Time to first damage (The Golf Accident Thread)

[MovieDude]

Last year I reversed into one of those waist-height poles in our office car park and gave my rear bumper two cuts:

Then earlier this year some git opened his door onto mine and drove off:

To add to those my roof box and bike carrier have both left marks on the paintwork too.
I thinking it's time to get some of these fixed up.
Are there any body shop recommendations for Perth?

[AdamD]

Are there any body shop recommendations for Perth?

Check these forums:
Recommended Repairers and Parts Suppliers
Bodywork/Trim & Detailing

[MovieDude]

Thanks I'm on it.

[dotnetdan]

6 days.

my poor little gti was rear ended on a freeway just 6 days after the long 12 month wait when i took delivery. i was shaking with anger when the old ford hit me.

[gt_eye]

No photos, didn't happen

[MozzGTI]

I'm sure dotnotdan wishes it didn't happen!!

[dieterbohlen]

Yesterday I was driving behind a truck at a very great distance, however the rock from that truck managed to crack my windscreen. The crack is significant as the stone was large, therefore the windscreen can't be mended and requires replacement.
I'm with RAC insurance company. They informed me that they will only replace it with non-genuine windscreen ($215 job and part) plus $100 excess. If I want genuine VW windscreen I will have to contact VW myself and ask for a quote.

Since it's Saturday afternoon and no one will be at work until Monday morning, I would like to know if anybody knows the cost of genuine VW windscreen for Golf TSI 90 (2011) with no rain sensors.
Is there a big difference between non-genuine and original VW windscreen (quality wise) and will non-genuine part affect resale price?
Thanks

[MGV]

^^ I had my drivers front side window broken & replaced with non genuine. It seemed to be a slightly different profile to genuine & allowed water in which made it's way through the door, over the sill & onto my floor (luckily rubber floor mat). I complained a few times & they swapped it over for genuine. I think i would like to pay the bit extra & get genuine...