Auto Body Shop

SUMMARY After an accident, most drivers want three things from an auto body shop: quality repairs, clear communication, and their vehicle returned as quickly as reasonably possible. Speed and price matter, but they should not come at the expense of necessary repair procedures. Modern collision repair can involve structural measurements, specialized welding, corrosion protection, diagnostic

SUMMARY After an accident, drivers often assume the safest place for repairs is automatically the dealership. That assumption is understandable because the dealership sells and services the same brand of vehicle. However, collision repair is a specialized field, and many independent body shops now participate in OEM certification programs that require specific training, equipment, tools,