Recommend a body shop near Philadelphia for a repair?

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Mike Wilson
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Re: Recommend a body shop near Philadelphia for a repair?

#16 Post by Mike Wilson »

Elizabeth, not sure what you mean about Hagerty and not enough cars to meet their requirements. I only have one 356 insured by them.

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Re: Recommend a body shop near Philadelphia for a repair?

#17 Post by C J Murray »

Elizabeth, try this shop. http://www.cavalloautobody.com/home.php I hear good things about them, mostly the Newtown Square location. Classic Coachwork is another good shop but they shy away from old cars because they are not "money makers". The typical body shop doesn't want to work on old cars because there are always unforeseen problems. Restoration shops are used to the problems. Bulldog Customs in Exton PA might be a good choice. I have used them in the past.
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Re: Recommend a body shop near Philadelphia for a repair?

#18 Post by Martin Benade »

I’m not sure what questions you should ask, but that policy may not be what you think it is. I once had something like that from State Farm, and found out the agreed value was just a top number, not really what they’d pay. Maybe someone here can tell you what you need to ask.
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