While we at Toyota of Clermont don't wish accidents happen to anyone driving on the road, we understand that accidents are one of the occupational hazards of driving. Most drivers will, at the very least, get into a fender bender sometime during their driving time and in most cases it's destiny. If fate has struck you (no pun intended. Or was it?), we're here to help! But, you might be a little hesitant to get auto body repair for your ride not knowing fully what you're getting into.
To help you feel more comfortable, Toyota of Clermont is here with a comprehensive list of what goes on during the auto body repair process. From start to finish. Let's take a closer look!
How Auto Body Repair Works
Just like every story has a beginning, so does the process of Clermont body repair work. And just like a tragic story, this process starts at the worst place.
The Accident
We did say this was a tragic story, right? Don't worry, it has a happy ending! But, the first part of the collision repair process begins when the damage is done. After you get into an accident with your Clermont Toyota car, make sure to assess the situation and catalog the damage. It's best to take photos and get as much info as you can about what happened and who was at fault. This is all to your benefit for when you need to file an insurance claim or provide info for a police report.
After an auto accident, it's likely that you'll be following up with your insurance company to assess the damages and go over the repair details (if your vehicle doesn't wind up being a totaled loss). They'll then refer you to a Clermont collision center and it's your job to visit and proceed to the next step.
The Estimate
The next step in the auto body repair process is to visit the reputable and recommended collision center. You can either choose your own shop to visit or your insurance company will provide one for you. If you opt to visit a personally favored shop, your insurance company will require time to verify if the shop will accept insurance claims and related accident repairs.
After visiting the shop, a collision specialist will take a look at your Clermont Toyota vehicle and assess the damages. From there they'll provide you with an initial estimate of how much it will cost to repair the damages. While the estimate is a great figure to base your repairs on, it likely won't be the final cost at the end of the day. Modern vehicles are equipped with a variety of high-tech systems that could have been damaged in the accident and need to be repaired as well.
The Blueprint and Teardown
After the estimate and assessment, it's time to plot out how to go about conducting the auto body repair. This is where costs are finalized and reported to you and the insurance company you drive with. They will also formulate a blueprint for the repair process and begin initial teardown of your Clermont Toyota vehicle.
The Metal/Body Repairs and Reassembly
Depending on the extent of the damage, a Clermont auto body repair technician might have to reshape the body of your vehicle before putting it back together. This is a pretty involved process and must be done before reassembly.
Once that's done it's time to reassemble your Clermont Toyota vehicle and begin the final steps in the auto body repair process.
The Detailing and Cleaning
Before your vehicle is returned to you, it's detailed and cleaned thoroughly to give a mirror-like finish and factory condition. All parts that were damaged in your accident should be well repaired and working perfectly. No curves, dents, or scratches should be on your vehicle body and the auto body work is done.
Ready to schedule your auto body repair work with Toyota of Clermont? Visit our certified collision center at 16851 State Road 50 today!
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