Big Hood Problem (Knife attack)

[olayeefosa]

Hi Peps..
I need some advise here..
After making me usual monthly trip to sainsbury, to do m shopping..I came back to find that my (Chim 400) hood had been slash with a knife by some sad bastard with nothing better to do.

After speaking to the lovely guys at mole-valley...I was quoted :

Option 1: full hood retrim - £1024
Option 2: Rear hood retrim - £750
Option 3: Restiching of rear plastic window - £450

Am not happy with this prices...
Does any one know of any good trimmers that might do the retriming for a more desent price...??

Thanks guys & Gals

Power is nothing without controll

>>> Edited by olayeefosa on Monday 5th November 00:31

>>> Edited by olayeefosa on Monday 5th November 00:31

[nubbin]

If your hood was tatty anyway, or if you've got full NCB, why not just claim it on your insurance? Get a nice new hood, the colour you want, and it will help the re-sale value.

[olayeefosa]

The Hood was not in a tatty condition to start with, and I'd rather get it fixed personaly than claim it on my insurance...

I don't believe in running to my insurance company for small problems..


Power is nothing without controll

[nubbin]

I tried to contact several hood manufacturers, to see about getting a folding soft top for my Chimaera. They seem to do only standard fit stuff, but they may be able to help. Try www.soft-tops.co.uk (London based) - they do replacement rear windows.

[quadcat1]

DONT KNOW OF A GOOD ONE BUT KNOW A SHITE ONE. CCS COACH TRIMMERS. HAD LOADS OF PROBS WITH A ROOF ON AN OLD CAR. IF YOU COME ACROSS A BLOKE CALLED STEVE MOORE AVOID LIKE THE PLAGUE.

[PetrolTed]

quote:
DONT KNOW OF A GOOD ONE BUT KNOW A SHITE ONE. CCS COACH TRIMMERS. HAD LOADS OF PROBS WITH A ROOF ON AN OLD CAR. IF YOU COME ACROSS A BLOKE CALLED STEVE MOORE AVOID LIKE THE PLAGUE.

Just a friendly reminder that people should be careful posting comments about individuals or companies. Postings here can and have been quoted in legal proceedings.

[trefor]

Peninsula Automotive are definitely cheaper than the prices you have quoted here - I've not had any hood work done by them but I think others on the list might have. I'd give someone like them a try if you're not happy with London Main Dealer prices.

T/.

[quadcat1]

Petrolted.

This would only apply if the comment is liable / deformation of character not if it is a genuine explanation of an experience.
As house of Horrors does. NAME AND SHAME.

[rjben]

Had my hood completely re-trimmed at Peninsula for about GBP600 ish I think. Brilliant job, which included targa, back folding thingy and rear plastic window. I think they do the window separately for about a GBP100. Avoid TVR dealers; they seem to have their own disproportional pricing mechanism!!!!

Regards,

Rob

[PetrolTed]

quote:
Petrolted.

This would only apply if the comment is liable / deformation of character not if it is a genuine explanation of an experience.
As house of Horrors does. NAME AND SHAME.

Sorry, wasn't really targetted at that post in particular it just reminded me that I wanted to mention it

[olayeefosa]

Thanks peps, you've been really helpful...Am onto it!!!

Power is nothing without controll

[olayeefosa]

Hey Hey...

Just booked the hood repair with www.soft-tops.co.uk.

Will cost £170 plus vat and only takes 4 hours (compared to 1 week with tvr dealers.
Thanls guys

Power is nothing without controll

[500 GRF]

What will they do for that quote? Just replace the plastic or what? Well done for finding that out though - hopefully I will never need it!

[olayeefosa]

That involves replacing the plastic window ....
The rest of the hood is in good condition

Power is nothing without controll

[philr]

olayeefosa,
which Sainsbury's in Surry was this at ?

I might think twice about going shopping in the TVR next time !

[tvrmark]

If it's just the plastic window that gone, any good coach trimmer should be able to replace it for around £100-150.
I have hard it being done for £70, if you take the hood off youself.
I don't live in your area so it's no good me recomending anyone.

Good Luck Mark

[Mad Hatter]

What makes someone take a knife to a roof anyway it makes me sick !

[bling]

Jealously maybe..
am only 24, but I look about 18..
I have had some bad experiences with arse holes, who in thier own twisted why believe its not right for me to drive a car like mine...

So I guess the thought the knifing the hood was a good way of expressing thier disapprovement....

This is olayeefosa re-registered as bling now!!!!

Only makes me more determined to keep the car.....

Edited by bling on Wednesday 21st November 03:50

Edited by bling on Wednesday 21st November 03:51

[zippy500]

Im slightly concerned about the amount of vandalism that appears to be taking place. Luckily for me I allways leave my car in the garage and very rarely take it anywhere where it will be left unattended.
Have these attacks just started taking place, or have people just started to mention them cos everyone else is?

[Jason F]

Well, Ive had TVRs for 5years now and had no real problems with them, or aggressive drivers, or anything but good comments on the car(s) for years..

However, last week my missus noted some lovely scratches on the boot of the Chimaera..

Perhaps it is a more recent thing