AK Autoworks, talk to Andy!!!

i go to richcity collision

unfortunately i have to agree, they replaced a cf diffuser on my car, which was done seamlessly, however there was also a quarter panel repair and while the repair was done well, it looks like the paint is starting to peel back already, a little over a year later

The owner only drives S class for the last 30 years.. he gets a diesel one when a new model comes out.

any good auto body shops in Surrey?

Got one quote for rust repair out of 5 different shops I went to..

Seems like most shops dont' wanna touch that with a 10 foot pole and look at my car like :heckno:

Most people don't want to pay what it takes to do the job properly, and then when its not done properly they expect warranty for life and miracles.

Hey guys I'm looking for a good body shop in north van for some repairs.

I was given these by the insurance place:

-Craftsman collision on west 1st
-Vickery Collision
-Carter Chevy - I don't know why they gave me a chevy dealer to repair a toyota...lol

^ Years ago I was in an accident in my first car, a 1981 granny-driven Mustang. I was broadsided, the whole left side of the car was caved in; shocked it wasn't written off.

I took it to Vickery Collision; The left side of the car was immaculate. Can't say enough about the work they did. Really high quality.

I see what you're saying but a body shops a body shop. It's not brand specific. Other body shops won't be specifically trained in fixing your Toyota either.

Excellent, I had to make a decision quick, as the car might be totalled so insurance wanted it looked at quickly so they can make a decision. So I read some reviews and Vickery seemed best, so I sent it there.

Thanks for reinforcing that decision.

Oh body work is body work, for sure, but in terms of getting parts and stuff in. Either way you are right, it 100% doesn't matter, just found it funny.

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On another note, I hope the fucking thing isn't totalled from a rear ender, only had 123k on it, and I have had that car since it was new.

They changed ownership 2-3 years ago, i would stay away now.

Son of a bitch. Are you fucking with me?

Parts are gonna be from a Toyota dealer, exact same shit whether it's from destination Toyota or open road Toyota.

Or non oem I'm sure everybody uses the same companies anyways (APT, Cross Canada, Keystone Elko)

Not like they're gonna try to throw a GM fascia bumper onto your Toyota

nope

Are you attempting to mis-read everything I type as if I am retarded. Obviously I am well aware that they aren't going to put an impala bumper on my camry you dickhead.

I meant toyota likely has the parts in stock, or access to them within their inventory, whereas chevy would have to go to said toyota dealer, and purchase the piece from them and then put it on my car. Same goes for a body shop.

The reason anyone uses a dealership parts department is readily available parts.

Why would you go to a collision place just because your insurance agent recommended it to you? It is just like going with a home inspector recommended by your real estate agent... I like False Creek, #1 and Tom's. The people that work at False Creek are on BCBimmers if you want to ask them for advice.

I find the quality of finish depends in the end of the staff of the place. Some people are less detail oriented and that shows in the final product. The problem as I understand is collision repair is an industry with a high turn over (since pay is not the greatest and the work is borderline chronically hazardous).

In for 2007 Toyota Impala SE :troll:
So where did you end up bringing it?

I only had a little bit of time to decide, cause they wanted to get the car out of the tow yard, and determine if it is totaled or not.

Also they stated they would take it to any body shop I wanted on the north shore, if I wanted it taken farther I would have to pay for the extra towing myself.

I just told them to take it to Vickery. I figure all bodyshops are going to have horror stories from some people and praise from others

BTW I have private insurance through a different company, so I deal with them not ICBC. So the process is a little different for me then it is for people with just basic coverage with ICBC.

I work with these guys alot, they are amazing people who know their cars. Just ask the owner about his turbo vette. I usually stop by there and end up spending hours talking to them about cars.

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