I have had my car worked on for 2 different accidents at this body shop over the last several years. They were recommend by Jackie Cooper MINI as body shop they would trust. The first time it was repaired after being rear ended and was paid by Harbor insurance out of Tulsa. They did good paint work but I have had weird noises in the rear since and the back washer blade fell off the first time it was used after repair due to not being installed correctly. Several years later and I will say that it seemed like quality work. They also looked into the noise issues when i took it in for the 2nd repair as they said they wanted it to be done right, but it was not resolved.
The second time I had work done there I was not so lucky.
This work was paid for though State Farm - When the work was initially done to my front passenger quarter panel and hood everything seemed okay. Except The inlet scoop was reused and the paint did not match, I had concerns about the part being weaken due to the high heat in this area and I had concerns about reusing the part but was told it is what it is.
But after a few weeks I noticed a scratch next to my turbo inlet. A clip had failed and scratched the top layer of paint off (attached Picture) when it broke. When I asked the shop about this I was accused of taking my car through a car wash (REALLY?? I do not use auto car washes EVER) instead of listening to my concerns about the clip on the inlet failing after being reused instead of a new part being used. The inlet was weak in the center and you could clearly tell there as an issue. After a bit of back and forth they discovered I was correct and it was broken but they were rude about taking responsibility. I was going to repair this out of my pocket but thought to contact State Farm about the issue since a reused part damaged the new paint. They agreed to cover it. I took my car in for this repair work and was surprised by their attitude about the whole situation. When I got my car back there was over all paint issues where they did the 2nd repair... The paint was hazy and you could see scratches under the clear coat (attached picture). After a few months the paint started to fail..... literately crack and exposing the primer areas below it (attached pictures). These areas have grown over the last year with the temperature changes and as the metal flexes. I am sick to my stomach every time I see these issues on my car. It gives me so much anxiety.
The way the owner spoke to me that one time was enough for me to realize that they would not take responsibility for these flaws. I have been told by other quality body shops and by the MINI dealership that it failed this way since it was not cured correctly.
Precision Auto Body, Inc and State Farm- If you would like to correct these issues I know State Farm has a guarantee that should cover the failing paint. This being said, I am, and have been reluctant to bring my car back to your shop due to the previous treatment I received by the owner and I feel like my car was repaired below standard on purpose. The person or persons responsible for the work knew it was not quality work.
--The white in the last image is wax that I have over the flawed paint... I protect this area with a magnet but the paint damage continues to spread and separate exposing the primer below. read more