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Old 02-17-2009, 09:22 AM
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dealer bodywork, anyone?

anyone ever had any body work done at a dealer? i am in the process of getting my front fender replaced and repainted and on nationwides "blue ribbon" shops list they have S&S off belair rd. and thompsons on north point rd. id hate to see them paint the fender and it not match up. i know its a dealer and what not- just wondering if anyone has ever had problems with dealer bodywork.
Old 02-17-2009, 11:46 AM
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Mike you can have it repaired anywhere you want.
The ins company can't by law tell you where to have it repaired!
I would never let a dealer do my body work!
Cliff's is the best around, just ask Travis.
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Originally Posted by scottsjeeprolet
Mike you can have it repaired anywhere you want.
The ins company can't by law tell you where to have it repaired!
I would never let a dealer do my body work!
Cliff's is the best around, just ask Travis.
almost forgot about cliffs... didnt they repaint the whole truck though?
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me and my dad do paint and body work, my dad has won plenty of awards for best in paint i mean he is good just let me know if u want more info.
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Dealer Body Work

I had someone back into my passenger front door and nearly crushed it completely. I had the work done at Tate in Frederick. Even if I tell you which door, you'd never be able to see where the work was done.
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Cliff's does top notch work, lifetime guarantee . They did my truck when an idiot hit the rear fender and you can't even tell.
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hmmm i may have to look into them.
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Originally Posted by paroxysym
almost forgot about cliffs... didnt they repaint the whole truck though?
Yes they repainted most of my truck, the back of the cab, the tailgate, and the inside of the bed were the only places that were not repainted due to damage. There are a few gripes I could say about Cliff's but that is just me being very, very picky. They put up with me very well since I was in there every Friday to check on the progress of the truck and try to find out when I would be getting it back. I would take any vehicle I own there if someone else is paying for it, if I was paying for it I would have to think about is since they are high IMHO.
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Well my insurance is paying for it so I am going to take it there or another shop called vaceks out in glen burnie. Unsure, just want everything to match up as close as possible.
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If insurance is paying for it take it to Cliff's. You will not be able to tell that there has been a panel worked on when they are done, it will look just like it did before the damage occurred.
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Well my insurance is paying for it so I am going to take it there or another shop called vaceks out in glen burnie. Unsure, just want everything to match up as close as possible.
We used Vaceks in GB before....Good Shop and they do decent work. We use them because they are 5 mins from our place.

Rick
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Being dropped off at cliffs monday. She should turn out nice.
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Hoping that I won't ever need it, but where is Cliff's?
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Essex Phone # is 1-410-574-5911
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Cool. Nice to have a trusted place should I ever need it.
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