E30 M3 - Auto Body Collision Shop in LA (Santa Monica)?

[Jens77]

Hi all,

I'm reaching out for a bit of help. My all original e30 M3 was victim of aquaplaning today and jumped a sidewalk and scraped a wall. The front left fender, suspension, rims and underbody is damaged. I’m looking for a body collision repair shop in the Santa Monica area (that could potentially save the fender). Does anyone have a suggestion? I’m new to the area. Thank you. Jens

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10155557469484482&set=gm.1959568381039336&type=3&theater&ifg=1

PS: i understand that i shouldn't have driven the car in the rain...

[K0nArtist]

I'll buy it as is if your selling. :)

[Jens77]

oh boy, totally not;-)

[Matt-B]

Make an insurance claim , go to who they recommend as a basis on price.

Then look at custom shops that do hot rods and similar cars. That’s what I did
And get more estimates

[jhaurimn]

You shouldn't feel bad for driving it in the rain. Gl on getting it fixed up

[ak-]

Check out King's Auto Body Shop in Huntington Beach - owner's name is Ayed.

He's a fellow enthusiast with an e30 M3 as well who also deals with claims who can help you out. You can say Abbi referred you.

https://www.yelp.com/biz/kings-auto-...ntington-beach

[Jens77]

Thanks for the recommendation. I talked to Ayed and the car will go there this week!

[ak-]

Nice! Happy to hear

[2mAn]

He must be picky for M3s because he wouldnt paint my family members 86-ES. The family member is the original owner too...

[ak-]

He must be picky for M3s because he wouldnt paint my family members 86-ES. The family member is the original owner too...

I think he didn't have time for Sina's E30 either. Maybe because it's an insurance claim the $ is worth the hours put?
He's gotten more and more popular over the years and I'm happy for him considering where he started.
I still want him to paint my car when I'm able to get it done.

[Andre3127]

You shouldn't feel bad for driving it in the rain. Gl on getting it fixed up

:thankyou:

Cars are meant to be driven. It's a shame this happened, but it's a lesson. If it can be fixed, don't sweat it. Nobody got hurt.

[Jens77]

it's just annoying that it happened at all. You are right, it could have been worse. I bought the car with the intention to drive it as much as possible in my lifetime anyways, even track it once in a while. I can't let it just sit there, it's to pretty! Anyways, learning experience for sure!

[2mAn]

How about a picture for the rest of us who dont have Facebook?

[Jens77]

Before and after the collision pics attached. I'm a bit concerned about the "hidden" damages but I shall find out soon enough.

[2mAn]

Thats nowhere near as bad as I thought. Thank God!