Crash repair reccos in Foxboro/Boston MA area

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Crash repair reccos in Foxboro/Boston MA area

Post by peterfontana » Wed May 30, 2012 9:49 am

I put the back end of my Porsche 911 ('92 C2) into the guard rail at NHMS yesterday. I would like a recommendation for a good crash repair shop in the Foxboro MA area. It's my 3-season driver, and time trial it 3-5 times a year, so I'm not looking for a museum-grade restoration. I'm looking for a solid, independent shop to do a good job for a fair price.

I attached a picture. As you can see in addition to the exhaust, quarters and bumper, the rear monocoque needs to get straightened out a bit.
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Re: Crash repair reccos in Foxboro/Boston MA area

Post by WillM » Wed May 30, 2012 10:20 am

Ultra Shine Collision in Marlboro.
Same industrial park as Apex Automotive Engineering.

Ultra-Shine does amazing work. Great people. I've dealt with many repair shops in the Greater Boston area over the years (to service company vehicles). Ultra-Shine is the best, by far.

On-site rental/loaners if you need one.

http://www.ultrashinecollision.com

Ultra Shine Collision
62 LaCombe Street
Marlborough, MA 01752

508-485-1777
877-485-1777
508-485-1888 fax

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Re: Crash repair reccos in Foxboro/Boston MA area

Post by davidz » Wed May 30, 2012 11:00 am

I'm not sure if Malden is too far for you, but I highly recommend Mike from Mike's Auto Body in Malden.

His web site is - http://www.mikesautobodyofmalden.com/

and here's his contact info:
Mike's Auto Body
251 Broadway
Malden, MA 02148
781-324-9831

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Re: Crash repair reccos in Foxboro/Boston MA area

Post by joncowen » Wed May 30, 2012 1:09 pm

I've had great luck with Sansossio in Natick

13 Cochituate Street Natick, MA 01760
(508) 655-9646

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Re: Crash repair reccos in Foxboro/Boston MA area

Post by wizzman » Wed May 30, 2012 2:31 pm

joncowen wrote:I've had great luck with Sansossio in Natick

13 Cochituate Street Natick, MA 01760
(508) 655-9646
I have not had first hand experience but have had multiple people recommend this place to me as well.
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Re: Crash repair reccos in Foxboro/Boston MA area

Post by StephanAlfa » Wed May 30, 2012 4:19 pm

Hi Peter:
Sorry to hear that.
Should you run out of resources in you area, welcome to "tax free" NH and my guy here in Merrimack specializes in Euro cars (mechanic and body work) and is extremely reasonable.
He worked on my Alfa and is now working on the BMW.

Auto Workshop in Merrimack, NH
Owner's name is Paul Masri ,
Auto Workshop
556 Daniel Webster Hwy
Merrimack, NH 03054
(603) 424-7737
Bonne chance!
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Re: Crash repair reccos in Foxboro/Boston MA area

Post by WillM » Wed May 30, 2012 9:45 pm

I went to Sansossio a few years back after reading their ad in the BMW newsletter (they advertised in every issue).

I was very disappointed with my experience. I wouldn't waste a second on those self-important BMW fanbois.
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Post by paultg » Wed May 30, 2012 11:03 pm

davidz wrote:I'm not sure if Malden is too far for you, but I highly recommend Mike from Mike's Auto Body in Malden.

His web site is - http://www.mikesautobodyofmalden.com/

and here's his contact info:
Mike's Auto Body
251 Broadway
Malden, MA 02148
781-324-9831

~Dave
I've seen repair work from this place. Excellent shop with quality work as far as I can tell.
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Re: Crash repair reccos in Foxboro/Boston MA area

Post by peterfontana » Thu May 31, 2012 12:43 pm

Thanks for the tips. I have had specific recommendations for Barry's Auto Body in Natick. Does anyone have experience with Barry?

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Post by savage217 » Thu May 31, 2012 4:51 pm

Like ever body shop, I've heard mixed reviews on Sansossio's. I will say that I have heard more good reviews then bad from them. Phil senior seems like a good guy and knows his stuff. I would advise talking with him directly if you go that route.
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Re: Crash repair reccos in Foxboro/Boston MA area

Post by peterfontana » Thu May 31, 2012 9:17 pm

Thanks for the tips. Yesterday I spoke with Filipio at Sansossio's and his son Bill. They said they sub out any serious Porsche work to Barry's Auto Body right across the street. Barry seems very good - especially with Porsches - and is my default choice.

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Re: Crash repair reccos in Foxboro/Boston MA area

Post by joncowen » Fri Jun 01, 2012 7:17 am

I know of Barry's shop. He is a specialist. I've seen some of the work, and have met Barry. That should be a good bet.

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Re: Crash repair reccos in Foxboro/Boston MA area

Post by 962porsche » Wed Jun 06, 2012 11:48 am

you could always bring it down to me ! i give people that race and damage there cars at the track a good labor rate . i also have 8 years of porsche experience from when i work at porsche cars

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Post by horizenjob » Thu Jun 07, 2012 4:31 pm

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Re: Crash repair reccos in Foxboro/Boston MA area

Post by 962porsche » Fri Jun 08, 2012 8:36 am

i have done a full resto on one 904 GTS . that one in the photo i'm sure is a kit ? you can't put on the fuch wheels as to off set is totaly wrong and the door glass is not that of the 904's .
i have also done resto's on two 962's and paint only on a 917 over the years .
and more 911 bodied cars than i care to remember ! along with 356,914,914/6, and on and on . at my old shop about 80 % of the cars we did were porsches . now we have moved into the italian car market after owning them the owners seam to bring me more and more of them . a year or so ago i did a resto on a real lanica stratos i fell in love with that car !

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