ocbc

So, a valet backed my 3 week old IS250 into a wall yesterday. The right rear quarter panel and bumper is heavily damaged. Searching suggested that Platinum VIP and Backyard creations are the top recommended body shops in so. cal. Anyone have any other suggestions? I am in Northern Orange county.

Also, anyone else have any experience with damage in this location? I am a perfectionist and I am very worried about it not looking perfect when its repaired.

Thanks,
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CrazyMPG

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The valet company is paying for it right? So just go to Longo Collision center...

Joe Z

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Sorry to hear about this...

This is exactly why in the 15 years that I have been driving, none of my cars have ever seen a Valet...

Ferris Bueller's Day Off

Phil888

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Damn that sucks.. Sometimes you dont have any choice except to valet your car which you dont want to. Sucks!!! Yeah find your local collision center at Lexus or take it to Marcos Autobody. They only replace OEM parts and lifetime warranty. Good luck!!

Peter_95

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seriously, some valet guys are retarded..! i caught them racing my old car before and i was pissed. Backyard is expensive but good or longo cant get better than that place.

ocbc

Yeah, the valet insurance or our insurance is paying for it. I will check out Longo, but the reviews I have seen on them have been pretty bad.
Phil, do you have any more info on Marcos autobody, nothing came up for me in google search.

The good news is the f-sport sways and the OEM rear spoiler came in yesterday.

Thanks

SeOuLiS250

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sorry to hear about that
were you there when they backed in to the wall?
I normally don't valet my car
(usually pay them the valet fee and ask them if I can park myself )
or wait and watch my car until it is SAFELY parked

you'd be amazed..those valet guys love to TEST DRIVE our car

ocbc

Its the wifes car. She is a PR rep for her company so she spends alot of time downtown at resturants, kinda dont have a choice but to valet. At least they owned up to it and didnt let her drive away with a messed up car....

912inc

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Sorry to hear about it. Give Platinum VIP a call
Platinum VIP
4875 Rivergrade Rd.
Irwindale, CA 91706
626-472-7847

BNR34

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I have only been to one event in my life where valet is the only choice.

I turned around and go home.

No event is worth risking damage on the car.

Allen K

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I valet every now and again. Before I leave the car I give it a quick walkaround "call" the mileage on my phone so I know how much I left it with.

Phil888

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Yo here's the # for marcos in Pasadena 6264415194. Give them a call. GL

haha, I usually tell the valet guys that my car is slam and park it close to me, and I usually give them a little tip. And so far so good.

4ntvings

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if valet co (or their ins co) is paying, take it to longo or marcos (i know the latter did an awesome job-back in the day)
forget backyard, try platinum

lexusscturbo

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Or try Jim Bastolis, or Ron's in Torrance, both use the best paint, lifetime warranty on work/ pain/parts...

Both also use high end paint and clear coat...and have the best color matching.

ocbc

I called and talked to javier at Platinum VIP. I got a warm fuzzy when talking with him. Going to check out the shop tomorrow. getting some estimates from a couple local places as well.

Thanks all for the help.