Eight Step Repair Process

  1. Vehicle Drop Off

    • Vehicle intake - Tag keys - Computer documentation
    • Waiting for insurance company authorization - Digital photos taken
  2. Repairs Begin

    • Vehicle assigned to a technician in order of arrival
    • Damage estimate completed - Create workfile
  3. Body Shop/Repair Process

    • Technician disassembles vehicle and inspects for further damage
    • Order parts
    • Body repairs in progress
  4. Painting/Refinish/Polish

    • Prepare vehicle for paint - Sanding - Apply primer
    • Inspect body repairs complete- Sealers applied - Vehicle masking
    • Vehicle in paint booth - Apply paint & clear coat - Paint drying
    • Painted surfaces are polished
    • Pinstriping applied - Rockguard - Two tone paint
    • Bumpers polished
  5. Reassemble Vehicle

    • Installation of lamps, Air Conditioning, Install moldings, grills,
      doors, trim pieces, etc. - Mechanical work
    • Front end alignment - Electrical & AirBag replacement
  6. Clean Vehicle

    • Wash - Vacuum - Make ready
    • Painted panels waxed as needed
  7. Quality Assurance

    • Service Advisor performs quality control inspection
      and completes 22-point checklist
    • Notify customer when ready
  8. Vehicle Ready

    • Visit collision center - Customer inspects completed repairs
    • Complete final paperwork & warranty
    • Review customer satisfaction survey