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08-13-2010, 03:17 AM
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#1 | | Captain Happy Bubble is my Homeboy
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So long story short, passenger side was broken into from the window, and body work is required. My only concern is paint matching... for premium white pearl. I did a search but all the threads seem to be dated pretty far back
I thought about taking it to Richmond Auto Body in north van/richmond cause i haven't heard anything bad about either locations but I can't get it in until monday
The other shops I thought about taking it to was
Bismark
No. 1 Collision
Rich City collision and
Automind
please post any other recommendations and any recent experiences if possible!
thanks in advance!
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08-13-2010, 03:32 AM
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#2 | | THEY HATE US CUZ THEY AIN'T US
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checkpoint collision.
they did my full jdm conversion on my civic. they did an amazing job on it. great service and all.
ask for steven or bill.
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08-17-2010, 06:52 AM
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#3 | | I Will not Admit my Addiction to RS
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no experience with rich city, but i have heard and seen good things about the other 3 u mentioned...
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08-17-2010, 07:12 PM
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#4 | | NOOB, Not Quite a Regular!
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Bavara Auto Haus in langley
I know their top bodyman and head painter there. They do very high end work
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09-01-2010, 08:46 AM
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if it is an icbc claim, bring it to a higher end body shop.. it is hard to match certain paints 100% but what good shops will do is blend in and make the paint match as best they can.. blending makes it look like its basically 100% even if its matched 90%... it is hard to match 100% due to factors such as age of paint, amount of clear, and brand of paint etc...
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11-09-2010, 08:06 PM
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#6 | | What hasn't Killed me, has made me more tolerant of RS!
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Originally Posted by BlueG2  if it is an icbc claim, bring it to a higher end body shop.. it is hard to match certain paints 100% but what good shops will do is blend in and make the paint match as best they can.. blending makes it look like its basically 100% even if its matched 90%... it is hard to match 100% due to factors such as age of paint, amount of clear, and brand of paint etc... | which shop is higher end bodyshop ??? i need to fix my car...
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11-18-2010, 09:37 AM
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#7 | | Diagonally parked in a parallel universe
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BAVARA AUTO HAUS
Yeah, they're in langley... but they have Valet pick-up and delivery! www.bavara.ca www.flickr.com/bavara
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11-18-2010, 10:35 AM
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#8 | | RS Veteran
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no.1 collision does really good work, but do they take japanese imports?
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12-15-2010, 02:19 PM
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#9 | | Oh goodie, 5 posts already!
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+1 for automind.
Also, look up Cosmos Auto Care in East Van. They do a lot of work for the local Mercedes dealers.
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12-17-2010, 09:56 AM
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#10 | | I subscribe to the Revscene NWS thread(s)
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Good info to know. Just got into a rear ender today from some black ice and looking for a body shop.
I was less than impressed with AK Autoworks (which I went to a few years back) so looking for alternatives. I've also heard good things about Automind so I may try them this time.
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12-17-2010, 06:43 PM
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#11 | | Banned (ABWS)
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I know a shop in van it's called Korva World Glass Collision. They worked on my srt8 when i got hit they did a great job they always have Porsche's, Ferrari's and many other cars in there . They are expensive its worth it for there top quality work.
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03-18-2011, 11:54 AM
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#12 | | Proud to be called a RS Regular!
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Rich City on Horseshoe Way gives pretty good deals for private repairs. They also do ICBC work too. When i brought my car there, they actually spent the time to explain what was required to do the repairs, and the manager even gave me a tour of his shop...
+1 for Rich City
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03-18-2011, 06:41 PM
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#13 | | NOOB, Not Quite a Regular!
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Originally Posted by dimsum1985 Rich City on Horseshoe Way gives pretty good deals for private repairs. They also do ICBC work too. When i brought my car there, they actually spent the time to explain what was required to do the repairs, and the manager even gave me a tour of his shop...
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Are you dumb? Why are you bringing back old threads?
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10-24-2011, 12:36 AM
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#14 | | spammin my services for a case of stella...
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Ok buddy go to integra collision; i guarantee you 100% you will be surprised by the quality workmanship. 9.5 out of 10.
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10-24-2011, 11:10 AM
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#15 | | I am Hook'd on RS
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I used to work at Rich City. Their painter sucks. They will cut polish most of the new paint off your car. Plus I haven't ever talked to anyone that enjoyed working there. The boss is really a jerk. Even if I didn't dislike the boss if they did good work I would still recommend them. I also worked at Kirmak collision on Steveston Hwy and no 5 road. The painter there is old skool and totally prides himself in his work. They are are great shop, do amazing work, and pride in the job is apparent.
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10-24-2011, 11:44 AM
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#16 | | RS has made me the bitter person i am today!
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BWent to twinstar collision, nice guys and did great work. Posted via RS Mobile | |
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10-25-2011, 01:14 AM
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#17 | | WOAH! i think Vtec just kicked in!
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Old thread but the choices OP posted last year still reputable shops to get body work done? Posted via RS Mobile | |
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10-25-2011, 08:41 PM
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#18 | | Official Texas Ambassador
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I just had my car done at Rich City in Richmond, the Bridgeport location. I'm very satisfied with their paint match and blend as well as their metal work. I didn't have a problem but I guess DarkVerses saw a different side of the shop than I did
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10-26-2011, 06:52 PM
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#19 | | What hasn't Killed me, has made me more tolerant of RS!
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Originally Posted by 6insomnia9 BWent to twinstar collision, nice guys and did great work. Posted via RS Mobile | twinstar collision are very nice guys!! i know them personally. But they dont like to do aftermarket stuff and focuses on OEM parts.
they are crazy busy with icbc claims recently. so i took my car to AK.
ill give an update on their work. but so far, my side skirts fit perfect. dono about the paint yet
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10-26-2011, 08:43 PM
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#20 | | RS has made me the bitter person i am today!
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Originally Posted by Nismo 1234 twinstar collision are very nice guys!! i know them personally. But they dont like to do aftermarket stuff and focuses on OEM parts.
they are crazy busy with icbc claims recently. so i took my car to AK.
ill give an update on their work. but so far, my side skirts fit perfect. dono about the paint yet | Yep , I was just searching around for some good shops and stumpled on them and decided to get a quote, very honest guys and the service is great.
My car was back to showroom condition when they were done with it
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09-15-2014, 10:54 AM
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#21 | | I bringith the lowerballerith
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09-16-2014, 09:03 PM
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#22 | | I STILL don't get it
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ICBC claim for a front bumper scratch. Any updated recommendations for body shops, with preferrably nice courtesy cars?
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09-16-2014, 09:57 PM
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#23 | | #deephouse
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twin star colision
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09-17-2014, 04:44 PM
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#24 | | Where's my RS Christmas Lobster?!
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09-18-2014, 04:37 PM
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From my experience
For ICBC Claims:
AK Autoworks
No.1 Collision
Fastrack Autobody
Automind
If paying for it yourself:
Herberts Autobody
Fusion Autobody
Although my last few claims I've brought to Herberts Autobody. Good guys there. Will always try to get it right for you. Not a big budget huge shop, just hardworking car enthusiasts. Helps me fix up alot of other bodyshops poor blending.
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