Every cloud has a Graphite Grey lining

Imperator · 21-11-2007, 18:49

Some idiot rammed my car on a roundabout on Saturday evening. I've been in a big mood about it ever since. The damage is to the rear passenger side door and sill. Anyway, I went wound a couple of body shops, and they were quoting me about £350-400 for the repair, which was pretty steep. I'm hoping to get the money back off the other guy's insurance, but still, I have to shell it out in the first place, and I couldn't really afford that much. I took it into Mitchell's Skoda, and they said they thought it'd be about the same amount, but they gave me the card of their recommended body shop anyway...

So, I went down there after work today, and the guy quoted me £160-180 for the repair. I couldn't believe my ears, got him to repeat it, and booked it in straight away. As an extra Brucie Bonus, I asked him how much they'd charge to colour code my grill surround at the same time, and he said only an extra £20. So, as the title says, every cloud has a Graphite Grey lining.

stuno1 · 21-11-2007, 18:59

Nice work! Some one stole my metal dust caps and i was livid for a day....until i bought some more!

octav.ed · 22-11-2007, 04:09

glad u sorted a better deal and a great colour m8...

Imperator · 29-11-2007, 20:14

Just got it back from the body shop. I am absolutely delighted with the work I've had done. My door is as good as new, and the colour coded grille looks class (especially in the graphite grey). It is a bit dark to take pics, but I will do so in the next couple of days.

Anyway, big kudos to K&R Autos, Seaview Road, Wallasey - if you ever need bodywork doing on Merseyside, I'd thoroughly recommend them, for quality, price and service.

vRSLen · 29-11-2007, 20:23

Get those pics up ASAP

Imperator · 13-02-2008, 13:48

Several months later, finally got round to posting a few pics of the grille.

What do you think?

http://www.briskoda.net/forums/brisk...1-4-16v/91566/

Davy-B · 13-02-2008, 17:39

Last time I was in my dealership they gave me a card for their accident management service.

Basically, if the accident isn't your fault, they'll handle bother sides of the insurance, sort out the repair using Skoda approved repairers and give you a courtesy car equivalent, I think, to your own.

Sounds sweet...

21-11-2007, 18:49	#1
Imperator Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Merseyside Posts: 627 Members Car: 1.4 16V Fabia (Graphite Grey) Thanks: 72 Thanked 40 Times in 38 Posts	Every cloud has a Graphite Grey lining Some idiot rammed my car on a roundabout on Saturday evening. I've been in a big mood about it ever since. The damage is to the rear passenger side door and sill. Anyway, I went wound a couple of body shops, and they were quoting me about £350-400 for the repair, which was pretty steep. I'm hoping to get the money back off the other guy's insurance, but still, I have to shell it out in the first place, and I couldn't really afford that much. I took it into Mitchell's Skoda, and they said they thought it'd be about the same amount, but they gave me the card of their recommended body shop anyway... So, I went down there after work today, and the guy quoted me £160-180 for the repair. I couldn't believe my ears, got him to repeat it, and booked it in straight away. As an extra Brucie Bonus, I asked him how much they'd charge to colour code my grill surround at the same time, and he said only an extra £20. So, as the title says, every cloud has a Graphite Grey lining. __________________ Fabia 1.4 16v 2004 16" vRS wheels, Audi TT Pedals, Bosch Aero Wipers, Corrado Front Grille Badge, VW Sharan Aerial, Chrome Tailgate Strip, Liverpool FC Rear Window Decal, Leather Gearknob, Chrome Door Pins, Touareg Torch, Dark Side Indicators, Golf Sunglasses holder, Dashboard Cup Holder, Rear Window Blind, Stainless Steel Exhaust Trim, Elegance Drawer, Dension Ice>Link, SeatSport Front Strut Brace, Philips X-tremes and Osram Nightbreakers, Pressed German Plates and Mlada Boleslav Plate Holders... and of course, BRISKODA window sticker!

21-11-2007, 18:59	#2
stuno1 RXStu Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Uxbridge, Middlesex Posts: 461 Members Car: Grey RX8 231 Thanks: 0 Thanked 18 Times in 18 Posts	Re: Every cloud has a Graphite Grey lining Nice work! Some one stole my metal dust caps and i was livid for a day....until i bought some more! __________________ 1st propper car - Fabia VRS 170BHP + other mods. 2nd propper car - Mazda 3 MPS aero 260BHP + other mods Current propepr car - Mazda RX8 231 230BHP + other mods Love modding

22-11-2007, 04:09	#3
octav.ed Briskodian Join Date: May 2005 Location: belfast Posts: 3,845 Members Car: skoda octavia tdi 130 bhp [170] Thanks: 98 Thanked 64 Times in 56 Posts	Re: Every cloud has a Graphite Grey lining glad u sorted a better deal and a great colour m8... __________________ when i die, bury me upside down so the world can kiss my a.s.s "I spent all my money on cars, booze and women - the rest I just wasted" - George Best. I was so poor growing up...If I wasn't born a boy..I'd have nothing to play with. -Rodney Dangerfield

29-11-2007, 20:14	#4
Imperator Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Merseyside Posts: 627 Members Car: 1.4 16V Fabia (Graphite Grey) Thanks: 72 Thanked 40 Times in 38 Posts	Re: Every cloud has a Graphite Grey lining Just got it back from the body shop. I am absolutely delighted with the work I've had done. My door is as good as new, and the colour coded grille looks class (especially in the graphite grey). It is a bit dark to take pics, but I will do so in the next couple of days. Anyway, big kudos to K&R Autos, Seaview Road, Wallasey - if you ever need bodywork doing on Merseyside, I'd thoroughly recommend them, for quality, price and service. __________________ Fabia 1.4 16v 2004 16" vRS wheels, Audi TT Pedals, Bosch Aero Wipers, Corrado Front Grille Badge, VW Sharan Aerial, Chrome Tailgate Strip, Liverpool FC Rear Window Decal, Leather Gearknob, Chrome Door Pins, Touareg Torch, Dark Side Indicators, Golf Sunglasses holder, Dashboard Cup Holder, Rear Window Blind, Stainless Steel Exhaust Trim, Elegance Drawer, Dension Ice>Link, SeatSport Front Strut Brace, Philips X-tremes and Osram Nightbreakers, Pressed German Plates and Mlada Boleslav Plate Holders... and of course, BRISKODA window sticker!

29-11-2007, 20:23	#5
vRSLen Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 5,423 Members Car: MK11 Octavia vRS Thanks: 169 Thanked 198 Times in 143 Posts	Re: Every cloud has a Graphite Grey lining Get those pics up ASAP __________________ Current car: Black MKII Octavia vRS Combi Previous: Black MKI Octavia vRS Combi Black Fabia Elegance 100 BHP

13-02-2008, 13:48	#6
Imperator Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Merseyside Posts: 627 Members Car: 1.4 16V Fabia (Graphite Grey) Thanks: 72 Thanked 40 Times in 38 Posts	Re: Every cloud has a Graphite Grey lining Several months later, finally got round to posting a few pics of the grille. What do you think? http://www.briskoda.net/forums/brisk...1-4-16v/91566/ __________________ Fabia 1.4 16v 2004 16" vRS wheels, Audi TT Pedals, Bosch Aero Wipers, Corrado Front Grille Badge, VW Sharan Aerial, Chrome Tailgate Strip, Liverpool FC Rear Window Decal, Leather Gearknob, Chrome Door Pins, Touareg Torch, Dark Side Indicators, Golf Sunglasses holder, Dashboard Cup Holder, Rear Window Blind, Stainless Steel Exhaust Trim, Elegance Drawer, Dension Ice>Link, SeatSport Front Strut Brace, Philips X-tremes and Osram Nightbreakers, Pressed German Plates and Mlada Boleslav Plate Holders... and of course, BRISKODA window sticker! Last edited by Imperator; 13-02-2008 at 14:07.

13-02-2008, 17:39	#7
Davy-B Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 167 Members Car: Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Every cloud has a Graphite Grey lining Last time I was in my dealership they gave me a card for their accident management service. Basically, if the accident isn't your fault, they'll handle bother sides of the insurance, sort out the repair using Skoda approved repairers and give you a courtesy car equivalent, I think, to your own. Sounds sweet...

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