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Tim_Burgess · 30th July 2010, 09:32

If the standard of work looks that poor on collection, what on earth is it going to be like after a year or so?

I had a then new Cavalier repaired by a Vauxhall dealer after a van drove in to the driver's door and front wing. Within 6 months there was rust breaking out all round the periphery of the door. I took it back and they "repaired" it. Same thing 6 months later, so I took it back again.

The car was moved on shortly after and next time I saw it the drivers door was as rusty as an old horseshoe.

That's when I learned my lesson about bodyshops. Find a good one and stick with them, no matter what your insurer says.

30th July 2010, 09:32	#13
Tim_Burgess This is my second home 1999 75 Connoisseur SE 2.5, 2000 75 Classic SE 2.0, 2012 Lancia Delta 3, 2016 Dacia Sandero Ambiance Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Kilcreggan Posts: 3,191 Thanks: 334 Thanked 334 Times in 162 Posts	If the standard of work looks that poor on collection, what on earth is it going to be like after a year or so? I had a then new Cavalier repaired by a Vauxhall dealer after a van drove in to the driver's door and front wing. Within 6 months there was rust breaking out all round the periphery of the door. I took it back and they "repaired" it. Same thing 6 months later, so I took it back again. The car was moved on shortly after and next time I saw it the drivers door was as rusty as an old horseshoe. That's when I learned my lesson about bodyshops. Find a good one and stick with them, no matter what your insurer says. __________________ *The fact there's a highway to hell and only a stairway to heaven says a lot about anticipated traffic numbers.*.