IanRutherford Posted February 7, 2023 Share Posted February 7, 2023 I would like to be writing to offer sage advice, but instead I am writing as the twit that creased the side of the van on a supermarket bollard. I am sure I am not alone, but feeling really stupid. The van is a Knaus Boxstar Street 2021. The damage will need panel work so a good proportion of the interior may need to be removed to allow for welding. I will call through the list of Knaus dealers to see if they have any recommendation - but does anyone on the forum have a recommendation of a repair shop for the East of England? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hans Posted February 7, 2023 Share Posted February 7, 2023 What sits under the fuel lid. Open it. Welding if at all can not be done There. Unless the fuel and Ad blue are out of the way. Sad place. but can be fixed. Good luck to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave S Posted February 7, 2023 Share Posted February 7, 2023 Given the likely cost, it is probably worth claiming on your insurance in which case they will probably nominate a body repairer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YorkshireGlobecar Posted February 7, 2023 Share Posted February 7, 2023 Looks like an insurance job. as Dave says, they will nominate a body shop, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basil Posted February 7, 2023 Share Posted February 7, 2023 Depends what part of East of England, however I can completely recommend https://unicaressex.co.uk/ As the best bodywork repairs I have seen. They dealt with fleet panel vans last time I used them and the work carried out for me was superb. They also repaired a friend's BMW that he was told would need a new front wing and passenger door at a cost in excess of £1500, after a van in France reversed into the side of him for less than half that cost using traditional panel beating methods. The repair is completely undetectable. Bas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanRutherford Posted February 7, 2023 Author Share Posted February 7, 2023 Thank you to all, I am insured with Caravan Guard and like you, I thought they would recommend a repair shop, but no, I was surprised to find that they do not make recommendations. Given the damage, the removal and putting back of the interior is almost more important to get right than the panels - i.e. it needs a motorhome specialist. I will go to Knaus dealers in the morning and also contact Brownhills in Newark. Thank you all, so far.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keithl Posted February 7, 2023 Share Posted February 7, 2023 Ian, If you are prepared to travel then cannock Resprays have been recommended many times on here... https://www.motorhomerepairs.co.uk/ keith. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colin Posted February 7, 2023 Share Posted February 7, 2023 Our old VW looked like that on both sides when we got it, a previous driver had tried to fit between a bollard and house! Aside from making sure any bare metal was painted we left it alone, works wonders for getting through traffic in London. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peterjl Posted February 8, 2023 Share Posted February 8, 2023 Hi. I had a similar scrape with a bollard 5 years ago albeit a bit further back nearer rear wheel arch. I was in Spain at the time, emailed a picture to where I had purchased the Moho, SMC Newark, had a quote back I was happy with and they completed an excellent job after I arrived home 3 months later. the cost was such that I did not need to claim. as Newark is a long way away I drove it up and hired a small car to get home and back. peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grumpyman Posted February 10, 2023 Share Posted February 10, 2023 There is a very good bodyshop in Thetford that handles all insurance claims . Address is 9 Burrell Way Thetford Way London Road IP24 3QS Tel:01284 773470 Good Luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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