Our Repair Process
From the first call to your keys back.
The 11-step process we follow on every collision repair.
Eleven steps from drop-off to delivery.
Every Fresno Body Works repair follows the same documented internal process — built over four decades and refined with the equipment and certifications that modern vehicles require.
STEP 01
Reception
You're welcomed and asked to complete a short intake form. A Customer Service Specialist personally walks through every detail of the repair — no rushed handoffs.
STEP 02
Estimating
We build a precise, line-by-line estimate using current cutting-edge estimating software. On occasion we'll disassemble the vehicle for an X-Ray estimate, scheduled at your convenience.
STEP 03
Customer Service
Your Specialist walks through every cost line and obtains insurance authorization on the spot when needed. You're given a completion timeline and updates throughout — by phone or text, your choice.
STEP 04
Car Rental
If your policy includes rental coverage, we coordinate with your insurer and the rental agency so a vehicle is ready when you drop yours off.
STEP 05
Disassembly
Damaged components are carefully removed to reveal the full extent of the repair — including any hidden damage that wasn't visible at intake.
STEP 06
Frame Repair
Our Caroliner frame diagnostic system and Square Liner frame aligner deliver precise structural correction — capable of work on trucks up to one-and-a-half ton.
STEP 07
Metal Work
Sheet metal repair is performed in dedicated bays equipped with Prospot welders — the same equipment used by vehicle manufacturers.
STEP 08
Painting
Refinish is done with DuPont products, paints, and clear coats inside a state-of-the-art European downdraft spray/baking booth for OEM-grade results.
STEP 09
Reassembly
Your vehicle is reassembled to manufacturer specification. When the damage warrants, we provide structural read-outs (before and after) and a final four-wheel alignment spec sheet.
STEP 10
Final Inspection & Cleanup
Every aspect of the repair is inspected and guaranteed to meet factory specifications. Your vehicle is washed and detailed inside and out before delivery.
STEP 11
Delivery
Your Specialist walks you through every repair, hands back your keys, and shares any aftercare instructions for your newly refinished panels.

