So my car got NAILED!!!! Need advice!!! - Subaru Enthusiasts Car Club of the Sierras

bxracer69 · 2006-10-18, 07:16 PM

Ok, so I was in the school's parking lot today, went to park my car and WHAM!!!! I was backed into by this guy with a lifted S-10. So this brings me to this... I need to know where to go to get the car fixed, the guy has progressive and I need to go to a place on progressive's list so if they screw it up, they can fix it over and over again.... cuz we all know thats exactly whats gonna happen. So I'm in search of a body shop to fix the damage. I will post pics tommorow, but for tonight here it is:

The rear passenger side quarter panel is pushed in at least 6 inches, the fuel door is busted, paint is scraped to hell and im praying that the tube leading down to the fuel tank is not broken/bent/nething else.

So give me your choices for repair places.

Kevin M · 2006-10-18, 07:19 PM

You'll have to ask Progessive where they want you to take it, although most bodyshops will make sure you are satisfied before you take the car back.

sperry · 2006-10-18, 07:30 PM

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Originally Posted by bxracer69

Ok, so I was in the school's parking lot today, went to park my car and WHAM!!!! I was backed into by this guy with a lifted S-10. So this brings me to this... I need to know where to go to get the car fixed, the guy has progressive and I need to go to a place on progressive's list so if they screw it up, they can fix it over and over again.... cuz we all know thats exactly whats gonna happen. So I'm in search of a body shop to fix the damage. I will post pics tommorow, but for tonight here it is:

The rear passenger side quarter panel is pushed in at least 6 inches, the fuel door is busted, paint is scraped to hell and im praying that the tube leading down to the fuel tank is not broken/bent/nething else.

So give me your choices for repair places.

Do you have a blue bugeye WRX? I'll trade you LF fenders and let you fix mine on Progressive's tab.

sp00ln · 2006-10-18, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by sperry

Do you have a blue bugeye WRX? I'll trade you LF fenders and let you fix mine on Progressive's tab.

Dont do that...

sperry · 2006-10-18, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by sp00ln

Dont do that...

Duh.

Nick Koan · 2006-10-18, 07:53 PM

I took my car to Steve's Collison Center here in Reno, and it came back pretty much perfect.

During this whole thing, I ended up talking with a Progressive adjuster there, so I'm sure its one of their prefered shops. Also, Steve's Collision also gives a lifetime limited warranty, so you won't even have to go through Progressive (theoretically) if you aren't happy with their work.

cody · 2006-10-18, 08:31 PM

Steve's is a Progressive preferred shop. They may repaint my entire car since Redwood Autobody (also on their list) sucks so bad. Do not ever take your car to Redwood Auto Body. :twocents:

bxracer69 · 2006-10-18, 09:27 PM

alright.... sounds like steve's is the place

Dean · 2006-10-18, 11:18 PM

You don't have to use who Progressive wants you to. You get to choose, not them.

Concourse. They guarantee their work, so you won't need Progressive's "list".

dknv · 2006-10-19, 08:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Dean

You don't have to use who Progressive wants you to. You get to choose, not them.

Concourse. They guarantee their work, so you won't need Progressive's "list".

Ditto that.
I took both my RX8's to Concours. For the blue one, they worked with me to prove there was structural damage, so I could have it claimed as a total loss. For the red one, they did an awesome job with replacing all the damaged parts from the sand damage, and the paint job was awesome.

sperry · 2006-10-19, 08:11 AM

I've had nothing but top-shelf work done by Bruce at Shaber Ave Autobody. But it's tough to get in there (they only work on 2 cars at a time usually and they do 90% custom car stuff... think Hot August Nights BelAires and the like). They're also probably not on any insurance places lists 'cause they're so small.

DanmanWRX · 2006-10-19, 03:14 PM

kustom kreations in carson is a good place to go. they are under progressive too. they replaced my whole extra cab panel on my truck and side of the truck and it came back perfect.

Kevin M · 2006-10-19, 03:18 PM

I thought your truck was totalled?

A1337STI · 2006-10-19, 03:44 PM

I would say preferred auto body in carson is my top pick, Then
kustom kreations in carson

I had some damage from hitting a raccoon on my 03 WRX which kustom kreations fixed up , but you could tell their molding word. preferred auto body fixed my sti and you couldn't tell it wasn't mind (other then the fact i own it) i then proceeded to rock out the new modeling pieces of the rear wheel.

preferred auto body did use more new pieces where as kustom kreations repaired existing ones. but preferred auto body got my car back to me much sooner.

Kevin M · 2006-10-19, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by A1337STI

I had some damage from hitting a raccoon on my 03 WRX which kustom kreations fixed up , but you could tell their molding word. preferred auto body fixed my sti and you couldn't tell it wasn't mind (other then the fact i own it) i then proceeded to rock out the new modeling pieces of the rear wheel.

Speel chekc plz, k thx.

NstyNik · 2006-10-20, 09:29 AM

Steve's did an awesome job with my 87 Chevy pickup. All new body work and custom paint turned out very nice. My dad's shop has done buisness with him before, with no complaints for the most part.

murphy · 2006-10-20, 02:47 PM

I love that line insurance companies give you about places they authroize or prefered repair shops. It is ILLEGAL for an insurance company to make you use a shop or try to make you use a certain shop. You by law can choose any place you want to fix your car. when time to pick it up refuse it if its not repaired to your liking. Insurance company has no choice but to pay for it.
**edit** agree Kustom Kereation and Gilson auto body in carson

Kevin M · 2006-10-20, 03:04 PM

They don't require it, but if you don't go to one of their "preferred" places, they won't go to bat for you if the quality of the work isn't to your liking.

DanmanWRX · 2006-10-20, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by BAN SUVS

I thought your truck was totalled?

ya the truck is totalled now. my experience with kustom kreations was 2 years ago, someone ran into the side of it while i was turning into a friends driveway off of keystone. it cost the other persons insurance 2800 and they had it fixed in a week and it looked great, couldnt even tell it happened. my buddy works there, dont know if that helped them to put some extra time into it? who knows, still great work. my mom also had her durango fixed from a previous accident and it also came out nice.

2006-10-18, 07:16 PM	#1
bxracer69 EJ22 Real Name: Nick Langkamp Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: On the Road Posts: 384 Car: 2003 Mitsubishi Evo8 Class: SM Snowboarding....Because gravity is cheaper than gas	So my car got NAILED!!!! Need advice!!! Ok, so I was in the school's parking lot today, went to park my car and WHAM!!!! I was backed into by this guy with a lifted S-10. So this brings me to this... I need to know where to go to get the car fixed, the guy has progressive and I need to go to a place on progressive's list so if they screw it up, they can fix it over and over again.... cuz we all know thats exactly whats gonna happen. So I'm in search of a body shop to fix the damage. I will post pics tommorow, but for tonight here it is: The rear passenger side quarter panel is pushed in at least 6 inches, the fuel door is busted, paint is scraped to hell and im praying that the tube leading down to the fuel tank is not broken/bent/nething else. So give me your choices for repair places. __________________ My better is better than your best. My fast smells like french toast. www.langkampracing.com

2006-10-18, 07:19 PM	#2
Kevin M EJ22T Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Reno Posts: 9,445 Car: '93/'01 GF6, mostly red Class: 19 FP	You'll have to ask Progessive where they want you to take it, although most bodyshops will make sure you are satisfied before you take the car back. __________________ FWD is the new AWD

2006-10-18, 07:53 PM	#6
Nick Koan JDM Cowboy Real Name: Nick Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Somewhere Posts: 8,642 Car: 2015 Mazda 3	I took my car to Steve's Collison Center here in Reno, and it came back pretty much perfect. During this whole thing, I ended up talking with a Progressive adjuster there, so I'm sure its one of their prefered shops. Also, Steve's Collision also gives a lifetime limited warranty, so you won't even have to go through Progressive (theoretically) if you aren't happy with their work. __________________ While a standard engine is powered by a belt connected to the crankshaft, a turbo engine runs on its own exhaust steam, making it more energy efficient. -- CNN

2006-10-18, 09:27 PM	#8
bxracer69 EJ22 Real Name: Nick Langkamp Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: On the Road Posts: 384 Car: 2003 Mitsubishi Evo8 Class: SM Snowboarding....Because gravity is cheaper than gas	alright.... sounds like steve's is the place __________________ My better is better than your best. My fast smells like french toast. www.langkampracing.com

2006-10-18, 11:18 PM	#9
Dean Señor Cheap Bastarde Real Name: Dean Join Date: May 2003 Location: $99 Tire Store Posts: 9,294 Car: $.04 STI Class: Fast,Cheap & Reliable=STI Deal, did somebody say Deal? Oh, Dean, yeah that's me.	You don't have to use who Progressive wants you to. You get to choose, not them. Concourse. They guarantee their work, so you won't need Progressive's "list". __________________ I am a Commodore PET --- Now get off my lawn you kids...

2006-10-18, 08:31 PM	#7
cody Candy Mountain Real Name: Cody Join Date: May 2005 Location: Californication Posts: 7,751 Car: 03 Pussy Wagon, now with more pink! Class: TESP OMG Internet!	Steve's is a Progressive preferred shop. They may repaint my entire car since Redwood Autobody (also on their list) sucks so bad. Do not ever take your car to Redwood Auto Body. :twocents:

2006-10-19, 08:11 AM	#11
sperry The Doink Real Name: Scott Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 20,335 Car: '09 OBXT, '02 WRX, '96 Miata Class: PDX/TT-6 The way out is through	I've had nothing but top-shelf work done by Bruce at Shaber Ave Autobody. But it's tough to get in there (they only work on 2 cars at a time usually and they do 90% custom car stuff... think Hot August Nights BelAires and the like). They're also probably not on any insurance places lists 'cause they're so small. __________________ Is you is, or is you ain't, my con-stit-u-ints?

2006-10-19, 03:14 PM	#12
DanmanWRX n00b Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 14 Car: 2006 WRX TR	kustom kreations in carson is a good place to go. they are under progressive too. they replaced my whole extra cab panel on my truck and side of the truck and it came back perfect.

2006-10-19, 03:18 PM	#13
Kevin M EJ22T Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Reno Posts: 9,445 Car: '93/'01 GF6, mostly red Class: 19 FP	I thought your truck was totalled? __________________ FWD is the new AWD

2006-10-19, 03:44 PM	#14
A1337STI EJ205 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 1,840 Car: Impreza and an Impreza Class: AS / CRS PerfStock "pedal on the right"	I would say preferred auto body in carson is my top pick, Then kustom kreations in carson I had some damage from hitting a raccoon on my 03 WRX which kustom kreations fixed up , but you could tell their molding word. preferred auto body fixed my sti and you couldn't tell it wasn't mind (other then the fact i own it) i then proceeded to rock out the new modeling pieces of the rear wheel. preferred auto body did use more new pieces where as kustom kreations repaired existing ones. but preferred auto body got my car back to me much sooner. __________________ Fighting uphill battles, one bullet at a time!

2006-10-20, 09:29 AM	#16
NstyNik n00b Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Sparks, NV Posts: 17 Car: 2005 WRX STI Bullshit will get you to the top, but it won't keep you there	Steve's did an awesome job with my 87 Chevy pickup. All new body work and custom paint turned out very nice. My dad's shop has done buisness with him before, with no complaints for the most part.

2006-10-20, 02:47 PM	#17
murphy EJ22 Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: RENO Posts: 484 Car: 03 evo, 06 R6	I love that line insurance companies give you about places they authroize or prefered repair shops. It is ILLEGAL for an insurance company to make you use a shop or try to make you use a certain shop. You by law can choose any place you want to fix your car. when time to pick it up refuse it if its not repaired to your liking. Insurance company has no choice but to pay for it. edit agree Kustom Kereation and Gilson auto body in carson

2006-10-20, 03:04 PM	#18
Kevin M EJ22T Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Reno Posts: 9,445 Car: '93/'01 GF6, mostly red Class: 19 FP	They don't require it, but if you don't go to one of their "preferred" places, they won't go to bat for you if the quality of the work isn't to your liking. __________________ FWD is the new AWD

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