Whether we are talking about a fresh dent or an old scratch that has been an eyesore for a while, every driver comes to an auto body shop at some point. Unfortunately, we don’t live in a perfect world, and accidents happen from time to time. And when they do, you want to ensure that your car is in good hands and gets all the necessary treatment on time.
In this article, we shall talk about the services you can expect from your auto body shop, so you will know for sure who to address and what to expect next time you need professional assistance with your car.
Pain jobs
Various paint jobs might be the first thing that comes to mind when we talk about the services of auto body shops.
Whether your vehicle just got scratched in a minor accident, you want to renew the paint job that might have suffered from rock chips, rust, and pain swirling, or you want to revamp your vehicle entirely and look for a full color change your auto body shop will not offer all kinds of paint job services, but will also help you maintain the exterior of the car, provide products and advice on the care and maintenance of the paint job.
Auto glass repairs
Glass damage often comes hand-in-hand with any other kind of after-collision damage you may need to fix in an auto body shop. That is why most such places also have auto glass repair specialists.
Even the smallest chip or crack on the windshield may become a severe safety hazard. A damaged mirror may affect your driving, and glass insulation deformed after a collision can let moisture into your vehicle, causing discomfort and severe interior damage. That is why it is always best to do all the necessary repairs at once and ask whether your body shop has an auto glass repair technician as well.
Paintless Dent Removal (PDR) services
Some dents may seem pretty minor and not urgent, but all that seemingly insignificant damage from hail or a dent that occurred when a shopping cart or your kid’s bicycle bumped into the car may lead to pretty severe and costly damage to the paint job in the future.
PDR is a special procedure that allows a mechanic to straighten the dent and prevent further damage using a set of special tools and technics. PRD is a service in your auto body shop that helps you save a great deal of time and money and maintain and improve a car’s aesthetics.
Frame straightening
Many drivers put themselves at great risk when they continue driving a car after a seemingly minor collision while its frame has already been weakened and deformed. As a result, you may suffer and get injured greatly if you get into a more serious accident later on while your car’s frame was not straightened and tested properly after the previous accident.
Not to mention that a deformed frame will affect how your car “behaves” on the road, causing a faster and more severe wear-and-tear of tires.
Only a car with a perfectly straightened and tested frame is safe to drive after any kind of collision. That is why you should never neglect this service in your auto body shop.
Are you looking for an auto body shop where you can find a wide range of services, qualified personnel, and certified products for your vehicle? Contact OHS Body Shop today!
Our branches are located all over Montana’s Greater Flathead Valley, in Kalispell, Whitefish, Columbia Falls and Polson, and provide all the services mentioned above and much more to make sure that you are driving a safe and comfortable vehicle and get all the necessary service and care where you come for routine maintenance or urgent after-collision repairs.
