After 2+ months, I have my car back. The first body shop had the car for just about a month, so I did what I should have done in the first place: I moved it to the body shop that MINI of Peabody uses. They had it for just about 6 weeks and did a great job. You can see the photos of when it was hit here. The estimate was somewhere around $13K - $14K, they said. I'll get the final paperwork in a week or so once they submit the last supplement.

Considering I hurt my little car, I thought it deserved a treat. I went to MINI of Peabody this morning and had the OEM roof rack installed along with 2 bike attachments. I also had Hawk ceramic pads installed, too (hey, those white wheels get REALLY dirty). Also got one of those organizers behind the radio and under the e-brake & a CD thingy for the visor. Anyway, I'm glad I'm not driving a rental car anymore.

 

Oh wow, glad to see you back on the road again.

 

based on the previous photos it's hard to believe that's the same car. The body shop seemingly did a terrific job!

Congrats on being back among the motoring.

 

Your car looks great. Man that poor little fella really took a hit for you. Glad he's feeling better. You will love those Hawk ceramics. Goodbye brake dust.

 

They did a GREAT job. Congrats on getting it back!!

 

wow the change is amazing! the car looks like nothing ever happened. is it me or did you get new wheels and tires?

 

Wheels in the photo when it was hit were the winter wheels. I bought the Compomotive wheels late last summer (I think). I love them!

 

wow thats an amazing comeback for your MINI, absolutely amazed at the quality of the work it looks amazing, happy that your on the road again

 

welcome back!! your mini looks brand spankin new!!
body shop must have been an awesome one.

 

Yeah, the quality of the work is amazing. It actually looks better than when I bought it (I bought it used with only 3000 miles, but it had city wear), so I'm quite happy. It also drivers perfectly. I was a little nervous it wouldn't considering I was hit pretty hard. I liked the fact they didn't rush it.

 

Wooott - glad to see that you are back on the road again. That body shop did an AMAZING job!!!

Donna