Panel Beaters

[LONDON31]

How long do they usually take to complete a job? so far my experiences with them is a promise on a certain date, only to find that nothing has been done at all, is this the norm?

 

[Gtx Gaming]

Depends on the damage.

Normally same day for small area, if they busy 2-3days.

 

[LONDON31]

Depends on the damage.

Normally same day for small area, if they busy 2-3days.

More like it depends on the client...

 

[ToxicBunny]

How long do they usually take to complete a job? so far my experiences with them is a promise on a certain date, only to find that nothing has been done at all, is this the norm?

Is this an insurance job?

 

[LONDON31]

Is this an insurance job?

nope

 

[ToxicBunny]

nope

Then anything from 2 to 3 weeks..

Insurance jobs are 3 - 8 weeks depending on how much you scream at them.

 

[LONDON31]

I once requested a touch up on a very small area which basically required polishing, brought it in the morning, was told it would be ready in the afternoon, nothing was done by closing time, just joyrides... I took the car back and never returned, affected area was barely visible in any case.

 

[LONDON31]

I need help from the "can I speak to the manager" haircut ladies with this one.

 

[ToxicBunny]

I need help from the "can I speak to the manager" haircut ladies with this one.

Why?

Just get the haircut yourself and start throwing your toys... But take photos of your car extensively before you do.

 

[Pitbull]

Unlimited car hire FTW!

 

[namzsteve]

I once requested a touch up on a very small area which basically required polishing, brought it in the morning, was told it would be ready in the afternoon, nothing was done by closing time, just joyrides... I took the car back and never returned, affected area was barely visible in any case.

Hahahaha I know right, last year I scrapped a small portion of the bumper. Took it a guy my friend recommended, he said it would take a day and I should come pay and collect the next day. I went back to the office that day, in the afternoon I get an sms from my tracker that my car has been switched on, later on my car is on the road, so I login to the online tracking page to see where it is headed to, it was on the freeway, doing 170.
I printed out the trip report, that evening my friend and I went to this guys place. Asked him where he was going to which he denied taking the car out, showed him the print, asked for my keys and off I went. He lost some money that day.

Don't trust indie panelbeaters, rather take it to a certified workshop, and they do take their sweet time.