Evo X Body Shop Paranoia
Evo X Body Shop Paranoia
I know I'm not alone on this, has anyone else been paranoid or really negative/nervous when/if they've taken their Evo to a body shop? I'm in this boat and I'm becoming more nervous and anxious as the days go by. For those who haven't seen my original thread, it can be found here.
Long story short, I mistimed my reverse coming out of a parking spot next to those underground pillars and it ate my left side. You can see in the image that the HID was pushed into the grill, that's why there is a giant gap where my fender and bumper meet...or met anyway. To make things worse, the square shaped pillar had metal "guards" around the bottom. That's why it looks as bad as it does. If these pillars were just drywall I think it would have only been paint damage and minor dents.
Anyway, I'm so scared that the body shop I took it to is going to epicly fail at mounting the new OEM parts back on. It's my dads friends shop but they're not American, they're Armenian. If I get the car back I see one misplaced clip I'm going to be sad. If I see a gap, I might punch a baby. I read somewhere that the OEM front bumper comes with mesh separately and the black piece in the center bottom.
Just thought I'd share because going to work for 8 hours and not being able to let all this out is driving me insane.
That's how much I care about my
. Except I damaged it in the first place...but not on purpose. 
Long story short, I mistimed my reverse coming out of a parking spot next to those underground pillars and it ate my left side. You can see in the image that the HID was pushed into the grill, that's why there is a giant gap where my fender and bumper meet...or met anyway. To make things worse, the square shaped pillar had metal "guards" around the bottom. That's why it looks as bad as it does. If these pillars were just drywall I think it would have only been paint damage and minor dents.
Anyway, I'm so scared that the body shop I took it to is going to epicly fail at mounting the new OEM parts back on. It's my dads friends shop but they're not American, they're Armenian. If I get the car back I see one misplaced clip I'm going to be sad. If I see a gap, I might punch a baby. I read somewhere that the OEM front bumper comes with mesh separately and the black piece in the center bottom.
Just thought I'd share because going to work for 8 hours and not being able to let all this out is driving me insane.
That's how much I care about my
. Except I damaged it in the first place...but not on purpose.
Last edited by Sev; Jul 14, 2011 at 11:43 AM.
Yea if it is a reputable shop than it shouldn't be that big of a deal. They fix far worse things on cars. Stuff light headlights, bumpers, and other body parts on the Evo really aren't that different from other cars..
Name of the shop is A.G Auto Body Shop if anyone is wondering.
Ive been doing business with a local chain called Caliber Collision. I wouldnt think twice about giving them my X. I was more nervous about letting the local Mitsu dealership change my oil. Good luck, hope it turns out well for you.
American vs. Armenian whats that have to do with it. 
As stated if they are reputable then you should be fine. Another thing is if this was through insurance then they have to warranty the work for as long as you own the car.
So if your not happy with the repair bring it back until it's right.
As stated if they are reputable then you should be fine. Another thing is if this was through insurance then they have to warranty the work for as long as you own the car.
So if your not happy with the repair bring it back until it's right.
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American vs. Armenian whats that have to do with it.
As stated if they are reputable then you should be fine. Another thing is if this was through insurance then they have to warranty the work for as long as you own the car.
So if your not happy with the repair bring it back until it's right.
As stated if they are reputable then you should be fine. Another thing is if this was through insurance then they have to warranty the work for as long as you own the car.
So if your not happy with the repair bring it back until it's right.
Not that this matters or should even be a subject but since you brought it up...
if you are Armenian, and they are too, I would imagine they would take care of you.
Hell, all they really need to do is R&R panels or what ever and match paint. Not much of a science to a competent body shop.
And like Kracka, when I was hit in my Evo, I found the most expensive shop, with the most experience in matching paint. GL man.
if you are Armenian, and they are too, I would imagine they would take care of you.
Hell, all they really need to do is R&R panels or what ever and match paint. Not much of a science to a competent body shop.
And like Kracka, when I was hit in my Evo, I found the most expensive shop, with the most experience in matching paint. GL man.
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Hopefully it all works out....I was always nervous about taking any of my cars to body shops just because I notice everything... 3 out of 4 times I was happy and the 1 where I wasn't was alot of head aches and driving back and forth... Good luck
Yeah, I'm the type to look for errors rather than ignore them. :/
