Hey guys, need a good body shop in the VA/MD area. I have insurance company suggestions, need help.
11-14-2008, 07:07 PM
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I would recommend European Body Works in Fairfax, especially if this is for your A8. EBW specializes
in aluminum body/frame repairs, but they're also excellent at ordinary repairs.
11-15-2008, 03:05 AM
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Might want to check if EBW is on the certified list for ASF repairs. There's a list out there from
iCar/Audi with certified locations. I know that for a long time Wagonworks was the only one in the area... Don't have the list on me, it's at home.
11-15-2008, 05:31 AM
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Artisan Autobody - Manassas Park, VA
The owner, Kevin, is a good friend of mine. I've been taking my cars there for 8 years. He does top notch work, and his prices are reasonable. He's a real auto enthusiast, too.
Someone at bimmerforums had him restore their 2002, it was wild.
Someone at bimmerforums had him restore their 2002, it was wild.
11-15-2008, 09:19 AM
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Thanks for all the recs guys. The state farm list is mostly odd and skecthy looking shops.
BTW M3 Ninja, do you mind giving a name? Im gonna call state farm and see what they say about these shops. I am probably going to call Artisan autobody and speak with the manager so a referring name might help. The A8 is my dream car so I am freaking out right now, its banged up pretty bad.
PS- Anyone else have a bad experience at Tysons Collision Center? They were nice until they got the car for service, performed a half a$$ repair job and then refused to fix anything else. Maybe it is because my car is old and they have a bunch of new high dollar cars, as far as I see it my car is just as good. they had the nerve to tell me that the leaking coolant was trans fluid, I lost my temper when the rep brought a mechanic who agreed with him. Very poor experience at that shop.
PS- Anyone else have a bad experience at Tysons Collision Center? They were nice until they got the car for service, performed a half a$$ repair job and then refused to fix anything else. Maybe it is because my car is old and they have a bunch of new high dollar cars, as far as I see it my car is just as good. they had the nerve to tell me that the leaking coolant was trans fluid, I lost my temper when the rep brought a mechanic who agreed with him. Very poor experience at that shop.
11-15-2008, 09:52 AM
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Thanks, Called State Farm and they work with EBW.
TwinTurboTerror have you had personal experience with them?<ul><li><a href="http://www.audiusa.com/audi/us/en2/experience/Owners/Audi_Authorized_Collision_Repair_Center/Audi_Authorized_Collision_Repair_Facility_Program. html">The list of Certified Places (Tysons Collision sucks)</a></li></ul>
11-16-2008, 07:24 AM
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Hey Roger, quick question
I was searching the forum and found the list of good and bad body shops now (wasnt really thinking the other day because the car is a mess). If I take the car to EBW could I mention you as a source for cheaper parts?
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They probably won't let you provide your own parts unless they are custom parts...
Since most body shops have a good 22-25% profit margin on parts.
Are you paying out of pocket, or is the insurance involved?
Are you paying out of pocket, or is the insurance involved?
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