Can anyone recommend a bodyshop?
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I've used H&M and they were very good. Insurer wanted me to use their approved repairer which turned out to be an old Rover bodyshop in Sandy, Beds. Despite knowing I wouldn't use them I actually phoned them and they sounded quite panicked when I mentioned GRP, though still the insurers tried to insist it was the best option and the only way they'd warrant the repair.
Just left my Tuscan with Adrian at Central TVR - it got rear ended 10 days ago - all the other persons fault, so is a no fault claim.
I told my insurance co that I was using Central, they huffed and puffed, said they would nominate their repairer but didnt have a grp specialist on their books, so eventually accepted my dictat on the subject.
But they got their revenge - big time.
Adrian offered me the free use of his Ferrari 360 Modena for the duration (6 weeks) as long as it went on my insurance. The s********ts refused as it was the result of a claim!
So now i've been provided with some real dross instead, an Audi A5 barge. I suppose it will do!
Seriously though, Adrian does have good contacts in the insurance community and got quick approval for my repairs, no quibble.
Saw him yesterday to agree the spec for a full interior refurbishment to be done at the same time - very helpful and reasonably priced, I think.
I told my insurance co that I was using Central, they huffed and puffed, said they would nominate their repairer but didnt have a grp specialist on their books, so eventually accepted my dictat on the subject.
But they got their revenge - big time.
Adrian offered me the free use of his Ferrari 360 Modena for the duration (6 weeks) as long as it went on my insurance. The s********ts refused as it was the result of a claim!
So now i've been provided with some real dross instead, an Audi A5 barge. I suppose it will do!
Seriously though, Adrian does have good contacts in the insurance community and got quick approval for my repairs, no quibble.
Saw him yesterday to agree the spec for a full interior refurbishment to be done at the same time - very helpful and reasonably priced, I think.
Thanks for all the advice guys
I have managed to persuade my insurer to, reluctantly, accept Hilton coachworks as
the best place to do the repair
Unfortunately I am now in limbo as the third party hasn't yet made a claim and I don't want
to proceed until the liability issue is settled. As I was parked when he hit me it's 100% his
fault as far as I'm concerned. I want to be sure as Hilton should give a like for like hire
car in a no liability case
I have managed to persuade my insurer to, reluctantly, accept Hilton coachworks as
the best place to do the repair
Unfortunately I am now in limbo as the third party hasn't yet made a claim and I don't want
to proceed until the liability issue is settled. As I was parked when he hit me it's 100% his
fault as far as I'm concerned. I want to be sure as Hilton should give a like for like hire
car in a no liability case
Hey John, just seen this one, mate. Sorry to hear about the Chim especially as its your every dayer!
Using a Hilton loan car at the moment while they service my Lotus and its a Smart automatic. Not the best choice I must admit.
Never heard anything negative about their body shop (Hilton Coachworks) always positive, so it should be in good hands!
See you at Aprils meet? Assuming you have a car back by then, of course!
Using a Hilton loan car at the moment while they service my Lotus and its a Smart automatic. Not the best choice I must admit.
Never heard anything negative about their body shop (Hilton Coachworks) always positive, so it should be in good hands!
See you at Aprils meet? Assuming you have a car back by then, of course!
Are you worried he might actually do that whilst he was at it then? 
Thinking about it, might look ok 
maybe a bit of a jaunt from you but I've used www.sportmotive.com in stoke for the work on my kit car, elise and vx220 in the past and they've been great. They specialise in TVRs and are pretty cheap
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