Originally Posted by ard

You are being foolish, IMO.

They could F up the color match, create more problems, damage the car in other areas...and you will have zero recourse. He could bring the car back, and if there are issues he will deny ever doing anything- not even the repairs.

I'd call my insurance, tell them what happened- that the parking place is taking responsibility. See if they let it proceed. You COULD tell the parking guy "My insurance requires the work be done at one of their certified shops- I am fine with you handling it, but the work MUST be done at a shop that [BMW, my insurance] recognizes. I am sure you understand."


Like most people with nice things, something to lose, in the City, you are faced with "Well they are screwing me, but if I complain they can really screw me..."