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Subject Topic: Where do I get body damage repaired
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21/9/2006 at 8:38pm
 Location: Scotland
 Outfit: Bailey Ranger550-6 & Disco TD5
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I recently mis-judged a corner and put a small dent into the side of my van - its scrapped and dented inward the part of the side that has lots of small corrugations on it. (size about 8" x 4")

Does this type of repair need to be done by a specialist rather than my local dealer and does anyone know if this can be successfully repaired or will I need a whole new side fitted (caravan is only 16 months old so will probably end up being an insurance repair)

Its easy with cars as any decent body shop will sort out a problem, just not sure what happens with caravans!



21/9/2006 at 8:43pm
 Location: Southampton
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Look here:

http://www.ukcampsite.co.uk/directory2/results.asp?type=21

Under the 23 tab.

PS Didn't your dealer recommend a repairer?



21/9/2006 at 8:50pm
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Does this type of repair need to be done by a specialist rather than my local dealer and does anyone know if this can be successfully repaired or will I need a whole new side fitted (caravan is only 16 months old so will probably end up being an insurance repair)

yes imho,you will have to do it though the insurance.it will need a new side panel, for two reasons if it was ours i would not want to look at it each trip and one day you may want to sell it.[:o)]



Post last edited on 21/09/2006 21:58:10

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