SMACK!! East Side Seattle area body shop recommendations needed.

Jamie79SC · 03-20-2002, 09:40 AM

Bozo blew through a stop sign and hit me hard left front side: fender, headlight, bumper, valance, front clip, plus right fender?, wheel?, suspension? pan? We'll see.

Body and origional paint were as close to flawless as you'll find.

Any personal experience / recommendations to offer on the East Side?

Side note: Any atty's out there who have advice on getting some kind of diminished value settlement in Washington State?

island911 · 03-20-2002, 10:03 AM

Oh man . .Jamie, your beautiful cashmere(?) SC -- that really sucks!

On the eastside (totemlake-ish) there's Eurotech . . .(Mark Israel & Terry Forland's Eurotech Bodywerkes
13209 NE 126th Pl., Ste. A-140, Kirkland )

Getting some kind of diminished value sounds appropriate. Your car is was

really exceptional.

83cab · 03-20-2002, 10:38 AM

I agree with Island: Eurotech in Totem Lake

Eric Coffey · 03-20-2002, 10:51 AM

Man, that does suck!

You might want to get a second estimate from Queen City in Redmond (directly across from Speedware). They are one of the best (if not THE best) shops in the area. The only downside is that they are usually booked out 3 to 6 weeks in advance. The number is 425-883-3300. The guy you want to talk to is Dave. Good luck!

don911 · don911's Garage

Jamie,
Sorry about your car. I know your pain. Mine was rear ended a couple of years ago. I took my car to Marv Engstrom / MAGIC CUSTOMS, 1709 181st Place SW, Lynnwood, WA 98037, 425-672-9307. He's in the Lynnwood area but is one of the best for P-car repair. I've also heard good things about Eurotech as well. I'd talk with both.
Also, the insurance company will probably want you to take your car someplace for an estimate. Don't waste time with it. Talk to Eurotech or Marv and decide where you want your car fixed. Have the estimate done at your shop of choice and go over all the damage together. You can supplement the claim later but if you do it this way, you'll get a better estimate on ALL the repairs required.
As far as additional money for deminished value...a person I work with was able to do that when his ferrari was keyed. It was his own insurance company though. He had some success but it wasn't easy. Don't know the process just info that it may be possible.
Good luck.

Vipergrün · 03-20-2002, 11:03 AM

Oh, Jamie, I am so bummed to hear about this! Are you ok?(physically, I know your mental state)

From a previous intimate relationship with Jamie's car, I can attest to it's pristine state and feel his pain.

As for an atty, you may want to ping Todd Serota on the Rennlist for general info.

-Brad
80SC

Here's Jamie goin' off