DerekS

Can someone recommend a _GOOD_ Porsche-certified body shop in the Bay Area?

tomc_mets

https://www.porschecollisioncenter.com

Type in your zip code. Hope your baby is back to perfection soon...T

fastdiablo

Aliotos in San Francisco. Chris Alioto. Porsche certified body center.

DerekS

Hopefully under a grand, right?

cajerseyboy

First off this sucks. To answer your question it depends. You main concern should be the Aluminum bumper (Actual bumper and not the plastic piece) located under the plastic that is attached to the frame. There have been some examples of simple bumper damage like yours that have resulted in much larger frame issues. I think it's a slim chance something happened but you never know. I would ask Aliotos to perform a frame integrity diagnostic to be sure there isn't any major damage. Good luck.

ddodds

I used German auto body in Santa Clara to paint in install a new sport design bumper. I was happy with the results, I believe they are Porsche Certified. The owner John seemed like a stand up guy.

Larry Cable

+1 you wont regret it, but I fear you may need a new rear bumper due to the creases that the impact has caused as a result of deforming the bumper
pinched against the rear impact bar... mailto:calioto@aliotosgarage.com

tell Chris that I referred you...

fastdiablo

I'd be surprised if this repair is under $3K.

Larry Cable

+1 .... needs a new bumper I think

golfnutintib

anthony's or barsotti's in san rafael if you're in that area... they are very good and of course, expensive

DerekS

Oh man seriously? I was planning to go out of pocket on this. That is not good news at all.

beaverlake

Barsotti's. Call and talk with Roland. Stay with Porsche Certified shops if Barsotti's isn't convenient. Definitely more than $1K.

Penn4S

I have to have the same thing done. A woman took a right turn from the center lane and clipped the back part of my bumper. Definitely not $3k. But over $1k with a really good shop. Bumper has to come off and all lights and badges (Porsche emblem) have to be removed. Emblem is garage art as they need new with new adhesive. Needs to be painted, clear coated and baked. And then assembled.

The best paint shop for Porsche, McLaren, F cars in my area estimating $1500-$1700. I have a little wheel work to do too. Sucks but get it done right and you will never know it happened. Anybody trying to charge you $3K, run like hell.

Larry Cable

I believe that this damage may require a new bumper.

carrera911me

I have used them as well with good results.