I'm wondering if there's anyone in the bay area who knows of a cheap but good quality body shop. I took my 2.5rs to tahoe this weekend and I hit a patch of ice and spun out into a snow bank. it was a single lane road and I didn't have enough room to recover. it was pretty bad though because I had the sun roof open and hella snow and dirt came inside the car and got all over my girlfriend. she was very upset and wouldn't talk to me for an hour and a half. now I have two big ass dents in the side of my car and the front bumper is slightly lowered. it ruined my whole f*&king day.

I was driving too fast dumb ass mistake!

[This message has been edited by michhs (edited February 17, 2001).]

That sucks. I'll talk to some people tomorrow or Tuesday at Berkeley auto service, they use some pretty good body shops.

Glen

you should go to many body shops around berkeley area and compare prices. they all give free estimates.

lates

eastern auto body in oakland, crappy neighborhood but the guy who owns it has a soft spot for subies

Try Euroasia Auto body in San Francisco, they're off Bay Bridge and they handle all insurance work for AA, Statefarm you name it. They're pretty fast and good in repairs. Ask for Harry. Tell them Everett sent you. Good luck.

You can try "Daly City Auto Body Shop" They did a very good job!! Ask for Ben and tell him Duncan sent you!!

[This message has been edited by Duncan Chu (edited February 19, 2001).]

Thank you all, I was looking at the car on sunday after we got back. There was more damage observed, the fans got pushed back and it touch the pully and also one of the belt. I am not sure it the belt has to be replace or not. But damn I am mad..........
one of the dumbest mistake I ever did.

At least I did a search. http://www.i-club.com/ubb-files/smilies/mad.gif
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Mich, I fel for you. I wiped out going up to Tahoe the weekend before last. No damage, but the snowplow driving by filled my seats with snow and mud because he was too lazy to lift his plow. Nailed my wife who was behind the car as well.

Pictures here: <a href="http://www.rs25.com">http://www.rs25.com</a>

Mac

Hello all,

here is a update, the cost to repair the damage will be around 4 to 5 thousands ouch!!!!!!!!!!!! I went to two shops around here they give me about the same price. This sucks big time!!!!!!!!!

Mich,

What color is your car, and what exactly is damaged? Fender, bumper, door? Or rear quarter panel, rear bumper?

I'm thinking we could source some new parts, same color, from wrecking yards. Replacing doors and fenders is easy, as should be bumper mounts. Assuming the frame is still straight.

James