Make sure body lines are straight, door gaps are straight, no door gaps, and check the paint for runs or debris that fell on the paint while it was curing. Look over the invoice and if you have questions don’t…
Tips are not customary or expected although it’s completely up to you whether you want to tip.
Over the year the cost of materials has gone up with all the new vehicle technology auto body shops have to invest in high dollar equipment and facilities that cost money to run them. There is the cost of labor…
Most small to medium size jobs are done within 3-10 business days while some bigger jobs may take a month. The availability of parts can play a factor. As well as the insurance approval process.
Anything dealing with the frame or structural unibody of the vehicle. The structural damage is considered major damage.
To avoid water spots and any containment’s that the water might have that could affect the integrity of your clear coat.
Smaller repairs can be done in as little as 1-2 days while larger collisions repairs can take upwards of about two 2-3 weeks, on vehicles with major structural damage. For example if if the frame or unibody is damaged. Smaller…
In a small private shop, the manager of an auto body shop is responsible for almost everything and has to be a jack of all trades in the shop. At a larger body shop, they have specialized tasks for every…
Body shops do collision repair, from damage incurred by accidents, dent repair, auto body damage repair and custom auto body work such as painting, vehicle restoration including classic cars and rust repairs.
When you get your car repaired at an auto body shop, you usually sign an agreement that states in the fine print that the auto body shop can hold your car until the bill is paid in full. Of course,…