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Ray

13-03-2006, 04:38 PM

Hi All,

Unfortunately l had an accident today :cussing: and smashed my front end in. Can anyone recommend a good repairer in the inner melbourne area?

Also what do you like better a VY Calais front bumper or a VZ Calais front bumper?

F:\Canon Photos\smash\smashcar.JPG

Ryzz

13-03-2006, 04:39 PM

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Ray

13-03-2006, 04:57 PM

Heres a pic.

http://members.optusnet.com.au/~tonycip/smashcar1.JPG

planetdavo

13-03-2006, 05:09 PM

I can't provide a good smash repairers name sorry (we deal with plenty at work, but can't confirm their quality), but personally I like the series 2 VY Calais look the most. If you go to a VZ bar, you'd have to change the headlights as well, if they aren't damaged (can't tell in photo).

BLKCV8

13-03-2006, 05:28 PM

Sorry to see the damage to your car.There is only one place to go for smash repairs in inner city Melbourne ................ File Finish p/l, Johnson st, Fitzroy. Speak with Rowan. They have a1 tradespoeple working their, and they are no more expensive than any other smash repairer. One visit to their shop and you will understand what i mean.

Marcus

13-03-2006, 07:25 PM

sorry to see the damage, clarice body group in clarice rd box hill do a great job, they did my last car and it looked a million dollars

TOYLS1

13-03-2006, 08:16 PM

i recommend File Finish as well, it is an awersome joint with some of the best tradesmen in melbourne! they do lotus, ferrari etc!

Be a dream to work there once i have my papers! :goodtime:

exwrx

13-03-2006, 08:19 PM

Also try BM Refinishers in Grange Road Fairfield - home of Craig Munro aka Tryhrd - they do some very nice work.

Ray

15-03-2006, 06:36 PM

Man l hate dealing with insurance companies. Basically they wont let the repairer replace the headligts with new ones despite them being snaped off from the brakets (possibly othe damage). As well as the condensor being sent out to check if it can be repaired. We are talking about $700 worth of parts on a relatively new car.

Not happy :(

The insurer is Suncorp/GIO. Has any had problems with them?