In article <bijd6h$5v2$2@blue.rahul.net>, dold@TheXCivicX.usenet.us.com
wrote:

> >> The first estimate I've received is for $3400. I plan to present her
> >> with one more from a AAA approved local body shop. She would like us to
> >> travel to Northridge (those of you in L.A., we live in Santa Clarita) to
> >> a place called Yoshi's. Can anyone tell me if this is a good repair
> >> shop? And, if I *do* respect her wishes by going there, should I be
> >> compensated for the trouble it will be?
>
> I wouldn't even start to weasel on the "other compensation" part.
> Keep it simple. Real damages, something you would be able to recover in
> small claims court (as a basis for thought, not an eventuality).
> I would not go to a shop of her recommendation. I would stay local,
> and look for recommendations locally.

I agree, because that's a perfectly reasonable stand to take and defend
*should* it come to a court of law.