Recommendations for D4 smash repairs in Sydney?

[Brad]

Morning all,

Unfortunately my D4 suffered its first non-trivial ding on the weekend after it picked a "right of way" argument with a metal pole and guide wire.

I now need to find a good smash repairer. Can anyone recommend a good one in Sydney?

I did find a thread from 2008 recommending Corben Smash Repairs in Hurstville but would appreciate hearing from anyone with more current experience.

Thanks!

--Brad

[Tombie]

Give your friendly Service Manager a call, they often know the good ones..

I look for the ones who specialise in High End vehicles... :cool:

[Lotz-A-Landies]

Pretty sure that Purnell Land Rover at Blakehurst still use Corben Smash.

[eddomak]

Which area of Sydney are you in? I have had 2 loads of work done at CBS Lane Cove (Mowbray Rd) and they have been fantastic in their attitude and results, and quick as well. Since then 2 people I have recommended there have also been happy with the results on their BMW and VW Van. None of the extra things like loan/courtesy cars though.

[Brad]

I am in Parramatta however I'm willing to take it anywhere in Sydney to get quality work.

[disco gazza]

There's a mob on the cnr of silverwater rd auburn. They have a lot of high end cars(bentleys, rollers, my etc) go thru their.Dont know the name sorry

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[AnD3rew]

These are the authorized Land Rover/jaguar authorized repairers in NSW

REPAIRER ADDRESS EMAIL PHONE 24 Hour Assist
NSW
North Shore Classic 35 - 37 Dickson Avenue ARTARMON NSW 2064 info@nsc.com.au (02) 9906 8255 1800 499 944
Alto - Artarmon 405 Pacific Highway ARTARMON NSW 2064 panel-art@alto.com.au (02) 8817 4400 1300 55 ALTO
Alto - Pennant Hills 330 Pennant Hills Road PENNANT HILLS NSW 2120 panel-ph@alto.com.au (02) 9875 0222 1300 55 ALTO
Scientific - Matraville 7 - 9 Perry Street MATRAVILLE NSW 2036 admin@smbw.com.au (02) 9212 3566 02 9212 3566
Nathans Paint 17 Groves Avenue MULGRAVE NSW 2756 help@nathans.com.au (02) 45 777 277 02 4577 7277
Prestige Auto Salon 68 South Street RYDALMERE NSW 2116 info@prestigeautosalon.com.au (02) 9684 5577 0416 004 600
Kloster Bodyworks Cnr Lindus & Railway Streets, Wickham NSW 2993 bodyworks@kloster.com.au (02) 4922 0574 02 4922 0574

Don't ask me how I know, it is a very sore point.

[letherm]

These are the authorized Land Rover/jaguar authorized repairers in NSW

REPAIRER ADDRESS EMAIL PHONE 24 Hour Assist
NSW
North Shore Classic 35 - 37 Dickson Avenue ARTARMON NSW 2064 info@nsc.com.au (02) 9906 8255 1800 499 944
Alto - Artarmon 405 Pacific Highway ARTARMON NSW 2064 panel-art@alto.com.au (02) 8817 4400 1300 55 ALTO
Alto - Pennant Hills 330 Pennant Hills Road PENNANT HILLS NSW 2120 panel-ph@alto.com.au (02) 9875 0222 1300 55 ALTO
Scientific - Matraville 7 - 9 Perry Street MATRAVILLE NSW 2036 admin@smbw.com.au (02) 9212 3566 02 9212 3566
Nathans Paint 17 Groves Avenue MULGRAVE NSW 2756 help@nathans.com.au (02) 45 777 277 02 4577 7277
Prestige Auto Salon 68 South Street RYDALMERE NSW 2116 info@prestigeautosalon.com.au (02) 9684 5577 0416 004 600
Kloster Bodyworks Cnr Lindus & Railway Streets, Wickham NSW 2993 bodyworks@kloster.com.au (02) 4922 0574 02 4922 0574

Don't ask me how I know, it is a very sore point.

Hi.

That list looks suspiciously like the one that came with my new D4 when I bought it. Are you implying that if one chooses not to use them that problems may be encountered with warranty repairs later? PM me if you don't want to publicly criticize someone.;)

[Damo4runner]

Pictures or it didn't happen:D:D:D:D:D

[AnD3rew]

Hi.

That list looks suspiciously like the one that came with my new D4 when I bought it. Are you implying that if one chooses not to use them that problems may be encountered with warranty repairs later? PM me if you don't want to publicly criticize someone.;)

No not criticizing anyone, the sore point is that I need to use one at the moment nothing else.:mad:

They claim that they are trained by JLR, not sure what that means or if it makes a difference. If they are repairing aluminum they should be using aluminum only tools and I hope that being recommended means that but don't know for sure. I wouldn't think it affects your warranty not to use them but don't know for sure. Maybe it means they get faster access to parts or that they garuantee to use original parts only, don't know.

[jonesy63]

There's a mob on the cnr of silverwater rd auburn. They have a lot of high end cars(bentleys, rollers, my etc) go thru their.Dont know the name sorry

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Currans Accident Repair Centre - Currans Accident Repair Center | Specialises in Luxury, Classic & Supercar Repairs and Services (http://www.currans.com.au)

No affiliation with them - I just happened to drive past there on the way to the office and drool at the machines parked there! :cool:

[Brad]

Ended up going to Corbens based on this thread and feedback from other threads here. I will update with results once it's all finished.

Thanks all

[kiwirich]

I used Corbens 6 months ago when a young chap couldn't stop quickly enough....

They were great, Excellent service, Excellent job.

Richard

[PhilipA]

Still one at auburn host Range Rover Club meetings and the luxury cars there at astounding. I don't know their prices but they look expensive.
Regards Philip A

[Brad]

Unfortunately Blair from Corbens Smash Repair has turned down the repair.

Corbens wanted ARB do the majority of the work, including assessing what damage (if any) was behind the bar. The only work they were prepared to do was replacement of a wheel flare and under bar trim.

Given the poor history this car has had with ARB I made it clear that all ARB should do is fit the new bar. At this point Blair asked me to take the work elsewhere.

So, there you go. Back to looking for a competent smash repairer *sigh*

[Beanie]

Unfortunately Blair from Corbens Smash Repair has turned down the repair.

Corbens wanted ARB do the majority of the work, including assessing what damage (if any) was behind the bar. The only work they were prepared to do was replacement of a wheel flare and under bar trim.

Given the poor history this car has had with ARB I made it clear that all ARB should do is fit the new bar. At this point Blair asked me to take the work elsewhere.

So, there you go. Back to looking for a competent smash repairer *sigh*

We are looking for someone in sydney and wondering if you found a good one? we got rear ended :(