Date: 15 Apr 2005 14:32:18 GMT From: Dave Hinz <DaveHinznospamcop.net> Subject: Re: 9-3 Repair
On Fri, 15 Apr 2005 10:58:50 GMT, Johannes <johsnospamblocksizefitter.com> wrote: > > > dxyzcnospamam.com wrote: >> >> My 9-3 2004 sustained damage to the front right corner. It will need a >> new bumper, hood, and front fender at minimum. Is it better to take it >> to a SAAB dealer for repair or a independent bodywork shop? > Depends where you are. If you're insured, then do the best option. My saab > dealer don't do bodywork themselves, they will send to an (independent) > bodywork specialist anyway. In that case, ask which bodyshop they are > using or recommending. If it's an insurance job, in the US anyway, you'll pay the same thing no matter who does it. I prefer to take it into the Saab dealer & let them have whoever they have do the work, do the work. Then, if there are issues, the business relationship I've built with the dealer can be leveraged to get those issues fixed. It's a regular customer with a problem, rather than "some guy who walked in off the street for a single job" situation. If the price is going to be the same, take it to the dealer if he's not a schmuck. Dave Hinz
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