Vive Collision of Bangor

4.5 (455reviews)
89%
563 Odlin Road,  Bangor,  ME  04401
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In operation 31 years, 13 years at this location.

Bernatche Auto Body Powered by VIVE is proud to serve customers throughout Penobscot County and the Bangor area for over 25 years now. Our team of highly trained professionals, from friendly customer care associates to knowledgeable estimators, are here to assist you every step of the way. Our technicians undergo continuous training to ensure your vehicle is always repaired properly. Being people-first, your safety and satisfaction are our top priority.

Services
  • Free Estimates
  • Insurance Company Assistance
  • Lifetime Warranty
  • Towing
  • Automotive Glass Replacement
  • Detailing
  • Paintless Dent Repair
Payment Types
  • American Express
  • Discover Card
  • MasterCard
  • Visa
  • Check
  • Debit Card
Languages
  • English
Hours
Sun Closed
Mon 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sat Closed
* Holiday hours may differ.
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Beautiful work. Confusing updates because of three players involved, Bernatchie, Geico and Enterprise. There is still one issue outstanding that will need to be diagnosed by the VW dealer in the spring.

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Communication could be improved.

My Experience

1. I am used to the customer experience at Darlings Honda and was expecting a representative to openly summarize the extent of what was replaced in my vehicle when I picked it up, so I could just understand whether anything under the exterior panel had been damaged. That was not my experience even when I asked the question of staff. 2. I had to call the front desk staff person outside twice as I was transferring items from the rental vehicle to my vehicle as there were residual marks left on my vehicle despite the fact that I had been told it had been detailed. One was a brown material on the replaced panel. The second was what the staff person described as "compound" on the rear passenger door that the staff person stated would have been transferred from proximity to another vehicle under repair near my vehicle. 3. When I got home last night I noticed "etch" markings on the newly replaced rear panel, in addition to a "drip" line for the clear coat- much like when paint runs while drying. However, I opted not to try to return to your business. There are also scratches on the chrome above the replaced door. This was a brand new vehicle in Nov 2024. I am hoping the quality of the detail cleaning is not indicative of the integrity of the overall repair. Thank you for your time.

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must have had to unplug battery because a few of reading (tire pressure) not set back to US pressure and must of all I now have a airbag light that wont go out (must be from removing door) When I see it on after picking it up Jim came out and looked at it said it was because it was reading someone in the passenger seat That is was the weight from my purse. Said it would go out shortly after going down the road It is still on

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Samantha was great dealing with

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Lovely receptionist

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I thought your process was very thorough. Very respectful on the phone. I did get a little frustrated with the robo emails. I believed every one of them. Then I felt like a pain to your staff with my calls. Overall I am very happy. Thank you so much!

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I'm very happy with the service that I was given by Bernatche.

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I was disappointed in the paint job.

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drip and bubbles in the paint. bumper has a factory defect.

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The quality of the aftermarket bumper was subpar. Perhaps Acuity requested it, and it would have been acceptable for a car driven as an appliance, but it did not meet the standards of a sports car owned by an enthusiast. The second bumper, an OEM model, is much, much better, and I appreciate Bernatche offering the choice, though I was surprised that the initial bumper was considered acceptable after its installation revealed poor fit and finish.

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Bumper hood line is not perfectly straight. Fender color is very slightly different from hood. Minor issues for an otherwise good job and probably the best one can expect for an all-new bumper.

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Samantha, Jim, Alex, and Tim were great. I had few interactions with the painter and forgot her name.

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Great to work with

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They were great

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Part of the job was not competed, when brought in for estimate I asked them to fix the blind spot sensor. This was not done and I'll need to take it back at a later date.... According to many Subaru owners chat forums the sensor is easily damaged in a a fender bender and once replaced will need to be calibrated by Subaru.

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Definitely recommending to others.

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Excellent quality

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Shelly and the team were all professional and great to work with.

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Initial interaction and estimate were positive. Dropped car off at 8am Friday the 16th as scheduled. I Followed up with phone calls to inquire about status. Learned of wrong part being sent. Felt frustrated that car had sat for 5 days when I could have still had it. Once the part came in everything was outstanding and efficient done within an afternoon . Overall satisfied, just frustrated with the first drop off and being without a vehicle when it wasn’t being worked on

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Only one thing was missing. The driver side fog light was missing a plastic cover

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Friendly and knowledgeable staff. Everything is great!

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