Rover 200 & 400 Owners Club

Ed · Post by Ed » Sat Jan 27, 2007 5:53 pm

Our Coupe's rear quarter panel was in a bit of a state when we bought it and it really was letting the car down. We have now had it repaired and the car is like new again and we love it more than ever. Here are some of the "before" pics:

And this is what it looks like now. Very pleased with the bodyshop. They will certainly have future custom from me! 8)

wee golda · Post by **wee golda** » Sat Jan 27, 2007 10:16 pm

Well done Ed. Thats looks like new ( i need to do the arch on my cabriolet on both sides but there not as bad but it is noticable).

Smithy · Post by **Smithy** » Sat Jan 27, 2007 11:28 pm

I need to get mine done too. Could I ask how much it cost as a price guide?

Ed · Post by Ed » Sun Jan 28, 2007 9:38 am

Smithy wrote:I need to get mine done too. Could I ask how much it cost as a price guide?

It was quite expensive at £430 inc VAT but it is a top notch job, no bodging at all. All the rot has been cut out, all new metal has been grafted in and the whole rear quarter sprayed and driver doors blended.

I've paid less in the past for body repairs but this is above the standard I have ever had done so its money well spent in my book. I could have probably paid less but perhaps I wouldn't have got such a good job done. I mean look at the car now, it looks factory new again. 8)

Smithy · Post by **Smithy** » Sun Jan 28, 2007 11:03 am

It does look very good, what arch repair panel did they use?

When I look I only ever see repair panels for the 5 door, rather than 3 door hatch or coupe?

Gives me an idea of costs to get mine repaired now though. Best get saving 8)

Ed · Post by Ed » Sun Jan 28, 2007 11:12 am

Smithy wrote:It does look very good, what arch repair panel did they use?

It was just a normal 200/400 panel they used. They only needed the arch lip and bottom corner from it. That was enough to repair ours. The bodyshop said the shape was exactly the same so a little bit of beating was needed but this goes to show that it is possible to use the 4/5 door repair panel if you need a similar repair done on a three door/coupe/cabbie.

tomcat216 · Post by **tomcat216** » Sun Jan 28, 2007 4:47 pm

Thats a really good finish on there, I'm surprised to see a '98 with so much rust on it :shock:

Mark

VVC Coupe body work completed

VVC Coupe body work completed