Did you get a chance to read the news articles last year about the counterfeit airbags that certain questionable body shops were selling? What happened is that shops bought cheap airbags from China that were made to look like the real deal. Except that these airbags were faulty—in tests they usually didn’t deploy at all or if they did, they shot out shards of debris. Scary, right?
The point is that some body shops just aren’t worth your time and money. Even if they aren’t selling dangerous airbags, some shops are still more trouble than they’re worth. After being in an accident, I’m sure this is the last thing you want to deal with.
To help you navigate what to watch out for, here’s our brief list of problems with autobody shops:
Unqualified autobody shop technicians.
Back in the day (some decades ago), it was probably fine to hire a random person off the street who demonstrated basic automotive skills. But those days have passed. We’re in an age where safety systems are increasingly more sophisticated and every component of a vehicle is linked to an internal computer. In order for a shop to repair vehicles properly, it needs to have certified technicians. When you’re looking for a shop to take your vehicle to, ask to see their certifications. If you come to Bel Air Autobody, rest assured that we hire only the best certified technicians. As our friends, family, and neighbors in Harford County, your safety is important to us!
Questionable car parts.
As you can see with the news stories about counterfeit airbags, not every shop has enough integrity to use proper car parts. Lots of shops choose to value your money over your safety. They sell you cheap parts and drastically mark up the price in order to make easy money off of you. Don’t let this happen to you! Take the time to find an autobody repair shop that is trustworthy. Rely on word of mouth—ask your friends, your family, and look for testimonials online. If you select Bel Air Autobody for your repair needs, you can trust that we inspect every part we use to ensure it is in good condition. We would never use a questionable part on your vehicle.
A process full of headaches.
This is huge issue for the collision repair business—it can be a process full of headaches for customers. Many body shops leave you to fend for yourself in figuring out the answers to all your questions. Before you decide on a shop for your car, ask if they provide a representative to guide you through the process of having your car repaired. If not, see what kinds of services they do provide, such as free towing, free estimates, and rental services. At Bel Air Autobody, it would be our pleasure to guide you through the entire process of having your vehicle repaired. ‘
If you ever need an auto repair shop that you can trust, call us at Bel Air Autobody. We are a complete car care shop offering everything from routine maintenance to serious automotive repair, engine work, and autobody work. Why not trust your car to the company who knows the proper repair procedures from autobody all the way to the mechanical? Bel Air Autobody and Ward Automotive have been servicing the residents of Harford County, Maryland for over 20 years.
{{cta(‘f5441219-ab61-4eaa-810e-87feabf51384’)}}