This is kind of a generic question, obviously not limited to BMWs.
I have a 2006 530xi and had the good fortune of being in Columbus, OH a week or so ago, when a tornado\hail storm rolled through. I wasn't driving at the time, just parked at the hotel.
The hail was pretty rough and I'd say there is about 40-50 dents in the car(roof, hood, trunk). Obviously I'm looking to have it repaired and I have the proper insurance coverage. Both the Repair shop and later the insurance agent both said they would use\recommend the drill, pull, sand repaint method to fix the dents. Of course, both assured me the car would be like new when I got it back.
My friend believe I should stomp and scream and demand they completely replace the hood, trunk and roof, versus what he calls the puddy and paint approach. Looking on the web, I see a fair amount of talk about Paintless Dent Repair, is it odd that neither the body shop nor the Insurance agent mentioned this ? I see it's alot cheaper (roughly $1500 to the $3900 the insurance agent is paying)
So in short, what's the best fix for my new car. Is it realistic to expect the Insurance Company is going to flip the bill for having the damage panels completely replaced ? Or is th methind they are using a solid option.
Thanks for your thoughts and expeeriences
Dale