who to send insurance job to in London?

[MrJuice]

Unfortunately someone drove into my parked car yesterday in the snow. It will need a new front bumper, OS headlight, other small light in bumper, OS indicator light, possibly OS front wing. Blending of paint across bonnet and NS front wing. All in all, quite a lot of work.

I am keen for all original porsche parts to be used and the job to be done properly with minimal fuss and for me to get a courtesy car that gets me from A to B.

Anyone you folks would recommend for this in London area who will definitely use porsche parts and do the job properly? Personal experience of anyone in particular? Car will probably need to be trailered to their workshop.

[jackliebling]

My car was sent to M&A Coachworks in Highgate by my insurance company. Similar accident, a white van drive into my parked car.... They are top end as far as I know and did a great job on my 997GTS.

[Stedman]

SLRestoration in Gatwick (perhaps too far?)

[MrJuice]

Thanks for the M+A endorsement

Gatwick is a bit far. But could work if they're happy to collect and drop off a courtesy car.

Does anyone know if m+a will definitely use Porsche parts 100% of the time? In my case it's a non fault claim and so I guess there won't be any pressure from insurance co to keep costs down. I'm obviously very keen to have original parts used and the job to be done fully and properly

[dopsonj]

MrJuice said:

Thanks for the M+A endorsement

Gatwick is a bit far. But could work if they're happy to collect and drop off a courtesy car.

Does anyone know if m+a will definitely use Porsche parts 100% of the time? In my case it's a non fault claim and so I guess there won't be any pressure from insurance co to keep costs down. I'm obviously very keen to have original parts used and the job to be done fully and properly

https://www.macoachworks.co.uk

Used by most of London OPC's, so would assume 100% Porsche Parts

[jackliebling]

Yes, they are Porsche approved i think and you can put your foot down that it must be OEM just in case.

[SFO]

If Porsche approved, they have to use Porsche parts, materials and processes and procedures. Hence, expensive.

[MrJuice]

Noted, thanks

[rosino]

I have used Acton coach works for some high end stuff and they are stellar.

https://www.actoncoachworks.co.uk/

Ask for Paul Lopez. And tell you are OCD. :-)

[MrJuice]

Unfortunately it's looking like my car will be written off

I just spent nearly £1000 on it last week so this grates

I'm not sure what to do. Take the money and buy another. Buy back and repair (which severely limits what the car is worth if I ever wanted to sell). Or just walk away

My strong preference would be to get my car fixed through insurance.

What do you folks advise?