If your car has been damaged in an accident, you’ll want to know what happens during the smash repair process. With each smash repair job, there are steps that your panel beater in Melbourne will follow. Here’s what you can expect from Bridge Road Body Works when you select us for your panel beating repairs.

Initial Assessment & Quote

Before any panel beating work can commence, your vehicle will need to be inspected for both visible and hidden damage. Once the assessment has been done, our technician will provide a quote for the required repairs.

Insurance Approval & Communication (if applicable)

If your vehicle is subject to a car insurance repair, whether through your own insurance or the insurance company of the other party involved in the accident, the repairs will need to be approved by the insurer. Your panel beater will usually communicate directly with the insurance company on your behalf.

Disassembly & Detailed Inspection

Once your car is in the repair shop, the damaged areas will be disassembled for a detailed inspection and in readiness for the repairs to be carried out.

Structural/Frame Repair (if required)

For cars that have been seriously damaged, some structural or frame repairs might be needed. This may include straightening the chassis if needed.

Panel Repair Or Replacement

The damaged panels are then either repaired (if possible) or replaced if the damage is too great. This may involve extensive panel beating, minor dent repairs, and welding.

Surface Prep, Paint Matching & Refinishing

The repaired panels are then sanded, ready for spray painting. Using the latest paint-matching technology, your panel beater will be able to exact-match the new paint to the other areas of your vehicle. The panels are then spray-painted and finished off with a paint protection coating.

Reassembly, Quality Check & Final Inspection

Finally, the repaired or replacement panels are put back on the vehicle, and a quality check is done to ensure that everything matches perfectly. A final inspection is then carried out.

Return To Customer With Reassurance On Safety And Finish Quality

The repaired car is then returned to you (the customer), and you’re provided with the paperwork which explains the work completed and the warranty information. You’ll be happy to know that all our panel beating services come with a lifetime warranty, which reflects the pride we take in the work we do.

For Expert Panel Beating Work, Contact Us Today

At Bridge Road Body Works, we ensure that all the smash repair work we complete is of the highest standard. Whether you need extensive repairs, expert paint matching for a respray, or you just need a quick bumper repair, we’ll ensure that your vehicle will be returned to its original pristine condition.