As the owner of a GM car about to get collision repair, you need to know that GM is very specific about their repair procedures. It is vital because not every auto body shop in this area follows the OEM procedures. Believe it or not, the body shop has a...
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GM Is Specific ADAS Calibrations On Their Vehicles, Here’s How That Affects You.
As the owner of a GM car about to get collision repair, you need to know that GM is very specific about their repair procedures. It is vital because not every auto body shop in this area follows the OEM procedures. Believe it or not, the body shop has a...
What is a post-repair inspection, and why would I want one after my Sewell, NJ collision repair?
Did you recently get your car repaired by an auto body shop, and something just doesn't seem right? Or perhaps there have been issues with your repair shop throughout the entire repair experience, and you don't feel good about the repairs. Post repair inspections are a second opinion from a...
Why Do Dealers Check For Non-OEM Parts?
Used cars outsell new car purchases by a pretty wide margin. Dealers are always on the hunt for good clean, two to three-year-old cars to put out for sale as a certified pre-owned vehicle. Off-lease vehicles make the best candidates because they are usually low mileage, are traded in two...
What Does ADAS Calibration Mean On My Sewell Collision Repair Estimate?
Almost all modern vehicles have some type of standard safety or “ADAS” equipment. "Advanced Driver Assistance Systems," or more frequently called ADAS, are the latest smart features built into your car to avoid collision and increase your safety. These various safety features alert you through a complex system of cameras, radar, sensors...
Why Photo Estimates Can Hide Significant Damage That You Don‘t Get Paid For In Sewell
Insurance companies are always promoting cheaper or discounted insurance in their marketing ads. It often seems like the only selling feature which is hidden behind “only paying for what you need”. While the lower price is appealing, what you may not realize is those discounts come at a cost to you. The...
What Sewell Drivers Need To Understand About Pre-Repair Scanning After An accident Any How It Impacts Your Safety.
Of all the “smart” devices that you own, your car is the smartest by far. Compared to your smartphone, your vehicle is Albert Einstein. Not only does your car recognize that it has been in an accident, but it also can tell “where it hurts” after the collision, and it...
Why Some New Jersey Auto Body Shop’s Don’t Perform Scanning, and Why You Need It
We at Autotech Collision Service are an OEM certified repair shop located in Southern New Jersey. We know how critical it is to follow exactly what the manufacturer tells us, which is why we know scanning and calibration are critical for modern-day vehicles. We’re here to tell you why and...
Why We Advise Against Used Quarter Panels In Collision Repair
Here at Autotech Collision Service, we strongly advise against used quarter panels in the repair process because of its inferior quality to simply repairing your car exactly as the manufacturer would instruct. Too many technicians are cutting corners in the repair process, putting your safety at risk with a repair...
Signs That You Might Have Received Bad Collision Repair
Here at Autotech Collision Service, we want to show New Jersey drivers what it means to get your car repaired the right way. So many times, people are victims of bad collision repair, not realizing they have choices on where they get their car repaired and how important it is...