I wanted to get some input from people with more experience than me. I was trying to dodge another car today and hit a concrete parking pillar (one of the 3" diameter random ones in parking lots) with the right front of my car. The only part that is damaged is the panel directly above the front wheel well (the piece that sits between the passenger's door, hood and fender).

I have no experience with anything like this and took the car to a referral body shop. They quoted me $900 to fix this one panel. Does this sound outrageous or are they in the ballpark? I wanted to get some input from this board before I get any more estimates so I can speak more intelligently about it. I believe the estimate broke down something like this $260 for the part, $135 for paint supplies and the rest for labor. If anyone has any input or knows of a good body shop in Cincinnati, I would appreciate any advice.

Thanks

Brian

 

Post a pic if you can. Would help us out to be able to help you out.

 

shit ain't cheap now a days!!

 

Pics will be coming soon. I just need to get back home to my camera. Basically that panel on the car needs to be replaced.