Dent on Door

[evdok]

What a bummer!

Well at least the colour match will be ok on that side, its just the quality of the spraying thats the result, hope it comes out ok m8.

 

[bhav]

That's a shame to see, hope you were alright though.

Surely they should be able to get this done before March, push for it to be seen by an approved Mercedes repairer to retain the 30 yr rust coverage.

Yes mate im ok, just think ive whiplashed my neck and shaulder, will have it checked out today... as cudnt sleep last night...

Will go and see car today to see if they have looked at it yet.

 

[Flash]

Saturday's are normally half day for most body shops (especially MB) just like it is for the Service/Parts Dept. You better get there quick but I doubt they would have done anything to the car apart from submit an order for the body panels/fixture fittings at the most.

 

[bhav]

Saturday's are normally half day for most body shops (especially MB) just like it is for the Service/Parts Dept. You better get there quick but I doubt they would have done anything to the car apart from submit an order for the body panels/fixture fittings at the most.

Didnt get up in time, they are gonna close in 15 mins and my dads gone sumwhere with the other car

I'll just wait till monday

 

[Flash]

Are you not enetitled to a courtesy car...?

Double check with your insurance co./body shop as you should be able to have one.

 

[bhav]

Are you not enetitled to a courtesy car...?

Double check with your insurance co./body shop as you should be able to have one.

Defo no Courtesy Car, Norwich Union for some silly reason i didnt opt for a courtesy car on teh insurance policy

 

[bhav]

I have an update

But the car looks ready for surgery

 

[Flash]

At least they have started work on your car sooner than you were first quoted. It has been prepared/stripped for the rear quarter panel to be removed and fitting the new quartet panel will involve major welding work.

I also like that fact that this body shop has gone to the trouble of removing your original alloy wheels on the off side so that they do not get damaged or any over spray on them in the process. Seems like a “decent” body shop.

They will next remove the rear quarter panel, weld on the new one, fit new door, bumper etc. after the new parts have been painted.

 

[bhav]

At least they have started work on your car sooner than you were first quoted. It has been prepared/stripped for the rear quarter panel to be removed and fitting the new quartet panel will involve major welding work.

I also like that fact that this body shop has gone to the trouble of removing your original alloy wheels on the off side so that they do not get damaged or any over spray on them in the process. Seems like a “decent” body shop.

They will next remove the rear quarter panel, weld on the new one, fit new door, bumper etc. after the new parts have been painted.

Estimated date of competion is 15th Feb... just in time for my birthday (on 18th Feb)

Im a bit excited but peed off that it looks like that at the moment... the wheel has gone for refurbishing as it was damaged during the accient, I have also got them to look at the original dent that i was worried about. they will give me a call tomorrow to let me know if they can repair or if it will need the door filled and painted.

my original passenger side wheel that was damaged can not be done by insurers as it had some previous damage on it which they will not fix. they have quoted my £80 to refurb my other damaged allow at the same time.

 

[Flash]

my original passenger side wheel that was damaged can not be done by insurers as it had some previous damage on it which they will not fix. they have quoted my £80 to refurb my other damaged allow at the same time.

That's a shame as body shop did not have to tell the insurers about the previous damage on the wheel and could have ordered a brand new one at their discretion.

Hopefully, everything will be perfect when car is returned but as a lot of stripping has been involved so don't be surprised if you may have to do a return visit at some pont just to resolve some minor issues as this is normally the case.

 

[Bobby Dazzler]

That's a shame as body shop did not have to tell the insurers about the previous damage on the wheel and could have ordered a brand new one at their discretion.

They maybe take the view that it's not worth the risk of losing a very large insurance company contract, to keep the owner of the car extra happy?

The owner may never send more business to the bodyshop, but the insurance company probably will.

 

[Flash]

They maybe take the view that it's not worth the risk of losing a very large insurance company contract, to keep the owner of the car extra happy?

The owner may never send more business to the bodyshop, but the insurance company probably will.

IMO it all depends on what good terms you are with the body shop and “you don't get what you don't ask”. A quiet friendly word with the manager and a bottle of whisky/brandy usually works... However, had it been a part that involved more labour from the body shop then perhaps they would have taken a different view on the matter without any hesitation... I have heard of several body shops that could repair damaged bumpers but upon the owner's request submitted claims for brand new bumpers as more labour costs to charge the insurers and the damaged bumper they usually repair and sell on.

 

[Mr E]

IMO it all depends on what good terms you are with the body shop and “you don't get what you don't ask”. A quiet friendly word with the manager and a bottle of whisky/brandy usually works... However, had it been a part that involved more labour from the body shop then perhaps they would have taken a different view on the matter without any hesitation... I have heard of several body shops that could repair damaged bumpers but upon the owner's request submitted claims for brand new bumpers as more labour costs to charge the insurers and the damaged bumper they usually repair and sell on.

...and we wonder why insurance goes up year-on-year.....

Just a cheeky thought....Friday afternoon and all that, no offense intended

 

[Flash]

...and we wonder why insurance goes up year-on-year.....

Just a cheeky thought....Friday afternoon and all that, no offense intended

 

[bhav]

Update!!!

 

[Flash]

Starting to look good.

 

[bhav]

Starting to look good.

Oh and getting the dent sorted by a dent expert who works there at the same time for £40

 

[Tonison]

Hi guys,
Do anyone know the part no. of 230/300 CE 124 driver side, o/s door shell and mirror? Would these parts fit the E220 coupes 124.
Thanks