Good Ferrari Bodyshops

[ravi355]

Does anyone know of any good independant body shops that could apply some TLC to my 355 - got caught out in the wet today. I am in hertfordshire.

[rviant]

Not that close but I have used 4U cars in Windsor. They repaired and resprayed the bumber on my 348 and did a great job, their number is 01753 867730 and they also do a lot of work for Maranello's if they are busy

[PrancinghorseUK]

My personal recomendation would be Panel Craft Elite. They're based in kent just the other side of the tunnel. They have been repairing/painting ferraris for 15 years from local to concours peparation. Speak to Shawn on 01634 409911 he will even collect and deliver.

>> Edited by dazren on Tuesday 22 February 18:48

[Angelis]

Remember to note your mileage.

I've heard lots of stories of people leaving their sports cars for body repairs and the staff/owners giving them a good thrashing.

In fact I know someone who was doing doughnuts in a clients F355. Also had a friend of a cousin who has a bodyshop bring round an SL55 and thrash the crap out of it.

Then theres the story of the bodyshop that took out a clients Lambo (Diablo i think) for fun and managed to destry 1 wheel.

Maybe tell them you have a tracker and that for security you've told the tracking company where the car will be and if it's moved more than a 30 feet the tracker will be activated?

>> Edited by Angelis on Tuesday 22 February 10:33

[ravi355]

Thanks for the advice. It's now booked into Verdi's. I don't think his reputation with Ferraris can be disputed and he also seems a really nice guy to boot.

[Jonny5]

Do Verdis have their own bodyshop, or do they just sub it out - hence leading the possibly the same problems and a mark up to boot?

[ravi355]

Jonny5 said:

Do Verdis have their own bodyshop, or do they just sub it out - hence leading the possibly the same problems and a mark up to boot?

Either way I feel confident giving it to Karl. So far he has been very genuiine and helpful (taking calls on his mobile on Sunday when I was looking at cars and after advice etc) I can't see him tarring his reputation by offering sub standard paint jobs