In Austin Stop-n-Go then bang!

Raustin · 02-04-2011, 07:01 PM

Driving from Altus OK to San Antonio and got to Austin. Traffic was not to bad....it was about 3:30 or so. The guy behind me had been there for about 10 miles. I was behind a pick-up. You know the drill....pull up 20 feet wait for 30 seconds....pull up 20 more feet and then 'BANG'.

Was in the far left lane and pushed the BMW button to report a accident. Seems like the 19 yr old was not paying attention and started to accelerate. He hit me hard enough to push the entire exhaust system forward about 18" or so. The rear end is gone and now I'm in a rental until they can get it fixed by next Friday. Here is the kicker. I had to return to Altus OK and travel again next week to San Antonio but have to leave on Friday. Took the car to SA BMW and they dont have a body shop and turned me on to Loredo Paint & Body just a few short blocks away. Bobby told me the car would be ready???

Anyone done business with Loredo Paint & Body in San Antonio

cmk227 · 02-04-2011, 07:03 PM

Doesnot sound to reputable. What about BMW in austin.

dizzyj · 02-04-2011, 10:11 PM

Take it to BMW of Austin. One of the best dealers there is

MVF4Rrider · 02-04-2011, 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Raustin

Driving from Altus OK to San Antonio and got to Austin. Traffic was not to bad....it was about 3:30 or so. The guy behind me had been there for about 10 miles. I was behind a pick-up. You know the drill....pull up 20 feet wait for 30 seconds....pull up 20 more feet and then 'BANG'.

Was in the far left lane and pushed the BMW button to report a accident. Seems like the 19 yr old was not paying attention and started to accelerate. He hit me hard enough to push the entire exhaust system forward about 18" or so. The rear end is gone and now I'm in a rental until they can get it fixed by next Friday. Here is the kicker. I had to return to Altus OK and travel again next week to San Antonio but have to leave on Friday. Took the car to SA BMW and they dont have a body shop and turned me on to Loredo Paint & Body just a few short blocks away. Bobby told me the car would be ready???

Anyone done business with Loredo Paint & Body in San Antonio

Contact Rhine West in San Antonio (huge independent BMW repair center) and get their opinion on where to take it.

redduck1 · 02-04-2011, 10:37 PM

Berli's body shop in Pflugerville, TX is the only place I would go. They are the shop that Lexus and BMW of Austin uses exclusively. My dad has had work done there on both of his Lexus. Quality is second to none. Almost better quality than OEM. berlisbody.com

positiveions · 02-04-2011, 11:05 PM

sorry about your ordeal. ummm good luck man. Glad you are ok though

///My5UV · 02-05-2011, 10:32 AM

+1 on Berlis... they will make it perfect, although it sounds like it might be too late?

02-04-2011, 07:01 PM	#1
Raustin Cmd Chief 4 Rep 118 Posts Drives: 2009 M3 DCT Sedan Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Altus AFB OK iTrader: (0)	In Austin Stop-n-Go then bang! Driving from Altus OK to San Antonio and got to Austin. Traffic was not to bad....it was about 3:30 or so. The guy behind me had been there for about 10 miles. I was behind a pick-up. You know the drill....pull up 20 feet wait for 30 seconds....pull up 20 more feet and then 'BANG'. Was in the far left lane and pushed the BMW button to report a accident. Seems like the 19 yr old was not paying attention and started to accelerate. He hit me hard enough to push the entire exhaust system forward about 18" or so. The rear end is gone and now I'm in a rental until they can get it fixed by next Friday. Here is the kicker. I had to return to Altus OK and travel again next week to San Antonio but have to leave on Friday. Took the car to SA BMW and they dont have a body shop and turned me on to Loredo Paint & Body just a few short blocks away. Bobby told me the car would be ready??? Anyone done business with Loredo Paint & Body in San Antonio
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cmk227 Major 120 Rep 1,379 Posts Drives: Goal: Another ///M Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Garland, TX & Northern England iTrader: (2)	Doesnot sound to reputable. What about BMW in austin. __________________ 14 Lexus GX460 & 14 Lexus ES300H 14 BMW 528d Touring Estate - UK Previous M's: 11 BMW M3 JZB ZCP 6MT, 02 BMW M3 Conv 6MT & 02 BMW M3 Coupe 6MT
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dizzyj Second Lieutenant 29 Rep 279 Posts Drives: none Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: tx iTrader: (0)	Take it to BMW of Austin. One of the best dealers there is
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redduck1 Private First Class 16 Rep 188 Posts Drives: 2011 E92 M3 Mineral White ZCP Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Austin iTrader: (0)	Berli's body shop in Pflugerville, TX is the only place I would go. They are the shop that Lexus and BMW of Austin uses exclusively. My dad has had work done there on both of his Lexus. Quality is second to none. Almost better quality than OEM. berlisbody.com
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positiveions Lieutenant General 961 Rep 11,722 Posts Drives: 19 Tacoma, 16 Golf wagon Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Upland, CA iTrader: (2) Garage List 2019 Toyota Tacoma [0.00] 2016 VW Golf Sports ... [0.00] 1998 BMW M3 [0.00] 1990 BMW 325is [0.00]	sorry about your ordeal. ummm good luck man. Glad you are ok though
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///My5UV Lurker 78 Rep 812 Posts Drives: YMB F80, SS E90 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Austin iTrader: (0)	+1 on Berlis... they will make it perfect, although it sounds like it might be too late?
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