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.
Supplemental Damage Report Written, if Necessary
This report is written to cover any additional or “hidden” damage that may be discovered once your vehicle’s outer panels are removed and the physical structure of your vehicle is revealed. This is referred to as Supplement Damage in insurance terms.
Supplemental approved
The insurance company must authorize this additional damage before we can continue the repair.
Additional parts ordered, if necessary
Should we find additional damage, we will need to repeat steps 2, 3, 4. For this reason, our estimator may have asked you to sign an authorization document in advance to cover these additional repairs. Please note that this additional damage may alter your vehicle’s completion date.
Customer update
With your permission we will contact you and update you on the progress of your vehicle’s repair at this point. Should anything have affected the completion date we originally gave you, we will let you know now and tell you why.
Vehicle set on unibody repair equipment (if needed)
Your vehicle was manufactured in compliance with tight structural standards. Exact location and fit of integral parts are critical to the operation and appearance of your vehicle. In this process we measure your vehicle against published factory specifications and return your vehicle to within the manufacturer’s prescribed tolerances to ensure proper operation, location and fit of body and structural parts.
Structural and body parts
Our Repair Technicians will now undertake structural and body repairs.
New panels installed and checked for proper fit
All collision-related repairs require some degree of cosmetic repair and often require replacement of factory panels. We will check for proper fit here and ensure your vehicle’s parts look, fit, and align the way they should.
Corrosion protection reapplied to repaired areas
Most of today’s vehicles incorporated some form of corrosion protection applied by the original manufacturer. We will reapply this protection to ensure that your vehicle conforms to the original manufacturer’s standards.
