Small dints

MR2Blue · July 12, 2004, 16:21

Could somebody tell me the best way to get rid of a small dint that I now have on my 2, just above the passenger side rear wheel arch, "Mummy" from next door has just knocked to let me know that her "Little Darling" s:twisted: :twisted: s:twisted: has just banged the car for me, "If you can't T-cut it, out give me the bill".
Yeah, just as if, £300 ish at a guess at a bodyshop.

The scratch I'm not that bothered about but the small dint is noticeable. s:twisted: :twisted: s:twisted:

Anonymous · July 12, 2004, 16:22

If you're not paying for it, then I'd go to either Mr T or a professional body shop you trust. Might as well get it done properly...

heathstimpson · July 12, 2004, 16:38

I have had small dents taken out by these dentmaster specialists several times recently. Most dealerships use them as well as I tested when I got one on the rear panel when it was left in Toyotas carpark. They do an excellent job and it doesn't need painting so no worries of colour match. Have you got a picture to show the extent s:?: :?: s:?:

Anonymous · July 12, 2004, 18:57

PM'd u MR2blue

Bongo · July 12, 2004, 19:59

Do Dentmaster have a website or contact details?

I just noticed someone had dented mine (just by the petrol cap). At least yours had the decency to tell you MR2Blue.

Slacey · July 12, 2004, 20:50

I've seen these guys at work, and they seem pretty good.

m http://www.dentwizard.co.uk/ m

MR2Blue · July 14, 2004, 09:12

I got a quote from the local bodyshop, £346.72, showed it to "Mummy and Daddy" next door and they agreed to pay, in fact, paid there and then. s:lol: :lol: s:lol:

I actually felt bad taking their money s:!: :!: s:!: However, the feeling didn't last when I remembered the 4 other scratches they had made before and not owned up.

Thanks for your advice, I'm just off to book the 2 in to be repaired. s:D

s:D

Liz · July 14, 2004, 09:16

You shouldn't feel bad about taking their money, and I bet that the kids won't go anywhere near your car again in the future, that should save it from further damage.

kanujunkie · July 14, 2004, 09:41

Quote from: "Liz"and I bet that the kids won't go anywhere near your car again in the future.

he hopes s:? :? s:?

MR2Blue · July 21, 2004, 20:29

My 2 went to the bodyshop today for repair, when I picked it up and paid, the receptionist told me that my neighbours had rung to check whether I had given them the correct quote, price wise. s:twisted: :twisted: s:twisted: s:twisted: :twisted: s:twisted: s:twisted: :twisted: s:twisted:

Now I don't regret taking their money off them, mistrusting gits.

kanujunkie · July 21, 2004, 20:37

there are loads of em about, and to think you trusted them not to dent it in the first place! s:? :? s:?

Tem · July 21, 2004, 20:54

Quote from: "MR2Blue"My 2 went to the bodyshop today for repair, when I picked it up and paid, the receptionist told me that my neighbours had rung to check whether I had given them the correct quote, price wise. s:twisted: :twisted: s:twisted: s:twisted: :twisted: s:twisted: s:twisted: :twisted: s:twisted:

When you get it done and they have paid for it...make sure to post a Thank You card to them...something along the lines of "Thank You for paying for the damage You caused and thank You for doublechecking the price from the bodyshop." s:twisted: :twisted: s:twisted:

Anonymous · July 21, 2004, 21:25

Quote from: "Tem"
Quote from: "MR2Blue"My 2 went to the bodyshop today for repair, when I picked it up and paid, the receptionist told me that my neighbours had rung to check whether I had given them the correct quote, price wise. s:twisted: :twisted: s:twisted: s:twisted: :twisted: s:twisted: s:twisted: :twisted: s:twisted:

When you get it done and they have paid for it...make sure to post a Thank You card to them...something along the lines of "Thank You for paying for the damage You caused and thank You for doublechecking the price from the bodyshop." s:twisted: :twisted: s:twisted:

Tem you are EVIL!

kanujunkie · July 21, 2004, 21:44

Quote from: "cstevens"Tem you are EVIL!

but, right on the mark Tem s:wink: :wink: s:wink:

MR2Blue · July 22, 2004, 17:25

Oh!!!!!!! I'd love to, but we have to live next door and the receptionist told me that they had asked her not to say anything. s:twisted: :twisted: s:twisted:

markiii · July 22, 2004, 17:32

did the garage confirm anything to them?

sounds like a breach of the Data Protection Act if they did. Disclosing sensitive customer specific information to anyone that asks.

sounds naughty.

Anonymous · July 22, 2004, 17:38

Doesn't the DP Act only cover "personal information" as it were (ie. phone number, address etc. etc.). In which case it wouldn't really be a problem, that's more client confidentiality I reckon. Still naughty in my books.

MR2Blue · July 22, 2004, 17:45

Quote from: "markiii"did the garage confirm anything to them?

As far as I know, only to confirm the price of the quote and to give a rundown of why it cost what it did.

markiii · July 22, 2004, 19:58

my understanding was that any personal informatiion held about you, and that covers anything especially on an IT platform was covered.

Anonymous · July 22, 2004, 20:14

you're probably right mark, and besides it's a damn fine line to take s:)

s:)

markiii · July 22, 2004, 20:37

discount by way of compensation?

MR2Blue · July 22, 2004, 21:24

The quote was for £346.72, £296 for cash, neighbour gave me cash, when paying the receptionist said "Just give us £290 and get yourself a pint".
So I got myself 3 pints. s:wink: :wink: s:wink: