Mechanical repairs have commenced but still waiting on the bodywork repair panels. Technically, it is progress...
I know this is probably a stupid question, but doesn't MMC operate like other manufacturers and have "part" in inventory?
I can see Ford waiting until the factory has a call to make a front fender and then schedules it into the production run.
In the case of a M3W body panel, do you have to wait until it's put into the schedule just like a new build and then in 6 months the body part will be shipped out?
I'm being a bit facetious, but that's pretty much been the case on body and chassis parts in the past.
I do really hope that you have a quick turnaround and are back on the road soon.