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      08-19-2012, 02:50 PM   #1
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best body shop around the philly area

any recommendations?
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      08-19-2012, 03:29 PM   #2
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      08-19-2012, 08:22 PM   #3
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D&A Auto Body, Levittown Pa. Ive used them for years when it comes to paint. They are BMW certified and made both my 02 M3 and 05 M3 look like new when they had paint issues. THey do the job right and have been doing it for years. You wouldnt be disappointed. THey also mainly paint high end cars. So BMW, Ferarri, Porsche, Mercedes. I love going by just to check out all the cool cars. 215 949 2838
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      08-20-2012, 08:37 AM   #4
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D&A Auto Body, Levittown Pa. Ive used them for years when it comes to paint. They are BMW certified
This is not true. ONLY dealers can be certified. I dont mean to come across as a d!ck, but there is a huge investment in tools, equip, training and employees to become certified.

There are only 50 dealers across the country that are certified by BMW. That is not to say they dont do good work.
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      08-20-2012, 09:20 AM   #5
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^ isn't MAC bmw certified?
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      08-20-2012, 11:01 AM   #6
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I was in the market looking for a body shop as well. Contact Tommyg. He used to be on e46 and I heard nothing but great things. I am in the process of getting my mtech kit painted and I am picking it up this Thursday. I'll let you guys know how it goes. But Tom so far is an awesome and nice guy.
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      08-20-2012, 12:14 PM   #7
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^ isn't MAC bmw certified?
MAC is BMW Authorized and Trained. They have more equipment than most Certified shops and are sponsored by a dealership.

I was fortunate enough to work along side Joe/Derek/Jon for a short stint. BECAUSE of their knowledge of BMW (and all highline vehicles) the amazing facility (more of an empire) that they have built and their sheer reputation it was an awesome experience and if I could have moved closer to Glen Cove I would not have left.

Being in this industry for almost 20 yrs now I have seen some great facilities across the country but truthfully there is NO ONE who can rival what MAC has put together for themselves and their customers.
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They do have all those certifications and classes taken by their technicians. I spoke to the owner many times, and he has told me it cost him a fortune to become BMW certified. My local dealer princeton BMW sent me to D&A. THey are definately a certified BMW shop/. No doubt about it.
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This is not true. ONLY dealers can be certified. I dont mean to come across as a d!ck, but there is a huge investment in tools, equip, training and employees to become certified.

There are only 50 dealers across the country that are certified by BMW. That is not to say they dont do good work.
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      08-20-2012, 01:10 PM   #9
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I havent seen alot of BMW certified repair shops. But I know D&A is one. The owner Anthony spent like an hour explaining how it cost him tens of thousands of dollars to get all the correct equipment, training, and tools necessary to be BMW certified. But I assure you there are certified. All certificates are posted clearly in their office. But Just throwing the name out there. No one has to choose to go to them or even believe they are certified. its not my business so Im not harmed by it. Just looking to send some people to a good shop. No harm intended.
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      08-20-2012, 07:38 PM   #10
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where is their shop
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D&A Auto Body
5300 Bristol Emilie Rd Levittown, PA 19057

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MAC is BMW Authorized and Trained. They have more equipment than most Certified shops and are sponsored by a dealership.

I was fortunate enough to work along side Joe/Derek/Jon for a short stint. BECAUSE of their knowledge of BMW (and all highline vehicles) the amazing facility (more of an empire) that they have built and their sheer reputation it was an awesome experience and if I could have moved closer to Glen Cove I would not have left.

Being in this industry for almost 20 yrs now I have seen some great facilities across the country but truthfully there is NO ONE who can rival what MAC has put together for themselves and their customers.
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