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- Get
a Free Repair Estimate
In the estimation process,
the damaged area of the vehicle is inspected
thoroughly. The information is then compiled
into a computerized estimation system which
determines the cost of repair. |
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- Rental Car Assistance
If your damaged vehicle is your main source
of transportation, we understand that an
alternate is a must. Hardcastle can arrange
for a rental at the most competitive rates
available and all considerations
will be taken to make sure you don't miss
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- We Obtain Insurance Approval
When
an insurance carrier is involved in the
repair and a claim payment will be processed,
the staff at Hardcastle will work directly
with you and the carrier to reach an agreed
repair price that will be competitive
and without quality trade-offs.
What to do after
a car accident.
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- Vehicle Disassembly
Full disassembly may reveal internal damage
not visible in the preliminary evaluation.
Any additions at this time will be fully
explained and supplementary cost estimates
may be assessed. If an insurance company
is accepting responsiblility for your
claim, they will be notified and be given
the opportunity to re-inspect your vehicle
and approve additional repairs.
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- Ordering
Replacement Parts
The
required parts for your vehicle are ordered
and availability is checked. If a part
needs to be special ordered, the order
will be placed as soon as possible. Although
many parts may arrive very quickly, the
repair process can not begin until the
shop receives all of the structural parts.
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- Structure
Repair
In the structure repair area, the unitized
body is returned back to factory specifications.
A measuring system is used to monitor all
phases in this stage. Your vehicle is inspected
for proper structural and four-wheel alignment.
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- Body
Repair
The body repair department
replaces exterior panels and all metal finishing
that may be required. The vehicle begins
to come back to life as sheet metal is installed
and aligned. From here the vehicle will
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Computerized
Paint Color Matching
Our refinish technicians
are trained in the fine are of color matching.
With assistance from the computerized
Dupont color system, color match is now
achieved through the blending of art with
with computer science. The Hardcastle
repair system provides for a flawless
color match over a quality structural
repair foundation achieving a virtually
undectable repair. Please don't hesitate
to ask our paint department about the
refinish process.
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- Painting
Paint preparation is critical
in the refinishing process of every vehicle.
All panels are prepared for paint then
primed and sealed to assure proper adhesion
when the final top color and clear coats
of paint are applied. Please
view the paint process in our Before &
After page.
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- Reassembly
Final moldings and detail
pieces are put back on the vehicle in
the reassembly area. All the vehicle's
systems are checked during this process.
The vehicle is near completion and ready
for delivery when it is in this stage.
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- Complimentary
Express Wash & Detailing
Our
technicians will do everything possible
to keep your vehicle clean and safe during
the repair process. Before
pick up, each and every repair job receives
an
Express Wash: professional
cleaning, exterior and interior, by
our sister company AJ Auto Detail. (Click
here
for more on AJ Auto Detailing.) The car
will be road tested to ensure that all systems
are working properly. A final inspection
will assure that the vehicle is restored
to it's pre-accident condition.
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- Ready
for Pick Up
When you arrive to pick up the vehicle, the
bill is explained and the final paper work
is completed. |
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