I was hit by a plywood board on the fwy this morning! I need a body shop!

[Undisputed]

I'm so ticked. I was on the 405 at about 4:00AM this mornining on my way to work. I was in the valley I think, and the truck in front of me ran over a large plywood board. It was probably 3X4 or so. It was a large board. It broke the passenger fog light grill, hit the bumper itself, scraped the hood, bounced off the windshield, and flew over the top of the car.
Just for the record, THIS SUCKS!!! I just got this car on 6/3 and have had horrible luck. Bad coilpacks, flat tire, a dipped headlight warning yesterday, and now this today.

Anyway, I called the insurance and they recommended a few shops but said that I could take it anywhere I wanted. I have a couple of questions. Instead of getting the USP front, could I pay a little out of pocket and get an Ottinger, Rieger, or similiar front?

And more importantly can anyone recommend a good shop that can work with me?

Feel free to PM and email me also.
Thanks for your help guys.

[mitchholmstrom]

I'm so ticked. I was on the 405 at about 4:00AM this mornining on my way to work. I was in the valley I think, and the truck in front of me ran over a large plywood board. It was probably 3X4 or so. It was a large board. It broke the passenger fog light grill, hit the bumper itself, scraped the hood, bounced off the windshield, and flew over the top of the car.
Just for the record, THIS SUCKS!!! I just got this car on 6/3 and have had horrible luck. Bad coilpacks, flat tire, a dipped headlight warning yesterday, and now this today.

Anyway, I called the insurance and they recommended a few shops but said that I could take it anywhere I wanted. I have a couple of questions. Instead of getting the USP front, could I pay a little out of pocket and get an Ottinger, Rieger, or similiar front?

And more importantly can anyone recommend a good shop that can work with me?

Feel free to PM and email me also.
Thanks for your help guys.

balls....

[Quattro]

undisputed, where are you located? your info says bakersfield..i know a great shop in los angeles, maybe you could get an oetty out of it =D

pm me if you around here!

[AudiA4Turbo22]

remember body shops charge more for insurance work, because the insurance pays! so take advantage of that and have the guy throw in some good stuff, have ur lowers painted if applicable, black roof, etc.!

[Undisputed]

That's exactly what I'm trying to do. I have the USP so my lowers are all good. I just really wanted a new bumper. A nice Ottinger or Reiger or something. You know how it goes. :)

[MAJI]

if you know someone that owns a body shop... you could tell them to hype up the cost and you wouldn't have to pay out of your pocket for the kit...