Recommended LA(west-side) bodyshop?

Archibald Donnington · 07-17-2008, 02:09 AM

I'd like to have some work done from the genius that backed into me. Additionally, once those M3 side skirts come in we'll have to get those up and ready as well.
aaron

billspreston · 07-17-2008, 02:54 PM

M's Bodyshop near Pico & Lincoln. I think you live right near there. They did a good job job on my car. Guy is a little out there, but he's a good guy and takes care of you.

Archibald Donnington · 07-18-2008, 12:40 PM

Thanks brother. I'll go check him out.
aaron

Archibald Donnington · 08-08-2008, 11:31 PM

bump

aus · 08-09-2008, 12:02 AM

They do excellent work and their prices are very good. Ask for Sue, if she's still there. It's been about 5 years since I've been there because I moved. They're located between the Costco and the Theater's.

Platinum Auto Paint Collision
Address: 4065 Glencoe Ave, Marina Del Rey, CA 90292
Phone: (310) 577-6118

Archibald Donnington · 08-09-2008, 12:36 AM

good recommendation sir.
thank you,
aaron

lvlolvlo · 08-10-2008, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by billspreston

M's Bodyshop near Pico & Lincoln. I think you live right near there. They did a good job job on my car. Guy is a little out there, but he's a good guy and takes care of you.

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aasd · 08-11-2008, 10:22 AM

I had a homeless a$$hole ram a shopping cart into the driver's side rear panel.. very hard to fix. Cost me $2K. But these people are amazing, I recommend them without hesitation. How do I know them? BMW of SM officially sponsors them:

Howard and Sons Bodyshop (Corner of Olympic and Bundy right across from Sport Chalet)

Archibald Donnington · 08-11-2008, 12:18 PM

Hey aasd. I called them and they were completely the most jerk-like people I have spoken with in a professional environment. I can not doubt they do good work, but they're customer service in something to be desired.
aaron

billspreston · 08-11-2008, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Archibald Donnington

Hey aasd. I called them and they were completely the most jerk-like people I have spoken with in a professional environment. I can not doubt they do good work, but they're customer service in something to be desired.
aaron

I had the same exact experience with Howard and Sons and took my business elsewhere. Most auto shops on the West side suck. High volume shops like these don't care about the customer.

Archibald Donnington · 08-12-2008, 02:23 AM

Yeah, I feel ya M--e. Although, Medi at the M body shop was a little steep, even after I mentioned you. Perhaps I'll ask him to work with me and my insurance claim and see what happens. He's going to have to blend and I'm always skeptical about blending on a newer car. If he's talented enough, it shouldn't be an issue, but we shall see.
On a side note; what do you think of the VS8's? I'm not sure if there is a weight difference, but I'm still on the fence about the look. At least in the black color.
aaron

bimmrav · 09-30-2008, 11:50 AM

Just curious, did the OP ever end up using this body shop and if so, what was your experience? Thanks.

Archibald Donnington · 10-02-2008, 05:47 PM

No I didn't. I'm getting rid of my car instead.
aaron

07-17-2008, 02:09 AM	#1
Archibald Donnington Lieutenant 50 Rep 569 Posts Drives: 2015 X1 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	Recommended LA(west-side) bodyshop? I'd like to have some work done from the genius that backed into me. Additionally, once those M3 side skirts come in we'll have to get those up and ready as well. aaron __________________ a family man...
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billspreston Colonel 344 Rep 2,252 Posts Drives: G87 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: CA iTrader: (13)	M's Bodyshop near Pico & Lincoln. I think you live right near there. They did a good job job on my car. Guy is a little out there, but he's a good guy and takes care of you.
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07-18-2008, 12:40 PM	#3
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08-09-2008, 12:02 AM	#5
aus Major General 906 Rep 9,030 Posts Drives: Odysse Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Seal Beach, CA iTrader: (10)	They do excellent work and their prices are very good. Ask for Sue, if she's still there. It's been about 5 years since I've been there because I moved. They're located between the Costco and the Theater's. Platinum Auto Paint Collision Address: 4065 Glencoe Ave, Marina Del Rey, CA 90292 Phone: (310) 577-6118 __________________ Let me get this straight... You are swapping out parts designed by some of the top engineers in the world because some guys sponsored by a company told you it's "better??" But when you ask the same guy about tracking, "oh no, I have a kid now" or "I just detailed my car." or "i just got new tires."
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08-09-2008, 12:36 AM	#6
Archibald Donnington Lieutenant 50 Rep 569 Posts Drives: 2015 X1 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	good recommendation sir. thank you, aaron __________________ a family man...
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08-11-2008, 10:22 AM	#8
aasd Private First Class 13 Rep 115 Posts Drives: BMW 335i Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: CA iTrader: (0)	I had a homeless a$$hole ram a shopping cart into the driver's side rear panel.. very hard to fix. Cost me $2K. But these people are amazing, I recommend them without hesitation. How do I know them? BMW of SM officially sponsors them: Howard and Sons Bodyshop (Corner of Olympic and Bundy right across from Sport Chalet) __________________ FOUR WHEELS MOVE THE BODY. TWO WHEELS MOVE THE SOUL.
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08-11-2008, 12:18 PM	#9
Archibald Donnington Lieutenant 50 Rep 569 Posts Drives: 2015 X1 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	Hey aasd. I called them and they were completely the most jerk-like people I have spoken with in a professional environment. I can not doubt they do good work, but they're customer service in something to be desired. aaron __________________ a family man...
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08-12-2008, 02:23 AM	#11
Archibald Donnington Lieutenant 50 Rep 569 Posts Drives: 2015 X1 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	Yeah, I feel ya M--e. Although, Medi at the M body shop was a little steep, even after I mentioned you. Perhaps I'll ask him to work with me and my insurance claim and see what happens. He's going to have to blend and I'm always skeptical about blending on a newer car. If he's talented enough, it shouldn't be an issue, but we shall see. On a side note; what do you think of the VS8's? I'm not sure if there is a weight difference, but I'm still on the fence about the look. At least in the black color. aaron __________________ a family man...
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09-30-2008, 11:50 AM	#12
bimmrav New Member 2 Rep 27 Posts Drives: 2008 E92 335i Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (0)	Just curious, did the OP ever end up using this body shop and if so, what was your experience? Thanks. __________________ *08 E92 335i /Space Gray/6MT/M Shift Knob/Sport /Black Dakota/Alum/CA/IPOD/Heated Seats/SSTT*
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10-02-2008, 05:47 PM	#13
Archibald Donnington Lieutenant 50 Rep 569 Posts Drives: 2015 X1 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	No I didn't. I'm getting rid of my car instead. aaron __________________ a family man...
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