Body repair shop in Chicago land area

waqiidepp · 09-15-2023, 04:50 PM

Hey all. Any recommendations on good body shop in Chicago or northerner suburbs. Backed up into another car and broke the tail light with some bumper damage.
Is Caliber or SK repair shop good ?

ezaircon4jc · 09-15-2023, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by waqiidepp

Hey all. Any recommendations on good body shop in Chicago or northerner suburbs. Backed up into another car and broke the tail light with some bumper damage.
Is Caliber or SK repair shop good ?

Look on YouTube for legitstreetcars. He has a body shop that he highly recommends. I don't remember the name, but it should be i his links.

Warp Ten · 09-16-2023, 10:41 AM

I don't know of the ones you mention, but up in our northern suburb Knauz BMW has a very good body shop but naturally it is expensive, so insurance is a good idea. Knauz sells BMWs, Mercedes, and Land Rovers there so you know they are used to working on high end cars and doing good work. In any event, they would be a good place to get an estimate, whether you use them or not. Also, in Libertyville, just a bit west of Lake Bluff, is one of the best independent BMW operations around, the Werk Shop. I know from experience they do great servicing usually at a much better price than a dealer and they are well known for their BMW restorations. I am not certain that they do their own regular body shop work, but I would think they would, and if not I am sure they could refer you to the body shop they recommend for their customers. Just a couple of thoughts. --Bob

Jonmon · 09-16-2023, 12:51 PM

I manage a bodyshop and do not recommend Caliber. They are a franchise and will cut corners. They are just looking to keep production up and make as much profit as possible/cut costs. I would look for an enthusiast shop that will take pride in their work.

ezaircon4jc · 09-16-2023, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Jonmon

I manage a bodyshop and do not recommend Caliber. They are a franchise and will cut corners. They are just looking to keep production up and make as much profit as possible/cut costs. I would look for an enthusiast shop that will take pride in their work.

Having them do some paint work for me, I couldn't agree more.

admranger · 10-13-2023, 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by ezaircon4jc

Look on YouTube for legitstreetcars. He has a body shop that he highly recommends. I don't remember the name, but it should be i his links.

Late to the party but I 100% agree. Alex has had some insane work done by those guys (whose name I also forget).

LuisMonroe · 10-18-2023, 12:51 AM

Thanks for the info. I've had positive experiences with SK Repair Shop for similar damage in ChicagoHowever, it's always a good idea to read recent reviews and get a few quotes before making a decision. When my personal life started to get in the way of my studies, I was overwhelmed with assignments. I had to work part-time to make ends meet, and I had a full course load going on. I didn’t know how I was gonna manage it all. I decided to try out This https://www.grabmyessay.com/pay-for-essay website and I am so glad I did. GrabMyEssay helped me with some of my essays. The quality was outstanding. The writers were really understanding my assignments. They delivered papers that were very well-written and personalized to my needs. I am so thankful to GrabMyEssay for helping me through a very difficult time.

fastgoat · 10-18-2023, 09:46 AM

Suburban Auto Body in Glen Ellyn is my recommendation. I've used them and had friends do the same. John does a great job over there.

smacky · 10-18-2023, 09:38 PM

Had a Q7 and a 535i done at AutoNation in Westmont through insurance. Both times, it was the other driver's fault so their insurance was on the hook for it.

I think the big thing for them is using OEM parts and guaranteeing work for two years. If insurance is paying for it, might as well get OEM.

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waqiidepp WaqiiDepp 42 Rep 235 Posts Drives: 07%E2%80%99 328xi coupe, 12%E2 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Chicago iTrader: (0)	Body repair shop in Chicago land area Hey all. Any recommendations on good body shop in Chicago or northerner suburbs. Backed up into another car and broke the tail light with some bumper damage. Is Caliber or SK repair shop good ?
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Warp Ten Captain 644 Rep 629 Posts Drives: 2019 BMW 540xi Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Lake Bluff IL iTrader: (0)	I don't know of the ones you mention, but up in our northern suburb Knauz BMW has a very good body shop but naturally it is expensive, so insurance is a good idea. Knauz sells BMWs, Mercedes, and Land Rovers there so you know they are used to working on high end cars and doing good work. In any event, they would be a good place to get an estimate, whether you use them or not. Also, in Libertyville, just a bit west of Lake Bluff, is one of the best independent BMW operations around, the Werk Shop. I know from experience they do great servicing usually at a much better price than a dealer and they are well known for their BMW restorations. I am not certain that they do their own regular body shop work, but I would think they would, and if not I am sure they could refer you to the body shop they recommend for their customers. Just a couple of thoughts. --Bob __________________ 2019 540xi M Sport, Carbon Black/Cognac, 2014 328xi, 2016 Corvette Z06; Previous:2010 BMW 535xi M Sp, 2008 335xi, 1998 M3 Sedan,1980 528i, 1977 320i, 1976 2002 Last edited by Warp Ten; 09-17-2023 at 11:12 AM..
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Jonmon New Member 2 Rep 9 Posts Drives: G30 540i, B5 S4, E60 528xi Join Date: Sep 2023 Location: Connecticut iTrader: (0)	I manage a bodyshop and do not recommend Caliber. They are a franchise and will cut corners. They are just looking to keep production up and make as much profit as possible/cut costs. I would look for an enthusiast shop that will take pride in their work.
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LuisMonroe Registered 0 Rep 1 Posts Drives: BMW 540i Join Date: Oct 2023 Location: alaska iTrader: (0)	Thanks for the info. I've had positive experiences with SK Repair Shop for similar damage in ChicagoHowever, it's always a good idea to read recent reviews and get a few quotes before making a decision. When my personal life started to get in the way of my studies, I was overwhelmed with assignments. I had to work part-time to make ends meet, and I had a full course load going on. I didn’t know how I was gonna manage it all. I decided to try out This https://www.grabmyessay.com/pay-for-essay website and I am so glad I did. GrabMyEssay helped me with some of my essays. The quality was outstanding. The writers were really understanding my assignments. They delivered papers that were very well-written and personalized to my needs. I am so thankful to GrabMyEssay for helping me through a very difficult time. Last edited by LuisMonroe; 10-25-2023 at 06:23 AM..
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fastgoat Private First Class 53 Rep 126 Posts Drives: BMW m550i xdrive Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Chicago iTrader: (0)	Suburban Auto Body in Glen Ellyn is my recommendation. I've used them and had friends do the same. John does a great job over there. __________________ 2018 M550ix\| Bluestone Metallic Dinan Stage 1\|2017 Shelby GT350\|2021 Volvo XC-90 Recharge Prior BMW's: 2017 M3 Competition\|2011 135i Stage 2\|2008 535xi Wagon Stage 2\|2014 X5 35i
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smacky Lieutenant 486 Rep 522 Posts Drives: 5er Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: US iTrader: (0) Garage List [0.00]	Had a Q7 and a 535i done at AutoNation in Westmont through insurance. Both times, it was the other driver's fault so their insurance was on the hook for it. I think the big thing for them is using OEM parts and guaranteeing work for two years. If insurance is paying for it, might as well get OEM.
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