[emichael]

Dealer bodyshops aren't something special. They are just small bodyshops attached to a dealer. Most don't even follow the procedures of their own product lines.

+1 to double check on this. Some dealerships (even big ones) don't have body shops, they farm out to the local shop down the street. However, in this case your repair would seem to be a mix - body shop for the body panels, and dealer for the interior work.

 

[emichael]

What is the name of the city/town closest to you that has a jail for locking up drunks and miscreants while they await trial or a bond hearing

I too am curious your location. There is a bit of unrest going on right now, and for the rest of us it may be useful to know what area to avoid.

There’s an old saying “say it and forget it, write it and regret it”....

I think the proper reference is "Triple S".

Shoot. Shovel. Shut up.

 

[emichael]

agreed, some will say “dude, it’s just a car.... it can be replaced”. ....

Right. And that fits fine when the hurricane wipes out the garage but the family was safe. Or the collision where the airbags, crumple zones, and seat belts keep the passengers safe.

Some jackass intentionally damaging the vehicle is not in the same category. This is more like.... "Hand me $40k in cash." I light it on fire and burn it up. "Dude, it's just money. It can be replaced."