Rear Nearside Wheel Arch - Bodywork Damage - Midlands Bodyshop Recommendations?

[Hdsn555]

So... some kind person has kindly introduced their car door to the sharp edge of my rear nearside wheel arch whilst parked in a car park. I've been to our local 'chipsaway' body shop, and I've been quoted £408 to put it right, this is due to poor access of the panel, so will require a drill & pull. It will also require the rear door to be sprayed to blend it.

 

So I've two options, accept that it happened and move on, or pay to put it right.

 

Has anyone had any experience with any local body shops in the midlands that might be able to beat the £408 I've been quoted?

 

Gutted is an understatement, I accept cars get knocked and damaged, but this has been done with some force.

 

 

[JR RS]

Oh no......that is heartbreaking!!!!

 

Out of all places, it had to dent on the fold/crease line!!!

There is no easy fix in this situation.

 

Won't ur insurance cover it?

[Hdsn555]

13 minutes ago, JR RS said:

Oh no......that is heartbreaking!!!!

 

Out of all places, it had to dent on the fold/crease line!!!

There is no easy fix in this situation.

 

Won't ur insurance cover it?

I know, right?

 

Im not sure what insurance is like in Australia, but in the UK, even if you make a non-fault claim, you’ll still be rewarded with inflated premiums the following renewal. So I’ll pay an initial excess, then pay again due to increased “risk”

 

almost feels pointless having it, except it’s a legal requirement.

[dunc69]

Yep, the insurance ‘Catch 22’ is a joke. 
I renewed a 2-car policy today, with 20

years protected NCB, and the one phrase that stuck in my head:

 

”Despite your protected NCB, your premium may go up in the event of a claim, whether or not it was your fault!”