AboutWilliam Forster Expertise 22 year veteran, 2 years of vocational training. A.S.E. certified Master collision repair/refinish technician. I-CAR certified. 17 yrs. GM experience. I can answer most questions related to automotive body repairs, ranging from small scratch repairs all the way up to the most extensive collision repairs. I can expertly advise people on what to expect from their body shop experience, right down to what self repairs should, and should not, be done. Lastly, I can advise tricks and tips for classic car restoration, such as lead repairs. SORRY, I DO NOT DO ONLINE ESTIMATES OR GIVE PARTS PRICES!! BE PREPARED FOR THE CORRECT ANSWER- NOT THE ONE YOU WANT TO HEAR. I won't B.S. you, or sugar coat answers. Just plain, hard facts.
Experience 1983-85 vocational school training 1992 PPG certified refinish technician/ 1994-1996 Chevrolet certified Journeyman technician 1997-present ASE certified Master collision repair/refinish technician/estimator. 1998 I-car structural repair certification Past/Present clients Just about every major insurance company in NW Ohio
Question I recently got an estimate for damage to a 1990 Ford Mustang. They quoted me $1500. The only damage is the driver side head light is cracked, the grill is dented in and the hood is bent up 1/2 inch-1 inch. No chipped paint ect....does this sound accurate or too high?? Thanks
Answer Baylie, it's impossible for me to give you any sort of damage appraisal without physically seeing the car, or knowing what the body shop labor rate is in your area. I will tell you this- bodywork damage repairs start adding up REALLY fast. I seldom see estimates for collision repairs (of the type which you are describing to me) go for less than a thousand. 1500 is well within reason.
