Picking a body shop - my advice

How to pick a body shop if you do not have any preconceived ideas. There are many honest and good body shops and then there are not so honest and good body shops. There is one rule I have followed that has never let me down and may increase your chances of picking a reputable body shop. I have always struggled with trusting politicians, insurance companies (aside from specialty groups like Hagerty - I have never had an issue with these) and body shops. Your opinion on my advice is welcome, of course. #autobodyrepair #cars #autodetailing

[@striker1553]

I paid $1000 supplying my own paint, decals etc for a classic motorcycle tank and side covers etc, and I got back what looked like scotch brite pads were used on my base coat. Clear coat runs everywhere, like honestly, WTF. He had all 5 star reviews too.

[@scottsgaragehtx439]

@@striker1553 That sucks! I have found a couple of good places, but I'm convinced there are more bad than good.

[@striker1553]

@@scottsgaragehtx439 I got every cent back plus the cost of my materials from the guy! Cut me a check after some back and forth. He was pissed, and wanted me to let him make it right. I said no thanks, I had no confidence in him, but I appreciated the offer. I took it to the shop I used years ago and they said they'd fix it the right way the first time. It truly was bad.

[@KevinP32270]

THANKS!

[@chrisparra7630]

Hey Scott, I took my truck to a body shop to get it repainted they quoted me 4000 to 4500 to get the whole truck repainted. Its been a few weeks and i just got a call from the shop telling me the body work is done but they want me to pay half of the money so the can buy the materials to start painting it. sounds kinda fishy to me, what do you think i should do?

[@J55S]

First thing I would do is go look at the truck to see what body work was done. What did you end up doing?

[@johnpalmer4968]

Hey, that’s my Jeep!

[@scottsgaragehtx439]

Haha. Yes it is!