Paint minor crease/dent

Kabooooooom · 13th June 2009, 15:07

Car just been in to the bodshop for a respray of the rear door (bodged at factory), plus they blended in with front door and rear panels.

Problem is I can now notice a kind of crease level with the front of the door handle. I'm wondering if they've taken the front handle off then over-tightened or something when they've re-fitted to cause the crease.

Its not been hit by anything and is only noticable at angle but I seem to be taking the car in for one fix at the moment and coming back with more issues. Anybody have any experience of this?

Thanks

HappyMan · 13th June 2009, 16:36

Do you have any photo's which may make it easier for us to see it?

Kabooooooom · 13th June 2009, 16:53

I don't think a photo will show anything; its one of those you see at an angle but cant actually feel anything or see anything head on. Might just be to do with the blending in and the car is going back to the bodyshop on Monday anyway so I can ask then.

Trouble is I now almost feel awkward complaining as I've got other quality issues to address regarding scratched trim and very scratched speedo following a valet at the bodyshop. The dealer seems to comment along the lines that I'm finding things wrong that others wouldn't bother about; am I wrong to find fault with a two month old car with so many problems?

1 job rectified and three more issues generated

HappyMan · 13th June 2009, 17:11

If you feel they have done something to your car then of course you have a right to complain. Just because some other people don't complain doesn't mean that you are wrong.

The speedo scratches are well documented and I am sure your dealer knows about them. I would explain to him in reasonable terms that you are not happy and see what he says.

13th June 2009, 15:07	#1 (permalink)
Kabooooooom Join Date: 23rd March 2009 Location: Norwich Posts: 70 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	minor crease/dent Car just been in to the bodshop for a respray of the rear door (bodged at factory), plus they blended in with front door and rear panels. Problem is I can now notice a kind of crease level with the front of the door handle. I'm wondering if they've taken the front handle off then over-tightened or something when they've re-fitted to cause the crease. Its not been hit by anything and is only noticable at angle but I seem to be taking the car in for one fix at the moment and coming back with more issues. Anybody have any experience of this? Thanks

13th June 2009, 16:53	#3 (permalink)
Kabooooooom Thread starter Join Date: 23rd March 2009 Location: Norwich Posts: 70 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	I don't think a photo will show anything; its one of those you see at an angle but cant actually feel anything or see anything head on. Might just be to do with the blending in and the car is going back to the bodyshop on Monday anyway so I can ask then. Trouble is I now almost feel awkward complaining as I've got other quality issues to address regarding scratched trim and very scratched speedo following a valet at the bodyshop. The dealer seems to comment along the lines that I'm finding things wrong that others wouldn't bother about; am I wrong to find fault with a two month old car with so many problems? 1 job rectified and three more issues generated Last edited by Kabooooooom; 13th June 2009 at 16:57.

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HappyMan Super Moderator Car: 1.8 EX NHB 2007 Join Date: 16th August 2007 Location: Poland Posts: 10,106 Thanks: 178 Thanked 367 Times in 355 Posts iTrader: (0)	Do you have any photo's which may make it easier for us to see it?

13th June 2009, 17:11	#4 (permalink)
HappyMan Super Moderator Car: 1.8 EX NHB 2007 Join Date: 16th August 2007 Location: Poland Posts: 10,106 Thanks: 178 Thanked 367 Times in 355 Posts iTrader: (0)	If you feel they have done something to your car then of course you have a right to complain. Just because some other people don't complain doesn't mean that you are wrong. The speedo scratches are well documented and I am sure your dealer knows about them. I would explain to him in reasonable terms that you are not happy and see what he says.