Hi,

This question was asked once in 2003, but never answered

My Mini recently was introduced to the bottom corner of a BMW X5 door (pics attached).

I have been running around getting estimates from various body shops. Estimates are varying widely, ranging from $900 to $2300. Also, repair times vary from a few days to 10 days.

The low-end estimate came from Classic Collision, who has shops in Pasadena (where I live) and Silverlake (where I work). I have had insurance work done there in the past and had no complaints, but it admittedly was on a leased Volvo that I didn't care much about.

The high estimate came from Marco's in Pasadena on Fair Oaks. I went to Marco's based on recommendations on various BMW forums.

If I go to Marco's, I'd get insurance involved, but insurance wouldn't be involved if I went Classic.

Before I make a decision, I want to ask if anyone has had good experience with body shops between, say, Monrovia and Glendale. I don't mind driving a little further if I know it's quality work at a decent price.

Also, take a look at the 3 pics below (Octane Guy?). Does that look like a $900 job or a $2300 job?

Thanks!

(PS - I am a SCMM member)

dc auto craft,best bodyshop on the western us.they may not take small jobs and they are not cheap either,marcos deals with the monrovia mini store.on that color car you will have to blend the door also so the color will match.

personaly i would have the dent taken out and live with the scratch.if you need a good dent guy i have a few guys that i know in Pasadena ,burbank or in van nuys