I used Maaco on 41 in Marietta 2 times. They were prepped and dent free when I took them. They did a great job. One was a VW beetle for my daughter. Looked good 10 years later. The other I sold to a friend. It also held up well.
I took another to the one on Thornton Rd. in Lithia Springs. They...
That is not feasible. You can get them repaired inexpensively. http://circuitboardmedics.com/ford-eatc-electronic-automatic-temperature-control-repair/. I've use these folks a few times. Quick turnaround time. About 1 week.