Our Auto Repair Process

Auto Repair Process

Our 8-Step Auto Repair Process: From Intake to Delivery

Vehicle Intake STEP 1

  • Vehicle Intake
  • Tag Keys
  • Digital Photos Taken
  • Computer Documentation
  • Waiting for Insurance Company Authorization
  • Create Work File
  • Damage Estimate Completed
  • Pre-Scan completed

Blueprint STEP 2

  • The vehicle is assigned to a technician (in order of arrival)

  • Technician disassembles vehicle and inspects for additional damage
  • Send revision of preliminary estimate to customer/insurance for approval

Body Shop/Repair STEP 3

  • Order parts
  • Body repairs in progress
  • Frame/Unibody/ Structural Repairs
  • Structural repairs in process
  • Mechanical work

Painting/Refinishing STEP 4

  • Prepare vehicle for refinish (Sanding, Apply Primer)

  • Inspect body repairs complete

  • Sealers applied

  • Vehicle masking

  • Apply refinish & clear coat

  • Tint Color

Painting/Refinishing STEP 4

  • Prepare vehicle for refinish (Sanding, Apply Primer)

  • Inspect body repairs complete

  • Sealers applied

  • Vehicle masking

  • Apply refinish & clear coat

  • Tint Color

Reassemble Vehicle STEP 5

  • Installation of lamps, Air Conditioning, Install moldings, grills, doors, trim pieces, etc.
  • Alignment if needed and calibrations completed

  • Electrical & Airbag Replacement (if needed)

  • Reprogram vehicle to OEM specifications
  • Post Scan completed

Clean Vehicle STEP 6

  • Wash

  • Painted panels waxed as needed

  • Clean Interior
  • Tire and Wheel shine
  • Painted surfaces are polished
  • Final bill paperwork submitted to insurance for approval

Quality Assurance STEP 7

  • Service Advisor performs quality control inspection
    and completes the quality control checking

  • Send final bill to insurance/customer for final approval

Vehicle Delivery STEP 8

  • Notify customer car is ready
  • Visit collision center

  • Customer reviews repairs with service advisor

  • Complete final paperwork and warranty

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