wanted: body repair shop : dublin

[gmc]

Honda Civic, black, 1996. Unfortunate contact with pillar left it dented and scratched.

Wanted: body repair shop & paint shop to repair - good colour matching essential.

Any suggestions - preferably near Dublin city centre-ish.

This is coming out of my own pocket - so non-insurance prices a bonus :)

Also any suggestions on what I need to look for/ask of a repair shop would be appreciated.

TIA.

G.

[WhipLash]

Hi gmc. What an unfortunate incident, one we all hate to encounter. Its unbelievable how such minor looking damage can really cost :( .

You could always try the Irish Body Shop site at http://www.irishbodyshops.com/ for some information on recognised companies. I suppose getting a few quotes together from a couple of these places might find you a good deal.

I know you are looking for somewhere in the city centre, but I have used a place in Tallaght before – Pat Denning’s (01-4909830). I found their work to be exceptional, if not a little on the expensive side (you pay for what you get I suppose). A lot of main dealers sub-contract their bodyshop work out to them too, which is a good indication.

Let us know how you get on with different quotes, and perhaps give us a few recommendations based on your experience.

Hope this helps – good look with the repair expenses, I feel you’re going to need it!

[Phil]

Hi GMC,

Welcome to the forum.

One garage that comes to mind, is the one that Rathdown Motors use. It's a small garage near Rathgar Village. They specialise in Honda's. I brought my Honda Prelude to them before and they were quick, friendly and they did'nt cost the earth.

They are on one of the backroads near the village. I try and dig out the name and address of the place for you.

[Toad]

Try the Accident Repair Centre in Tallaght.
Excellent quality, Price unsure, but worth checking.
They do all the repairs for Ballbidge motors

[gmc]

Thanks to all who replied.

Honda dealers were the worst - £600+ or a new door. In don't think so.

Found Body Craft Repairs off the North Strand. They had several hondas in the forecourt, and the guy said they were a hobby of his. He also knew the correct location of a re-inforcing/safety strut in the door - unlike one of the dealers.

The price of £300 was about average. That combined with the knowledge/interest they showed swung it for me.

I'm taking it in next week.

A curse on all concrete pillars.

Gary

[Phil]

Good stuff Gary,

Let us know what type of job they did on the car and if you were happy with what you got.