Our Auto Repair Process
STEP 1
- Vehicle Intake
- Tag Keys
- Computer Documentation
- Waiting for Insurance Authorization
- Digital Photos Taken
STEP 2
The vehicle is assigned to a technician
Damage estimate completed
Create work file
STEP 3
Technician Disassembles Vehicle and Inspects for Additional Damage
Order Parts
Body Repairs in Progress
STEP 4
Prepare vehicle for paint (Sanding, Apply primer)
Inspect body repairs complete
Sealers applied
Vehicle masking
Vehicle in paint booth
Apply paint & clear coat
Painted surfaces are polished
Pinstriping applied
Rockguard
Two tone paint
Bumpers polished
STEP 5
- Mechanical Work
- Installation of Lamps
- Air Conditioning
- Install Moldings
- Grills, Doors, Trim Pieces, Etc.
- Front-End Alignment (if needed)
- Electrical & Airbag Replacement (if needed)
STEP 6
Wash
Vacuum
Make Ready
Painted panels waxed as needed
STEP 7
Service Advisor performs quality control inspection
and completes the 22-point checklistNotify customer when ready
STEP 8
- Visit collision center
- Customer inspects completed repairs
- Complete final paperwork and warranty
- Review customer satisfaction survey
Our Repair
Process
Vehicle Drop-Off 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 checkingSend final bill to insurance/customer for final approval
Vehicle Ready 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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