Aston body repair - dealer, Rick/DMS or indie

[t0s]

Did a search but no luck for 'Aston body repair'

I'm in the need for some body work (for the Vantage, I mean;))

Any advice - can Rick do/arrange for this or should I just go to the dealer?

[t0s]

Well, I can see where this is headed. Searched eBay for the front wing that I'll need and the original Aston par is£538 compared to others in the £150-200 range....

[Neil1300R]

Dealers don't typically do bodywork, they outsource it. There a number of Aston approved bodyshops - some better than others.

[Mr Aston Martin]

This week I received my Vantage back from works service.

They replaced the front driver's wing and resprayed the bonnet, drivers door and sill to ensure a superb job.

[glugcom]

Recently had an extensive respray at Panel Wise, Weybridge.

Great service and superb finish.

Their workshops were full of modern and classic Astons.

Negotiated on price too.

[t0s]

Thanks for the responses. Any recommendations for a body shop in the South Manchester area?

[Jockman]

Quick look on another forum brought up 1 recommendation...

http://www.pistonheads.com/xforums/topic.asp?h=0&a...

[oblio]

Make sure to go direct to the bodyshop rather than through a dealer. The dealer will charge you higher rates than the bodyshop direct.

[t0s]

Thanks for the responses, all. Will let insurance take care of it after all. It's going to cost more than I'd want to take care of myself.

[michael gould]

I note you are in Cheshire I suggest you contact Lloyds Autobody - Specialist Car Body Repairers
www.lloyds-autobody.com

They carry out work for Stratstone Wilmslow as well as for most of the Porsche dealerships in the northwest......they are very good and have carried out work for me for many years.

[yeti]

glugcom said:

Recently had an extensive respray at Panel Wise, Weybridge.

Great service and superb finish.

Their workshops were full of modern and classic Astons.

Negotiated on price too.

They are very, very good, they did my carbon bonnet and front end. A perfect job.