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Old Feb 23, 2007 | 02:35 PM
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hey guys,

i got into an accident this morning... my front bumper is f'd with a hole from the front car's tow hook. i need a shop to install a new bumper skin that's painted and clear coated well. here's the story + pics i posted up @ g35 driver:

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any shop recommendations in SF or around oakland? i'd like to keep the cost well under $1k if possible since i need to get the bumper re-clearbra'd as well. under $1k and my insurance premium won't go up.

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Old Feb 23, 2007 | 02:41 PM
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Are you the guy in the boots?
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Old Feb 23, 2007 | 02:57 PM
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no. i took the pics so i'm not in the pictures
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Old Feb 23, 2007 | 03:06 PM
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Brooks Motor Cars
9829 Bigge Street,
Oakland, CA
510-632-8901

They do great work, and they do alot of high end cars. Talk to Dan or Terry. Tell them Tony w/ the Black G35c sent you.

While you're there, check out Dan's Aston Martin Vanquish.

Goodluck.
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Are you the guy in the boots?
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Old Feb 23, 2007 | 03:10 PM
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good lord...that chick looks like a man...******** FTL....


Sorry about your car dude!
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Old Feb 23, 2007 | 03:21 PM
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Originally Posted by bz8
Brooks Motor Cars
9829 Bigge Street,
Oakland, CA
510-632-8901

They do great work, and they do alot of high end cars. Talk to Dan or Terry. Tell them Tony w/ the Black G35c sent you.

While you're there, check out Dan's Aston Martin Vanquish.

Goodluck.
thanks, i'll give them a call for a quote.
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Old Feb 23, 2007 | 03:23 PM
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Were you cited?
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Old Feb 23, 2007 | 03:27 PM
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no citation was given
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brooks quoted me $700 for just paint + labor (no parts)... pretty steep IMO
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Originally Posted by absolutg
brooks quoted me $700 for just paint + labor (no parts)... pretty steep IMO
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yeah seems too expensive otherwise. my deductible is $500. if i can keep the total cost under $1k, my premium isn't affected
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Old Feb 23, 2007 | 03:31 PM
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Originally Posted by absolutg
yeah seems too expensive otherwise. my deductible is $500. if i can keep the total cost under $1k, my premium isn't affected
You're insurance may not go up, unless you have 1+ points on your DMV records.
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Originally Posted by absolutg
brooks quoted me $700 for just paint + labor (no parts)... pretty steep IMO
They charge a little more then others, but their work is excellent.
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if your willing to come down to the south bay..

my dad owns a shop and been in business for over 12 years.

he's painted all my cars and its top notch work too. perfect paint match, 14-16 coats paint and 3-5 coats clear. on there thich so no chipping.

Pm if your interested.

heres a pic of what my dads work on my car..





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Old Feb 23, 2007 | 11:36 PM
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tres: you have PM
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I have taken my car to Image Autobody (in South SF I believe) and Brooks (in Oakland) as well. I would recommend both places. Brooks is a little on the pricey side though, but honestly, they do great work.
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cool thanks
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car's @ international auto body on the recommendation of several g35driver members... wish me luck, i should have her back on wednesday
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