Body shops in Northern NJ
10-16-2006, 08:27 AM
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Hello guys,
I hit some plastic poles the other night and I think I may need some body work done. I live in Bergern County NJ. If any of you members happen to live in the area and have a great place you could recommend for body repairs please let me know~. I've read about certified BMW body shops, but didn't find them to be that appealing to me, some of the reveiws were horrible. I think the job would involve mostly paint work not much of physical repair. Thanks again folks.
I hit some plastic poles the other night and I think I may need some body work done. I live in Bergern County NJ. If any of you members happen to live in the area and have a great place you could recommend for body repairs please let me know~. I've read about certified BMW body shops, but didn't find them to be that appealing to me, some of the reveiws were horrible. I think the job would involve mostly paint work not much of physical repair. Thanks again folks.
10-16-2006, 01:05 PM
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Originally Posted by largeface' post='345417' date='Oct 16 2006, 12:27 PM
Hello guys,
I hit some plastic poles the other night and I think I may need some body work done. I live in Bergern County NJ. If any of you members happen to live in the area and have a great place you could recommend for body repairs please let me know~. I've read about certified BMW body shops, but didn't find them to be that appealing to me, some of the reveiws were horrible. I think the job would involve mostly paint work not much of physical repair. Thanks again folks.
I hit some plastic poles the other night and I think I may need some body work done. I live in Bergern County NJ. If any of you members happen to live in the area and have a great place you could recommend for body repairs please let me know~. I've read about certified BMW body shops, but didn't find them to be that appealing to me, some of the reveiws were horrible. I think the job would involve mostly paint work not much of physical repair. Thanks again folks.
10-16-2006, 01:07 PM
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My Ride: Previous BMW's owned:
2012 X3
2011 335 cic
2010 535 Touring
2009 335 cic
2008 535 Touring
2007 535 Touring
2006 330cic
2005 330cic
2004 545i
2003 745i
2001 740i
1999 540i
1997 540i
1995 540i
1988 635i
1987 635i
1984 633i
1983 528e
Originally Posted by largeface' post='345417' date='Oct 16 2006, 12:27 PM
Hello guys,
I hit some plastic poles the other night and I think I may need some body work done. I live in Bergern County NJ. If any of you members happen to live in the area and have a great place you could recommend for body repairs please let me know~. I've read about certified BMW body shops, but didn't find them to be that appealing to me, some of the reveiws were horrible. I think the job would involve mostly paint work not much of physical repair. Thanks again folks.
I hit some plastic poles the other night and I think I may need some body work done. I live in Bergern County NJ. If any of you members happen to live in the area and have a great place you could recommend for body repairs please let me know~. I've read about certified BMW body shops, but didn't find them to be that appealing to me, some of the reveiws were horrible. I think the job would involve mostly paint work not much of physical repair. Thanks again folks.
Agreat body shop is Caruso's in Plainfield.
Ask for Carl.
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10-16-2006, 01:08 PM
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My Ride: Previous BMW's owned:
2012 X3
2011 335 cic
2010 535 Touring
2009 335 cic
2008 535 Touring
2007 535 Touring
2006 330cic
2005 330cic
2004 545i
2003 745i
2001 740i
1999 540i
1997 540i
1995 540i
1988 635i
1987 635i
1984 633i
1983 528e
Call Caruso's in Plainfield. The area sucks, but the shop is sensational.
Ask for CArl.
Art
Ask for CArl.
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10-16-2006, 02:57 PM
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Originally Posted by largeface' post='345417' date='Oct 16 2006, 12:27 PM
Hello guys,
I hit some plastic poles the other night and I think I may need some body work done. I live in Bergern County NJ. If any of you members happen to live in the area and have a great place you could recommend for body repairs please let me know~. I've read about certified BMW body shops, but didn't find them to be that appealing to me, some of the reveiws were horrible. I think the job would involve mostly paint work not much of physical repair. Thanks again folks.
I hit some plastic poles the other night and I think I may need some body work done. I live in Bergern County NJ. If any of you members happen to live in the area and have a great place you could recommend for body repairs please let me know~. I've read about certified BMW body shops, but didn't find them to be that appealing to me, some of the reveiws were horrible. I think the job would involve mostly paint work not much of physical repair. Thanks again folks.
cheers
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10-17-2006, 12:46 PM
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Originally Posted by largeface' post='345815' date='Oct 17 2006, 09:35 AM
Many Thanks!
I'll check out both.
I'll check out both.
Call Riverview Autobody in Garfield 973-546-1101 ask for Jason. They do work for several BMW, Lexus, and Lexus dealers. Great guys and great prices.
10-17-2006, 06:26 PM
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Best body guy in the world is Ray at Barry's Auto Body in Ridgewood, NJ. Ask for Barry, he'll give you the estimate. Since you live in Bergen County, should be a breeze to get there.
Right along side the RR Tracks if you're familiar with Ridgewood
Right along side the RR Tracks if you're familiar with Ridgewood
10-18-2006, 06:08 PM
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Originally Posted by vern' post='345559' date='Oct 16 2006, 06:57 PM
JMK, had two repairs done by them and both times they did a great job. Ask for Tom Gillespie toll free 1-888-500-9011 ext.402 Good luck
cheers
vern
cheers
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FYI: paint work is harder to do right than physical work. Factory paint has many coats and is baked at high temps that most body shops cannot replicate.
10-19-2006, 04:26 AM
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My Ride: 2001 BMW330ci, Steel Gray, Black leather, Steptronic, PP, SP, PDC, Heated seats, Xenon head lights, HK, 6 disk changer, OEM alarm, OEM clears,Iice white fog lights ,Universal trasnciver, 17 inch Michelin Pilot Sport Tires
2005 530i Titanium Gray,Black leather, Nav.,HUD,PP,CWP,SP,PDC,Xenon lights,Steptronic,Logic 7 sound system,,Fold down read seats,Power shades
ON ORDER
Originally Posted by jet190rs' post='346485' date='Oct 18 2006, 10:08 PM
Word. JMK was the country's first BMW certified body shop. TommyG is also a fellow member of many forums. Everyone on e46fanatics rave about him and his work. Where'd you get bad reviews of certifed shops?
FYI: paint work is harder to do right than physical work. Factory paint has many coats and is baked at high temps that most body shops cannot replicate.
FYI: paint work is harder to do right than physical work. Factory paint has many coats and is baked at high temps that most body shops cannot replicate.
cheers
vern