Bodyshop reccommendation in SE (London-ish)

[RiccardoG]

Hi there,

Its been an unfortunate year for my 530i as its suffered a few minor knocks while parked on the street in front of my house. It also was the recipient of looter's angst during the London riots (police dispersed them from Chalk Farm sending them down our road, I actually saw them hitting my car.. grrr).

Anyways, as I am planning to keep the car for quite a while yet I would like to take it to a good bodywork specialist to get it looking pristine again.

Any reccomendations? I am more concerned about quality than cost. I am based in London NW1 but happy to travel north (Herts, Bucks, etc). Would welcome suggestions from actual experience rather than 'hearsay'.

Thanks in advance

[The Stiglet]

If you are prepared to travel to Surbiton in South West London, I can highly recommend Body Craft
http://www.bodycraft.uk.com/home.html

Speak to Eric, who made my E39 rear bumper look perfect. He also did a couple of touch up jobs at rock bottom rates. You can say Pierce sends his regards and I've kept the car!

A colleague of mine used to work there so I was hoping for good things. Wasn't disappointed.

[Ashok]

I've used Abbey Coachworks in Wembley and found them to be excellent. Their number is 020 8385 4100