that1dood Posted November 19, 2015 Report Share Posted November 19, 2015 So the other night my truck was hit while it was parked outside my apartment... I'm pretty sure the bed is going to get replaced... Does anybody know of a good body shop in the area that wouldn't mind burying some work and paint costs into an insurance claim? I'd like to have my tailgate handle shaved as well as get the rest of the truck repainted the same time the bed gets replaced/painted without paying a ton out of pocket... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcapone Posted November 20, 2015 Report Share Posted November 20, 2015 I know of a few bad shops that would be down for some insurance fraud, but not any good ones Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
that1dood Posted November 20, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 20, 2015 Well that does me no good sir. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
that1dood Posted November 20, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 20, 2015 And just to be clear... I have been budgeting to get the truck repainted anyways and have set aside about 6k. But given the fact that a drunk driver decided to hit my parked truck and then run when I told him the cops were coming to write an incident report, it would be such a nice gesture for his pos ass to help reduce the amount I'd have to pay... I'm not looking for a whole paint job for free, just a little body work and what not rolled into the actual repair... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EXGM Posted December 4, 2015 Report Share Posted December 4, 2015 (edited) I don't think you will find what your looking for. The insurance companies chew body shops down and try to pay the least amount possible. Most times on anything over 3 years old they end up using used or aftermarket parts unless your policy states oem parts and there are only a few companies that do that. The insurance companies know what everything costs down to the penny then try and cut it down further. In my opinion they are the real theives I don't know how most body shops do it to be honest. Anymore materials are stupid expensive so the only way your going to do what you want is find someone to write you a legit claim take your check and find a shop to do cut rate work or for a guy to work on the side and do it under the table.... Just be forewarned most body guys are a bit squirley.... Breathing all those fumes ain't good for the ol Mellon. Edited December 4, 2015 by EXGM (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
that1dood Posted December 5, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 5, 2015 So I have an update.. The initial estimate to repair the damage, replace the tail lights and repaint was 1800 bucks and some change. I found a legit shop that does amazing work that is redoing the estimate and submitting it to the insurance for approval. There were some damages that weren't addressed and all of the hourly rates were super low (I. E. 30 an hour for repair work when every shop in the world charges at least 55). the new estimate should be closer to 3 grand if not slightly over so after that to cover the rest of the truck, I will be out of pocket between 3 and 4 grand. Could be a lot worse I suppose but the truck was in need of new paint so I guess it's not all too bad. I'll start a new thread and post some pics of the damage and repair/repaint progress as it happens. If anyone else ever needs a paint shop in San Diego I have become an expert on the subject these last 2 weeks lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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