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Old 08-03-09, 12:12 PM
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Default Driver's door crunched: Need good shop advice

A friend's daughter backed into my car (2007 GS350). The driver's door is mangled, plus the handle is tweaked (door doesn't open) and the window doesn't work. I assume the entire door will be replaced.

What is your recommendation for a great shop in south Orange County (first choice), north orange county, or elsewhere? As with all of us here, the highest quality and level of service is key.

Thank you.
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Old 08-03-09, 12:59 PM
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ouch, you're better off getting the whole door replaced. i had mine replaced.
Old 08-03-09, 01:43 PM
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So is the door replacement best done at the dealer?
Old 08-03-09, 03:06 PM
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Ron's in Torrance or Jim Bastoli's in El Segundo..
Ron's is really $$ and does good work...
Bastoli's does really good gray/silver matching
Old 08-03-09, 06:41 PM
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Damn... that sucks man.. hope you can get it repaired without any issues!
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IHP auto
748 Williamson Ave.
Fullerton, CA. 92832
714.738.0041
Ask for Tom and tell them Sang sent you.
they do an excellent job at an honest price.
Old 08-04-09, 09:40 AM
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Originally Posted by Ryeno
platinum vip in the sgv all the way. They basically specialize in lexus/toyota since thats half the cars they work on.
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you can reach them at 626 472 7847
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Thanks, all. Visiting the shops tomorrow, will select, then let you know how it turns out. Of course, I'll likely come back with something customized and expensive, unrelated to the collision, since I'm a sucker for good work.
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