A couple of years ago I found a dent on the right front fender of my S2000. As most peoples cars are, it was my baby. I chose Lake Norman Paint and Body because they looked like they were use to doing high end work. I had them repaint the damaged fender, the front bumper, the hood and blend the other fender. The next day I called and requested the vin numbers be covered and not painted. They lady I talked to assured me they knew not to but she would pass the word along. After a week or so I was called and told I could come pick it up. I got there and stared my inspection and first thing I notice was the VIN number on the front bumper had been painted over.... I was pissed. I asked for compensation but I was told they would do nothing. They also said if I didn't pay their price, they would hold they keys. We went back and forth and I even talked to the owner on the phone. Nothing. At this point they were closed and would not budge or offer as much as a free car wash. I decided I would just cut them a check and so could go home.... they said the would no longer accept a check from me because I was upset and may cancel the check. Once again, I was fuming. Banks are close, I can not withdraw $1300 from and ATM and I don't walk around with that sort of cash. My ride dropped me off and left and now I don't have a ride home. They did let one of the body shop guys give me a ride home ( he was a nice guy). Next day I picked it up.
Pros: looks like a nice body shop
Cons: painted over VIN#, uneven paint job, paints cracking now.
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