How to Do Repair Auto Body Repair- How To Guide-Basha Autohaus

So, it happened. You had an accident. Maybe you couldn’t see backing out of your driveway? Or that neighbouring car was parked just a little too close to your side mirror? Regardless of the circumstances, trying to fix your own car can be a nightmare. If you’re anything like me, googling “Bmw Smash repairs near me”, “Sydney bmw auto repairs” or “car repair Sydney” is the staple. You'll know that it can be difficult, and especially time consuming to find a trusted, reliable, auto body repairer. With so many dodgy dealers, not to mention the mountains of mechanical jargon to sift through, how do you know you’re getting a fair go?

Many people find success using word of mouth. But there are a few things you should know before you walk in the door at any old panel beater in Sydney to ensure you don’t get ripped off. This post will tell you everything you need to know to make sure you select a reliable tradesman that will get the job done at a fair price.

If you're looking for professional car repairs in Sydney, the best method is to ensure you end up with a reputable panel beater, with a multitude of experience on numerous types of vehicles. The easiest way to find one is by looking for these things:

Make sure your panel beater is fully accredited with a Cert III in auto repair work at a minimum. Certain specialized repair work accreditation is also required to complete complex repair work. Always ensure your tradesman has the relevant certifications. If he doesn’t, you'll have trouble knowing your work will be guaranteed.

Ensure your panel beater is a member of the Motor Traders’ Association of New South Wales. This is the leading authority in the panel beating industry, and membership indicates that a panel beater is reputable. Here at Basha Autohaus we’ve been a Finalist in the Motor Traders Association (MTA) Awards for Excellence in ‘Body Repair Business of the Year’ twice and preferred repairer for many prestige car companies.

Next, you need to make sure that the panel beaters use the best repair tools and process. I-CAR is the industry-leading training provider for the smash repairs industry, so always look for panel beaters with I-CAR certification.

Don’t be afraid to play 20 questions. A good panel beater will be happy to answer questions and talk about their business to help you make your decision. Avoid flippant tradesmen, who keep the details vague and refuse to clarify on any specific questions you’ve raised regarding your repair.

While not always necessary, it’s always handy to visit a couple of workshops to have a look at the premises. It helps to make sure the equipment looks clean, current and well arranged. If you’re having paintwork done, insure the business uses modern equipment. This includes properly filtered dust free ‘cubicles’ for spray painting, appropriate drying machines and paint-matching tools, clean paint mixing area and spray gun nozzles. All these items are necessary to achieve a factory finish.

Some extra points to look for are if the repair shop offers guarantees’. A guarantee ensures your panel beater cares about his work and the reputation of his business. Often workshops with reliable work guarantees’ will come with great personal recommendations, and personal recommendation is one of the best ways to find a reliable repairer.

There may be a repairer in your area who is always busy, often a sign of a reputable business. In case of busy workshops, you may need to make arrangements for transport to and from the workshop. In some cases businesses will have a loan car available for their customers, however it pays to check ahead of time and ensure you aren’t left stranded in the case one is unavailable.

Now that you know about good panel beater practice, you're ready to walk into any auto body repair shop without worrying whether you’ll be ripped off.