Martino Brothers Collision

I as several others on this page was sent here by my insurance company (State Farm). I had already taken my vehicle to my dealership for an estimate. They quoted minor body work and paint work, said 6 days to complete and quoted $ 4600. I advised my insurance company of this but they pushed for me to go to Martino Bros.
They told me both passenger doors had to replaced and then paintwork completed. They said it would take 7 days. I took a rental vehicle and given that I have a$ 1000 deductible opted to have their insurance at a cost of $ 12 per day.
It was 3 weeks before I got the vehicle back. The work cost $ 8100
It looks great no denying that, however I went to my dealership as I was planning on trading it in only to be told that they are suspicious of my claim. The body shop guys said that they doubt my vehicle has had new doors put on, the paint job is okay but obvious and my vehicle has devalued by $ 11,000. Not what I wanted to hear and I admit I felt pretty stupid when they pointed out how often would a repair cost less at a dealership? I know but I felt pushed by the insurance company!
My dealership said if at any time you are told to go to a certain car repair shop you should check with your dealership. They can ensure you will get the best care.

Two positive experiences. First was a repair of paint scrape on my SUV. The quote was on the spot and below the dealer quote. The work was done to specifications and to the cost committed to, and it was done on time. Second instance they fixed a light for $ 20 and it was done fast. Great service and results. Wouldn’t hesitate to recommend.

I had minor damage on my rear bumper and my insurance company sent me to Martino Bros. (Junction location). They recommended removing the bumper, fixing it, and then putting it back on. They were able to complete this work promptly and in a professional manner.
Based on the previous reviews, I did take photos of my car when I dropped it off.

I had a rather minor damage on my BMW rear bumper and my insurance sent me to Martino Bros. @ 3379 Dundas St. in Toronto. Initially Martino Bros. recommended to remove the bumper, do a partial paint job and put the ORIGINAL bumper back on … so far so good … THEN Martino Bros. told me once the original bumper comes off it cannot be put back on the car b/​c of way it’s designed (the truth is Martino Bros. BROKE the 4 clips on the sides)
I called BMW Canada HQ and they told me that Martino Bros is WRONG. BMW said if Martino is an BMW authorized shop (which they claim they are) this should NOT have happened. They should be able to fix the ORIGINAL bumper and put it back on.
WHY would my insurance recommend a shop that’s NOT CAPABLE of repairing BMWs? The cost of fixing my car ended up being 1600.- (new bumper) as opposed to 650.- (partial paint job — original bumper). Now we know why insurance rates are so high !!!
My advise: don’t go to Martino Bros unless you have money to waste or don’t care about the level of professionalism and quality of workmanship.