Committed Collision & Auto Body Center in North Hampton, NH

Book your appointment at Committed Collision & Auto Body Center for an initial assessment.

During your scheduled appointment at Committed Collision & Auto Body Center, we collect information on the issues you have with your vehicle. You are encouraged to share details of the incident, and anything you feel may have caused vehicle damage. We also discuss any concerns you have. Our team then conducts an initial visual inspection to document visible signs of damage.

We Check for Visible Signs of Damage on:

• Panels
• Bumpers
• Lights
• Auto glass
• Wheels
• Tires

Based on the initial inspection, our team will provide you with a quote based on the visual inspection. Committed Collision & Auto Body Center also shares our professional opinion on any hidden supplemental damage that is possible.

After reviewing our estimate from Committed Collision & Auto Body Center, you can schedule a drop-off date to start repairs. 

We provide a detailed collision repair estimate based on our visual inspection, which includes explanations of necessary repairs, replacement parts, and associated costs. You can confirm proceeding with the recommended repair after reviewing this estimate. Our office then schedules a drop-off date to begin repair work.

We are happy to help with queries related to your insurance claim. Committed Collision & Auto Body Center communicates as required with your insurance provider throughout the collision repair process. We provide information on any policy or state laws related to the usage of OEM parts and the different options available. This helps you to make an informed decision about repairs.

We pre-wash your vehicle, run diagnostics, and disassemble your vehicle to make a full assessment of its condition. 

• Pre-Washing – We clean all dirt and debris off your vehicle’s surface. This helps to reveal all visual damage. 
• Scanning – Committed Collision & Auto Body Center uses an OEM-approved OBD-II scanner or an equivalent diagnostics tool to read the vehicle’s computer and look for Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs).
• Disassembly – Our technicians disassemble your vehicle’s body panels and accessories and look for hidden damage. At this stage, we pre-measure the auto body to assess for post-accident structural integrity. 

This phase of the collision repair process gives us a complete picture of your vehicle’s condition. Our certified technicians at Committed Collision & Auto Body Center map out all potential damage, including external, internal, structural, and malfunctioning or missing parts. New vehicles are complex, and missing parts may be identified later. This is normal due to the technical and complicated nature of collision repair of modern vehicles. Committed Collision & Auto Body Center keeps you informed if we identify additional parts or issues that need to be addressed.

Committed Collision & Auto Body Center sources premium OEM parts to guarantee a perfect fit and performance that meets factory standards. We may make exceptions to this if you choose to follow policy or state guidelines instead. 

After the complete overview of the damage, Committed Collision & Auto Body Center lists all the parts your vehicle needs to complete the collision repair process. Our collision repair focuses on restoring your vehicle to its original factory condition and performance standards by using manufacturer-branded or OEM-approved parts only.

Even when customers opt for non-OEM parts, we never use low-quality aftermarket components from unknown third parties like Amazon, eBay, RockAuto, etc. Let us know if you opt for non-OEM parts. Committed Collision & Auto Body Center will then source parts from recommended high-quality aftermarket parts manufacturers.

We create a complete plan for your car’s collision repair and explain it to you in detail. 

Committed Collision & Auto Body Center is proud to provide the best possible customer service. We provide you with a detailed repair plan to maintain transparency that includes:

• An itemized list of repair procedures
• A list of parts needed for collision repair
• An estimated timeline for completion of different tasks in the process
• An initial cost estimate, including labor and services

We share our plan with you so you can go over it and understand all the details. Committed Collision & Auto Body maintains open communication throughout the collision repair process in North Hampton, NH. We can explain any part of the repair process or repair techniques that you need clarity on. For instance, we may recommend paintless dent repair (PDR) instead of a full panel replacement in case of minor dings.

Committed Collision & Auto Body Center’s experienced technicians restore your vehicle’s body panels, structural elements, and components. 

After you approve our collision repair plan, our skilled technicians execute it precisely. With our systematic approach, we cover all aspects so that your vehicle is restored to the best possible post-collision condition. Technicians at Committed Collision & Auto Body Center are trained and certified to perform the following tasks:

• Structural repair of elements like the chassis and frame according to factory specifications
• Repair or replacement of damaged body panels, auto glass parts, and taillights by skilled technicians
• Replacing parts and components with OEM parts or trustworthy aftermarket parts of your choice
• Aluminum repair services, including welding, refinishing, heat treatment, aluminum panel dent removal, and realignments, using the latest techniques 
• Panel replacement and other structural damage replacement by our expert technicians

Trained technicians at Committed Collision & Auto Body Center oversee the body repair preparation and refinishing to restore your car’s appearance.

Automotive refinishing after an accident is both an art and a science. It requires skilled technicians, the right tools, and a series of meticulous steps to restore the vehicle to its original condition or better. The professional need for refinishing goes beyond aesthetics, serving both functional and economic purposes. The technical process ensures that the vehicle is visually appealing, protected from future damage, and structurally sound, maintaining both the car’s safety and value.

After structural and body repairs our technicians follow these steps to paint and refinish your vehicle.

1. Surface Preparation
   •Sanding: To ensure proper adhesion of new paint, the damaged or repainted areas are sanded.
   •Cleaning: The panels to be refinished are thoroughly cleaned to remove dirt, grease, and any other contaminants. This is essential because any particles left on the surface can interfere with the refinishing process.
2. Priming
   •Applying Primer: A primer coat is applied to ensure that the paint adheres properly to the surface and provides a smooth, even base. Primer also acts as a corrosion inhibitor, especially in areas where the metal may have been exposed.
   •Drying: The primer must be allowed to dry and cure properly before the next steps.
3. Base Coat Application
   •Choosing the Right Color: The correct paint color is matched to the vehicle’s original factory paint. This involves using a computerized paint matching system or manually mixing custom colors.
   •Spraying Base Coat: Using specialized spray equipment, the base coat (the actual color of the vehicle) is applied in thin layers. •Multiple coats are typically needed to achieve a smooth, even finish.
4. Clear Coat Application
   •Adding a Clear Coat: After the base coat has dried, a clear coat is applied to provide a high-gloss finish. This layer protects the paint from UV rays, scratches, and other environmental damage. The clear coat also adds depth to the color and enhances the vehicle’s overall appearance.
   •Multiple Layers: Similar to the base coat, the clear coat is usually applied in multiple thin layers, with drying time between each. Once paint application is complete the paint job is cured in a bake cycle where a safe temperature helps speed the curing process.
5. Polishing and Buffing
   •Polishing: After the clear coat has dried, the refinished panels are polished to smooth out any imperfections, such as dust or small particles that may have settled during the drying process.
6. Final Inspection
   •Quality Check: The final step involves checking the overall finish and ensuring that your vehicle matches the original factory specifications.

When all parts of your vehicle are repaired or replaced as necessary, our certified technicians reassemble your car. 

Committed Collision & Auto Body Center is dedicated to providing unmatched service and craftsmanship. The quality of our collision repair extends beyond body work and paint repairs to include careful reassembly of your car. Our certified technicians follow manufacturer guidelines and recommendations in all steps of collision repair to achieve a proper alignment and precise fit.

After reassembly, vehicles with advanced technology have computer and safety systems. These systems assist in rear traffic crash mitigation, front crash mitigation, Automatic Parking, Lane Assist, Super Cruise, and others. They are powered by radar, LiDAR, sonar, and cameras that need special attention. These systems need to be checked, adjusted, calibrated, or replaced if necessary. 

Accurate calibration and proper functioning of these systems according to OEM standards is vital for safety and performance. According to studies, only 8% of collision repair facilities across the nation perform proper post-repair calibrations. Committed Collision & Auto Body Center is a collision repair shop that provides accurate calibration and checks. 

Our quality control process makes sure that your car drives and performs perfectly after collision repair at Committed Collision & Auto Body Center in North Hampton, NH. 

The collision repair technicians at Committed Collision work to make sure your car functions, drives, and performs according to your expectations and manufacturer specifications. After repairs, Committed Collision & Auto Body Center performs Quality Control tasks, including:

• Complete Post-Repair Visual Inspection – This verifies that all parts are installed and aligned correctly and follow the standards outlined in the collision repair plan.
• Function-Testing – This tests if the car’s onboarding systems, including lights, sensors, cameras, and infotainment unit, work properly
• Diagnostic Testing – Committed Collision & Auto Body Center uses OBD-II scanners to ensure all error codes have been addressed
• Testing and Recalibration- To evaluate and make sure electronic and driver assistance systems are functioning accurately
• Road Testing – Checks the functioning of steering, suspension, and engine components

If Committed Collision & Auto Body Center detects any issues or identifies further repairs that are needed during post-repair quality control, we notify you as early as possible. We will inform you of the revised estimated timeline so you can prepare accordingly.

Your car gets a final check before pickup. You can review our work and schedule the delivery of your car. 

With post-repair quality control, your vehicle’s repair is completed. Committed Collision & Auto Body’s skilled technicians conduct a final visual inspection to make sure nothing has been left out. A team member then contacts you to inform you that your vehicle is ready for pickup. 

When you arrive at Committed Collision Auto Body in North Hampton to collect your vehicle, a team member will review the collision repair process with you. This allows us to confirm that every repaired or replaced component functions as expected. You are also offered a test drive so you can experience the car’s performance after collision repair. Committed Collision & Auto Body does all that we can to make sure that our customers are completely satisfied with our collision repair in North Hampton, NH.