Has your car suffered damage in an auto accident? Collision repair services for minor dents or major structural damage differ from general auto repair, explains Whilby’s Auto Repair (301-263-7439) of Waldorf, MD.
Maryland is one of the safest states for drivers despite more than 108,400 vehicle collisions each year. 74% of these fender-benders have no injury or fatality associated with the accident, but they can be expensive to repair.
Whilby's Auto Repair can perform general auto repair but specializes in collision repair, offering prompt and reliable repair services in Waldorf. Learn more by visiting https://www.whilbysautorepair.com
Let's consider a few differences between a standard auto body shop and a collision repair service:
Knowledge: Most auto body shops may be equipped to fix a damaged vehicle, but only a collision repair technician will have in-depth knowledge of automotive plastics, glass, metals, paints, and composites and how they're used in specific models.
Skill: Most body shops and collision repair specialists charge by the hour. While collision repair techs may be more expensive than general mechanics, they possess the eye for detail and problem-solving skills to execute complex repairs to the auto body. A skilled collision repair specialist may be able to save a customer money by diagnosing and solving accident-related problems faster than a general mechanic.
Services: Auto repair shops focus on multiple systems: mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic. As a result, most mechanics possess a working knowledge that spans all vehicle systems. By contrast, a collision repair specialist understands the structural elements, the body, the chassis, and all parts and components affected by a crash. While most of their work is on the body or chassis, they know how to repair damaged engine blocks and other parts.
Equipment: General mechanics have diagnostic and repair equipment covering all major systems including the engine, transmission, brakes, suspension, hydraulics, electricals, and sometimes the tires. Collision repair specialists typically use welding machines, paint booths, dent pullers, grinders, and sanders.
Collision repair specialists are responsible for restoring the structural elements of the vehicle and the quality of their work is critical to the continued safety of the driver and passengers.
Whilby's Auto Repair understands that a vehicle that has been in a crash may require the services of auto body experts and mechanics as part of its restoration. Their certified technicians are equipped to perform manufacturer-compliant repairs on all foreign and domestic vehicles including cars, trucks, SUVs, performance-tuned vehicles, and exotics from Audi, BMW, Land Rover, Ford, GMC, Chevrolet, Mercedes, Suzuki, and more.
Since 2019, Whilby's Auto Repair has provided top-quality auto body and repair services to Waldorf, MD, and nearby areas. The shop is located at 4 JP Morgan Court Unit 1, Waldorf, MD.
For more information and to schedule an appointment, visit https://www.whilbysautorepair.com
