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the Estimate Process area the vehicle is inspected
and relevant data is entered into the estimate
computer systems. This data is compiled into an
estimate that determines the cost of repairs.
However, often there is hidden damage that can not
be seen until after the vehicle is disassembled. |
Once
the estimate is completed, the insurance company
will review the estimate. There may be some
negotiations on the price and procedures required to
repair the vehicle. The insurance company will
determine of the vehicle is even repairable. Once
this process is completed, the vehicle begins the
actual repair process. |
Once
the estimate is completed, the insurance company
will review the estimate. There may be some
negotiations on the price and procedures required to
repair the vehicle. The insurance company will
determine of the vehicle is even repairable. Once
this process is completed, the vehicle begins the
actual repair process. |
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| The
required parts for your vehicle are ordered, and
availability is checked. If a part needs to be
special ordered, the order will be placed as soon as
possible. Although many parts may arrive very
quickly, the repair process can not begin until the
shop receives all of the structural parts. |
In
the Structure Repair area, the unitized body is
returned back to the factory specification. A
sophisticated measuring system is used to monitor
all phases in this area. A computer based measuring
system is used to analyze the frame of your vehicle.
This system assures an accurate repair. |
The
Body Repair Department replaces exterior panels, and
all metal finishing that may be required. The
vehicle begins to come back in installed and
aligned. From here the vehicle will go to the paint
preparations department. |
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| Paint
Preparation is a critical step in the refinishing
process of every vehicle. All panels are prepared
for paint, the primed and sealed to assure good
adhesion when the final top color and clear coats of
paint are applied. |
Final
moldings and detail pieces are put back in the
vehicle in the reassembly area. All the vehicle’s
systems are checked during this process. The vehicle
is almost complete and ready for delivery when it is
in this stage. |
During
the repair process the vehicle accumulates dust from
the repairs. It will be cleaned. It will also be
road tested to ensure that everything is working
properly. A final inspection will assure that the
vehicle is restored to it’s pre-accident
condition. |
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Delivery
is the last step in the repair process. When the
customer arrives to pick up the vehicle, the bill is
explained and the final paper work is completed. The
customer drives away in the vehicles that has been
restored to its pre-accident condition. |
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