The Body Shop Process

"When will my car be ready?"

That is a common question we hear every day, sometimes multiple times per day. We know it is important to get your vehicle back to you, in it's right condition, as speedy and efficiently as possible. Whether you are using us for a minor bump, scrape, or major body repair work, the process is generally the same. The only difference between a small scrape and major repair work, is the involvement of the Insurance Company. The time needed varies from job to job and is sometimes held up by the Insurance Co.

THE MAJOR COLLISION REPAIR PROCESS EXPLAINED:

• Estimate Prepared
• Estimated Completion Date Given
• Owner Signs Repair Authorization
• Insurance Negotiations Completed
• Parts Ordered
• Parts Received Vehicle Scheduled In For Repairs
• Vehicle Disassembled and Re-Inspected
• Supplement Report Written (If Necessary)
• Supplement Approved
• Additional Parts Ordered (If Necessary)
• Scheduled Completion Date Given
• Structural and Body Repairs Begun
• Vehicle Set Up On Unibody Repair Equipment
• New Panels Prepared and Installed
• Priming, Sealing and Corrosion Protection Done
• All Work Inspected, Initial Tests Done, Ready for Paint Department
• Ready For Paint Confirmed
• Pressure Washed and Chemically Cleaned
• Vehicle Prepped, Primed, Sanded and Sealed
• Taped, Bagged, Masked, Blown Off and Placed in Down Draft Spray Booth
• Vehicle Undergoes Multi-Step Refinishing Process Using Sikkens Waterborne Paint
• Reassembly, Wheel Alignment, Detailing, Final Inspection and Test Drive
• Repairs Complete, Owner Notified With Confirmation For Delivery

Our Body Shop and Collision Center takes walk-ins and accepts cash, check, or charge, and will work with your insurance company if you wish to run it through them.

Markley Motors Collision Center
3401 S. College Ave
Fort Collins, CO 80525
970-226-2213

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Written and posted by Tim Northburg - Sales / Internet Manager