Finding an Auto Body Repair Shop Erie PA

It’s unfortunate, but auto accidents occur every day all around the world. The following article offers tips for finding a quality auto body repair shop to fix your car and make it look like new again.

Local Companies

Firestone Complete Auto Care
(814) 868-5258
573 Millcreek Mall
Erie, PA
Acdelco
(814) 453-5946
1525 W 21st St
Erie, PA
J & W Collision Service
(814) 452-2411
1616 Sassafras St
Erie, PA
Dan Demay's Auto Repair
(814) 454-4370
2334 E Lake Rd
Erie, PA
Goodyear Tires & Service
(814) 455-2787
905 Pittsburgh Ave
Erie, PA
Western Automotive
(814) 459-4221
1730 Parade St
Erie, PA
Parade Auto Service & Sales
(814) 461-0030
1603 Parade St
Erie, PA
Vb Auto
(814) 453-7970
1816 Raspberry St
Erie, PA
A & W Garage
(814) 455-4801
1458 E 19th St
Erie, PA
Acdelco
(814) 833-9984
2616 W 21st St
Erie, PA

- First and foremost, take a glance around any auto body repair shop before you commit to hiring them for your repairs. Is it well lit and clean?

- The next thing to consider is whether or not the auto body repair shop has up-to-date and modern equipment. Does their equipment look as though it’s in good condition and well cared for?

- If they allow it, ask someone to give you a tour of the facility or if you can browse around on your own. For reasons of safety, some auto body repair shops will not allow a tour but others may permit a brief one providing a technician is with you.

- While inside, take a brief scan of the area to see if there are any signs, plaques or other indication of the training that the auto body technicians have undergone.

Qualifications and training are extremely important when it comes to auto body repair. If the job is done well, repairs should help the car to look brand new again. Window replacement, painting, parts replacement and other work are some of the more visible repairs that are done following an accident. If your automobile is painted, you will want to look for any small paint bubbles that may remain after the work is done. In addition, you will want to make sure that the glass is placed securely back inside the car and will not rattle or shake, which would indicate the window is loose.

It is important to inquire about the auto body repair shop’s policy if you are unhappy with the work. Will they fix it at no additional charge and how long will the extra repairs take? If you notice any problems with the body work of your automobile, tell the technician or business owner before leaving the repair shop. It is best to bring up any concerns immediately in order to confirm the problem is a result of incorrect repair work. If you do happen to notice a problem after you get the car home, call the repair shop immediately and let them know that you will be returning your automobile for additional repairs.

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Aurel Radulescu

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