Been done once, badly, need doing again, plus associated paintwork. Want a nice job that will last a few years at a realistic price given the value of the car! Kent & surrounding area.

Chris Dixon wrote on 06.02.2010 at 16:13:38:


hmm......
you want a job that lasts, but dont want to pay for the quality of work to ensure it lasts.......

if you dont value your car, and dont want to spend the correct amount for a proper repair, then it will only ever be a coverup job, and will never last ,
as you say ,
you got stung once, but i bet you didnt want to pay the higher price some other places were quoting, so you got a cheap job for cheap money because you didnt think the car was worth spending the money on ?

you get what you pay for most of the time......

its either worth the amount for a proper job, or it isnt, you cant have it both ways

pays ur money , takes ur choice....as they say

BB

Drive your car down to Eastbourne and talk to Keith (01323 720009). He does the metalwork and now has his paint man working with him on site. He will never bodge, but neither will he overcharge. He's always busy so allow plenty of time for the work.
Yes, he is a friend, but this is as a direct result of many jobs sorted for me over the last two years, where others had failed. Cheers, apax.

I know, it's disgusting what some repairers do! My own car (XJ-SC) had an invoice on file for replacement lower arches. The former owners had been enthusiasts. The arches weren't too bad but other work was needed to the rear lower panel, so I had it done all round. When the lower arches were taken off, the original arches were still in place, complete with rust!!!
You know Chris, you can't always equate a cars value with the cost of repairs. It also comes down to pride of ownership and how long you intend to keep the vehicle. You were definitely ripped off last time, but a conscientious repairer will give you a 'peace of mind' job and a good looking car, if you intend to keep it a while.
Repair versus value is only really pertinent if you expect to sell and get your money back. In that case, we've had 'Sean's Dad' tell us how he ground back his wheel arches (both sides), filled in, rubbed down, aerosol sprayed, and got an acceptable job that kept his car looking nice at minimal cost.  Cheers, apax.

Brian wrote on 09.02.2010 at 17:31:39:

I think he goes on Richard Moss eseses Rover forum as he now has one.
roly

Just a thought Chris, I had similar trouble with my older (1996) XJ6 around the rear wheel arches and I did it myself.
Now here's the thought...After I'd done it all, I realized you can get some chrome fitments for the wheel arches as fitted on the Sovereign version, much like its Mercedes counterpart. Now chrome trims like that would REALLY cover up a repair.
As usual, there was rotting going on elesewhere too, and I sold the car. It's a shame.
Leedsman.