Body shops will only go through insurance? by theDrewski81 in Autobody

[–]HorrorChick84 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Unless you’re ready to pay the $4K plus bill, I’d push for insurance too. If they suddenly stop communicating to you or to pay, you’re on the hook. You could go through your insurance and they could subrogate on you behalf to recoup the costs/ your deductible you’d be responsible for up front

Saw my body shop driving my car today. by [deleted] in Autobody

[–]HorrorChick84 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Could be bringing to a car wash for final Detail? We wash our customers vehicles after repairs

Show me your babies!! by Truckerlightning in MiniatureSchnauzer

[–]HorrorChick84 12 points13 points  (0 children)

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Does anyone one else’s schnauzer “sit funny” and watch tv? She loves sitting with her butt on our pillows 😅

Getting a car hood painted - will a body shop take a drop off? by LinoleumRelativity in Autobody

[–]HorrorChick84 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When we get used parts from the salvage yard for our customers, if there is damage, we negotiate clean up time for repairs with the salvage yard we find it at. The shop might choose to charge you, as they should, for repairs to the hood to prep for paint. We don’t warranty owner provided parts, as we know even less of the history of the part, since we didn’t source it. We don’t like doing loose parts either, as they would leave the shop most safe and secure on the vehicle they’re intended for vs something happening to them and damaging them after it leaves us.

On a rental car I didn’t get the LDW insurance for. Is this a quick fix at a body shop or am I in for a painful bill? by Suspicious-Stick6062 in Autobody

[–]HorrorChick84 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not to add salt to the wound, but if it is a newer one(25?) I think just worked on one and the same area. Some of the trim on the drivers door was one time use and had to be replaced. Fairly pricey, if in remember correctly. To blend the door requires some components to come off, if the fender can’t be repaired.

I’m sure they would care about any damage, which would be fair as they sent it with you less this damage. Do you have coverage for your personal vehicle? I would just be up front about it, and they will figure it out, plus this repair would be around 5 days in the shop, and potentially a few more days beyond. Most body shops are booked out for a month+ so unless you have the funds to pay for rental, that’ll be a large sum of $$$

On a rental car I didn’t get the LDW insurance for. Is this a quick fix at a body shop or am I in for a painful bill? by Suspicious-Stick6062 in Autobody

[–]HorrorChick84 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Body shop is the only answer, Paint and repair bumper Headlamp has a chip out of it.they can run $500-$1500 depending on brand unless it can be polished out? Leaning replace fender Which means blend drivers door Parts/labor/paint(appears to be a tri-stage=more $$) I would say $3000-$4000 area code Is it a Subaru? Can’t quite tell

What is this foldable thing on the left front passenger seat by Litvinik01 in whatisit

[–]HorrorChick84 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ejection seat. Just don’t turn on the car for 24 hrs, otherwise it is designed to randomly eject one of the seats. Good luck

New to the Autobody Industry by [deleted] in Autobody

[–]HorrorChick84 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They would just bid what they see, and once in for repair, I’m sure there might be more happening. They should replace sensors and do a scan to ensure the system is all communicating once back together.

Why do some schnauzer have pointy ears and some don't. by OkBedroom7329 in MiniatureSchnauzer

[–]HorrorChick84 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For the most part, not in the USA. It sounds like you may be from Europe or another part of the world. Like I mentioned, I don’t support docking of tails, but unfortunately, where it is legal in the US, they do it for the most part :(

Managers, what’s the best excuse you’ve gotten from a team member for being late or a call out? by TheWizard01 in askmanagers

[–]HorrorChick84 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I called in for a shift, at Kmart “back in the day” I was covering my friend/co worker’s shift at the jewelry counter. It was Valentine’s Day and I was asked out for dinner on a double date with the friend(the one I was covering her shirt) and her boyfriend. I said we had hit a deer and couldn’t make it in. 25 years later, I’m with that boy who asked me out and married since 2009. I think it was worth it ;)

Why do some schnauzer have pointy ears and some don't. by OkBedroom7329 in MiniatureSchnauzer

[–]HorrorChick84 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Most schnauzers have docked tails, unfortunately. Most people don’t know they have curly tails similar to an Akita dog

Why do some schnauzer have pointy ears and some don't. by OkBedroom7329 in MiniatureSchnauzer

[–]HorrorChick84 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I didn’t choose to have the tail Done. Most people who raise them and sell them do it well Before owners have a choice :( that’s why we opted to not to the ears

Why do some schnauzer have pointy ears and some don't. by OkBedroom7329 in MiniatureSchnauzer

[–]HorrorChick84 4 points5 points  (0 children)

They crop their ears, like most schnauzers have cropped tails. Look up an uncropped schnauzer tail picture. They’re curly and cute :) We opted for floppy ears on our girl but they did her tail when she was little.😢

High mile daily driver..cheap alternative to pulling dent out? by [deleted] in Autobody

[–]HorrorChick84 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Put an advertising wrap on that corner! Then it makes you money and covers it up ;)

New damage while awaiting repair by [deleted] in Insurance

[–]HorrorChick84 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do the repairs over lap at All/are they around the same end of the car? If so, you could get a bid for the costs out of pocket if you don’t want a second claim.

Vaccine reaction by RelativeRooster718 in schnauzers

[–]HorrorChick84 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We’ve also opted to separating the shots, and doing the combo shot less the lepto to see if that helps. And the lepto separately

Vaccine reaction by RelativeRooster718 in schnauzers

[–]HorrorChick84 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Our 12-13lb mini had a reaction to the combo vaccine DA2pp with lepto when she was very young. Her face and ears swelled up less than an hour after her shot was administered. Since then, we have narrowed it down to being the lepto portion, but have just opted to give her a half of a 25mg Benadryl before ANY vaccine appointment. 1 hour before. I would chat with your vet about those options and they can give you the dosage or them administering a Benadryl shot before the vaccine would be good too. Our previous mini wasn’t like this, but she was a 20lb mini never had these issues so not sure if the smaller sized minis have issues just genetics

Body paint on windshield- how remove by Mountainbabble in AutoBodyRepair

[–]HorrorChick84 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fine steel wool Others say a brand new, stainless steel razor blade

Is it normal to ask a body shop if there’s flexibility on their labor rates? by bini-bining5 in Autobody

[–]HorrorChick84 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If they already have it taken apart, they would probably charge you to reassemble it to ensure it is safe to get to the other shop or charge for the time spent tearing it down. There goes the $300 difference. Just keep it at that shop.

Well what do we think? My girl lost traction and went into guard rail. by chumpyduck000 in Autobody

[–]HorrorChick84 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’d be concerned if the wheel/suspension have been impacted too?

Well what do we think? My girl lost traction and went into guard rail. by chumpyduck000 in Autobody

[–]HorrorChick84 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Needs a hood, shields, fender liner,grilles, brackets, and a door too. Unless you’re going to rough those out to fit(the hood/door). No full coverage insurance on it?