Accidents and weather can cause significant damage to automotive bodies and paint. When your vehicle has dents, peeling paint, or other auto body problems, an independent shop is a great option for fixing it. According to Driver Knowledge, the average number of car accidents in the U.S. every year is 6 million, so staying local is important. Local businesses prioritize customer care and are passionate about contributing to the local community. Here’s why you should choose an independent auto body shop to work on your vehicle when needed.

Knowledgable Staff

You have two basic options for auto body services. One is a dealership that specializes in particular makes and models. The other is an independent shop that can work on many more makes and models than a dealership’s shop. When choosing a dealership, you need to make sure your vehicle is among those the dealership’s auto body shop fixes. An independent shop won’t limit the types of vehicles it repairs.

Variety of Parts

A dealership will use factory parts when working on vehicles. Factory parts cost more than aftermarket parts. When you choose an independent shop, you have the option of using aftermarket parts that cost less but look and work as well as factory parts. You could save money by opting for aftermarket parts while getting the same work done at an independent shop instead of taking your vehicle to a dealership.

Reasonable Labor Costs

A shop that is dedicated to a particular automaker’s vehicles generally charges more for hourly labor when doing auto body work and other types of automotive repair work than an independent shop. You can get the same materials and parts but pay less when you choose an independent shop. The auto body technicians and painters also have more experience working on a variety of vehicles, which gives them more flexibility when accepting vehicles for auto body service.

Exceptional Results

An independent auto body repair and paint facility that has been in business for many years is likely to provide customers with excellent quality of work. You can choose a well-regarded independent shop that will do excellent work when restoring and painting your vehicle. An independent shop that guarantees your satisfaction is a great source of high-quality work that won’t cost as much as going to a dealership.

When you need paint or body work done on your vehicle, you can call or visit our auto body shop to get an estimate and schedule service. Our team is happy to answer any questions you may have. Reach out to our team at Columbus Auto Body Works Inc.