About Bumper Buddies<\/h1><\/div><\/div><\/div>Our convenient mobile bumper repair service was created with customer service at the forefront, and we pride ourselves on the 5-star Bumper Buddies difference.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>Get a Free Quote<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Our History<\/h1><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span> 2001<\/span><\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/h1><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Bumper Buddies co-owner Ralph Bertel visited his local body shop to receive an estimate for minor damage to his car. Despite the minimal amount of damage, the shop quoted him over $500 and required him to leave his vehicle for up to seven days. Unable to be without his car for that long, he chose not to have the dent repaired.<\/span><\/p>\nDuring an appointment, Ralph\u2019s dentist mentioned to him that he wanted to get his car repaired. Ralph called a bumper repair mechanic friend of his who came to the dentist\u2019s office and repaired his dentist\u2019s BMW on-site. Inspired by this and dissatisfied with his previous dent repair experiences, Ralph studied under his friend with the goal of one day providing the same convenient on-site bumper repair services.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span> 2018<\/span><\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/h1><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Bumper Buddies co-owner Victor Lanfranco first met Ralph as a repair customer. A marketer and salesman, Victor was so excited by the business\u2019 potential that he decided to invest in Ralph\u2019s venture. The two fine-tuned the business model to ensure that it was as convenient for customers as possible, and thus, Bumper Buddies was born.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span> Today<\/span><\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/h1><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>After almost 20 years and thousands of repairs, Bumper Buddies has proven to be the premier choice for bumper repair. Bumper Buddies prides itself on being people-centric, whether that\u2019s empowering its self-sustaining franchisees or personalizing the customer experience from beginning to end.<\/span><\/p>\nBumper Buddies is comprised of a team of hard-working individuals who understand the frustrations of the typical body shop repair experience and strive to provide top-tier, hassle-free dent repairs for all. Our customer-first mentality is reflected in the quick and convenient estimate process, prompt and hard-working technicians, competitive prices, unparalleled customer service, and 3-year quality guarantee.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Our Team<\/h1><\/div><\/div><\/div>![](\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\")
<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Ralph Bertel<\/h3>\n
Ralph has been in the bumper and dent repair industry for 20 years. Prior to starting Bumper Buddies, he sold life insurance, utilizing his degree in finance. After years of cold calling and fighting for customers\u2019 business, he wanted to start a business where the customers would find him. Inspired by a friend\u2019s mobile dent repair service, Ralph founded Bumper Buddies with the goal of providing hassle-free bumper repair to car owners throughout Southern California. When not out on a repair job, Ralph loves spending time with his wife of 17 years and their four kids.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Our convenient mobile bumper repair service was created with customer service at the forefront, and we pride ourselves on the 5-star Bumper Buddies difference.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div> Bumper Buddies co-owner Ralph Bertel visited his local body shop to receive an estimate for minor damage to his car. Despite the minimal amount of damage, the shop quoted him over $500 and required him to leave his vehicle for up to seven days. Unable to be without his car for that long, he chose not to have the dent repaired.<\/span><\/p>\n During an appointment, Ralph\u2019s dentist mentioned to him that he wanted to get his car repaired. Ralph called a bumper repair mechanic friend of his who came to the dentist\u2019s office and repaired his dentist\u2019s BMW on-site. Inspired by this and dissatisfied with his previous dent repair experiences, Ralph studied under his friend with the goal of one day providing the same convenient on-site bumper repair services.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> Bumper Buddies co-owner Victor Lanfranco first met Ralph as a repair customer. A marketer and salesman, Victor was so excited by the business\u2019 potential that he decided to invest in Ralph\u2019s venture. The two fine-tuned the business model to ensure that it was as convenient for customers as possible, and thus, Bumper Buddies was born.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> After almost 20 years and thousands of repairs, Bumper Buddies has proven to be the premier choice for bumper repair. Bumper Buddies prides itself on being people-centric, whether that\u2019s empowering its self-sustaining franchisees or personalizing the customer experience from beginning to end.<\/span><\/p>\n Bumper Buddies is comprised of a team of hard-working individuals who understand the frustrations of the typical body shop repair experience and strive to provide top-tier, hassle-free dent repairs for all. Our customer-first mentality is reflected in the quick and convenient estimate process, prompt and hard-working technicians, competitive prices, unparalleled customer service, and 3-year quality guarantee.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> Ralph has been in the bumper and dent repair industry for 20 years. Prior to starting Bumper Buddies, he sold life insurance, utilizing his degree in finance. After years of cold calling and fighting for customers\u2019 business, he wanted to start a business where the customers would find him. Inspired by a friend\u2019s mobile dent repair service, Ralph founded Bumper Buddies with the goal of providing hassle-free bumper repair to car owners throughout Southern California. When not out on a repair job, Ralph loves spending time with his wife of 17 years and their four kids.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>Our History<\/h1><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Our Team<\/h1><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Ralph Bertel<\/h3>\n
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