unhappy with a repair shop

[gschotland]

Consider giving these guys a try: http://www.wheelcollision.com/ They're in Bath, just north of Allentown.

I've been using them for 15+ years. They have a huge inventory of refinished wheels that they sell outright or on exchange, and of course they can refinish yours. Nice guys, no BS, great work that they stand behind, quick turnaround and fair prices posted on their website. I'm sure if you emailed them photos they could give you a very good idea of what your wheels would cost to repair/refinish.

[cvhs18472]

Originally Posted by gschotland

Consider giving these guys a try: http://www.wheelcollision.com/ They're in Bath, just north of Allentown.

I've been using them for 15+ years. They have a huge inventory of refinished wheels that they sell outright or on exchange, and of course they can refinish yours. Nice guys, no BS, great work that they stand behind, quick turnaround and fair prices posted on their website. I'm sure if you emailed them photos they could give you a very good idea of what your wheels would cost to repair/refinish.

I used these guys on some C-70 Volvo wheels and they did a wonderful job. One of the few times in my life where I was overwhelmed with the quality of the product and service. I now use them whenever necessary and they still continue to impress. Ed

[dallison]

Originally Posted by gschotland

Consider giving these guys a try: http://www.wheelcollision.com/ They're in Bath, just north of Allentown.

I've been using them for 15+ years. They have a huge inventory of refinished wheels that they sell outright or on exchange, and of course they can refinish yours. Nice guys, no BS, great work that they stand behind, quick turnaround and fair prices posted on their website. I'm sure if you emailed them photos they could give you a very good idea of what your wheels would cost to repair/refinish.

i'll have to do that, i am sure the guy i went to was marking them up 20-30%

[embryoguy@mac.com]

does the blonde work there? haha

this is why you guys like the place right? haha

thanks the link! ill check them out if i need help.

[gschotland]

Originally Posted by embryoguy@mac.com

does the blonde work there?

Ah, definitely not, but the guy on the right with the glasses and moustache does. His name is Darryl, he's one of the owners. I actually worked with him in a summer job while in college 20 yrs ago, long before he started that company. Very good guy.

Particularly with wheel repair, I've found dealing directly with the source minimizes the possibility of finger pointing should there be a problem. And it'll save you a markup.

[Anim]

I feel for you mate.

I once had a similar problem with a reputable Porsche indy dealer and my car came back worse than it went in. I only had the car 2 days and decided it should have a full service just in case. Took it to a local dealer that was highly recommended and booked it in for a Saturday service.

The dealer was very helpful, knowledgeable and gave me great confidence.

I went back to get the car and the dealer walked around it saying he had spotted some issues.

One of the sun-visor flaps was snapped off so when you dropped the visor down the flap fell out onto your lap. I think I would have remembered breaking that myself!

There was a new rattle in the back wheel which the dealer told me I had a snapped lower control arm. It didn't do this at all when the car went in and was very obvious when I drove it home, especially over cobble stones.

A small dent had appeared in the passenger door, the dealer pointed this out to me as something they noticed and that I should get it repaired. I only had the car 2 days and would have noticed this before buying it as me and 2 others went over the car in fine detail looking for ways to knock money off the sale.

These were highly suspicious faults. Maybe the recession makes dealers sell owner parts and hope we are gullible enough to not care. Maybe its all in my head but its left a bitter taste and now I won't trust any garage.

Anyway, hope you get your wheels sorted mate.

Anim