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InvisibleMonkey · 01-06-2008, 04:31 PM

I was just wondering if anybody knew of any decent body shops that have fair prices

last night i hit a pole in my mom's car and i feel REALLY bad...she basically bought me my car which is about 2 weeks from being finished...i wish it had happened to my car instead of hers so that way she wouldn't have to drive around with it like this, and on top of it, she left for a business trip yesterday morning and won't be back until friday....i e-mailed her this picture though

basically, the headlight and signal light needs to be replaced and i don't know what the bumper needs done or if it can be fixed (this picture was taken after tons of model glue and clear scotch tape....the signal light was hanging by the wire when i backed up to check the damage)

amp · 01-06-2008, 05:27 PM

you can temporarily push that bumper back out to its original shape until you get er painted..

InvisibleMonkey · 01-06-2008, 05:46 PM

i tried, there's no room to go under it and reaching in from where the light fell out there's no room for a hammer and screw driver....let alone the hammer by itself

forcefed06wrx · 01-06-2008, 06:08 PM

Marmora/Rio Auto Body--they're owned by the same owner, and do excellent work. My brother's truck got hit in a hit and run and they made the thing look better than new-detailed the interior, washed the entire thing, detailed it. Dont know if distance/money is a problem or not...I don't think they are that cheap, but nowadays a good job costs a lot.

InvisibleMonkey · 01-06-2008, 09:21 PM

Is it in south jersey?

Ninjaneonturtle · 01-06-2008, 09:42 PM

I used to work there at Marmora A/B, and no they're not cheap at all, they want an arm and a leg, but they'll do it right. They know how to treat their customers, but not their workers. Fortunately I know how to do it right too, and if you'd like I could install the new lenses, fix the bumper and push it back out. I don't have access to a paint shop anymore though so all you would have to do is get it painted somewhere. I wouldn't charge you much anyway, just pm me if you're interested.

Vinny · 01-07-2008, 01:41 PM

There's one off the 541 bypass...I think it's something along the lines of like Lamon's auto body or something like that.
My friend took his car there and did a superb job on his car. I'll try to find more info.

Jeffros Spec V · 01-07-2008, 03:02 PM

Prevailing labor rates are $44/hour and $22/paint.

Any shop that charges more then that is out of their minds and I don't pay more then that!

Good luck!

Ninjaneonturtle · 01-07-2008, 04:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jeffros Spec V

Prevailing labor rates are $44/hour and $22/paint.

Any shop that charges more then that is out of their minds and I don't pay more then that!

Good luck!

Lol, those are low compared to what ours were.

Jeffros Spec V · 01-07-2008, 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Ninjaneonturtle

Lol, those are low compared to what ours were.

Seemed it from what you are describing. I work for an insurance company. Prevailing labor rates are $44/hour like I said. We don't pay anything more then that.

I don't what shop you are. If you don't want the work for $44/hour there are plenty of other shops that are just as quality if not better that do.

Ninjaneonturtle · 01-07-2008, 08:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jeffros Spec V

Seemed it from what you are describing. I work for an insurance company. Prevailing labor rates are $44/hour like I said. We don't pay anything more then that.

I don't what shop you are. If you don't want the work for $44/hour there are plenty of other shops that are just as quality if not better that do.

I don't even work there anymore, so I'm not there and therefore wouldn't charge a lot.

InvisibleMonkey · 01-09-2008, 04:46 PM

bump for a place near burlington, nj

Vinny · 01-09-2008, 06:22 PM

I almost forgot, lol

http://lamonautobody.com/
Lamon Auto Body
289 Rancocas Road,
Mt. Holly, NJ 08060

609-267-7073

farBeyondDriven · 01-15-2008, 07:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vinny

There's one off the 541 bypass...I think it's something along the lines of like Lamon's auto body or something like that.
My friend took his car there and did a superb job on his car. I'll try to find more info.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vinny

I almost forgot, lol

http://lamonautobody.com/
Lamon Auto Body
289 Rancocas Road,
Mt. Holly, NJ 08060

609-267-7073

I took my car there in September after it got keyed. If you have Geico things will go rather smoothly since there's an in house Geico employee there. They're expensive but they did a good job. ~$650 to buff out key marks all over the car: four doors, fenders, quarter panels and trunk. They also replaced the bulb in my one fog light. I think whoever attacked my car kicked the fogs. F'n haters.

rocco · 01-15-2008, 11:34 PM

did you try finding the parts you need at a junkyard? i understand its your moms car but it looks like a hyundai or something whats the big deal. used bumper and used light housing some flat black spray paint probally cost you about $50

InvisibleMonkey · 01-15-2008, 11:49 PM

i didn't even think of that

she really doesn't care about the car...she told me she wasn't going to waste her money on fixing it but it was my responsibility to...so i guess i should call some junkyards this weekend

rocco · 01-16-2008, 12:11 AM

shorty's 322 williamstown u pull it is so much cheaper diy

Vinny · 01-16-2008, 01:15 AM

Dude, hit me up if you're going to one. I need parts for my car.

InvisibleMonkey · 01-16-2008, 01:20 AM

ok...it might not be for a few weeks since my car will be done this week and paying for ****...but i'll hit you up....i'll PM you my cell #

01-06-2008, 05:27 PM	#2
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Ninjaneonturtle Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Cape May Court House Member #2524 My Ride: 03' SRT-4, 98' Hahn Neon R/T, 88' Colt iTrader: (2)	I used to work there at Marmora A/B, and no they're not cheap at all, they want an arm and a leg, but they'll do it right. They know how to treat their customers, but not their workers. Fortunately I know how to do it right too, and if you'd like I could install the new lenses, fix the bumper and push it back out. I don't have access to a paint shop anymore though so all you would have to do is get it painted somewhere. I wouldn't charge you much anyway, just pm me if you're interested. Last edited by Ninjaneonturtle; 01-06-2008 at 09:48 PM.

01-07-2008, 01:41 PM	#7
Vinny TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Exit 5 off NJTP Member #2979 My Ride: '95 Lexus SC300 iTrader: (1)	There's one off the 541 bypass...I think it's something along the lines of like Lamon's auto body or something like that. My friend took his car there and did a superb job on his car. I'll try to find more info. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. You can Try and Fail, but never Fail at Trying.

01-09-2008, 06:22 PM	#13
Vinny TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Exit 5 off NJTP Member #2979 My Ride: '95 Lexus SC300 iTrader: (1)	I almost forgot, lol http://lamonautobody.com/ Lamon Auto Body 289 Rancocas Road, Mt. Holly, NJ 08060 609-267-7073 __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. You can Try and Fail, but never Fail at Trying.

01-16-2008, 01:15 AM	#18
Vinny TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Exit 5 off NJTP Member #2979 My Ride: '95 Lexus SC300 iTrader: (1)	Dude, hit me up if you're going to one. I need parts for my car. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. You can Try and Fail, but never Fail at Trying.

01-06-2008, 06:08 PM	#4
forcefed06wrx Tri-State Training Wheels Join Date: May 2007 Location: Seaville, NJ Member #4610 My Ride: 06 WRX iTrader: (0)	Marmora/Rio Auto Body--they're owned by the same owner, and do excellent work. My brother's truck got hit in a hit and run and they made the thing look better than new-detailed the interior, washed the entire thing, detailed it. Dont know if distance/money is a problem or not...I don't think they are that cheap, but nowadays a good job costs a lot.

01-07-2008, 03:02 PM	#8
Jeffros Spec V Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Langhorne PA Member #263 iTrader: (0)	Prevailing labor rates are $44/hour and $22/paint. Any shop that charges more then that is out of their minds and I don't pay more then that! Good luck!

01-15-2008, 11:34 PM	#15
rocco Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: sj Member #1549 iTrader: (0)	did you try finding the parts you need at a junkyard? i understand its your moms car but it looks like a hyundai or something whats the big deal. used bumper and used light housing some flat black spray paint probally cost you about $50

01-16-2008, 12:11 AM	#17
rocco Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: sj Member #1549 iTrader: (0)	shorty's 322 williamstown u pull it is so much cheaper diy

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