My 2002 Mini Cooper S was parked in a Costco parking lot last weekend and some a-hole decided it would be a good idea to push their cart into the side of my car. I always park as far away as possible to avoid door dings and this was no exception...not a car around me or a cart near my car when I came out, just two dents in my driver's side door. I have had the car since 2002 and the body was perfect with the exception of a few unavoidable small rock chips on the front. I thought the dents could be removed using paintless dent removal (PDR), but I am very meticulous and the first guy I took it to said that I would not be happy with the result. Since the dent is deep, he said that if he tried to get it out the paint would crack and so he could only make it 60% better...not 100%. I have two other PDR guys looking at it this week, but I think it will probably require body work and paint. I am looking for a good body shop to do the work and Steve at Steve's Auto Clinic recommended Desesa Autocraft in Van Nuys. They don't have a website and I could not find any reviews online, so I was just wondering if anyone has had Desesa do any work on their car, and if so, if they were happy with the results. Please let me know if you have any experience with this shop. Thanks...and stay away from Costco parking lots!

 

I've had good luck using Desesa Autocraft!
Ask for Rodger, he's the owner.
Good luck with the repairs & stay out of busy parking lots filled with SUVs & inconsiderate soccer Moms.