The BEST Body Shop Near Me

Do you feel confident choosing a safe and effective body shop after an accident? Make sure you make the right decision for your vehicle-repair by using these tips below!

A shop that holds high value for safe and quality repairs will most likely be OEM certified. This is pretty good indicator that you are standing with a shop that holds integrity for repair. Here is a good video by Subaru that describes this visually. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uBYea6Ci3Pw

Why would a collision shop not be OEM certified?

1. OEM (original equipment manufacturer) certification is costly.

• OEM certified repair shops must equip themselves with the latest technology that your vehicle manufacturer specifies. Vehicles are expensive machines, and equipment to repair them is too. Not all shops prioritize this type of costly investment.

2. OEM certification requires a hard-work

• Certification requires teams stay educated in the latest recommended repair methods. We conduct regular classes and inspections of team procedures to ensure that we meet quality standards. This takes time, resource, and skilled people.

3. Big brand insurance companies often don’t financially support full OEM recommended repair guidelines

• To save money, mainstream insurance companies may recommend parts and procedures that don’t align with the design and integrity of your vehicle’s safe and effective repair. And these same companies will direct customers to hungry body shops willing to look the other way. This type of relationship compromises the customer experience. Working with a local agent, and reviewing your policy is a good idea. Make sure your insurance plan covers new and safety tested parts. https://www.mannesbodyshop.com/vehicle-care/who-is-the-best-insurance-company-for-my-vehicle/

Here are 4 important questions to ask your shop if its safe:

• 1. “Are you recognized by my vehicle’s manufacturer as factory certified? Do you have proof of this OEM certification?” OEM (original equipment manufacturer) certified shops undergo regular inspections and commit to meet metrics for repair that align with your vehicle’s engineering and design for safe and quality repairs.

• 2. “Can you provide a detailed explanation of what is being done to my car, including which part you are replacing and the type of replacement part you are using?” See article for more details: https://www.mannesbodyshop.com/vehicle-care/how-does-a-body-shop-decide-what-is-the-best-part-to-use-for-fixing-my-vehicle-new-oem-or-used-aftermarket/

• 3. “What is your repair-warranty?” Mannes Body Shop guarantees a quality repair for the lifetime of your vehicle. A quality body shop should always be willing to stand behind their parts and procedures. This is why OEM certification is important. Shops that use proper repair methods can guarantee their customer is meeting best repair. Be cautious of any body shop that repairs using USED or AFTER-MARKET repair parts. You shouldn’t repair your expensive car with cheap ill-fitting parts that compromise the vehicle’s safety repair system. Parts that break down over time aren’t cool, and neither are small promises of a collision center that doesn’t care about people and their safety.

• 4. “Will you provide proof of which safety systems you have properly calibrated after completing the repairs?” The team should document and verify all necessary calibrations to ensure correct functionality based on the manufacturer guidelines. Any external calibration company should be using OEM approved equipment and procedures. Other diagnostic systems aren’t regulated and safety tested.

Care about your collision-repair! Your life in drive depends on it. At Mannes Body Shop, we are here to help make sure you choose the right repair. With 80+ years in this industry, we understand what that should look like! Stay safe!