My car go keyed :(

[ace_dude]

Right so my car got keyed down the length of the drivers side, so the scratch is across 4 panels. :sad:
Went to see a local guy today and said he could touch it up but it wouldn't be perfect or he could spray the whole side but it would be 400 quid.
Now I can't really afford 400 quid and I also don't want it touched up so much so that you can still see evidence of the scratch.
Therefore not sure what to do? :confused: I guess I could claim my insurance but would lose 7 years no claims. :frown: I'm gonna get a few more quotes and see what I can get, only I'm not sure where to go. Anyone got any recommendations of places in and around the greater Glasgow area if possible? Many thanks guys.

[The Dogfather]

£400 does seem a little high, we had a door replaced and the whole side of the car resprayed on the TT, it cost just £650

[ace_dude]

Anyone used these mobile paint repair companies?
Thinking they might be cheaper than putting it into a body shop?

[Stewart]

Sorry to read that. Where in Glasgow was it done?

[Craig]

Anyone used these mobile paint repair companies?
Thinking they might be cheaper than putting it into a body shop?

yeah I have but from what you describe, I would use a bodyshop. Car N Bike in Bonnybridge are great 01324 812131. I have used him for many years and also lots of my friends. Does great work and doesn't charge like a wounded Rhino. Ask for Colin and tell him Big Craig sent you ;)

[bry_mini]

i second car and bike!!! great work and very reasonable!

[ace_dude]

Cheers guys I will check it out.

[ace_dude]

So I went out to Car n Bike this morning although maybe it should be renamed to Car, Bike n Helicopter as Colin told me he was currently working on some helicopter panels. :cool:
So anyway he quoted me 450 to respray the drivers side and part of the bonnet.

Totally gutted a the thought of shelling out this cash, I could kill the wee bastards that did this.
Still thinking of giving my insurance a phone and do it through them despite the increased premiums, if only I had protected no claims. :sad:

[Delboy]

Sorry to hear that - it certainly is a lot of cash. Might be less cost overall if you claim your insurance - they might be able to give you an idea about the cost impact if you call them and ask.

[GCA3N]

Sorry to hear about this like you say sad little Sh1t's that could do stuff like that.

[Stewart]

I have this with Esure

It's horrible if you are a victim of vandalism and we recognise that. Unlike many other insurers with esure you won't lose your no claim discount*. Simply report the incident to the police and provide us a crime reference number.

[GCA3N]

I have this with Esure

It's horrible if you are a victim of vandalism and we recognise that. Unlike many other insurers with esure you won't lose your no claim discount*. Simply report the incident to the police and provide us a crime reference number.

good to know.

[ace_dude]

I called miy insurance and my excess is 500 quid! So I am rather fooked since the excess is more than the repair job!

Few lessons to be learned here I think.