Pronto Accident Repair Centre - Boston Reviews 14

TrustScore 3 out of 5

2.9

Redstone Road, Redstone Industrial Estate, PE21 8EA Boston, England, GB


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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Avoid this garage at all costs! Had our vehicle for over 12 weeks which all consisted of lies saying different days, weeks and times to collect from multiple staff (all of which having not clue) after... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Dropped car off on 7th may got given 2 weeks timescale picked car up on 17th may very quick service.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Shocking! My insurer assigned this ARC back in June, they have so far cancelled my booking for my repair 5 times!!! That's 5 times I've made alternative arrangements for them to come and collect the c... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

My car went in for repair after an accident. Took 7 weeks to get the car back I had to keep chasing them as I never received updates as promised. After i recieved my car back i used it for 2 days and... See more

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Company details

  1. Vehicle repair shop
  2. Car Body Shop
  3. Vehicle Repair
  4. Mechanic

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Pronto Accident Repair Centres, Delivering Accident Repair Solutions across East Anglia and the East Midlands. With strategically placed Pronto Prestige Accident Repair Centres which have achieved manufacturer approved accident centre accreditation from BMW, Mini, VW, Audi, Seat, and Skoda Pronto consistently deliver accident repair solutions for most major insurance companies , we are also the repairer of choice for several BMW dealers. Pronto Express Accident Repair Centres are focused on delivering cost effective solutions for all cosmetic and minor accident repairs, general refurbishment and all aspects of paintwork. Pronto Accident Repair Centre currently have eight sites across the UK, Peterborough, Norwich, Nottingham, Kings Lynn, Grantham and Spalding.


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  • Redstone Road, Redstone Industrial Estate, PE21 8EA, Boston, England, United Kingdom

  • 01205 333300

2.9

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TrustScore 3 out of 5

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Avoid this garage at all costs!

Avoid this garage at all costs! Had our vehicle for over 12 weeks which all consisted of lies saying different days, weeks and times to collect from multiple staff (all of which having not clue) after repairing it (which is a joke in itself). Then fast forward to collect the car after the 12 weeks to then hear a rattle in the engine which the garage staff stated it was a loose piece of plastic and then told me to be on my way. Then to be driving home and the rattle/ judder to start again and the engine to then cut out and breakdown on a main roundabout and the engine to then not start again at all and making a foul smell putting me and other road users in great danger. Not even sure how this garage is allowed to operate!

7 May 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Bunch of clowns

This company is absolutely pathetic, if you choose these to repair your car be prepared for a long wait, no matter how many times you call them you’ll be wasting your breath, what a load of clowns

17 March 2023
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Shocking

Shocking! My insurer assigned this ARC back in June, they have so far cancelled my booking for my repair 5 times!!! That's 5 times I've made alternative arrangements for them to come and collect the car and almost 4 months of driving my car around damaged. Lost all faith in the company! Avoid!!

29 September 2023
Unprompted review
Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Go in with your eyes open that they are not the quickest repairers!

My car was involved in a collision and needed a front end rebuild, largely cosmetic. While the car was in the centre I asked for additional work by way of a bumper respray.
The negatives were that the car was with them for a very long time from November to January. Parts issues were cited but having gone to HONDA and spoke to them the parts, in their opinion would have been available. I make no judgement on this information. The car had a dent in the wing upon going in to the body shop which I had expected to get repaired under the insurance. when the car was eventually returned it had stock bumper replacement and not the AERO pack which the vehicle had originally. The dent in the wing had not been fixed. I was not happy with this. I went through my insurance company and their engineer/assessor liaised with Pronto and two weeks later the car was in for the remedial work, which took a further week.
On the positive side. The front office staff were as helpful as the could be under the circumstances. The Bumper respray looks really good (But was expensive) and the dent cannot be seen now. The work was of a good standard but just took a long time to get resolved. Personally, I would look elsewhere first but would use them again at a push.

24 January 2023
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Having had my new Hyundai repaired at…

Having had my new Hyundai repaired at their Boston branch I can fully recommend Pronto. Becky was so helpful and friendly and the repair was done perfectly. Good experience all through the process.

16 January 2023
Unprompted review
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Reply from Pronto Accident Repair Centre - Boston

Hello Paul, thank you for sharing your positive review with us. We're happy you had a good experience with us and the repairs to your vehicle were perfect. I will pass on your praise to Becky - Thanks PRONTO :)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Just picked my car up

Just picked my car up! So so impressed. Keep trying to see where the dent was, impossible to see. Repair work amazing, and lovely clean car - looking like new. Well done guys - and THANKS!!!!

21 January 2023
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Reply from Pronto Accident Repair Centre - Boston

Hello Linda, we are really pleased that you are impressed with the repairs to your vehicle. Your feedback is greatly appreciated, thank you! - Pronto :)

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

AVOID THIS BRANCH!!!

My insurance at the time recommended this company to repair my car after it had been damaged. Firstly it was meant to be going to the Peterborough branch as this is local to me, however it was driven 60 odd miles to Boston without my knowledge and I only knew as I checked the tracking that night. They had no actual reason to why it had been sent there. This was just the start of my nightmare. They NEVER call you to update you on the progress (despite saying they will) and most of the time you do try to call them they either don’t answer or have no idea what stage it’s at. After a few weeks and many calls to them they finally said my car was ready to come back and would be in contact in a couple of days. On the Monday of the following week I called them to find out when and guess what…the lady on the phone had told me the WRONG car details the previous week even after taking my car reg details! My car wasn’t ready!
Another week or so passed and FINALLY this time it was ready.
The car was delivered back to my place of work and the actual doors had been repaired very well and I was initially happy! The car had been valeted and the wheels on the damaged side were so clean I thought it was just the polish (my wheels are matt black) but after looking round the car on the undamaged side of my car and once you noticed you couldn’t un-notice the wheels have been painted GLOSS BLACK and the other side have been left MATT BLACK!!
I immediately called them and eventually got through, although as soon as I said who I was and my issue they seemed like they didn’t want to know and kept passing me from person to person, like it was a game. I even believe they hung up on my on one or more occasions.
Eventually they said they will get the wheels corrected, and even tried to claim it wasn’t their fault as they out source the wheels to a third party. They did sign off the paintwork and wheels on the quality control check sheet though so clearly they don’t actually check anything!!!
They said it could be a week or so before they could collect it again as they had no courtesy cars available so I agreed to wait to hear back…but guess what after a week no calls so I called them again and it didn’t appear they was even trying to get me one.
I will say at this point I had contact with a lady called Rebecca at the Boston branch who was lovely and she was the only person who always did what she said she would and got things moving. If only she had been involved from the start things I’m sure would have been so much better! Rebecca got a car out to me the following week and my car was taken ironically to Pronto in Peterborough where the car should have gone to from day one. She really was the only good thing about this company!
It came back a week later and finally I was happy and had my car back and could end this stressful nightmare.
This Boston branch is unprofessional, unreliable, untrustworthy and I really don’t think they care about customer service at all. Yes the body work was good, but everything else has been a shambles and I wouldn’t put my worst enemy through then so please consider taking your car somewhere else!

1 September 2022
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

The most awful car repair centre

The most awful car repair centre. Can never get hold of them, waited 2 months to get booked in, a month to get the job done. Collected to find the refurbished wheel rim was kerbed by the valet company, the replacement tyre was a cheap unknown brand, and best of all, they put the wrong valve in the rim, so my Tyre Pressure system is flashing read not working and the rim/tyre is still dropping pressure overnight. I am struggling to get any response for remedial work, although I am not sure I trust them if they are happy to release an unsafe car. I should have known it would be trouble when I turned up to collect the car, a guy with Audi TT repair was complaining, and a woman with red Civic couldn't start her car as the battery was flat. I had to chase up through the Insurance company, and i am told I have to wait 2 weeks before they will do anything about me driving a car with slow puncture due to their 'repair' work.

8 October 2022
Unprompted review
Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Weak quality control

Pronto were the approved repair centre chosen by my insurer for accident repairs. I'm not sure why as the service was not up to standard. For a relatively minor front wing repair and restoration it took Pronto 3 weeks initially. On collection the workmanship was unacceptable so I refused to sign off the repair. It took another 10 days and the intervention of my insurers to get the remedial work done. On second collection, I noticed that the paint had not been finished properly with raised spots and small bubbles still visible. This time the paintwork was flatted and polished on the spot as I waited. It would appear that quality control is not a strong point for Pronto. Most annoying was that the quality control checklist had been ticked off completely (including paintwork quality), ready for me to sign. The properly finished work was more than acceptable. Just a shame that Pronto can't get it right first time and in good time.

10 September 2022
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

My car was damaged in December 2021

My car was damaged in December 2021, it is now July 2022 and I am STILL waiting for my car to be repaired! 6 months is a joke, not impressed at all and am sick of waiting. They never ring back with follow ups or bookings.

20 July 2022
Unprompted review
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Reply from Pronto Accident Repair Centre - Boston

Good Morning Mr Foster.

Thank you for taking the time to review your service so far at Pronto Accident Repair Centre, Boston. We are very sorry to hear that you are not satisfied with the service you have received.

As I understand from speaking to the branch manager this morning (2nd August) and taking a look at our communications system, the team have been trying to contact you for a number of months - since February to try and arrange your vehicles repair. Our team finally managed to get hold of you and were made aware that you had been out of the country for a period of time and that you would now like to reopen the job and begin the repair, this was on the 26th July.

Your vehicle is due to begin repairs on Thursday (4th August), and we hope that once your repair is complete and you have your vehicle back, you will revisit this review and there will be more positives to discuss.

If there is anything else you require, please contact 01205 333300 and a member of our team will be happy to help.

Kind Regards, The Pronto Management Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent service and friendly staff

Excellent service and friendly staff. Kept me informed of the repair progress and made to feel that i mattered. The repai work was exceptional. Thank you Pronto Boston

30 August 2021
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Reply from Pronto Accident Repair Centre - Boston

Good Morning Barbara, thank you for leaving us a 5* review regarding your experience at Pronto Boston. We are very happy to hear that the service you received was excellent and our teams were able to keep you informed regarding your vehicles progress. Thank you for choosing us and we hope if you ever require our services again, we will be your first port of call.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

These guys had my discovery in for…

These guys had my discovery in for repair on rear damage, the paint work was fantastic and came back looking like it was straight out the showroom. Highly recommended company first class service

2 August 2021
Unprompted review
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Reply from Pronto Accident Repair Centre - Boston

Good Morning Mr Salter. We appreciate you taking the time to leave us this 5* review. We are really happy to hear that you were impressed with the service you received at Pronto Boston and that the finished repair on your car was beyond your expectations. Thank you for choosing us to repair your vehicle and we hope if you ever need our services in the future you will choose us.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

My car went in for repair after an…

My car went in for repair after an accident. Took 7 weeks to get the car back I had to keep chasing them as I never received updates as promised. After i recieved my car back i used it for 2 days and it produced an engine fault. I looked under the bonnet to find the coolant expansion tank was not secured air filter was not secured and the intercooler was not secured. Now the car is back with pronto in Boston and once again they have not made any attempts to contact me. Everytime I've gone to the reception just get fed some more lies and made up excuses.

27 July 2021
Unprompted review
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Reply from Pronto Accident Repair Centre - Boston

Good Afternoon Mr Robertson.

Thank you for taking the time to review your service at Pronto Accident Repair Centre, Boston. We are very sorry to hear that you are not satisfied with the experience carried out to your vehicle. As I understand, we had your vehicle in for repair for 6 weeks due to the extent of work we had to carry out and the wait for parts which was also calculated within this. We are aware of the expansion tank coming away and are currently working on this as we speak, however we were not made aware of the Intercooler being loose. We have arranged daily calls to update you but have been unable to fulfil this due to you visiting us first thing in the morning, therefore making it hard to provide you with the relevant progress. If there is anything else you require, please contact 01205 333300 and a member of our team will be happy to help.

Kind Regards,
The Pronto Management Team

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