Front of car squashed
#144
03-24-2018, 11:58 AM
The case is ongoing, but since then the building has included double wheel stops which makes it almost impossible to go pass them. This is what should've been done originally, and now a triple quadruple check the cars alignment.
I still hate the shitty parking system
I still hate the shitty parking system
Last edited by zmoothg; 03-24-2018 at 03:19 PM.
#146
03-24-2018, 07:30 PM
Glad to see it back together. Which shop did the work? Mine was 4 1/2 months in the shop, and it was driveable, but I am not exaggerating when I say I cannot tell the difference between the factory finish and the shop's (for the nit-pickers out there, no, I did not measure paint thickness).
#147
03-24-2018, 08:00 PM
Liz, I am not sure I understand you point, but I expect a shop paint job to exceed factory standards. In the very old days Aston-Martin used to send the New York show cars to Philly to be re-painted because the factory job was so poor. I must admit I have a fondness for Jag paint jobs. My XK8 was Aspen Green, a lovely color, and the F-Type is Iridium Silver which although I don't really care for silver is very nicely executed.
#148
03-24-2018, 08:26 PM
My point is that your expectation is not met nearly often enough. In ten years of repair shop ownership, I rarely saw repainted sections that were not noticeable, sometimes from considerable distance.
I'm curious which shop did the work and his level of satisfaction. The shops that are certified by JLR to work on the all-aluminum cars are very limited in number, but that front end damage might have been all bolt-on, not requiring bonding/riveting.
I'm curious which shop did the work and his level of satisfaction. The shops that are certified by JLR to work on the all-aluminum cars are very limited in number, but that front end damage might have been all bolt-on, not requiring bonding/riveting.
#149
03-24-2018, 09:43 PM
Liz, don't take me wrong. I understand that there are a lot of body shops that do minimal quality work, but at the same time, my experience is that if you talk to the local Ferrari dealership or comparable you can find the shop that can exceed factory standards. It may take a little looking and some travel, but there is usually someone around who does artisan quality work.
#151
03-25-2018, 11:33 AM
Senior Member
Liz, don't take me wrong. I understand that there are a lot of body shops that do minimal quality work, but at the same time, my experience is that if you talk to the local Ferrari dealership or comparable you can find the shop that can exceed factory standards. It may take a little looking and some travel, but there is usually someone around who does artisan quality work.
Contrast that with the UndercoverBoss segment I watched the other night with the CEO from Maaco and the one employee was caught on tape admitting to the various corners being cut and that customers weren't expecting quality work since, well, they went to Maaco...
In the past, I have had shops that turned me away because of the expectations I had of them...
#152
03-25-2018, 12:04 PM
Glad to see it back together. Which shop did the work? Mine was 4 1/2 months in the shop, and it was driveable, but I am not exaggerating when I say I cannot tell the difference between the factory finish and the shop's (for the nit-pickers out there, no, I did not measure paint thickness).
Everything was perfect except one remaining issues we are going to look at tomorrow. The upper strut bushings or the sway bar might need to be replaced as well to complete the repair. Well keep you up to date.
#156
04-15-2018, 01:40 PM
The car is already fixed. All the bumper and hood work was completely but we later found out the suspension was damaged as well during the compression by the parking lift. The car is currently at the local jaguar dealership getting a new suspension system installed. I'm growing impatient and the car needs to be on a truck soon for the Corsa Rally cross country rally in NYC, but before then I need the clear bra reinstalled. I'm running out of time.
#158
04-15-2018, 02:57 PM
Hey Z,
So glad to see you're close. Since your first post with pics, I've noticed how you've handled this horrendous situation with incredible dignity and patience. You didn't just "rage at the machine" (which is literal in this case), but hung in like a man to see it through. I know I could learn to take a few more of life's knocks in stride. Hope you make the Rally!!
So glad to see you're close. Since your first post with pics, I've noticed how you've handled this horrendous situation with incredible dignity and patience. You didn't just "rage at the machine" (which is literal in this case), but hung in like a man to see it through. I know I could learn to take a few more of life's knocks in stride. Hope you make the Rally!!
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#159
04-15-2018, 04:58 PM
Hey Z,
So glad to see you're close. Since your first post with pics, I've noticed how you've handled this horrendous situation with incredible dignity and patience. You didn't just "rage at the machine" (which is literal in this case), but hung in like a man to see it through. I know I could learn to take a few more of life's knocks in stride. Hope you make the Rally!!
So glad to see you're close. Since your first post with pics, I've noticed how you've handled this horrendous situation with incredible dignity and patience. You didn't just "rage at the machine" (which is literal in this case), but hung in like a man to see it through. I know I could learn to take a few more of life's knocks in stride. Hope you make the Rally!!
#160
04-16-2018, 05:45 AM
Senior Member
Yes, its been a challenging situation, but I decided to just focus on reaching a resolution with car, so I can get back to enjoying it, instead of crying over spilled milk. I am still not happy with how the situation went down, but life is life, **** happens. I bought this car to make my life more enjoyable not more difficult so right now I am just hoping the car is fixed in time for me to enjoy the upcoming exotic rally.