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Hey guys,

Hypothetical case here.... :D

A person backed into my car, but thing is my front bar was already damaged, they don't know that.

Basically I want a list of reputable or good bodywork places that you guys actually trust with your car. I just want to get about 2 - 3 quotes. I don't wanna go with the insurance company's dodgy brothers panel beaters so if you guys could list a couple of places you trust I would greatly appreciate it.

South-East suburbs if possible. :D

What I'm trying to do is scam insurance slightly. :rofl:

I'm going to ask the place to do a quote for me on a aftermarket front bar instead of a stock 2nd handy with the reason being it was impossible to source a 2nd hand of the exact front bar, so the next cheapest kit up is what I want. :D

Anyone here done something similar and how easy do insurance companies go along with that?

Thanks for your help guys!

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Just picked up my 33 from DT panels in Springvale today, man im gonna be hard for ages!!!

Top job, top prices!! When my S14's ready(if ever) ill be taking that to DT also!!

SS8 Gohan also had his 34 painted there.

No problem, 12 Lightwood Drive Springvale, near the station.

He did all the Topstage cars @ MAS, Nismo Racer post up some pics of your beast!!!

No pics yet Dezz, i dun wanna get flamed for having chromies and airbrush(still to come) :P

Mate i swear by Gals Smash Repairs.

Hes in Tullamarine but he did a Smick job of my car and i cant fault dave at all.

Hes a top guy..

9335 2599. Speak to Dave tell him you know Matt with the Skyline..

I also know of a few other here who will agree to his work..

PM me if you have any questions...

Hey guys,

Hypothetical case here.... :)

A person backed into my car, but thing is my front bar was already damaged, they don't know that.

Basically I want a list of reputable or good bodywork places that you guys actually trust with your car. I just want to get about 2 - 3 quotes. I don't wanna go with the insurance company's dodgy brothers panel beaters so if you guys could list a couple of places you trust I would greatly appreciate it.

South-East suburbs if possible. :)

What I'm trying to do is scam insurance slightly. :yes:

I'm going to ask the place to do a quote for me on a aftermarket front bar instead of a stock 2nd handy with the reason being it was impossible to source a 2nd hand of the exact front bar, so the next cheapest kit up is what I want. :P

Anyone here done something similar and how easy do insurance companies go along with that?

Thanks for your help guys!

Police Road Panel Service4 Police Rd Springvale 3171(03) 9558 5110

My son works there. Do yourself a favour. Ask for Harry and say Alan told you to go there

i heard some real bad things about most of the shops near spingvale station.....seems as though all their VACC certs have been taken away.....

i dunno might just all be bs....but id take the effort to ask if they are still certified

"No problem, 12 Lightwood Drive Springvale, near the station.

He did all the Topstage cars @ MAS, Nismo Racer post up some pics of your beast!!!

No pics yet Dezz, i dun wanna get flamed for having chromies and airbrush(still to come)"

Yeah, DT is the place to be, btw which 33 is urs? ABuSD

http://www.childish.fotopic.net/

Edited by Nismo Racer
Mate i swear by Gals Smash Repairs.

Hes in Tullamarine but he did a Smick job of my car and i cant fault dave at all.

Hes a top guy..

9335 2599. Speak to Dave tell him you know Matt with the Skyline..

I also know of a few other here who will agree to his work..

PM me if you have any questions...

i am one of the people that agree with matt

they worked on my car in april and it came back to me looking better than it did when i first brought it

i was very happy with their work.

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