Wrecked the Z today :( *pics*
I drive that road all the time...lots of puddles and steeply arced. And you nailed it, first rain after a dry spell is the worst.
I know *** sends out their collision repair to some place on Hillsborough Ave. so they will have to either drive or flatbed your car there. I'd personally find a reputable shop and take it directly to them to avoid the potential for headaches involving a third party. e.g. What happens if you go to pick up your car and notice something's not right...then they have to transport it across town and back again to fix something small.
There is a place on Armenia and 275 called Salemi's right around the corner from where you wrecked. I haven't used them, but would based on exterior appearances alone. The facility is the cleanest, most well kept and constructed I've seen. I don't know if they will take walk-in work, but I would give them a try b/c the place looks so clean and orderly. Anyone that **** about the fence, grass, building, signage, etc. takes pride in their work. Also seen a few new Z's there and other nice cars. Good luck.
I know *** sends out their collision repair to some place on Hillsborough Ave. so they will have to either drive or flatbed your car there. I'd personally find a reputable shop and take it directly to them to avoid the potential for headaches involving a third party. e.g. What happens if you go to pick up your car and notice something's not right...then they have to transport it across town and back again to fix something small.
There is a place on Armenia and 275 called Salemi's right around the corner from where you wrecked. I haven't used them, but would based on exterior appearances alone. The facility is the cleanest, most well kept and constructed I've seen. I don't know if they will take walk-in work, but I would give them a try b/c the place looks so clean and orderly. Anyone that **** about the fence, grass, building, signage, etc. takes pride in their work. Also seen a few new Z's there and other nice cars. Good luck.
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Gene Perez (I think that's the name) is supposedly a REALLY good shop. I would have taken my car there when I had my accident but they don't take Progressive customers 
I knew that it was going to be bad out there because of the first real rain so I decided to stay home. Glad I did, my friend said they were getting pummeled with calls from accidents.
I knew that it was going to be bad out there because of the first real rain so I decided to stay home. Glad I did, my friend said they were getting pummeled with calls from accidents.
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Originally Posted by CAYENNE2005
Florida Nu Finish Collision
507 South Falkenburg Road, Tampa, FL 33619
(813) 643-6677
Takes ***'s cars. They are almost behind ***.
507 South Falkenburg Road, Tampa, FL 33619
(813) 643-6677
Takes ***'s cars. They are almost behind ***.
Props to the *** shops!!
Hey Zenophile, that shop sounds like it's a good place. You know anyone who has had work done there??
Salemi's Body Shop
2341 W Main St
Tampa, FL
33607
Phone: (813) 849-6150
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Originally Posted by y_b_lamron
Gene Perez (I think that's the name) is supposedly a REALLY good shop. I would have taken my car there when I had my accident but they don't take Progressive customers
I knew that it was going to be bad out there because of the first real rain so I decided to stay home. Glad I did, my friend said they were getting pummeled with calls from accidents.
I knew that it was going to be bad out there because of the first real rain so I decided to stay home. Glad I did, my friend said they were getting pummeled with calls from accidents.
Gene Perez
4710 N Florida Ave
Tampa, FL
33603-3735
Phone: (813) 239-3616
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Originally Posted by 350Zenophile
I drive that road all the time...lots of puddles and steeply arced. And you nailed it, first rain after a dry spell is the worst.
I know *** sends out their collision repair to some place on Hillsborough Ave. so they will have to either drive or flatbed your car there. I'd personally find a reputable shop and take it directly to them to avoid the potential for headaches involving a third party. e.g. What happens if you go to pick up your car and notice something's not right...then they have to transport it across town and back again to fix something small.
There is a place on Armenia and 275 called Salemi's right around the corner from where you wrecked. I haven't used them, but would based on exterior appearances alone. The facility is the cleanest, most well kept and constructed I've seen. I don't know if they will take walk-in work, but I would give them a try b/c the place looks so clean and orderly. Anyone that **** about the fence, grass, building, signage, etc. takes pride in their work. Also seen a few new Z's there and other nice cars. Good luck.
I know *** sends out their collision repair to some place on Hillsborough Ave. so they will have to either drive or flatbed your car there. I'd personally find a reputable shop and take it directly to them to avoid the potential for headaches involving a third party. e.g. What happens if you go to pick up your car and notice something's not right...then they have to transport it across town and back again to fix something small.
There is a place on Armenia and 275 called Salemi's right around the corner from where you wrecked. I haven't used them, but would based on exterior appearances alone. The facility is the cleanest, most well kept and constructed I've seen. I don't know if they will take walk-in work, but I would give them a try b/c the place looks so clean and orderly. Anyone that **** about the fence, grass, building, signage, etc. takes pride in their work. Also seen a few new Z's there and other nice cars. Good luck.
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Originally Posted by CAYENNE2005
Florida Nu Finish Collision
507 South Falkenburg Road, Tampa, FL 33619
(813) 643-6677
Takes ***'s cars. They are almost behind ***.
507 South Falkenburg Road, Tampa, FL 33619
(813) 643-6677
Takes ***'s cars. They are almost behind ***.
It's a lifetime warranty but I have to find the 8 hours to sit there and hang out while they fix it
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Originally Posted by y_b_lamron
that's who did my car. I have to say that they had it for WAY too long and my paint is chipping on my front fender.
It's a lifetime warranty but I have to find the 8 hours to sit there and hang out while they fix it
It's a lifetime warranty but I have to find the 8 hours to sit there and hang out while they fix it
But yeah I really don't wanna be without my car for a long time
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Originally Posted by diwun67
hehehe you're post #69 in my thread
But yeah I really don't wanna be without my car for a long time
But yeah I really don't wanna be without my car for a long time
Well, I can say that Nu Finish was slow
Originally Posted by shezzzhot
Hey Zenophile, that shop sounds like it's a good place. You know anyone who has had work done there??
Originally Posted by diwun67
...but at least it's not totalled. On to the story. It's finally raining after about a month of nothing. I had just made a left turn on to Howard Ave. (one-way traffic) driving normally, shift to 2nd, take it up to about 35mph and shift to 3rd. That's when it happened. As I get back on the gas the rear end slides out to the right and I'm now traveling sideways, brakes locked up (wasn't thinking, it happened SO fast). I started out in the far right lane and slid sideways across the two other lanes and got t-boned inbetween the driver's door and front fender by a lady in a Chrylser Pacifica. The impact was light enough that her airbags didn't deploy, all she needs is a new bumper. My Z on the other hand didn't fair so well, but it doesn't look too bad. It could've been much worse.
I know how you felt, mine has a large dent from being hit by an idiot driver down the street from me. Im takin mine into the shop next week, but i Hate driving my car like it is. Hey at least youre ok tho.