Body shop recommendations - South East

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Can someone recommend a good bodyshop on the South Coast near Portsmouth.

Preferably from personal experience.
 

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I've had two quotes for work on my car. One smart place in Farnham wanted £2,100. A local guy in Godalming (one man band whose been running his own tatty yard for 30 yrs quoting £1200. The trouble is, you can't evaluate anyone's work. You just have to take a punt.
 
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I've had two quotes for work on my car. One smart place in Farnham wanted £2,100. A local guy in Godalming (one man band whose been running his own tatty yard for 30 yrs quoting £1200. The trouble is, you can't evaluate anyone's work. You just have to take a punt.

With so many rookie jobs out there, just want to make sure to find a place that will carry out the job to the best standard.

They all seem to use the same card of dropping in a couple of high end brands that they’ve worked on before...
 

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With so many rookie jobs out there, just want to make sure to find a place that will carry out the job to the best standard.
They all seem to use the same card of dropping in a couple of high end brands that they’ve worked on before...

The place is Farnham was packed full of high end cars, so I'm sure they're quality. At the same time, it's a lot of dosh and the Godalming guy might be excellent - who knows. I'm still trying to reach a judgement. I'll kick myself if I economise but can see the join when it's done.
 

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Ashey Road Garage on the Isle of Wight are excellent....Best Body shop I have ever used...You will need a ferry trip though
 

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Give MBS in Southampton (@Cole@MBS) a call. They are sure to know someone they can recommend.
 

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We have a top guy who’s work is 2nd to none!! Don’t have his details here at home tho!!
 

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We have a top guy who’s work is 2nd to none!! Don’t have his details here at home tho!!

I'll be in touch to get his details. I'll be happy to drive down to get a quote.
 
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Ashey Road Garage on the Isle of Wight are excellent....Best Body shop I have ever used...You will need a ferry trip though

We have a top guy who’s work is 2nd to none!! Don’t have his details here at home tho!!

I'll be in touch to get his details. I'll be happy to drive down to get a quote.

Thanks for all recommendations, I would worry too much about the paintwork to put the car on a tightly packed ferry crossing :)

If Cole’s recommendation is not too far away, it sounds like a good option.
 

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I will get his details today and post them up, he is in Shirley in sotton that I do no!
 
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Still checking out various places, anyone used Cambridge Accident Repair in Fareham or Chichester Cars in Chichester?
 

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