What are the most common Collision Repair Services?
No car owner likes to be caught up in a situation where the vehicle’s aesthetic appearance, structural integrity or on-road performance gets impacted by an accident. But then, cars exist and accidents happen. And these accidents can happen even if you’re super cautious or attentive behind the wheel. Because, while you can control your actions or reactions there’s little you can do to control factors that lie beyond your cabin space. Thankfully, with an ample choice of collision repair shops and collision repair experts no matter where you’re located, repairing and restoring your car to its original road-worthy condition is just a convenient visit away. In case you’d like to have a better picture of what collision repair services are about, here’s a compilation of the services that are commonly needed in the event of an accident.
Repairs for a damaged front end
A road that’s covered with snow and therefore, slippery. A vehicle in the front that hits the brakes abruptly. A truck that loses control and lands up in your path. There could be any number of reasons for the front of your car to get impacted in an accident. Front end collision repairs at any collision repair shop will usually involve parts such as the bumper, hood, grills and headlights. Minor repairs would mean fixing a dented bumper or hood or replacing a cracked headlight. Major repairs however would be needed if the car has severe damage which in some cases, is also accompanied by damage to the underlying mechanical structure and systems.
Repairs for an impacted rear end
The driver behind you gets distracted for a split second; reason enough for your car to land up at a collision repair shop in Oakland with rear end damage. No matter what the cause, rear end collisions are among the most frequently encountered types of accidents requiring collision repairs. Much like a front-end collision, rear-end collision work involves cosmetic repairs to parts such as the rear bumper, trunk, tail lights and rear fenders. The only difference is, rear-end accidents don’t result in damage to the car’s mechanical structure or other vital systems.
Repairs or replacement of a cracked windshield
A crack in the windshield doesn’t have to result from an accident alone. A falling branch, collapsing post, splintering debris or even a spare tire bouncing uncontrollably on the road, can be reasons for a windshield to get damaged. Minor cracks need no more than reasonably priced repairs while larger cracks would call for a complete replacement. Repairs or replacement of a windshield is usually covered by insurances that are comprehensive and you won’t even need to pay a deductible, depending on your state and/or insurer.
Repainting in the event of body scratches
Scratches on a car’s paint can be caused by accidents as well as acts of vandalism. Either way, paint scratches can lead to further deterioration including rust and therefore, need to be treated immediately. The usual process followed by collision repair experts involves primer-ing and sanding, matching the new paint with the OEM paint code, applying fresh coats of the matched paint and finally, sealing the color using the right polish-and-wax compounds.
Fixing a damaged suspension
Damages to a car’s exterior can be visually detected with ease in case of a collision. But there are several parts that are not as visible and therefore need more than just a superficial inspection. The suspension system which is located underneath the car’s frame, is one such part. When it comes to suspension repairs, technicians at a collision repair shop will replace some or all of the following: shock absorber, suspension spring, shocks and struts, hub bearing and caliper.
Repairing dents
A dent can happen at any spot on your car’s exterior – from its front to its rear to the sides and even top. While a dent is less serious an issue and will in no way impact the car’s drivability, it will however create plenty of ‘eyesore’ moments if left unfixed. Untreated dents can also lead to chipping of paint which could allow rust to set in. Depending on the nature of the dent, collision repair experts will choose between traditional dent repair – if the dent is deep and accompanied by extensive paint damage, and paintless dent repair – used when the dents are minor and the surface paint is not damaged.
We hope this blog gives you an overview of the most commonly needed and delivered collision repair services. If you’d like to know about these services in detail or would like to meet a reputed collision repair shop in Oakland, feel free to get in touch with us. We’re Uptown Body & Fender, a 1992-founded enterprise that believes our customers deserve an experience that transcends conventional auto body shop services. Our focus on delivering innovative services of exemplary standards, year after year, has won us prestigious awards. We have recently been voted Top Auto Body Shop in Oakland and the East Bay and one among the Top 5 Auto Body Shops by readers of Oakland Magazine. If you’re looking for a collision repair shop in Oakland that will ensure you get your car back like nothing ever happened, we’d be happy to be of service.