Sothern California Body shop recommendation.

houkouonchi · 01-09-2013, 02:12 PM

Was hoping I could get a recommendation for a body shop in Socal area (preferably Inland Empire area) but L.A. area would probably be ok too.

I have damage from a hit and run on my driver side fender. Trying to find out how much it would be to replace the fender with new one.

My insurance deductible is $500 so if I could get it done under $750 I am thinking of just going that route instead of bothering with insurance. As far as I can tell the actual part (63101) can be had for under $250 but obviously paint + installation is going to probably double that.

Apoc370z · 01-09-2013, 04:18 PM

The are several threads in the socal section for topics like this. You should be able to find your answers there.

Edit:
Recommendations of places to go to get parts/work done in So.Cal

Using my phone so i cant link it properly.

houkouonchi · 01-09-2013, 04:43 PM

Thanks for the link. Although a lot of those seem for generic work. I know a lot less places do body work and usually the ones that are good are primarily body work so that is why I was asking in here. I will check out some of the places in that thread though.

OMGWTFBBQ · 01-09-2013, 10:11 PM

Said it in the SoCal thread and will say it again here.

Auto Explosion in Gardena. They only do body work. They have a HUGE portfolio of show cars. They have a waiting room filled with trophies from shows that they've won.

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axmea? · 01-10-2013, 04:01 PM

Once you come up with a list and then Yelp it or Angie's list it. Lot's of great shops in Ontario/Rancho Cucamonga area. As with any car with 3 stage paint, getting a perfect paint match is the key.

Another idea is while you are at it, see if you can get Fly1Motorsports or AeroJacket a call for a set of vented FRP fenders for the same cost.

roy'sz · 01-23-2013, 03:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by houkouonchi

Thanks for the link. Although a lot of those seem for generic work. I know a lot less places do body work and usually the ones that are good are primarily body work so that is why I was asking in here. I will check out some of the places in that thread though.

I wouldn't go the route of paying out of pocket if I were you. Thats what we all pay for montly. If I added up my insurance from the past ten yrs of driving i've given the insurance company close to 30k. Like I said let them pay for it. Also might I reccomend a buisness out here in moreno vally/riverside are called International Auto Crafters. They did an amazing job when I was victimized by a aluminum pole in the 91 fwy. front bumper had to be replaced, they fixed the hood and blended the fenders. Car looks amazing. definitely a 5* place to go.

memorylasts · 01-23-2013, 04:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OMGWTFBBQ

Said it in the SoCal thread and will say it again here.

Auto Explosion in Gardena. They only do body work. They have a HUGE portfolio of show cars. They have a waiting room filled with trophies from shows that they've won.

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they did my paint too!

nklear · 01-29-2013, 05:27 AM

You guys want the best shop?

Here it is, They've worked on my Mercedes, GTO, and a Corvette.

They are the best of the best, and the price is really good too.

They have a huge shop, and everything comes with life time warranty.

Modern Auto Body
3829 San Fernando Road
Glendale, California 91204 U.S.A.

Phone: (818) 243-3206
Toll Free: (800) 503-4922
Modern Auto Body

Z_Girl · 01-30-2013, 12:28 PM

Bell's Autosport

Bell's Autosport
17428 Gothard St
Huntington Beach, CA, 92647
Tel: (714)842-4000
Fax: (714)842-4088
email: info@bells-auto.com

Ask for Ryan, he'll definitely take care of you. They went above and beyond when I was in there last month.

01-09-2013, 02:12 PM	#1 (permalink)
houkouonchi Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Ontario, California Posts: 440 Drives: '14 GT-R '10 M6 370z Rep Power: 15	Sothern California Body shop recommendation. Was hoping I could get a recommendation for a body shop in Socal area (preferably Inland Empire area) but L.A. area would probably be ok too. I have damage from a hit and run on my driver side fender. Trying to find out how much it would be to replace the fender with new one. My insurance deductible is $500 so if I could get it done under $750 I am thinking of just going that route instead of bothering with insurance. As far as I can tell the actual part (63101) can be had for under $250 but obviously paint + installation is going to probably double that.

01-09-2013, 04:18 PM	#2 (permalink)
Apoc370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2011 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 999 Drives: 2011 GM z34 Rep Power: 15	The are several threads in the socal section for topics like this. You should be able to find your answers there. Edit: Recommendations of places to go to get parts/work done in So.Cal Using my phone so i cant link it properly. DEpointfive0 likes this. Last edited by Apoc370z; 01-09-2013 at 04:21 PM.

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OMGWTFBBQ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: the OC Posts: 1,886 Drives: 08 SGM IS350 Rep Power: 4549	Said it in the SoCal thread and will say it again here. Auto Explosion in Gardena. They only do body work. They have a HUGE portfolio of show cars. They have a waiting room filled with trophies from shows that they've won. [/thread] memorylasts likes this.

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axmea? A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 6,235 Drives: WELL ZED PW 6MT Rep Power: 53241	Once you come up with a list and then Yelp it or Angie's list it. Lot's of great shops in Ontario/Rancho Cucamonga area. As with any car with 3 stage paint, getting a perfect paint match is the key. Another idea is while you are at it, see if you can get Fly1Motorsports or AeroJacket a call for a set of vented FRP fenders for the same cost. Eagle likes this. __________________ >MyZ's Album< NISMO Convert/ECUTEK/Takeda CAI/F.I. HFC NR CB Carbon/F.I. 34 Row Oil Cooler/4.08 Final Drive /Powertrix+Swifts/Hotchkis/SPL/Whiteline/TWM/Zoom Engineering/EVO-R/AeroJacket Vented CF Fenders + CF Spoiler/Avant Garde-WORK/NST/Morimoto Halo/STi Clear Lenses/Carbon Signal Automotive/RJM Performance/ZSpeed Clutch Flywheel CSC delete Last edited by axmea?; 01-10-2013 at 11:47 PM.

01-29-2013, 05:27 AM	#8 (permalink)
nklear Base Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 192 Drives: 13 Nissan 370z TT M6 Rep Power: 12	You guys want the best shop? Here it is, They've worked on my Mercedes, GTO, and a Corvette. They are the best of the best, and the price is really good too. They have a huge shop, and everything comes with life time warranty. Modern Auto Body 3829 San Fernando Road Glendale, California 91204 U.S.A. Phone: (818) 243-3206 Toll Free: (800) 503-4922 Modern Auto Body DEpointfive0 likes this.

01-09-2013, 04:43 PM	#3 (permalink)
houkouonchi Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Ontario, California Posts: 440 Drives: '14 GT-R '10 M6 370z Rep Power: 15	Thanks for the link. Although a lot of those seem for generic work. I know a lot less places do body work and usually the ones that are good are primarily body work so that is why I was asking in here. I will check out some of the places in that thread though.

01-30-2013, 12:28 PM	#9 (permalink)
Z_Girl Base Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: .... Posts: 234 Drives: ... Rep Power: 13	Bell's Autosport Bell's Autosport 17428 Gothard St Huntington Beach, CA, 92647 Tel: (714)842-4000 Fax: (714)842-4088 email: info@bells-auto.com Ask for Ryan, he'll definitely take care of you. They went above and beyond when I was in there last month.

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