Ford Certified Collision Center or Dealership body shop

[Jack-O]

Raptor decided to have a taste of venison this morning. Despite the damages and a few error messages, the truck handled the impact very well.

I looked at FoodPass app and found that Ford Certified Collision network suggested Caliber Collision Center but non of the dealer around here.

I just want to take it to the place where they know what they are doing. I would think the dealer would be better with not just replacing the part and bodywork but testing and recalibrating all the sensors. What do you guys think?

Any input would be greatly appreciated

 

[smurfslayer]

You are free to pick whatever body shop you want to do repairs under insurance paid repairs. Most insurance companies, if not all, will try to use cheaper, non OEM parts to replace what’s needed.

The body shop you select should clearly display that they will not use non-OEM replacement parts for collision repair. This is the indicator of a body shop that cares about their work and the results of their work.

I had a few occasions to do this kind of work and had good luck each time. 2 of the places I went were custom body shops, they did a lot of restorations, resto-mods, custom work and they were eager to show their work in progress and their facilities. They did take a day or 2 longer, but when I got there, one time they handed me dial calipers and challenged me to find anything they worked on that was out of spec.

That said, they don’t have to be custom shops to produce quality work. I had good, visibly perfect work at a Volvo collision center ( not for a Volvo ).

Glad you’re ok. Did you get to harvest the forest rat for food?

 

[Frank N]

Just find a well-respected body shop, and make sure they use OEM parts.

I'm married, so I know a really good body shop in my area. LOL

 

[Jack-O]

You are free to pick whatever body shop you want to do repairs under insurance paid repairs. Most insurance companies, if not all, will try to use cheaper, non OEM parts to replace what’s needed.

The body shop you select should clearly display that they will not use non-OEM replacement parts for collision repair. This is the indicator of a body shop that cares about their work and the results of their work.

I had a few occasions to do this kind of work and had good luck each time. 2 of the places I went were custom body shops, they did a lot of restorations, resto-mods, custom work and they were eager to show their work in progress and their facilities. They did take a day or 2 longer, but when I got there, one time they handed me dial calipers and challenged me to find anything they worked on that was out of spec.

That said, they don’t have to be custom shops to produce quality work. I had good, visibly perfect work at a Volvo collision center ( not for a Volvo ).

Glad you’re ok. Did you get to harvest the forest rat for food?

Thank you and no, I didn't get even a chance to look back. It was still dark out otherwise I should have spot it and slow down in time.