Panelbeaters in DBN

[ubercal]

Hi

I know there was a dicussion awhile back but anyways here goes ...

Which panelbeaters do you recommend in the DBN area to fix a front bumper smash

Car : Subaru wrx sti 05

 

[Fazda]

Westmead panel beaters - 031 700 4246

We used them if we had a problem with our new cars at Subaru Durban - brilliant workmanship!

If you want one closer to town then Technostar, next to Subaru Durban, but they are expensive and not as good as Westmead

 

[ubercal]

So you dont use technostar even though they right next door to the dealership ?

Westmead panel beaters - 031 700 4246

We used them if we had a problem with our new cars at Subaru Durban - brilliant workmanship!

 

[Fazda]

So you dont use technostar even though they right next door to the dealership ?

Sorry, just missed you - answer above,

 

[ubercal]

Ok thanks - Iam much closer to Technostar but going by the bad comments on hellopeter they look like a disaster.I will see if my insurance uses those guys in Westmead.I heard Panelrite is also good.

 

[Fazda]

Ok thanks - Iam much closer to Technostar but going by the bad comments on hellopeter they look like a disaster.I will see if my insurance uses those guys in Westmead.I heard Panelrite is also good.

Westmead is a bit of a schlep, but well worth it if you want a decent job. Unfortunately, I have had first hand experience of Technostar work, and I have seen some good, but some very bad - one of my customers took his Legacy back to them 4 times, and still isn't happy.

I don't know Panelrite's work, but if you want to go to a Subaru approved place, then you can go to Finesse. I don't know if they are much better than Technostar, however.

 

[ubercal]

Eish , this is my problem.I only want the best workmanship on this car and it seems that the Subaru approved guys are a hit and miss.Another option is Ross Champion.

Westmead is a bit of a schlep, but well worth it if you want a decent job. Unfortunately, I have had first hand experience of Technostar work, and I have seen some good, but some very bad - one of my customers took his Legacy back to them 4 times, and still isn't happy.

I don't know Panelrite's work, but if you want to go to a Subaru approved place, then you can go to Finesse. I don't know if they are much better than Technostar, however.

 

[Fazda]

Eish , this is my problem.I only want the best workmanship on this car and it seems that the Subaru approved guys are a hit and miss.Another option is Ross Champion.

You'r not listening to me!

 

[ubercal]

hehehehe - i wish it was that simple.My insurance doesnt use these guys so if there is a issue afterwards then they cant do anything about it.

 

[Fazda]

hehehehe - i wish it was that simple.My insurance doesnt use these guys so if there is a issue afterwards then they cant do anything about it.

Insurance companies are one big scam in this case! It is always who gives them the biggest backhand and not the best job!

OK - then go to Finesse before you go to Technostar.

 

[ToxicBunny]

Sinclairs is also pretty damn good... they are in Umgeni

 

[ubercal]

Ok has anybody heard of Keiths Panel Shop and how is there workmanship ? They are in springfield Park.It seems they deal with performance cars / racing etc.My insurance uses them

 

[Fazda]

Ok has anybody heard of Keiths Panel Shop and how is there workmanship ? They are in springfield Park.It seems they deal with performance cars / racing etc.My insurance uses them

BINGO!!

I have been racking my brain trying to think of the name - I knew that it was his name, but couldn't remember it!

We also used him on the Alfa side, and his work is excellent!

His colour matching is 100% - the only hassle I ever had was him forgetting to fit a small rubber gasket on the back door of one of our Alfas, otherwise highly recommended!

 

[ubercal]

Sweet !!!!!!!!!!!!!

BINGO!!

I have been racking my brain trying to think of the name - I knew that it was his name, but couldn't remember it!

We also used him on the Alfa side, and his work is excellent!

His colour matching is 100% - the only hassle I ever had was him forgetting to fit a small rubber gasket on the back door of one of our Alfas, otherwise highly recommended!

 

[mintydroid]

Finesse is crap. I had to go back 3 times to get my paint job right. How do you mess up white?

Took my other car to Panelrite. Very quick and excellent workmanship.

 

[ubercal]

Ok so Keiths is out the picture.Excuses about parts , labour etc.Has anybody heard of GA Panelbeaters ?

 

[Fazda]

Ok so Keiths is out the picture.Excuses about parts , labour etc.Has anybody heard of GA Panelbeaters ?

Bugger!

Never heard of GA

 

[ToxicBunny]

Never heard of them..

Have you tried Sinclairs?

 

[ubercal]

Never heard of them..

Have you tried Sinclairs?

Yip, waiting for a quote.When i did phone they started by saying "Parts are hard to come now etc".

 

[Fox1]

Have you tried Palace Panel and Paint and Classic Coach Works?