asp

2 Locations in chicago:

1. Gerber Auto Collision & Glass
1060 West Huron
Chicago Loop, IL 60622
Hours of Operation:
Monday to Friday 7:30 am to 5:30 pm,
Saturday 8:00 am to 12:00 pm

Mike Watta
mwatta@gerbercollision.com

Phone: (312) 491-0482
Fax: (312) 491-0393

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2. Gerber Auto Collision & Glass
3425 North Halsted Street
Chicago - Wrigleyville, IL 60657
Hours of Operation:
Monday to Friday 7:30 am to 5:30 pm,
Saturday 8:00 am to 12:00 pm

Don Farino
dfarino@gerbercollision.com

Phone: (773) 296-0555
Fax: (773) 404-3686


Good Luck!