Repair Process
- Initial estimate of vehicle repair is written by our experienced estimators or insurance company.
- From the estimate we will be able to give you an estimated time frame of repairs.
- Schedule date to start repairs and order parts can all start with your authorization to repair.
- Auto Art & Collision Repair LLC can negotiate terms with the insurance company.
- Parts are ordered for the collision repairs by the vehicle specifications.
- Parts are delivered to Auto Art & Collision Repair LLC before your scheduled date.
- Drop off vehicle at Auto Art & Collision Repair LLC on scheduled appointment date for the repairs to start.
- Your vehicle is disassembled and re-inspected for any hidden damage.
- Hidden repairs require a supplemental damage report be documented and approved by both customer and insurance.
- Auto Art & Collision Repair LLC request the approval of additional damages.
- When supplemental damages are approved we order the additional parts.
- Auto Art & Collision Repair LLC will call and update you with a new completion date due to any additional damage found.
- First step to the collision repairs are the structural and or body repairs.
- If required the vehicle is set up on the frame machine and pulled back to factory measurements.
- The next step in the auto collision repair process is to add the new panels to the vehicle.
- Next the primer, sealer, and corrosion protection are applied.
- The repair technician will inspect the repairs and send to the paint department.
- Vehicle is washed and chemically cleaned before the painting process.
- The vehicle is prepped, primed, and sealed in the next step of the painting process.
- The vehicle is masked and taped to prevent over-spray.
- Vehicle then undergoes a multi-step painting process.
- As a courtesy to our customers we take the extra time and effort and color sand and buffed the vehicle.
- The vehicle is then reassembled and cleaned. Final inspection is completed.
- You are then notified that your car is ready for pick up.