It could be worse

[susandennis]

My oil change guy would have nothing to do with the hood problem.  He pointed out two nearby body shops but when I asked if he thought either of them were good and which one was the best, I got nothing.   All I got was that he wouldn't be changing my oil until I got the hood fixed so it could open and close.

I've now found a couple of others as well so I guess on Monday I'll go body shop hunting.  At least the car drives.  And I have time to fuck with it.  And I have the money to fix it (although I'd be happier saving same). 

Ok.  On to other things.  I have time for one episode of The Wire before the baseball game. 

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[dotgirl.livejournal.com]

We had some serious damage done to our Pathfinder, and we had it repaired at Auto Hound, near 99 and Eastlake. We worked with Dan - he was great. I recommend them.

[susandennis]

OH! Aren't you nice! Dan just made my list. If I can't find something on this side of town, I'm hoping on 99 and heading for the Hound. Thank you!

[tedder42.livejournal.com]

Did you ever post a pic of the damage?

A good body guy can just straighten the hood without fixing the cosmetic damage- that way the hood works, but you don't have to blow a bunch of money on a 9-year-old car.

The Mazda dealer up in U-Dist had us take our brand new car to a bodyshop on 99 around 100th- I can dig up the info if you want it.

[susandennis]

I do need to snap a photo if only for historical reference. Good to know that what I want is not out of the question. I have a short list of places nearby here. If I come up dry, I'll ping you for your place. Thanks!