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R34 Was Recently Stolen And Recovered, Looking For A Mechanic.


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My R34 was stolen tuesday morning around 3am, the car was found this morning around 9:30am. I'm unsure of the extent of the damage but i know for certain the left hand side window is broken.

I'm looking for a mechanic i can get the car towed straight to once the police are done with it to give the car a good look over and repair what damage has been done such as the window etc.

I work full time so i don't really have the spare time to diagnose and fix the problems myself and need the car running as soon as possible.

I live in Narre Warren south, so somewhere close by would be fantastic so it doesn't cost me a fortune to have it towed. I only recently moved to Melbourne so I'm not familiar with what workshops are around.

thank you!

Depends on the damage mate. If there's panel damage, most panel shops will be able to sort out windows/locks/etc for you. Police Rd panels have been helpful in the past for me, and DT panels in Springvale are certainly great for paint and panelbeating.

If the problem is mechanical, I only ever see one bloke - Dan from Springy motors. He's usually pretty busy but he knows imports inside and out. His new number is (03) 9546 9400

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Sorry to hear about the news, was is stolen at Narre Warren South? If you've seen a BSB 34 thats mine as I visit my parents. Its usually a very family oriented area and I've never herd of things like this.

Jake is right about the people to call - im currently in talks with Van from DT Panels for some side skirt and rear pod fitments.

I'll keep a eye for you man! haha

yeah, the street i live on is quite a nice street as well. i was shocked it happened myself in a area i felt pretty secure in.

my car was actually used in a robbery tuesday night so by the sounds of it the guys who stole my car were looking for a getaway vehicle. I think I'm lucky the car didn't end up burned out in a ditch somewhere.

thanks heaps guys.

Unfortunately mate there are dickheads everywhere who want to take something that they haven't earned. Just get good insurance and a good immobiliser/alarm. I use the top-end Viper alarm in my car and have no complaints so far. It pages my remote fob if someone gets in to my car which gives me enough time to find the nearest blunt object and get myself into a killing mood.

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Unfortunately mate there are dickheads everywhere who want to take something that they haven't earned. Just get good insurance and a good immobiliser/alarm. I use the top-end Viper alarm in my car and have no complaints so far. It pages my remote fob if someone gets in to my car which gives me enough time to find the nearest blunt object and get myself into a killing mood.

I have one of these too. Only problem is I've nearly killed my cat a few times[emoji38]

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Sorry to hear about you 34 but ibsay this to every skyline owner or import owner. First mod is a good 3 point black wireing immoboliser alarm system as lots of imports get stolen as some prolly come here as stolen recoveries etc etc. Any mechanicle stuff i reccomend racepace but prolly to far from you

DT panels and quality should never be used within the same sentence

Bad experience? I was considering taking my shitty 33 gtst there for a few minor repairs as most of the cars I have seen come out of there seem to have been done well. Pm me if you prefer.

Took my STi there years ago. Can I say shrinkage...

Anyway look at the general type of customers and cars they have - I'd say most go there because they want a cheap job and they do a half decent job (I'm being polite) definitely not quality.

Can't comment on your experience Darren, but I agree from what I've seen.

I know Vu's said before that he paints to a scale...in that if a customer wants a $3000 job he'll do it for that, but it will look like a 3k job. If they're willing to pay 10k for a showroom auto show finish then that's what they'll get. Like many workshops, have heard mixed to be honest. Some swear by them, others say never again.

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Can't comment on your experience Darren, but I agree from what I've seen.

I know Vu's said before that he paints to a scale...in that if a customer wants a $3000 job he'll do it for that, but it will look like a 3k job. If they're willing to pay 10k for a showroom auto show finish then that's what they'll get. Like many workshops, have heard mixed to be honest. Some swear by them, others say never again.

True

If you want quality try micolour - you pay for what you get.

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