AVOID AT ALL COSTS: Fix-A-Dent
12-14-11, 04:44 PM
#1
AVOID AT ALL COSTS: Fix-A-Dent
I should have searched before calling them out, i would have found at least 2 other people warning people about them.
It wasn't my car they worked on (thank god) but i called them out to work on my bosses BMW 525i that had been dented pretty badly. They had to bondo the fender and paint it to correct the damage. Looked decent until the idiot sprayed a spray wax over it. His excuse was that it was windy, he didn't want dust settling in the paint. I told him that mess is gonna set with the paint, he said this wax wouldn't and would just wipe right off. My boss asked for an invoice, he said he didn't have one on him and he would come back after his next job and drop one off. I decided he wasn't going to get paid till he dropped off an invoice and i made sure that wax wiped off....i was certain already it wasn't going to. I went inside to take a call, i come out and this guy apparently took off already. Wasn't till after i went back inside that i found out the bosses elderly dad already paid the guy $140 + $10 tip earlier because he was asking for it and my boss stepped out
Took the car to a detailer, sure enough this wax won't even come off with a buffer - its in there. Texted the guy, he said a couple times he would come by...and then come by when it stopped raining...now dead silence and doesn't answer calls.
Now my boss is stuck with a nice looking 525i with one fender all messed up with dried blue/green color wax.
Found this warning about them that pretty much sums it up....
AVOID AT ALL COSTS!!!! 
This is how it looks now...
^ That pic was taken AFTER a buffer was used on it. It was worse before!
It wasn't my car they worked on (thank god) but i called them out to work on my bosses BMW 525i that had been dented pretty badly. They had to bondo the fender and paint it to correct the damage. Looked decent until the idiot sprayed a spray wax over it. His excuse was that it was windy, he didn't want dust settling in the paint. I told him that mess is gonna set with the paint, he said this wax wouldn't and would just wipe right off. My boss asked for an invoice, he said he didn't have one on him and he would come back after his next job and drop one off. I decided he wasn't going to get paid till he dropped off an invoice and i made sure that wax wiped off....i was certain already it wasn't going to. I went inside to take a call, i come out and this guy apparently took off already. Wasn't till after i went back inside that i found out the bosses elderly dad already paid the guy $140 + $10 tip earlier because he was asking for it and my boss stepped out
Took the car to a detailer, sure enough this wax won't even come off with a buffer - its in there. Texted the guy, he said a couple times he would come by...and then come by when it stopped raining...now dead silence and doesn't answer calls.
Now my boss is stuck with a nice looking 525i with one fender all messed up with dried blue/green color wax.
Found this warning about them that pretty much sums it up....
Fix-a-dent mobile auto body
Everyone looking for a dent repair or any mobile body work from these guys stay away at all cost!!! These guys are bogus, worst mobile guys ever. They will guarantee you paint match, but results are different by day and night. Also once it is done it would be the last time you will hear from them, they would not return any calls!!!
1) Known as Fix-A-Dent or Fix A Dent
2) Three guys
3) Silver Chevy Avalanche
4) Two ads with contact numbers 909 559-9873 and 818 331-4210
Everyone looking for a dent repair or any mobile body work from these guys stay away at all cost!!! These guys are bogus, worst mobile guys ever. They will guarantee you paint match, but results are different by day and night. Also once it is done it would be the last time you will hear from them, they would not return any calls!!!
1) Known as Fix-A-Dent or Fix A Dent
2) Three guys
3) Silver Chevy Avalanche
4) Two ads with contact numbers 909 559-9873 and 818 331-4210
This is how it looks now...
^ That pic was taken AFTER a buffer was used on it. It was worse before!
Last edited by KillaIS250; 12-22-11 at 12:06 PM.
12-14-11, 05:26 PM
#2
^^ That was actually my warning. These guys came to fix my front lip. First of all they dont know how to fix anything. All they do is bondo the **** out of everything. I ended up not paying them. Sorry that your boss had to go through these scumbags. But i think we should get a bunch of people to start calling them and have them go to locations to prank them. Those bastards.
12-14-11, 08:00 PM
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Is the person who did the job, was he a big guy (fat), and was this around Pasadena?
I remember seeing 2-3 guys in a truck and the guy was asking me if I wanted my car fixed (this was when I had my bmw).
I said, no thanks, and that i'll get it done later. He kept insisting, saying he'll do a good job and get it done quick. I said, I'm good man, thanks.
He then says, well F*** you, gives me the finger, and drives off.
I was like, wtf? are you serious?
A few months later, I'm with my sister getting from Chipotle by Rosemead, the same guy asks me about my bmw and how he'll fix it. I just cussed the hell out of him, and was just heated. He was acting confused, but I remembered him. Basically, my sister and the people around me were just starring; I was pissed. The guy's a douche.
He then drove off and didn't do anything.
Anyway, sucks that he did a poor job, and isn't answering or returning calls.
Why not go to the authorities, say you got ripped off, and trace the number or something?
I remember seeing 2-3 guys in a truck and the guy was asking me if I wanted my car fixed (this was when I had my bmw).
I said, no thanks, and that i'll get it done later. He kept insisting, saying he'll do a good job and get it done quick. I said, I'm good man, thanks.
He then says, well F*** you, gives me the finger, and drives off.
I was like, wtf? are you serious?
A few months later, I'm with my sister getting from Chipotle by Rosemead, the same guy asks me about my bmw and how he'll fix it. I just cussed the hell out of him, and was just heated. He was acting confused, but I remembered him. Basically, my sister and the people around me were just starring; I was pissed. The guy's a douche.
He then drove off and didn't do anything.
Anyway, sucks that he did a poor job, and isn't answering or returning calls.
Why not go to the authorities, say you got ripped off, and trace the number or something?
Last edited by RA40; 12-14-11 at 09:11 PM. Reason: Removed deceptive plan to contact merchant
12-14-11, 11:10 PM
#6
Lexus Connoisseur
MOBILE AUTO BODY or MOBILE BUMPER REPAIR or anything related of that nature are SCAMS! Sorry you got scammed. When the price is too good to be true for a "fix" you should use good judgement and ask for second opinions. Unfortunately i've had to deal with work as a result of these clowns...and let me tell you they just make small damage even bigger. In California, you must be registered with the BAR (Bureau of Automotive Repair) to do any kind of auto repair work on a car...generally you must have a legitimate business and a building to be registered. Granted there are many businesses in CA that aren't registered with BAR, when there is an issue with repairs (like this instance), you pretty much have no recourse.
Since you were the one that made the suggestion to your boss, sounds like you owe your boss a huge apology and be responsible enough to help them with the cost of fixing the subpar repairs.
Since you were the one that made the suggestion to your boss, sounds like you owe your boss a huge apology and be responsible enough to help them with the cost of fixing the subpar repairs.
12-14-11, 11:14 PM
#7
Lexus Connoisseur
Here's a great tool to use to verify if a repair shop in CA is legit or not (applies to body shops and repair shops):
CA Dept of Consumer Affairs - Bureau of Automotive Repair - VERIFY A LICENSE
If they're not listed on here, they're conducting business illegally.
CA Dept of Consumer Affairs - Bureau of Automotive Repair - VERIFY A LICENSE
If they're not listed on here, they're conducting business illegally.
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12-15-11, 08:41 PM
#12
Will try and get one tomorrow at work if the car is there. It's pretty bad. 
May have to if they don't come and take care of this or pay for it to be repaired....
I can't remember what the guys name was. I'm not sure if he even told me, probably would have used a fake name anyways. I added some tags too!
Thanks for that info! Will be using that next time... 
Was a big guy, not sure where he's around...but his numbers are 909 and 818 area codes so it could have been the same guy..
Not always. I know of mobile detailing & mobile auto repair guys that will stand behind their work if they make any mistakes.
May have to if they don't come and take care of this or pay for it to be repaired....
Here's a great tool to use to verify if a repair shop in CA is legit or not (applies to body shops and repair shops):
CA Dept of Consumer Affairs - Bureau of Automotive Repair - VERIFY A LICENSE
If they're not listed on here, they're conducting business illegally.
CA Dept of Consumer Affairs - Bureau of Automotive Repair - VERIFY A LICENSE
If they're not listed on here, they're conducting business illegally.
Is the person who did the job, was he a big guy (fat), and was this around Pasadena?
I remember seeing 2-3 guys in a truck and the guy was asking me if I wanted my car fixed (this was when I had my bmw).
I said, no thanks, and that i'll get it done later. He kept insisting, saying he'll do a good job and get it done quick. I said, I'm good man, thanks.
He then says, well F*** you, gives me the finger, and drives off.
I was like, wtf? are you serious?
A few months later, I'm with my sister getting from Chipotle by Rosemead, the same guy asks me about my bmw and how he'll fix it. I just cussed the hell out of him, and was just heated. He was acting confused, but I remembered him. Basically, my sister and the people around me were just starring; I was pissed. The guy's a douche.
He then drove off and didn't do anything.
Anyway, sucks that he did a poor job, and isn't answering or returning calls.
Why not go to the authorities, say you got ripped off, and trace the number or something?
I remember seeing 2-3 guys in a truck and the guy was asking me if I wanted my car fixed (this was when I had my bmw).
I said, no thanks, and that i'll get it done later. He kept insisting, saying he'll do a good job and get it done quick. I said, I'm good man, thanks.
He then says, well F*** you, gives me the finger, and drives off.
I was like, wtf? are you serious?
A few months later, I'm with my sister getting from Chipotle by Rosemead, the same guy asks me about my bmw and how he'll fix it. I just cussed the hell out of him, and was just heated. He was acting confused, but I remembered him. Basically, my sister and the people around me were just starring; I was pissed. The guy's a douche.
He then drove off and didn't do anything.
Anyway, sucks that he did a poor job, and isn't answering or returning calls.
Why not go to the authorities, say you got ripped off, and trace the number or something?
Not always. I know of mobile detailing & mobile auto repair guys that will stand behind their work if they make any mistakes.
Last edited by KillaIS250; 12-15-11 at 08:45 PM.
12-15-11, 10:11 PM
#13
Lexus Connoisseur
Not always. I know of mobile detailing & mobile auto repair guys that will stand behind their work if they make any mistakes.
12-15-11, 10:36 PM
#15
Hey bro, not all mobile is a scam. FYI, there are some sponsors here on our forums that are mobile detailing. I myself is a mobile fix/repair, detailing and tinting guy. I'm about to launch a website in a few months so people can better see me, my info and my work. I'm not here to change your heart about it. But like what my grandaddy always say, 'If you ain't got nothing nice to say, shut the f@ck up.'