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  • Recommended Smash repairer in Syd area?

    Hi all,

    Can someone recommend me a smash repairer in Syd area? I did a quick search and Prestige Autobody shop seems to have good reviews. Does anyone have experience with them?

    Current: MY16 132TSI | Luxury | R-Line
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    Originally posted by rave75 View Post
    Hi all,

    Can someone recommend me a smash repairer in Syd area? I did a quick search and Prestige Autobody shop seems to have good reviews. Does anyone have experience with them?
    Never been there but they repair quite a lot prestige cars like Land Rover and Jaguar. Tried to get a quote and ended up with quite high price. Be prepared.

    The quality should be good.


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    • #3
      It's an insurance job and I was not at fault.

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      MY14 C250 W205 | Command | Vision | Exclusive | Seat Comfort
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      • #4
        Originally posted by rave75 View Post
        It's an insurance job and I was not at fault.
        If you have the option to choose your repair then have a try.

        My used repairer told me the insurance company was tight on what they spent.


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        • #5
          These guys did fantastic work for me when I was in Sydney:
          HOME - Smeaton Grange Paint & Panel

          If it has an engine or heartbeat it's going to cost you.

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          • #6
            Okay, thanks man, will try. VW website have a list of authorised repairer, only 5 in NSW though. I don't have to follow that list, do I? My car is still under manufacturer's warranty.

            Current: MY16 132TSI | Luxury | R-Line
            MY14 C250 W205 | Command | Vision | Exclusive | Seat Comfort
            MY13 A200 W176 | Command | Vision | Exclusive | Seat Comfort

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            • #7
              Originally posted by rave75 View Post
              Okay, thanks man, will try. VW website have a list of authorised repairer, only 5 in NSW though. I don't have to follow that list, do I? My car is still under manufacturer's warranty.
              I don’t think you need.

              Been to ragatta. Not impressed. Minor repair.


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              • #8
                Originally posted by rave75 View Post
                Hi all,

                Can someone recommend me a smash repairer in Syd area? I did a quick search and Prestige Autobody shop seems to have good reviews. Does anyone have experience with them?

                Try Swea Spares

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                • #9
                  Is this near the VW service centre in Artarmon? If so, my Passat was sent there for an insurance claim when I was rear ended 2 years ago. Cracked bumper and some scratches to be done.

                  They were very professional and the job nicely done. I had no hassles with them. Car was complete as planned.

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                  • #10
                    I ended up bringing it to Basha Autohaus at West Ryde (close to my house). 5.0 Google rating from 200ish reviewers. Even though reviews can be bought but I'd think if they did bad jobs, people would've put negative ratings.

                    Current: MY16 132TSI | Luxury | R-Line
                    MY14 C250 W205 | Command | Vision | Exclusive | Seat Comfort
                    MY13 A200 W176 | Command | Vision | Exclusive | Seat Comfort

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                    • #11
                      Originally posted by rave75 View Post
                      I ended up bringing it to Basha Autohaus at West Ryde (close to my house). 5.0 Google rating from 200ish reviewers. Even though reviews can be bought but I'd think if they did bad jobs, people would've put negative ratings.
                      Shoot us a update after you pick up your car


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                      • #12
                        Originally posted by zzc2010 View Post
                        Shoot us a update after you pick up your car
                        Will do. They will arrange for loan car as well, looks promising so far.

                        Current: MY16 132TSI | Luxury | R-Line
                        MY14 C250 W205 | Command | Vision | Exclusive | Seat Comfort
                        MY13 A200 W176 | Command | Vision | Exclusive | Seat Comfort

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                        • #13
                          Originally posted by rave75 View Post
                          Will do. They will arrange for loan car as well, looks promising so far.
                          The loan car is not promising at all. Can’t compare it with a VW [emoji1787]


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                          • #14
                            Well I asked two other repairers, they don't arrange for loan cars. Then again, Allianz gives me 3-week car rental, but the repairer say they can arrange for rental cars for not-at-fault driver and bill it to the at-fault insurer.

                            Current: MY16 132TSI | Luxury | R-Line
                            MY14 C250 W205 | Command | Vision | Exclusive | Seat Comfort
                            MY13 A200 W176 | Command | Vision | Exclusive | Seat Comfort

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                            • #15
                              Originally posted by rave75 View Post
                              Well I asked two other repairers, they don't arrange for loan cars. Then again, Allianz gives me 3-week car rental, but the repairer say they can arrange for rental cars for not-at-fault driver and bill it to the at-fault insurer.
                              That’s right.


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