[97BladeRider]

Damned insurance companies suck!

My wife's 02 Honda Civic got hit in a parking lot a couple weeks ago and the asshat that hit her drove off.

She has damage to the bumper (body covering, not known if any underlying damage) on the driver's side rear corner.

SInce it's a hit and run, we're liable for the $500 deductible. The appraisal came in at $509.40, so she got a check for $9.40 from the insurance company. Well, now we're liable for coming up with the cash for the whole shebang.

Anyone know of any good and decently priced body shops in MA? Preferrable in Worcester county.

[richw]

I like my guy in Norwich, CT

I don't think a body shop has $500 invoices anymore

You DOn't have to accept that and/or get them to recommend the shop that will abide by there estimate

[bigred875]

dont cash that check, go to a different shop and have them "find" and another $500 in damages...

[97BladeRider]

Originally Posted by bigred875

dont cash that check, go to a different shop and have them "find" and another $500 in damages...

I didn't plan on it. I'd just sign it over to the body shop once the work was completed and everything settled w/ the insurance co.

[bigred875]

Originally Posted by 97BladeRider

I didn't plan on it. I'd just sign it over to the body shop once the work was completed and everything settled w/ the insurance co.

bring the body guy a 12pck and tell him it would be really nice if you didnt have to pay the deductable lol... it's like a game they play...the is. co lowballs the bodyshop calls and says they need more money....they send more money....

[mycirus]

My brother in law has a shop on Granite street in Worc next to Linders. Its called Finishline automotive. Ask for Don and tell him Bruce sent you. He wont rip you off and does really good work. I may be even to get you to show him at his house in Douglas if you want.

Bruce

[97BladeRider]

Originally Posted by mycirus

My brother in law has a shop on Granite street in Worc next to Linders. Its called Finishline automotive. Ask for Don and tell him Bruce sent you. He wont rip you off and does really good work. I may be even to get you to show him at his house in Douglas if you want.

I know the area. I used to live up in Millbury.

I suppose it wouldn't hurt to ask him to take a look at it. If we didn't have to travel as far to do it (we live in Blackstone and Douglas is a MUCH shorter ride) that'd be great!