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Bodyshop and Accident Repair
If your car is badly damaged in a road accident, how can you be sure that it will be repaired with the same materials as were used in its manufacture?
Latest reports suggest that less than a quarter of the estimated 5,500 bodyshops in the UK are equipped and trained to repair the latest generation of cars manufactured with new high strength and boron steels.
Although the adoption of new materials to make vehicles more impact resistant and safer for driver and passengers has to be welcomed, use of the wrong type of weld on these new chassis metals can affect rigidity and safety.
Quality and specification of even the smallest parts used in the manufacture of your car are critical to your safety. For this reason genuine Vauxhall parts used by the vehicle manufacturer's Approved Bodyshop network for accident repair have been thoroughly tested to meet the manufacturer's recommended specifications.
Many motorists do not realise that they have the right to choose where their car is repaired. Bodyshops approved by Vauxhall undertake a "Duty of Care" responsibility to ensure that drivers are provided with the highest possible standards of repair work. Put simply, this translates into a commitment to providing the best standards attainable for repairs at every stage of a car's lifespan.
At Vauxhall, a new set of Approved Bodyshop Standards is being introduced to reflect the changes in vehicle technology and improvements in operating procedures. They will have to be met by every one of 160 Approved Bodyshops in its nationwide network.
From training in the latest repair techniques for high strength steels and bodyshop skills to the use of state of the art welding and painting equipment, working practices and staff health and safety, the standards laid down are stringent.
Every Vauxhall Approved Bodyshop is assessed twice a year by specially qualified inspectors. If standards are not maintained, the manufacturer's approved status may be rescinded.
Vauxhall's bodyshop philosophy is to use only genuine replacement parts in all crash repairs. It may be possible for motorists to cut corners by buying cheaper replacement parts for servicing, or not insisting on genuine parts in accident repair, but can these 'aftermarket' parts be relied upon to perform to the same standards as the original?
You can find out more about the service available to all Vauxhall drivers by contacting your local Vauxhall Approved Bodyshop.
Latest reports suggest that less than a quarter of the estimated 5,500 bodyshops in the UK are equipped and trained to repair the latest generation of cars manufactured with new high strength and boron steels.
Although the adoption of new materials to make vehicles more impact resistant and safer for driver and passengers has to be welcomed, use of the wrong type of weld on these new chassis metals can affect rigidity and safety.
Quality and specification of even the smallest parts used in the manufacture of your car are critical to your safety. For this reason genuine Vauxhall parts used by the vehicle manufacturer's Approved Bodyshop network for accident repair have been thoroughly tested to meet the manufacturer's recommended specifications.
Many motorists do not realise that they have the right to choose where their car is repaired. Bodyshops approved by Vauxhall undertake a "Duty of Care" responsibility to ensure that drivers are provided with the highest possible standards of repair work. Put simply, this translates into a commitment to providing the best standards attainable for repairs at every stage of a car's lifespan.
At Vauxhall, a new set of Approved Bodyshop Standards is being introduced to reflect the changes in vehicle technology and improvements in operating procedures. They will have to be met by every one of 160 Approved Bodyshops in its nationwide network.
From training in the latest repair techniques for high strength steels and bodyshop skills to the use of state of the art welding and painting equipment, working practices and staff health and safety, the standards laid down are stringent.
Every Vauxhall Approved Bodyshop is assessed twice a year by specially qualified inspectors. If standards are not maintained, the manufacturer's approved status may be rescinded.
Vauxhall's bodyshop philosophy is to use only genuine replacement parts in all crash repairs. It may be possible for motorists to cut corners by buying cheaper replacement parts for servicing, or not insisting on genuine parts in accident repair, but can these 'aftermarket' parts be relied upon to perform to the same standards as the original?
You can find out more about the service available to all Vauxhall drivers by contacting your local Vauxhall Approved Bodyshop.
Benefits from using our Bodyshop include:
- Approved Vauxhall parts
- Approved Vauxhall Technicians
- Vauxhall and Chevrolet Approved Accident Repair Centre
- Lesanol Paint Manufacturer 5 Star Partner
- The backing of most leading insurance companies
- ATA, Thatcham and GM Academy trained accident repair technicians using only genuine parts
- 4000 square foot facility with a 14 bay workshop
- State-of-the-art facilities which include high and low bake ovens
- We keep your warranties valid
Additional services that we supply include:
- Tyres supplied and fitted
- Sports styling and fitting specialists including Irmscher
- All types of bodywork and mechanical repairs undertaken on cars and commercial vehicles
- Vehicle Health Check - keeping your car in a safe and roadworthy condition is our first priority. As a result, whenever you visit our Bodyshop, we will complete a free Visual Health check, a comprehensive visual inspection of the key functions of your vehicle which highlights if any attention is required on areas of your vehicle which could directly affect your safety, such as brakes, steering and tyres.
- Collection and delivery service available
- Car transporter
- 12 Class ‘A’ Courtesy cars available (conditions apply)
- Like for Like vehicles available for non fault accidents
- Disabled facilities
- Ample customer parking and a secure vehicle compound
- Reception area with refreshments
- Smart Repair service designed to save you time and money
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