Smash reparier: Melbourne

///M-pressed · 11-18-2018, 08:52 PM

Hi fellas, can anyone recommend a good smash repairer in Melbourne? Unfortunately some a** has reversed into my M4 whilst parked at Albert Park last night, and of course they didn't leave a note either.

I've never had any dealings with a smash repairer in Melbourne as I am from Sydney, so any recommendations would be great.

purecrema · 11-18-2018, 08:56 PM

1. Charlie Battisti & Co Pty Ltd

2. R.J.P. Body Repair Centre

im_dave · 11-18-2018, 08:59 PM

Second nod for Charlies in Nunawading. Long waiting times but worth it.

Dashcam might be a good idea. I just installed blackvue 900 front and rear with cellink battery - picture quality is very good.

MOSTRO · 11-18-2018, 09:22 PM

I have used Zagame Auto Body Repairs. They are located in the massive buildings out towards Tullamarine which was built originally for "The Age" newspaper printing.

I have used them a few times now. They provide excellent service and knowledge in BMW's as most of their staff are ex-BMW melbourne body shop staff. They provide brand new loan cars free of charge. Previously I have had choices of all manner of Audi's, Fiat's, Alfa Romeo's. To date I have used Audi Q5 and Alfa Romeo Giulia.

HiFi · 11-18-2018, 09:22 PM

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Originally Posted by im_dave

Second nod for Charlies in Nunawading. Long waiting times but worth it.

Dashcam might be a good idea. I just installed blackvue 900 front and rear with cellink battery - picture quality is very good.

City Auto Group - do all of Zagame's cars (Ferarris, mclarens etc). The head repairer is extremely OCD...

Charlie Battisti also good but as the guys said can be a long wait.

MOSTRO · 11-18-2018, 09:25 PM

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Originally Posted by HiFi

City Auto Group - do all of Zagame's cars (Ferarris, mclarens etc). The head repairer is extremely OCD...

Charlie Battisti also good but as the guys said can be a long wait.

That's interesting considering Zagame have their own body shop

https://www.zag.com.au/autobody

///M-pressed · 11-18-2018, 09:28 PM

Thanks for the recommendations, much appreciated! Definitely getting a dash cam as well..

HiFi · 11-18-2018, 11:58 PM

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Originally Posted by MOSTRO

That's interesting considering Zagame have their own body shop

https://www.zag.com.au/autobody

well im not sure but cant see ferarri or mclaren on that list - maybe these arent owned by Zagame, all i know is a mate of mine had his porsche fixed there and rated them highly and the shop was mainly full of exotics.

MOSTRO · 11-19-2018, 12:44 AM

I have visited City Auto Group and you are 100% right. They’re only working on exotics. Frank is a great guy and organises regular drives with the exotic car owners. I joined a couple of their track days on my Maserati.

I have some pics of their rather tasty collection of cars inside their entrance hall.

mynameisplayer · 11-20-2018, 03:23 AM

Zagame are McLaren - I was in the showroom the other week...

mfurse · 11-20-2018, 04:09 AM

I had a new bumper replacement by the OEM BMW Bodyshop on Lorimer Street. The work was done in 5 days and was cheaper than I thought.

I know not all insurers can use them though but I paid for the replacement and they cut me a good deal (was less than the excess). It looks showroom new and then I got it Xpel wrapped after a couple weeks of the paint degassing to protect it against other minor parking scuffs and chips.

Aust350z · 11-20-2018, 05:33 AM

Another for Charlie Battisti.

11-18-2018, 08:52 PM	#1
///M-pressed Lieutenant 276 Rep 417 Posts Drives: E46 M3, F82 M4 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Sydney & Melbourne Australia iTrader: (0)	Smash reparier: Melbourne Hi fellas, can anyone recommend a good smash repairer in Melbourne? Unfortunately some a** has reversed into my M4 whilst parked at Albert Park last night, and of course they didn't leave a note either. I've never had any dealings with a smash repairer in Melbourne as I am from Sydney, so any recommendations would be great. __________________ F82 M4 \| 6-speed manual \| PP performance Stage 2 tune \| Re-valved Bilstein B16s \| VRSF midpipe \| OEM CS front splitter \| OEM GTS hood \| OEM M-performance rear diffuser\| Evolve tuning catless downpipes \| 310rwkw (415rwhp)
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11-18-2018, 08:56 PM	#2
purecrema Private First Class 123 Rep 142 Posts Drives: 997 GT2, Macan Turbo, M3, M2 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Melb, Australia iTrader: (0)	1. Charlie Battisti & Co Pty Ltd 2. R.J.P. Body Repair Centre
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11-18-2018, 08:59 PM	#3
im_dave First Lieutenant 59 Rep 398 Posts Drives: R53 MCS Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Melbourne iTrader: (0)	Second nod for Charlies in Nunawading. Long waiting times but worth it. Dashcam might be a good idea. I just installed blackvue 900 front and rear with cellink battery - picture quality is very good.
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11-18-2018, 09:22 PM	#4
MOSTRO Private First Class 22 Rep 116 Posts Drives: F83 M4 Comp vert Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Melbourne iTrader: (0)	I have used Zagame Auto Body Repairs. They are located in the massive buildings out towards Tullamarine which was built originally for "The Age" newspaper printing. I have used them a few times now. They provide excellent service and knowledge in BMW's as most of their staff are ex-BMW melbourne body shop staff. They provide brand new loan cars free of charge. Previously I have had choices of all manner of Audi's, Fiat's, Alfa Romeo's. To date I have used Audi Q5 and Alfa Romeo Giulia.
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11-18-2018, 09:28 PM	#7
///M-pressed Lieutenant 276 Rep 417 Posts Drives: E46 M3, F82 M4 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Sydney & Melbourne Australia iTrader: (0)	Thanks for the recommendations, much appreciated! Definitely getting a dash cam as well.. __________________ F82 M4 \| 6-speed manual \| PP performance Stage 2 tune \| Re-valved Bilstein B16s \| VRSF midpipe \| OEM CS front splitter \| OEM GTS hood \| OEM M-performance rear diffuser\| Evolve tuning catless downpipes \| 310rwkw (415rwhp)
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11-19-2018, 12:44 AM	#9
MOSTRO Private First Class 22 Rep 116 Posts Drives: F83 M4 Comp vert Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Melbourne iTrader: (0)	I have visited City Auto Group and you are 100% right. They’re only working on exotics. Frank is a great guy and organises regular drives with the exotic car owners. I joined a couple of their track days on my Maserati. I have some pics of their rather tasty collection of cars inside their entrance hall.
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11-20-2018, 03:23 AM	#10
mynameisplayer SCHNELL 225 Rep 835 Posts Drives: F15 50i, E46, E90, Crafter van Join Date: May 2016 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	Zagame are McLaren - I was in the showroom the other week...
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11-20-2018, 04:09 AM	#11
mfurse First Lieutenant 182 Rep 357 Posts Drives: BMW F80 M3 2016 LCI Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Melbourne, VIC iTrader: (0)	I had a new bumper replacement by the OEM BMW Bodyshop on Lorimer Street. The work was done in 5 days and was cheaper than I thought. I know not all insurers can use them though but I paid for the replacement and they cut me a good deal (was less than the excess). It looks showroom new and then I got it Xpel wrapped after a couple weeks of the paint degassing to protect it against other minor parking scuffs and chips.
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11-20-2018, 05:33 AM	#12
Aust350z Captain 243 Rep 715 Posts Drives: F87 M2 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	Another for Charlie Battisti.
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