Rear ended. Need paint work advice.

[Allwheel]

My silver 2004 S4 (20k miles) was lightly rear ended yesterday and I was left with a license plate/screw imprint on my bumper cover/diffuser.

Is the dealership going to offer the best paint work around? My local dealer (Ira, MA) has a body shop on site.

There are some good private shops around as well.

Any advice on getting the best possible work done is appreciated. Naturally cost is not a factor since the other driver's insurance is paying.

[Rodknock]

The only thing I would suggest is using a shop that uses "Spies Hecker" paint.

If dont a lot of paint work in my time and by far this is the best paint and will match the best to any car.

[Allwheel]

Thanks. I just want the best possible paint work done especially since my car is so close to new. I appreciate the advice.

[Stormin]

You may want to post up in the "Northeast" forum about this one. You can get feedback from people in the area in which you live, and they probably have a ton of experience with local body shops.

[Tom Sawyer]

My silver 2004 S4 (20k miles) was lightly rear ended yesterday and I was left with a license plate/screw imprint on my bumper cover/diffuser.

Is the dealership going to offer the best paint work around? My local dealer (Ira, MA) has a body shop on site.

There are some good private shops around as well.

Any advice on getting the best possible work done is appreciated. Naturally cost is not a factor since the other driver's insurance is paying.

Can't help you too much on where to go, but I so feel your pain... this exact thing happened to me this morning. Two nice screw indentions in the cover. The shop I am dealing with is very good, will remove the cover for all work etc so no overspray possibility. Just bums me out that it happened.

Good luck with yours!

[Audiman44]

After Hours body Shop, is where i went when i got hit. By far the best body shoparound. They update their site with pictures of your car so you can see the progress from your computer!

http://www.afterhoursauto.com/

Audiman44