The BMW UUC Digest Volume 2 : Issue 667 : "text" Format Messages in this Issue: Body Work Re: Body Work Re: Body Work in DC area Re: E90 - Looking for a dipstick
---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Sat, 21 May 2005 18:03:39 -0400 From: David Hwang <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: Body Work Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sorry if this is a redundant question, but this is the first time this has happened to me in a long, long time and I'm somewhat ignorant of the processes at this point. My car was smacked by another person in a parking lot damaging the trunk lid, the rear clip, and the rear bumper. I think it was a pretty low-speed impact, but it was enough to put a huge wrinkle/buckle in the truck lid especially. I've contacted both involved insurance companies. I assume that the offending party's insurance company will take care of this since it was 100% their insured's fault. I also assume that they are going to try to get the cheapest fix available out there. Obviously, my goal is to get the best repair out there. I know that I can get good advice regarding reputable body shops that can take care of the repair either here or through BMWCCA members or other internet sites. Do I have the right to specify who repairs the car? Do I have to get a couple of estimates? Can I specify things like genuine BMW parts only? Will a body shop automatically check for more severe damage that I can see externally (i.e bent frame, etc.)? Can these parts be repaired? Or can I assume they will be replaced with new parts? The car is a pristine 2003 M5 with 5800 miles on it. It is a pampered car with a gaping wound. Any advice would be appreciated. I'm in Potomac, MD near Washington, D.C. Anyone have recommendations on where it should go to be repaired? Thanks, David Hwang ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 21 May 2005 15:39:24 -0700 From: test <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: Re: Body Work Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> David, I don't know if this applies where you are, but here in CA you have the right to choose the body shop. The insurance co. can suggest, but you choose and do not have to get more than one estimate. You can specify original BMW parts. Any reputable shop will check for hidden damage. Damaged parts that cannot be repaired to like new condition should be replaced with new parts. This is written into law here as "The Motorist's Bill of Rights," but you still must be diligent because some insurance companies try to pretend it doesn't exist. Good luck, Michael 21, 2005, at 3:03 PM, David Hwang wrote: > Sorry if this is a redundant question, but this is the first time this > has happened to me in a long, long time and I'm somewhat ignorant of > the processes at this point. > > My car was smacked by another person in a parking lot damaging the > trunk lid, the rear clip, and the rear bumper. I think it was a > pretty low-speed impact, but it was enough to put a huge > wrinkle/buckle in the truck lid especially. > > I've contacted both involved insurance companies. I assume that the > offending party's insurance company will take care of this since it > was 100% their insured's fault. I also assume that they are going to > try to get the cheapest fix available out there. Obviously, my goal > is to get the best repair out there. I know that I can get good > advice regarding reputable body shops that can take care of the repair > either here or through BMWCCA members or other internet sites. > Do I have the right to specify who repairs the car? Do I have to get > a couple of estimates? Can I specify things like genuine BMW parts > only? Will a body shop automatically check for more severe damage > that I can see externally (i.e bent frame, etc.)? Can these parts be > repaired? Or can I assume they will be replaced with new parts? > > The car is a pristine 2003 M5 with 5800 miles on it. It is a pampered > car with a gaping wound. Any advice would be appreciated. I'm in > Potomac, MD near Washington, D.C. Anyone have recommendations on > where it should go to be repaired? > > Thanks, > David Hwang > Search the > ARCHIVES:http://www.mail-archive.com/bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com > > > _______________________________________________________________________ > ___ > In memory of Michel Potheau - friend, enthusiast, founder of the BMW > CCA. > > UUC Motorwerks - BMW Performance Fine-tuning and home of the Ultimate > Short Shifter - accept no substitutes! > 908-874-9092 . http://www.uucmotorwerks.com ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 21 May 2005 17:33:40 -0500 From: "Marc Plante" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: Re: Body Work in DC area Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> David, for a car like that, take it to one of two places Autocrafters in Manassas, VA. Robert takes a little while cause he's a one man shop, but he's a PERFECTIONIST and does great work. often returning the cars finish to better than new when doing paint jobs. Does a lot of work on exotics (ferraris). Did the famed work on Bamislayer when Duane Collie decided to use his M3 as a deer hunting device, and he did indetectable work on my wifes new 330i that was gouged down one side by a side-swiper. Wagonwerks on Route 1 down just south of National Airport. Again, outstanding work that may take a while. Either of these shops will leave virtually no traces that anything ever happened. I just hope you have rental coverage or a second car, since it will prolly be a 2-3wk+ process. Marc Plante E36 M3/4 64k Vienna, VA ----- Original Message ----- From: "David Hwang" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: [UUC] Body Work Date: Sat, 21 May 2005 18:03:39 -0400 > > Sorry if this is a redundant question, but this is the first time > this has happened to me in a long, long time and I'm somewhat > ignorant of the processes at this point. > > My car was smacked by another person in a parking lot damaging the > trunk lid, the rear clip, and the rear bumper. I think it was a > pretty low-speed impact, but it was enough to put a huge > wrinkle/buckle in the truck lid especially. > > I've contacted both involved insurance companies. I assume that > the offending party's insurance company will take care of this > since it was 100% their insured's fault. I also assume that they > are going to try to get the cheapest fix available out there. > Obviously, my goal is to get the best repair out there. I know > that I can get good advice regarding reputable body shops that can > take care of the repair either here or through BMWCCA members or > other internet sites. Do I have the right to specify who repairs > the car? Do I have to get a couple of estimates? Can I specify > things like genuine BMW parts only? Will a body shop automatically > check for more severe damage that I can see externally (i.e bent > frame, etc.)? Can these parts be repaired? Or can I assume they > will be replaced with new parts? > > The car is a pristine 2003 M5 with 5800 miles on it. It is a > pampered car with a gaping wound. Any advice would be appreciated. > I'm in Potomac, MD near Washington, D.C. Anyone have > recommendations on where it should go to be repaired? > > Thanks, > David Hwang > Search the ARCHIVES:http://www.mail-archive.com/bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com > > > __________________________________________________________________________ > In memory of Michel Potheau - friend, enthusiast, founder of the BMW CCA. > > UUC Motorwerks - BMW Performance Fine-tuning and home of the Ultimate > Short Shifter - accept no substitutes! > 908-874-9092 . http://www.uucmotorwerks.com ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 22 May 2005 00:26:29 EDT From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: Re: E90 - Looking for a dipstick Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I agree with Phil! It's becoming increasingly obvious that BMW Engineers don't want "anybody" under the hood of a Bimmer except an mechanic! First the plastic covered up all the mechanicals, now there's no dipstick! It's a crying shame!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! John Weese BMW CCA #76646 I'll keep the M5 & '02s forever! In a message dated 5/20/2005 1:09:04 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: There was nothing wrong with the old system! In the '80s, BMW used a dipstick and an oil level warning system as part of the check panel. The light would come on like clockwork as the oil level approached the low mark and it would be accurate with the engine off or running. Served the purpose of saving the butts (and the warranty headaches!) of a negligent owner as well as allowing the conscientious to check their level manually. All three of my 535s are still working perfectly with 200k, 190k, and 245k on them. Progress? Humph! -Phil ------------------------------ End of [bmwuucdigest] digest(4 messages) **********
