Replacement Panels

[doc323]

My poor 325 has failed its MOT today and needs some welding done in a few areas, some replacement sills for both sides of the car and a rear arch, I don’t really want to buy genuine parts as not got the budget for those, but can any one recommend a good fitting after market supplier?

Thanks

[oakey]

The prices of sills from bmw are very reasonable from what I can remember. Worth finding out a price from the genuine parts forum on here. Rear arch panels are available from a few aftermarket panel places such as beavers. Or the entire rear 1/4 is available from BMW. It's the labour and paint that will cost you

[doc323]

Yes I know had a few estimates and it’s looking like £500 to do it properly as it has a few holes in the usual places which need sorting.

I think it’s worth saving.

[bpowell555]

Did it fail on the rust or does that just need doing?

[steve_k]

as oakey said try beevers www.beeversautopanels.co.uk as they seem to pretty decent on price.

[doc323]

Did it fail on the rust or does that just need doing?

Yes it did and the holes in both footwells are no bigger than 2 inches and has gone on both rear sill/arch.

[Nogaro325]

Genuine sills from Bmw are £50 and some change for 1.