damaged GTV

[verence]

Following some muppet, in the early hours of Tuesday morning ramming the rear quarter panel (drivers side) of my pride and joy, and then driving off without so much as a sorry, I am in need of a decent low cost body shop for a major dent removing and a resparay. We are in Leeds. Any ideas out there please help, cheers.

[ian145]

Sorry to read this mate

Try sending http://www.alfaowner.com/Forum/members/magicsy.html a PM I think his uncle as a bodyshop in Leeds

[verence]

cheers for that ian. His post bx is currently full, but will keep trying. Thanks again.

[ian145]

Originally Posted by verence

cheers for that ian. His post bx is currently full, but will keep trying. Thanks again.

No probs

Also you could give Neil a ring on 01422833332 he's an old school Friend of mine and dose a top job a a good price however he is based in Sowerby Bridge so my be a bit far away for you

[Teflon Shoulder]

I've nothing but praise for Paul Rhodes at B & P Rhodes in Ossett after having them recommended by another member on here.

Not Leeds but its only a couple of junctions down the M1

[verence]

Some GOOD news today, I have identified the driver and vehicle that rammed mine. After being confronted with the evidence he has admitted full liability and passed all insurance details to me. All I have to do now is not get it written off. Thanks for suggestions folks will be seeking quotes shortly.

Originally Posted by verence

:I have identified the driver and vehicle that rammed mine.

Great news! How did you find out who?

[Teflon Shoulder]

If your claiming on somebody elses insurance I've been led to believe that their less likely to right it off.

Good luck with it and well done for tracking down the culprit.

[GhostyDog]

Excellent news and well done, yup it shouldn't be a right off but if they go down that route stick to your guns on the value you perceive your car to be and keep your eye on used values on Autotrader so you can replace the car with something you actually like

[verence]

Thanks for your good wishes, me and a neighbour noticed a car with a bit of a scuff on rear bumper, and on closer inspection found traces of red paint on bumper and trim. Tape measure out and sure enough his scuffs mach my scuffs, his trim matches my scratches etc. Knocked on door, full admission, signed statement, didn't know he'd done it !! Full insurance details are now mine and I know where he lives (across the road from me!!) As to finding one I like in autotrader I LOVE the one i've got already.

[the assessor]

If they try to writye the car off, tell them you want a cash in lieu settlement, the car wont go on the register, and you can then put the money into whatever works you want. again give me a shout if you need help, we may be able to do you a report ref the value etc.