Auto Works Collision Center
We make friends by accident.
(316) 943-3501 | 6121 W. Central, Wichita 67212
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WHEN WILL MY CAR BE READY?
A quality repair job involves many steps. And though our estimators are among the industries finest, certain types of damage become apparent only after the vehicle has been dissembled. In some cases, we may need to revise your vehicle's completion date. But rest assured: We know how important your vehicle is to you. Auto Works Collision Center pledges to keep you informed all along the way, and we promise to return your vehicle as quickly as possible.
Prepare estimate
Our Estimator will inspect your vehicle and begin to document the damage caused by the collision in the form of an estimate. In some cases you may already have a preliminary estimate of this damage prepared by your insurance company. In any event, this step must be accomplished prior to beginning the repair process.
Owner signs repair authorization
Before any work can begin, you must first sign a repair authorization allowing us to repair your vehicle. At this time it is not unusual for our estimator to request another signature in advance to cover any additional damage that may be found once the repair is underway.
Insurance approval
The insurance company that is involved must also approve the repair estimate before we can begin work.
Parts ordered
Upon receiving approvals from you and the insurance company, we will begin the process of locating and ordering the parts necessary to repair your vehicle.
Parts received
Once all of the parts are received and accounted for, we can schedule your vehicle for repair.
Completion date given
At this time we will provide you with an estimated completion date. It is important to understand that certain types of damage become apparent only after your vehicle has been disassembled. Therefore, your vehicle’s completion date may need to be revised.
Vehicle scheduled for repairs
We can now contact you to schedule a convenient time for your vehicle to be repaired. In some cases your vehicle may already be at our repair center, in which case it will be available for immediate repair.
Vehicle dissembled and re-inspected
As your vehicle’s outer panels are removed and the physical structure of the vehicle is revealed, often additional or “hidden" damage is discovered. This additional damage is difficult to diagnose at the time of the original estimate as it cannot be seen or predicted until we perform this thorough inspection. Please note that any additional damage may alter your vehicle’s completion date.
