All,

Well, I almost have the mechanical work done on my car. The next step is
the body work. I need to get her painted, a couple rust spots cleaned up,
and a couple dings taken out. Anyone have any recomendations for body shops
in the Manchester, NH area? Quality is of the utmost concern, however cost
does become a factor. I had stopped by a shop on Saturday, and was told
around $2200. I have no experience with having a car painted, so if I would
also appreciate some guestimates on what kind of price I'm looking at from
the group. Since I was lead to believe it makes a difference, the car is
Tornado Red.

Thank you in advance.
Enjoy
Bill

91 Audi 200TQ
96 Chevy K1500

 

bill wrote:

> All,
>
> Well, I almost have the mechanical work done on my car. The next step is
> the body work. I need to get her painted, a couple rust spots cleaned up,
> and a couple dings taken out. Anyone have any recomendations for body shops
> in the Manchester, NH area? Quality is of the utmost concern, however cost
> does become a factor. I had stopped by a shop on Saturday, and was told
> around $2200. I have no experience with having a car painted, so if I would
> also appreciate some guestimates on what kind of price I'm looking at from
> the group. Since I was lead to believe it makes a difference, the car is
> Tornado Red.

$2200 doesn't buy body work and a good paint job at most body shops.
Closer to $5K. If they will do it for that price and have good
references, go for it.

 

bill wrote:

> All,
>
> Well, I almost have the mechanical work done on my car. The next step is
> the body work. I need to get her painted, a couple rust spots cleaned up,
> and a couple dings taken out. Anyone have any recomendations for body shops
> in the Manchester, NH area? Quality is of the utmost concern, however cost
> does become a factor. I had stopped by a shop on Saturday, and was told
> around $2200. I have no experience with having a car painted, so if I would
> also appreciate some guestimates on what kind of price I'm looking at from
> the group. Since I was lead to believe it makes a difference, the car is
> Tornado Red.
>
> Thank you in advance.
> Enjoy
> Bill
>
> 91 Audi 200TQ
> 96 Chevy K1500
>

I've had three cars repaired at ProWorks on Elm St. in Manchester,
including door rust on my '99 A6 avant when I bought it used. The
owner, Ron stands behind their work.

Stu

 

"Stu Hedith" <stuhedith@hotmail.com> wrote...
> bill wrote:
>
> > All,
> >
> > Well, I [...]
>
> I've had three cars repaired at [...]

Guys,

If you know, what's a decent place to have 17-inch custom wheels
on an A4 balanced in the same area? Sullivan Tire just can't get
them right (after three tries). Of course, if nothing else is
available, I'll be dropping it off at the dealer...

Thanks.

Victor

 

I don't know about the custom wheels aspect, but Town Fair Tire (I think
that's the name, right across from Home Depot), has treated me very well
between this car and a few others.

Enjoy
Bill
"Victor Bazarov" <v.Abazarov@comAcast.net> wrote in message
newsa0ic.5626$YP5.545367@attbi_s02...
> "Stu Hedith" <stuhedith@hotmail.com> wrote...
> > bill wrote:
> >
> > > All,
> > >
> > > Well, I [...]
> >
> > I've had three cars repaired at [...]
>
> Guys,
>
> If you know, what's a decent place to have 17-inch custom wheels
> on an A4 balanced in the same area? Sullivan Tire just can't get
> them right (after three tries). Of course, if nothing else is
> available, I'll be dropping it off at the dealer...
>
> Thanks.
>
> Victor
>
>

 

Thanks I'll check them out on Saturday.

Enjoy
Bill
"Stu Hedith" <stuhedith@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:1K%hc.5249$cF6.280778@attbi_s04...
> bill wrote:
>
> > All,
> >
> > Well, I almost have the mechanical work done on my car. The next step
is
> > the body work. I need to get her painted, a couple rust spots cleaned
up,
> > and a couple dings taken out. Anyone have any recomendations for body
shops
> > in the Manchester, NH area? Quality is of the utmost concern, however
cost
> > does become a factor. I had stopped by a shop on Saturday, and was told
> > around $2200. I have no experience with having a car painted, so if I
would
> > also appreciate some guestimates on what kind of price I'm looking at
from
> > the group. Since I was lead to believe it makes a difference, the car
is
> > Tornado Red.
> >
> > Thank you in advance.
> > Enjoy
> > Bill
> >
> > 91 Audi 200TQ
> > 96 Chevy K1500
> >
>
> I've had three cars repaired at ProWorks on Elm St. in Manchester,
> including door rust on my '99 A6 avant when I bought it used. The
> owner, Ron stands behind their work.
>
> Stu
>

 

"bill" <jm1113@hotmail.com> wrote...
> I don't know about the custom wheels aspect, but Town Fair Tire (I think
> that's the name, right across from Home Depot), has treated me very well
> between this car and a few others.

Thanks.

I visited them before I went to Sullivan Tire, and their quote was about
$100 more, so I decided to save some money... You know, penny wise...
I didn't have to pay extra to Sullivan for additional balancing, but the
problem is, the car is still shaking at speeds above 60... And they say
they've done all they can... Three times...

I'll stop by Town Fair Tire this Saturday, on my way to Home Depot
I wonder how much they charge for just balancing the wheels.

Oh, for others who read this, Town Fair Tire rotates wheels for free.

Victor

>
> Enjoy
> Bill
> "Victor Bazarov" <v.Abazarov@comAcast.net> wrote in message
> newsa0ic.5626$YP5.545367@attbi_s02...
> > "Stu Hedith" <stuhedith@hotmail.com> wrote...
> > > bill wrote:
> > >
> > > > All,
> > > >
> > > > Well, I [...]
> > >
> > > I've had three cars repaired at [...]
> >
> > Guys,
> >
> > If you know, what's a decent place to have 17-inch custom wheels
> > on an A4 balanced in the same area? Sullivan Tire just can't get
> > them right (after three tries). Of course, if nothing else is
> > available, I'll be dropping it off at the dealer...
> >
> > Thanks.
> >
> > Victor
> >
> >
>
>

 

Victor Bazarov wrote:
> "bill" <jm1113@hotmail.com> wrote...
>
>>I don't know about the custom wheels aspect, but Town Fair Tire (I think
>>that's the name, right across from Home Depot), has treated me very well
>>between this car and a few others.
>
>
> Thanks.
>
> I visited them before I went to Sullivan Tire, and their quote was about
> $100 more, so I decided to save some money... You know, penny wise...
> I didn't have to pay extra to Sullivan for additional balancing, but the
> problem is, the car is still shaking at speeds above 60... And they say
> they've done all they can... Three times...
>
> I'll stop by Town Fair Tire this Saturday, on my way to Home Depot
> I wonder how much they charge for just balancing the wheels.
>
> Oh, for others who read this, Town Fair Tire rotates wheels for free.
>


It may be worth seeing if there is someone local to you with one of these:

http://www.gsp9700.com/

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I have heard about 17 inch wheels getting bent from pot holes. They can
be straightened.

Tony

Victor Bazarov wrote:

> "bill" <jm1113@hotmail.com> wrote...
>
>>I don't know about the custom wheels aspect, but Town Fair Tire (I think
>>that's the name, right across from Home Depot), has treated me very well
>>between this car and a few others.
>
>
> Thanks.
>
> I visited them before I went to Sullivan Tire, and their quote was about
> $100 more, so I decided to save some money... You know, penny wise...
> I didn't have to pay extra to Sullivan for additional balancing, but the
> problem is, the car is still shaking at speeds above 60... And they say
> they've done all they can... Three times...
>
> I'll stop by Town Fair Tire this Saturday, on my way to Home Depot
> I wonder how much they charge for just balancing the wheels.
>
> Oh, for others who read this, Town Fair Tire rotates wheels for free.
>
> Victor
>
>
>>Enjoy
>>Bill
>>"Victor Bazarov" <v.Abazarov@comAcast.net> wrote in message
>>newsa0ic.5626$YP5.545367@attbi_s02...
>>
>>>"Stu Hedith" <stuhedith@hotmail.com> wrote...
>>>
>>>>bill wrote:
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>>All,
>>>>>
>>>>>Well, I [...]
>>>>
>>>>I've had three cars repaired at [...]
>>>
>>>Guys,
>>>
>>>If you know, what's a decent place to have 17-inch custom wheels
>>>on an A4 balanced in the same area? Sullivan Tire just can't get
>>>them right (after three tries). Of course, if nothing else is
>>>available, I'll be dropping it off at the dealer...
>>>
>>>Thanks.
>>>
>>>Victor
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>
>

 

"TonyJ" <tonyjNOSPAM@NOSPAMvisi.com> wrote...
> I have heard about 17 inch wheels getting bent from pot holes. They can
> be straightened.

Yes, that sometimes happen. Mine, however are new.

V