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Re: What Are These Sections Called?

Posted: Fri Dec 24, 2021 6:23 pm
by Bazza06
Tracky wrote: Fri Dec 24, 2021 12:24 pm Ps

You could just wait for the next Audi driver to tailgate you (won’t have to wait long) and then brake hard because a cat ran out in the road….

This will get it fixed on their insurance and also the cat will redeem itself
I thought exactly the same thing when driving to work, because since this pandemic began, it has generated an abundance of complete and utter pricks on the road.

Re: What Are These Sections Called?

Posted: Fri Dec 24, 2021 10:20 pm
by Ian.g
Bazza06 wrote: Fri Dec 24, 2021 6:23 pm
Tracky wrote: Fri Dec 24, 2021 12:24 pm Ps

You could just wait for the next Audi driver to tailgate you (won’t have to wait long) and then brake hard because a cat ran out in the road….

This will get it fixed on their insurance and also the cat will redeem itself
I thought exactly the same thing when driving to work, because since this pandemic began, it has generated an abundance of complete and utter pricks on the road.
They have always been there - you have just started to notice them as there is a bit less traffic

Re: What Are These Sections Called?

Posted: Fri Jan 14, 2022 5:09 pm
by Bazza06
An update following my earlier posts.

I have obtained three quotes, one from a smart repairer and two from officially approved Porsche repairers.

It'll be no surprise that the smart repair was the cheapest at £442.
Quotes from the Porsche approved repairers came in at £1900 & £3100.

I know people will think I'm mad, but I am going to have the work done by the cheapest of the Porsche approved repairers.

The smart repairer gave me a 2 line quote which basically said "repair scratch".

The Porsche approved repairers provided a detailed breakdown of the work to be conducted, parts cost and labour charges.
I just feel more comfortable using a Porsche approved supplier, and if there were any issues, I have the ability to refer back to Porsche.

Re: What Are These Sections Called?

Posted: Fri Jan 14, 2022 5:55 pm
by GTB
Bazza06

I feel your pain!! Personally I would have made the same decision, yes big cost diffrence, but a new car, you know what the damage looked like and anything not back to being factory perfect, I wouldnt be happy with,

Thats one expensive cat for sure.........................................

GTB

Re: What Are These Sections Called?

Posted: Fri Jan 14, 2022 6:28 pm
by Bazza06
GTB wrote: Fri Jan 14, 2022 5:55 pm Bazza06

I feel your pain!! Personally I would have made the same decision, yes big cost diffrence, but a new car, you know what the damage looked like and anything not back to being factory perfect, I wouldnt be happy with,

Thats one expensive cat for sure.........................................

GTB
Cheers GTB.

Re: What Are These Sections Called?

Posted: Fri Jan 14, 2022 6:34 pm
by Bazza06
Both Porsche Approved repairers quoted a charge of £125 for PIWIS.

I had no idea what this referred to, but turns out PIWIS stands for Porsche Integrated Workshop Information System and is a diagnostic system.

Re: What Are These Sections Called?

Posted: Fri Jan 14, 2022 7:10 pm
by Jon A
I agree right decision Bazza but they didn’t so much see you coming as caught you on radar!
Why do they need a diagnostic system to see a dent and a scratch I wonder?
We do get sucked into this Porsche overcharging (I am the same) very easily don’t we….

Re: What Are These Sections Called?

Posted: Fri Jan 14, 2022 8:19 pm
by Bluesnose1812
I am fortunate in having a local guy (ex Chips Away) who I have used for the last 15 years for minor body work. One job he did on top of a wing just started to raise after two years. He came round and spent 3 hours rectifying - no charge. I just hope Porsche accountants don't get hold of him.

Re: What Are These Sections Called?

Posted: Fri Jan 14, 2022 10:37 pm
by Neil1911
Bazza06 wrote: Fri Jan 14, 2022 5:09 pm The Porsche approved repairers provided a detailed breakdown of the work to be conducted, parts cost and labour charges.
I just feel more comfortable using a Porsche approved supplier, and if there were any issues, I have the ability to refer back to Porsche.
It's employing people to prepare these breakdowns and think of extra things to plausibly add to them that helps drive up the cost. More importantly "Porsche approved" doesn't equate to an indemnity, if it ain't right I doubt Porsche will get involved, it'll be between you and the repairer.

Re: What Are These Sections Called?

Posted: Fri Jan 14, 2022 10:48 pm
by Bazza06
Neil1911 wrote: Fri Jan 14, 2022 10:37 pm
Bazza06 wrote: Fri Jan 14, 2022 5:09 pm The Porsche approved repairers provided a detailed breakdown of the work to be conducted, parts cost and labour charges.
I just feel more comfortable using a Porsche approved supplier, and if there were any issues, I have the ability to refer back to Porsche.
It's employing people to prepare these breakdowns and think of extra things to plausibly add to them that helps drive up the cost. More importantly "Porsche approved" doesn't equate to an indemnity, if it ain't right I doubt Porsche will get involved, it'll be between you and the repairer.
I'm sure that would be the case, to begin with, but any company that puts its brand behind another, would be very foolish to not take some responsibility should a dispute ensue.
Porsche are listing these approved repairers on their own website.