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Title: Had a bump - recommends?
Post by: 2007GTI on 24 February 2018, 22:04

Hi All,

I had a little bump yesterday, and my insurance company have told me this is their preferred repairer.

http://www.streamlinearc.co.uk

However their Google reviews are awful, probably best avoided.

Anyone used them?

Title: Re: Had a bump - recommends?
Post by: barrym381 on 24 February 2018, 22:23

Quote from: 2007GTI on 24 February 2018, 22:04

Hi All,

I had a little bump yesterday, and my insurance company have told me this is their preferred repairer.

http://www.streamlinearc.co.uk

However their Google reviews are awful, probably best avoided.

Anyone used them?

Was the bump your fault and check they are Vw approved or they will void your paint warranty  :smiley: but you can use Vw if they have a body shop nearby

Title: Re: Had a bump - recommends?
Post by: Guzzle on 24 February 2018, 22:47

Never used them, they're not local to me.

Does say on their website that they are VW approved though. Being VW approved is no guarantee that they'll do a good job, however you're more likely to get help and goodwill from VW in future years if you have evidence of any work being approved.

Title: Re: Had a bump - recommends?
Post by: Vwjap on 24 February 2018, 22:50

I’d avoid insurance approved repairers myself, I looked up vw approved when somebody hit and ran on my car and went with a company called fast lane paint and body, they seemed to have only good reviews, and approved by a lot of high end manufacturers (Tesla, merc)

Title: Re: Had a bump - recommends?
Post by: dreamcar on 25 February 2018, 16:59

It’s your right to dictate where your car is repaired, but you may lose a hire car funded by your insurer. If it was my car I would have it repaired by a VW dealer approved repairer.

Title: Re: Had a bump - recommends?
Post by: 2007GTI on 25 February 2018, 20:37

Thanks all. Anyone know who VW West London’s preferred repairer is?

Title: Re: Had a bump - recommends?
Post by: Vwjap on 25 February 2018, 21:40

Fast lane p&b is in slough or ascot or around that area, they loaned me a A class while they fixed mine, I had to pay a admin fee for the car (about £75 I think it was) because my insurance didn’t supply a car with a hit and run

Title: Re: Had a bump - recommends?
Post by: 2007GTI on 26 February 2018, 12:01

I went onto VW website found loads in my area that have around 4.8 star google reviews, costs more upfront on excess, but worth it for proper repair