Recommended BMW body shop in Richmond
 

Got into a minor accident today and am looking for a good body shop that specializes in BMWs.

Yes, I did search but want a more current opinion. Is No. 1 Collision still good? Richmond Auto Body?

MG collision. U don't need a BMW specialist - just someone who does great body work

I once got the front of my old Vette repainted at Bismark in Richmond, and it looked fantastic. However, it depends on who does the painting there. I know of another car who had their's done at Bismark, and the result was horrible orange peel.

No1 is good. Had a modified older 3 series with aftermarket lights/reflectors and the guys there went out of their way to source matching aftermarket parts. Paint looks good and no overspray

Don't go to bismark, I hated their customers service/LG working the front desk. Scratched up my friend's car after I recommended them to go there. Mounting tabs for the bumper scratched up the rear quarter panel when they were re-installing the bumper (keep in mind, car had maybe 10,000KMs on it when we took it, was less than a year old, and was garage kept). They denied it, and then did a quick polish of the scratches to get us out.

I think they are/were RS sponsors and that was the only reason I recommended it.

Agreed. Bismark can be YMMV.

I would suggest Bavara Autohaus. Not in Richmond, but they do offer pickup/dropoff services - you don't even have to go there! They do excellent work. Bavara Autohaus

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Thanks everyone. Considered Bavara but they are so far even with the valet service.

Ended up going to No 1 in Richmond, hopefully they do a good job. They seemed really busy and I'll get my car back late next week. In the mean time I get to drive a base Corolla with manual windows.

Estimate is so high for what looks like minor cosmetic damage and it will probably go up too :QQ:

Can we get pics? :fullofwin:

I've been to Bavara. They do great work. And when they drop off and pick up (with a flat deck tow truck too) who cares where they are?

Good thread, I was searching for a thread like this. Sound like No 1 collision is pretty good, my cf rear diffuser should be here next week. I'm going there to have it install I guess.

I also dislike bismark, i took my car there one time and they made me feel like its not "good" enough for them to work on. :okay:

no 1, richmond bmw does there cars there! they do porches n stuff too

after a bit of digging, there seems to be some bad reviews for No 1 Do not ever go to no.1 collision!! Avoid at all costs! Messed up my car!!! - Bimmerforums - The Ultimate BMW Forum

http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum....php?t=1936966

I guess it's just a roll in the dice :fuuuuu:

I feel they do that with every car that shows up there.
They did the same thing with my friends car, they just seem like condescending pricks is all

The second link is obviously fake lol.

all shops will have the odd "bad results". eg. i have been to bismark before and have had great experience and one not so good one which had to take a few weeks to do deal with.

No.1 and grandcity are good. As with anyshop, i would take precaution and note your car condition prior to bringing to the shop and then giving it a detailed walk around after. if you spot any damage or defect with the paint, tell them to fix it.

Everyone has 1 post and the names are so fake. You should never take your car to No 1.