Best pannel shop in northern melb?

ClassicAU · 05-01-2006, 08:10 PM

Hi guys
I need to get some panel work done on my AU and was wondering where people go to get theirs done. I am particularly worried about the colour matching as I have metallic burgundy (not sure the exact name of it).
I have been put on to three places that I have heard about before.
Fawkner Body Repairs on Sydney rd – They look professional, and they guaranty their work for the life of the car.
Aztec Smash Repairs also on Sydney rd – Been given a good wrap by the mechanic I go to, and are a bit cheaper.
Melville Body Works – Great customer service, and offer a loan car while work is carried out.
Anyway, if anyone has experience with any of those places, or knows a better place, I would love to hear about it.

LG · 05-01-2006, 11:27 PM

Mill Park Smash Repairs (in Epping).. Fairly good!

FTGAutosalvage · 06-01-2006, 12:04 AM

walk into the shop and have a look on the floor , dusty and dirty panel shops=poor quality paint 95% of the time , have a look around the shop gravel drivways = trouble , proffesional outfit with reception area ,what sort of cars are being repaired , top quality late model cars or car yard type cars ie ef falcons & vr commys
these are some of the basics to look for IMO

ClassicAU · 06-01-2006, 01:11 AM

that sounds like good advice, thanks heaps for that. Fawkner looks very pro, the guy who quoted me had a suit on. and there was an RX8 in the shop that i noticed, so i think they are ahead so far. Melville tryed to get me in with all their gimmicks. but i have noticed a large range of cars there as they always seem busy, from x-series all the way up to merc's, so i dont know. i'm sure they have sucked in a few people with the loaner car, it almost got me!
cheers for that

xd5.8l · 15-01-2006, 11:14 PM

Its out of your way but I recommend LACEY'S PANELWORKS in burwood. My AU had the alloy crossmember buckle the chassis rails (hit a gutter), and left side of car wrecked by a waste high street sign.

It came out better then what it was before the accident. They are one of only seven panel beaters in VIC to have a 'AUSTRALIAN QUALITY ASSURANCE' tag to their name.

Bobman · 16-01-2006, 01:27 AM

Where abouts in Burwood are they? price wise any good?

xd5.8l · 16-01-2006, 08:57 PM

On Heatherdale rd. look in the yellow pages. Non of those dodgy sanding swirls in the paint either. Good luck mate

ClassicAU · 17-01-2006, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by xd5.8l

On Heatherdale rd. look in the yellow pages. Non of those dodgy sanding swirls in the paint either. Good luck mate

thanks for that. i am still in the process of saving the money to get the work done. its mainly paint work, but one door needs some repair. also, i am missing some of the chrome looking pin stripe here and there. is that stuff still available? i'm guessing its not cheap either. i might just see if it works out better to just get everything done at once.

vztrt · 17-01-2006, 08:54 PM

I use these guys. Havent had problems with a big job they did on my folks VX Commodore. They're going to be repairing the rear end of the BA that got rear ended recently.

Bruce Sutherland accident Repairs Centre
21 -23 Newlands Rd Reservoir 3073
(03) 9469 4674

ClassicAU · 17-01-2006, 09:02 PM

sounds like these guys are great, but they are just too far away if i had to leave my car. i would be a two car trip, where as most of the other places i have looked at are either a short train trip, or even just a nice walk from my home. but seeing as you guys rate them so highly i might as well get a quote from them at least, just to compare price.

ClassicAU · 17-01-2006, 09:03 PM

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Originally Posted by vztrt

I use these guys. Havent had problems with a big job they did on my folks VX Commodore. They're going to be repairing the rear end of the BA that got rear ended recently.

Bruce Sutherland accident Repairs Centre
21 -23 Newlands Rd Reservoir 3073
(03) 9469 4674

cheers vztrt, they are a lot closer. i'll check them out too

XITED_6 · 20-01-2006, 09:53 PM

ALLBRYTE BODY WORKS.
Just off sydney & bakers rd Nth Coburg.
My car is there atm very good service and proffesionals.
My mate is the spray painter and ive seen his work.

Dean C · 21-01-2006, 01:43 AM

Alrin panels in Campbellfield, they do alot of Bayford Fords work, they done a bumper for my XR6T and was quite impressed

GRNKPR · 21-01-2006, 02:01 AM

Mister Body Repairs does all my work ring Richard on 9469 3889 in bambry road reservoir tell him Phil with the XR racecar put you on to him he has done allmy cars for about ten yearshe is going to spray my 67 American sports coupe