written by on 25/01/2009
Nationwide crash repair reception works really hard, and had everything sorted for me when I arrived including the loan car (a new corsa) Young lady updated me a couple of days later and I was informed again when the car was ready for me to collect. Picked it up on a Friday with my Sister, and the member of staff even waited for us, as we were late. A first class repair, and car returned clean inside and out.
written by on 17/01/2009
I used the Nationwide Crash Repair Centre at Middlesbrough when my Car Insurance Company directed me to them following an accident to my car .
From booking the car in to collection of my car 6 days later following repairs i could not fault them .
First class job and very proffesional including an excellent courtesy car . Highly recommended.
written by richard r on 03/01/2009
I took my van into Nationwide in Cheltenham for repair rear nearside quater. The repair looked ok but they didn't appear to have organised for the graphics to be replaced. I complained and was told a company would come to me and sort it out, and nothing happened. So I complained to my insurers and was then told it had not been allowed for, even though I had a copy of the estimate and it was on there. Then the wheel arch trim fell off so just something else to sort out anyway to cut a very long story short still waiting for the graphics and wheel arch trim to be sorted after about 4 months.
written by LeeIps2009 on 21/12/2008
I was refered to Nationwide Crash repairs by my insurance company after some other driver reversed into my car in the local supermarket, damaging the side of my car quite serverely. I received top service from Nationwide and highly recommend to anyone wanting a quick helpful hassle free service.
written by on 20/12/2008
If anyone has the misfortune to have an accident Nationwide Swindon is the place to go as they know how to professional look after their customers who are distressed i would definately recommend them
written by smsmith on 19/12/2008
Car came back better than before the accident - I had an Execellent service from Nationwide crash repair centre
written by on 19/12/2008
Courtesy car was well equipped and new. Work undertaken in the specified time and to a good standard.
Generally easy to deal with, online repair tracking is a useful tool.
written by on 19/12/2008
My vehicle was repaired by Nationwide Crash Repair in Martlesham, My vehicle was collected and delivered on time, repaired to my satisfaction.
Lovely job, supprised at some of the negative comments.
Well done and thanks.
written by on 04/12/2008
Had a bump in the car in end of October, phoned insurer and car taken away to Nationwide Crash Repair in Swindon, didn ' t hear anything for over a week (actually not too much of a problem because on holiday in Spain at the time!) they sent me a text message with basic info "car approved getting repaired" and that was it. I then phoned and confirmed the work that was to be done, mainly front, underneath but also some rear, sought confirmation that they were doing all of this and was assured this was being done and approved, went to pick her up 2 weeks ago and found out that the back did not appear to have been touched, because it was not approved! Although this was reported at the time of the accident, so they got approval and did it. Picked the car up today, slight niggle which was sorted out whilst I had a coffee and now have the car back.
Now this is the first time that I have used anyone to repair any of my cars, and must admit after reading the previous messages was worried and started to panic, but apart from not keeping me informed, missing the repair to the rear of the car they were alright. Also I now have a 3 year warranty on the work they carried out. I guess time will tell re the paint and the repairs but on first inspection it looks like a good job.
Oh and whilst she was in they also tidied her up a bit and gave her a good polish.
So in summary the car was away for 5 weeks, communication was poor, work looks good, got a warranty, went on holiday and had a loan car for 5 weeks from one car one in Swindon which was excellent. So fairly happy.
written by SN on 24/11/2008
Rear of car was damaged by hit and run in car park. Contacted insurance on the Saturday, and Nationwide Crash Repair Centre at NORWICH telephoned me the following Monday to make an appointment to collect my car. I was extremely nervous after reading other bad reviews albeit none were about the Norwich repair centre. Had to go there in order to get a courtesy car under my insurance. I requested a 4 door courtesy car as I transport disabled person and this was delivered. My car was driveable and was picked up within the week and was delivered back to me a week later repaired and cleaned. Very pleased with service. They even phoned me to let me know that the driver was going to be a little later than expected.
written by dazzafjr1300 on 30/10/2008
Went to collect car as was told it was ready the car was not cleaned outside the repairers web site says inside will be cleaned that was not done and the roof repair was very poor there was a scratch still in the roof the roof rubbers that seals both doors three weeks on not done.
If I have a second say were it will be done I will not go here.
Update
We sent our car in for a damage roof and two doors had light marks on
them due to cycle coming of the roof rack.
When we went to collect the car the car was covered in polish in the
rubbers there was still a scratch on the roof which they tried to
remove in front of me with spit and emery not nice I was told it would
have a hoover out. That didn ' t seem to happen, the roof rubbers were
not replaced which were damaged - they told me they were on back order. I
got in touch with Fiat they told me they can have me a pair in two
days. Three weeks on we are still driving their car which my insurance
company are probably are paying for. I have been on phone to the repair
centre and I think things are going to start.
Update.
I am going back after collect my car third time I have already put a
comment on here I got car home Friday it was dark so Saturday I cleaned
it there is a shadow on the roof a mis-sprayed bit in rear door, and the
front door is rough to feel on the edge, the rear tailgate window has
paint on it and the rear tail gate window has buff marks in the corners
they will be unable to remove so once again a big no to any one getting
your car repaired here.
written by betty02 on 13/10/2008
Car got booked in through insurance and they took 3 weeks to book it in and had it for 5 weeks didnt contact me once give me 4 diffrent dates and none were correct went to pick it up and was a scratched down the side.
1 year after my initial review which can be found here - http://www.reviewcentre.com/review438287.html
I still find problems daily on the car. First of the petrol cap had been snapped off and glued back ok and leaving glue marks down the side of my car. The carpet was never re0fitted to a good standard and now it has huge bumps in the footwell which cannot come out unless the whole carpet is replaced.
The passangers door they supposidly replaced still has a few dents in that you can see when it's sunny and look at the reflection.
Just overall rubbsih service will never go through insurance with them again logged a complaint with insurance and they said they will look into it so hopefully they have come of the approved insurance list!
Simon Betty
written by Rod Carden on 03/09/2008
Had our car repaired twice by the East Grinstead branch of the Nationwide Crash Repair Centre. I was impressed on both occasions with the service and the end result, they kept us informed throughout and car was returned very clean.
written by Keith Charles on 22/08/2008
I understand that the pool site in cornwall is quite new, and the staff I delt with were very helpfull. Reception very helpful on the repair side and also comments about the local area.
We all get the odd mess up with any job but I cannot praise the staff enough at Nationwide crash centre at Redruth in Cornwall. A top class repair on my car and no complaints.
Written on: 09/02/2010
I have recently had to make use of this facility, as it is my insurer's authorised repairer.
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<br/>I agree with the comment that the staff having contact with the customer are most helpful. Sadly, however, the operation is let down by the staff behind the scenes, from the refinishers to the valeting team.
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<br/>My vehicle suffered "repair to before accident condition", consisting of the very obvious application of filler to a very complex set of curves and profile changes, with overspray and flatted spots from improperly carried out polishing. The vehicle was also covered in polish residue and delivered wet, which hides quite a bit.
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<br/>I rejected the repair, which had taken a week without pressure from me to complete the job and after a second week, the filled panel had been replaced and the vehicle repolished. When I went to collect it, the bodyshop manager sent it for further polishing to remove the even worse residue, before handing it back to me.
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<br/>I have subsequently returned it again for the removal of more overspray and paint runs and it is going back yet again for the correction of 'orange peel' in one area of the finish.
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<br/>I also spent some considerable time and effort myself, polishing out an area of scratches which had appeared whilst the vehicle was in the facility and a large area of overspray, both of which should have been picked up at quality control.
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<br/>Overall, not the most confidence inspiring experience. I would be reluctant to recommend this company and if in need of repairs in future will ask my insurer to use another repairer.
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written by carina123 on 02/07/2008
Prompt, professional service. Excellent customer care. Online tracking of repair. Regular updates of repair progress. Hire car came prompt and clean. Very pleased with service, repair and hire car arrangements. Totally professional yet friendly.
written by KimmyH on 07/04/2008
Read the reports on here before taking my car to Nationwide and was extremely nervous, however I was very satisfied with their service. Every member of staff was helpful and I find it hard to believe this is the same place the other reviews have originated from.
written by on 24/02/2008
Contrary to some reviews, I was very happy with the end result of my visit to Exeter branch. I had rear door and panel damage on an Audi A6 with metallic pearlescent paint. The did a great job, and no-one has been able to spot the repair!
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Written on: 08/01/2009
My car was vandalised in November, and was sent to Nationwide for the car to be assessed. All checked over and booked in for the 9th December. <br/>
Dropped car off and was given a lift home to await my enhanced courtesy vehicle from my insurance company (so far so good).<br/>
5 days later told my car is ready for collection. Excitedly off I go to the repair centre only to find the worst spray job I have ever seen. <br/>
To say it was a complete bodge job would be an understatement. They sprayed the OSF door, wing and Bonnet and NSF wing to supposedly colour match it.<br/>
So I raised the issues and they said they would sort it all out. Great I thought.<br/>
6 days later get told again that my car is ready. So off I go again only to find that where they appear to have flattened the paint back so much to remove the orange peel paintwork and imperfections they went through to the primer on the edges, also you can now see the original scratches that the car went in with, which makes me think they have just done a quick blow over with the spray gun and hope I won't notice. Also I managed to see the car in better light and it's now 2 different colours.<br/>
car is currently still with NCRC Swindon, and I have just rung for an update as I haven't heard anything for 2 weeks since my last visit to be told the workshop manager is in a meeting.<br/>
Here ' s to hoping I get my car back soon.