Popular Auto Body Repair Service Requests

by Matt Solis

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The following list includes some of the most common services requested of auto body repair shops.

Auto Body Repair
This refers to any repairs to the exterior of vehicles, including dent repair, scratch repair, auto crash repair and fender-bender repair. Car body damage can result from vehicle collisions, car accidents and acts of vandalism. Auto body repair shops offer bumper repair and replacement, auto painting, and scratch and dent repair for vehicles involved in collisions and crashes.

Auto Collision Repair
This type of repair restores vehicles after collisions and crashes. Usually, auto collision repairs include frame straightening; auto body work; and automotive painting to cover dents, scratches, dings, and crumpled auto body exteriors.

Vehicle Dent Repair
Whether dents result from a fender-bender or a minor collision, car dents on doors and side panels can be ugly and a source of embarrassment. Auto body repair shops can easily pull dents and make your vehicle look as good as new. Auto dent repair may require vehicle repainting depending on the severity of the damage.

Automotive Painting Services
Many auto body shops provide automotive painting to cover collision damage repairs and restore the appearance of cars, trucks, vans, and minivans. You can change the way your vehicle looks by painting it a fresh new color or spot painting areas that have visible dents, scratches, chips and dings.

Auto Paint Repair
Automotive painting facilities offer paint matching, auto paint chip and scratch repair, vehicle paint touch-ups, and spot painting. Auto paint repair is best used to cover minor auto paint scratches, chips and flaking. Major auto body damage from an accident is best repaired by hiring a shop to do automotive paint restoration to larger areas of your truck, van or car rather than simple auto paint repairs.

Bumper Repair / Bumper Replacement
A common request for auto body repair shops is bumper repair to fix bumper dents, fender-benders, and bumper tears and scrapes. Bumper repair usually includes dent removal and repainting. Bumper replacement includes removing and replacing an entire bumper that has been too damaged to repair.

Mobile Auto Body Repairs
Mobile auto body companies bring the body shop to you. These mobile shops are at times more convenient than traditional auto collision centers. Mobile auto body repair shops provide minor body repairs, dent removal and mobile paint repair services at your home or place of work. Some mobile body repair shops offer same-day service for your vehicle and will cooperate with your insurance company.

Custom Auto Body Work
Auto body customization is available for new vehicles (usually through the installation of custom body kits) and vintage vehicles and classic cars (known as auto body restoration). Custom auto body work may take the form of chop jobs (modifying the original frame or body of your car, truck or van) or customized auto paint that takes your vehicle beyond stock auto paint colors. Many auto body repair shops offer custom auto body services that go beyond the average collision repairs.

Auto Upholstery Repair
This is a popular way to improve the comfort and appearance of vehicles and enhance their trade-in and resale value. Auto body repair shops that offer auto upholstery repairs are knowledgeable about different materials that change the comfort and appearance of your vehicle’s interior.

Vehicle Frame Straightening & Auto Frame Repair
Vehicle frames bent in collisions and car accidents require straightening because they’re much more serious than the average dent, scratch or sideswipe. Cars with bent, damaged or twisted frames shouldn’t be driven because bent vehicle frames can cause uneven wear on your vehicle and make it vulnerable in an accident. Many licensed auto body repair shops have the equipment and expertise to straighten vehicle frames after a collision or car accident.

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