First accident

89Targa · 11-13-2001, 07:53 AM

My 12 year old had its first accident yesterday. A senior citizen ran a stoplight and I T-boned him. Fortunately it was low speed. But there was damage to the front bumper, hood and left headlight assembly (now I have my excuse to upgrade to the euro H-4's).

Any recommendations for body/paint shops in Northern California (East Bay)? Denny Kahler recommended Cook's Collision, but I would be interested in any other recommendations.

Tom
'89 Targa

steve911 · steve911's Garage

Tom-
sorry to hear about your altercation - let me guess, Moraga Road & Mt. Diablo Blvd so some such (I'm in Orinda).

I haven't (thankfully!) had need of a body/paint shop, but you might ask John at Valhalla (284.2844) if he has any suggestions as well. I'd be curious to know what you find out, as I might need some work on my passenger door.

89Targa · 11-13-2001, 01:04 PM

Steve,

Thanks for the sympathy. The accident was at Mt. Diablo and Pleasant Hill Rd. I called Valhalla and they recommended Lafayette Auto Body, Classic in W.C. or Cook's.

Tom

addictionMS · addictionMS's Garage

try Bodystyles, they are on Brokaw in San Jose, they specialize in Porsches and I have used them and they did a great job!

Jim

89Targa · 11-13-2001, 08:31 PM

Jim,

thanks for the referral.

tom

89Targa · 11-14-2001, 07:24 AM

I met with the insurance company estimator yesterday. They are willing to pay a huge price for parts compared to what they charge at Pelican Parts. For example, they will pay $412 for the chin spoiler; PP price is $250. They will pay $385 for the headlamp assembly; PP price is $247.

No wonder our premiums are so high.