kwj

Long time lurker, now have nowhere else to turn to..

I (unfortunately) moved to New York and since day one, my 2015 IS350 has taken quite the external beating. Now, rather than parking on the street, I finally have a garage I can keep my car in so I went to a body shop to replace my front driver side fender, rear bumper, get some patchwork done for my hood, my passenger side front fender, etc. etc.. I sadly walked away after being quoted $1,500 for the whole job.. I know bodywork is expensive but am wondering if there is anyone else in NYC who does Lexus IS bodywork on the side whom I can get some work done with. I’d appreciate any recommendations for anyone or anyone who is willing to earn some cash for bodywork.

I've also considered purchasing separate body panels myself and taking them to local shops to have them install it for me.

Would appreciate any constructive inputs or recommendations from the community.