palisades00

What a first post! After a couple years away from Porsche (I sold my Turbo S 2 years ago), I finally took delivery mid-December of my white 2015 GT3, and already got rear ended when stopped at a stop sign this past weekend. The rear bumper is cracked a little, and the license plate light is broken. Nothing too major, but I'm going to need to get the bumper replaced. Luckily the driver had insurance and admitted fault. Now I need to figure out how to get it fixed. Geico has a list of shops that I can use, but I want to make 100% sure they use OEM parts, and there isn't any issues with the paint, resale value, etc. I'm located in Los Angeles. Should I take it to a special body shop? The Porsche Dealership?

Any insight or advice would really be appreciated.

Thanks guys!

996toomey

That sucks!

Sorry for your troubles. I don't have a shop recommendation but I am sure several here will.

mdkim

Wow that sucks man. At least it was minor.

I would definitely take it to a Porsche Approved Collision Center. You can take the car where you want. Only drawback is they usually screw you on getting a comparable loaner (I fought tooth and nail and got a Tahoe while my 997 Turbo was being torn down).

While I haven't used Eli's, they appear to have a good reputation.

997s07

I know a few who have used Eli's and are not one bit satisfied.

nycjwi

i would take it to Red line body shop off of olympic in santa monica. there amazing

ATXGT3

Echo the statement of being sorry to hear about the damage.

I'll let the LA expert pipe in on shop--but as stated, YOU get to chose so go with the best.

Do you have any pics?

mdkim

I defer to anyone with actual experience...thanks for the head's up.

997s07

Check out Sam Zamir on La Cieniga.

SamFromTX

So sorry this happened, painful. I would also suggest you ask your dealership whom would they recommend.

997s07

You bet.

brass4321

I made the mistake of going to a Geico repair shop after someone backed into me. They did a ****ty job of patching and painting the bumper cover and wouldn't fix the work.

ATXGT3

No surprise at all. Insurance companies want the cheapest not the best.

As stated, I would call HIGHLY RATED Porsche dealers in the area and ask who they use.

sccchiii

Yes he needs to be careful if he goes to a "preferred" Geico facility (which they will try very hard to get him to go to, because it really benefits Geico). Geico puts so much pressure on these "preferred" shops to turn cars fast that many times the quality suffers because of the need to get car out of shop. Stick with a Porsche certified repair facility, but even with them check the reputation.

nlpamg

That blows. Same thing happened to me in my GT-R a few years back. Car had 1000 miles and some drunk caused a three car accident that ended up tapping my car.

I would take it to a good body shop with experience in high end cars.

Avio Coachcraft and Santa Monica Coachcraft are two that come to mind that are in West LA and are highly regarded.

Just in time

I am from the other coast but that is exactly what I would do. Good luck with the repair.