Sureway Collision Center, Puyallup Washington Collision
(253) 848-8088
About Sureway Collision Center...
Qualified Collision Repair
In Washington, all body shops must be licensed by the state. But licensing alone does not make a shop qualified to restore the safety, function, appearance, and value of your car to pre-accident condition! There are NO requirements for technical training or knowledge, and NO requirements for facilities or equipment in the current licensing regulations! Almost anyone, regardless of how little they know about proper collision repairs or how little they may have in the way of facilities and equipment, can obtain a body shop license. Here then are the factors you must consider in selecting a shop truly qualified to restore your car to its pre-accident condition:
Training is more important now than ever before. Vehicle designs are changing rapidly and technicians must keep up with new developments. Look for certificates displayed and ask questions to be sure technicians have received advanced training and certifications from organizations such as I-CAR (The Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair) and ASE (The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence), or from car manufacturers.
Proper structural repairs are essential to maintain the safety of your car. Today's unibody designs offer far better protection for the driver and passengers than just a few years ago, but special equipment and repair methods are necessary. Proper wheel alignment for safe handling and normal tire wear also depends on correct structural alignment. Look for a three dimensional unibody measuring system, and a unibody and frame straightening system. With the right equipment, training, and skills, technicians can identify hidden structural damage that might not otherwise be detected, and proper repairs can be made.
Ask Questions
Ask what type of paint system the shop uses and what type of warranty is provided. Ask to see a copy of the warranty. To maintain the appearance and value of your car, the color, texture, gloss, and durability of the factory paint finish must be duplicated. Modern basecoat/clearcoat, pearl, mica, and three stage finishes require special blending and equipment to obtain a satisfactory match. How the paint looks one year, two years or more after the repair is just as important as how it looks the day the repair is completed.
Proper restoration of your car to pre-accident condition involves far more than structural repairs, parts replacement, and painting, however. Air conditioning systems are charged with pressurized refrigerants which require highly specialized equipment for servicing. Safety systems such as air bags and anti-lock brakes can be damaged by improper repair methods. Mechanical components which used to be very simple are now electronically controlled. Be sure the shop you select is prepared to handle these more complex repairs.
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Sureway Collision Center
823 River Road
Puyallup, WA 98371
phone (253) 848.8088
fax (253) 841.2543
Info@SurewayCollision.com
