[Crypto2k3]

Hi,

My wife was parked at a grocery store today and someone hit her (rear bumper/fender). Anyone know any good body shops in Chicagoland (ideally western burbs/Naperville) area that they would trust?

[MikesBMW]

Not from the area but you should be able to google and find bmw approved shops. Maybe ask the dealer. Get a couple quotes at least before pulling the trigger on one of them.

[Crypto2k3]

Originally Posted by MikesBMW

Not from the area but you should be able to google and find bmw approved shops. Maybe ask the dealer. Get a couple quotes at least before pulling the trigger on one of them.

Thanks. I got a recommendation from the dealer but the reviews don't look so good. I'll keep on looking.

[M40i017]

Originally Posted by Crypto2k3

Hi,

My wife was parked at a grocery store today and someone hit her (rear bumper/fender). Anyone know any good body shops in Chicagoland (ideally western burbs/Naperville) area that they would trust?

I haven't taken my BMW there yet but I had repair work done on my other vehicle at Gerber. They did a great job and I am in the Naperville area as well!

Cheers

[Tenacious X]

Originally Posted by Crypto2k3

Hi,

My wife was parked at a grocery store today and someone hit her (rear bumper/fender). Anyone know any good body shops in Chicagoland (ideally western burbs/Naperville) area that they would trust?

Checkout A&L Autobody in Palatine. They deal in higher end vehicles all the time. Had my X3 repaired there and when it was completed I couldn't find anything to complain about.

Do your research on this forum and you will find others saying the same thing.

Stay away from dealer shops, nothing but horror stories.

[Lenny_RDM]

Originally Posted by Crypto2k3

Hi,

My wife was parked at a grocery store today and someone hit her (rear bumper/fender). Anyone know any good body shops in Chicagoland (ideally western burbs/Naperville) area that they would trust?

I recommend this place

[mja bmw]

Patrick BMW in Schaumburg did a great job on my wife's 3 Series

[JA17]

Havent had any work done on my X3 yet(knock on wood) but I took my previous X4 to Autonation Collison and had fantastic results. Couldnt even tell once it was done and they did about 12k to it. If you have doubts about a shop i would just recommend you check em out in person to get a better feel. Good luck with ur repairs.

[CoonsA]

It was mentioned here already but I will second A&L Auto Body in Palatine. They do incredible work and Chuck is an awesome guy.

[Crypto2k3]

Thanks everyone!! Much appreciated

[Alias1431]

Originally Posted by Tenacious X

Stay away from dealer shops, nothing but horror stories.

Really? I've always heard they were the best, just more expensive. Partially because they're more likely to replace a part with new OEM, rather than do a re-paint, et cetera. Am I mistaken?