9-3 Repair

Depends where you are. If you're insured, then do the best option. My saab dealer don't do bodywork themselves, they will send to an (independent) bodywork specialist anyway. In that case, ask which bodyshop they are using or recommending.

Personally I would find an independent to do it. My long experience with body men tells me that you have to shop around though. Some guys are very good, some are just OK. On a car that new, you want it perfect. Be sure to talk to them about paint matching. Some colors are very tough to match. Find out what 3 different guys say about the paint matching. There is more to it sometimes than just a "computer" match and manual skill is important. Independents are also more likely to cut you a deal if they know you are paying out of your own pocket. If there is no insurance company involved let them know that.

I checked out a few places in Milw and decided to go with PAW Prestige Autoworks. Its a very friendly, professional outfit that guarantees its work for the life of the car. They have worked on a lot of SAABs. OEM parts, paint blending and flex additive for the bumper. All in all it is going to cost about $4300 (ouch). New cars sure are expensive to repair (nothing happened to the other early 80's car which I hit from behind; big steel bumper on that sucker). Decided to submit a claim and get ready for the premium hike.