How much $ to fix this?

MOAB · 05-09-2010, 11:18 AM

Wife did a doozy this morning on her SUV. Trying not to get THAT upset because it's Mother's Day, but.... still a little annoyed. Thoughts on how much this is going to cost me to fix?

bobblehead · 05-09-2010, 11:30 AM

I say $1000 ball park

2000gsr · 05-09-2010, 12:19 PM

I feel your pain, my wife just recently closed the garage door on a brand new Camry. Got some really bad scratches $600 bucks to fix!

SGxi · 05-09-2010, 12:25 PM

If they can pull the dent and repaint depending on where you go I'd say 800 to 1200

MOAB · 05-09-2010, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by SGxi

If they can pull the dent and repaint depending on where you go I'd say 800 to 1200

i guess i'd be happy with that range

SGxi · 05-09-2010, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by MOAB

i guess i'd be happy with that range

Ultimately, I think it is highly dependent on where you are getting the work done. I was disappointed with the work they do at the DVN/Markville Lexus/Toyota body shop

MOAB · 05-09-2010, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by SGxi

Ultimately, I think it is highly dependent on where you are getting the work done. I was disappointed with the work they do at the DVN/Markville Lexus/Toyota body shop

She is going to Graff Autobody tomorrow for a quote. My family has gone there for years. We shall see.

pokerface · 05-09-2010, 01:14 PM

I know three people that sideswiped their cars in the past 3 weeks. There must be something in the air....

mkiv · 05-09-2010, 01:52 PM

i would say $300 to fix. call icbc and report hit and run.

lol jking~ seems like the dent is pullable, a good bodyshop will run around 800~1000

DimSum · 05-09-2010, 02:27 PM

1200$

MOAB · 05-09-2010, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by DimSum

1200$

ok, whomever is closest can pay

pokerface · 05-09-2010, 03:33 PM

my friend went to carstar recently and got his coupe fixed for $550 all in. he grated it against a cement pillar so the damage is pretty similar (except yours has the dent)

I haven't seen the results yet but he's pretty happy with it.

joeyg4282 · 05-09-2010, 05:22 PM

Go get a quote from Chipmaster in Markham. They did a group deal on RFD and everyone was very happy with them. They fixed some doozys.

http://www.chipmastermarkham.com/

http://forums.redflagdeals.com/group...al-gta-847326/

spdy330 · 05-09-2010, 05:23 PM

What ever you got her for Mother's day take it back. You can use the money for the repair. OP at least this is all that happened, could have been worse.

Good luck with repair. I am interested in who was closest with the estimate. I always get 3 estimates so you know if you are getting ripped off. Just because you trust someone does not mean they are not ripping you off. Don't just get 1 estimate.

kenneth · 05-09-2010, 06:41 PM

This is not as bad as it looks, should be much less than $500.

Look for paintless dent removal, they will be able to get the body panel straight. You will then need to have the car buffed and you are good to go.

http://www.dentnetwork.com/pdr_your_area_Canada.htm

If you can get away without repainting......

Beware, many will pretend they can do paintless dent repair!

It is little known that many body shops call in those experts, pay them less that half the price they eventually charge you.

DimSum · 05-09-2010, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by MOAB

ok, whomever is closest can pay

picus · 05-09-2010, 11:43 PM

There is no way that is 'buffing out'. The area around the fender edge is clearly into the primer, and some of it looks to be into the metal. Not only that, but in terms of the dent itself the body line has been obliterated, I know some good PDR guys but I think even they would have issues with that - not so much pulling it as reforming the body line.

IMO, you're in for probably 6-8 hours of body work then paint, which will mean they will also need to blend the front door and rear fender. Also looks like the molding and door handle need paint too. Shop rates vary, but I'd bet 427 auto/European would be in the $1500 range.

pyceasyas123 · 05-10-2010, 12:22 AM

carstar is usually pretty good cause they guarantee their work...including paint chipping etc.

MOAB · 05-10-2010, 08:37 AM

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Originally Posted by picus

There is no way that is 'buffing out'. The area around the fender edge is clearly into the primer, and some of it looks to be into the metal. Not only that, but in terms of the dent itself the body line has been obliterated, I know some good PDR guys but I think even they would have issues with that - not so much pulling it as reforming the body line.

IMO, you're in for probably 6-8 hours of body work then paint, which will mean they will also need to blend the front door and rear fender. Also looks like the molding and door handle need paint too. Shop rates vary, but I'd bet 427 auto/European would be in the $1500 range.

Yeah, unfortuneatly I think you are "bang" on (pun intended).

MOAB · 05-11-2010, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by DimSum

1200$

$1300. you're closest. what's your VISA number?

bobblehead · 05-11-2010, 12:40 PM

Damn, I thought I have a good shot at it! better luck NEXT TIME

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2000gsr First Lieutenant 18 Rep 397 Posts Drives: 2018 M4 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Toronto, ON iTrader: (0)	I feel your pain, my wife just recently closed the garage door on a brand new Camry. Got some really bad scratches $600 bucks to fix!
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pokerface Colonel 443 Rep 2,531 Posts Drives: F25 X3 N20 / F80 ZCP Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Toronto iTrader: (1)	I know three people that sideswiped their cars in the past 3 weeks. There must be something in the air....
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mkiv 2JZ 64 Rep 819 Posts Drives: 16 G500 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: 温哥华Vancouver iTrader: (6)	i would say $300 to fix. call icbc and report hit and run. lol jking~ seems like the dent is pullable, a good bodyshop will run around 800~1000
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DimSum Banned 230 Rep 2,740 Posts Drives: SLOW Join Date: May 2008 Location: LITTLEBIMMER.COM iTrader: (10)	1200$
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pokerface Colonel 443 Rep 2,531 Posts Drives: F25 X3 N20 / F80 ZCP Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Toronto iTrader: (1)	my friend went to carstar recently and got his coupe fixed for $550 all in. he grated it against a cement pillar so the damage is pretty similar (except yours has the dent) I haven't seen the results yet but he's pretty happy with it.
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joeyg4282 Private First Class 25 Rep 139 Posts Drives: 2014 BMW 435i XDrive Sapphire Join Date: May 2008 Location: Ancaster Ontario iTrader: (0)	Go get a quote from Chipmaster in Markham. They did a group deal on RFD and everyone was very happy with them. They fixed some doozys. http://www.chipmastermarkham.com/ http://forums.redflagdeals.com/group...al-gta-847326/
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kenneth Major General 127 Rep 8,745 Posts Drives: 335i Sedan Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Montreal iTrader: (16)	This is not as bad as it looks, should be much less than $500. Look for paintless dent removal, they will be able to get the body panel straight. You will then need to have the car buffed and you are good to go. http://www.dentnetwork.com/pdr_your_area_Canada.htm If you can get away without repainting...... Beware, many will pretend they can do paintless dent repair! It is little known that many body shops call in those experts, pay them less that half the price they eventually charge you. __________________ SB, Terra, 6MT. Only a few mods here and there.....nothing extreme!
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picus Brigadier General 125 Rep 4,172 Posts Drives: e92 SG 335i Coupe Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Toronto, ON iTrader: (0)	There is no way that is 'buffing out'. The area around the fender edge is clearly into the primer, and some of it looks to be into the metal. Not only that, but in terms of the dent itself the body line has been obliterated, I know some good PDR guys but I think even they would have issues with that - not so much pulling it as reforming the body line. IMO, you're in for probably 6-8 hours of body work then paint, which will mean they will also need to blend the front door and rear fender. Also looks like the molding and door handle need paint too. Shop rates vary, but I'd bet 427 auto/European would be in the $1500 range.
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