Leimert Top & Body Shop

When a damaged vehicle is brought in, auto repairers assess its construction and repair needs. The auto repairers determine the extent of the damage to the vehicle and decide which parts can be repaired or require replacement.

We employ collision repair technicians who are trained in the field of auto body repair. This enables us to perform the necessary repairs and custom refinishing of damaged vehicles according to the manufacturer's specifications.

Experienced body repairers commonly have the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification. Repairers can take up to four ASE Master Collision Repair and Refinish Exams. Those who pass all four exams are certified as ASE Master Technicians.

Did you know that the paint on your car is not only intended to make your car attractive? It also serves a structural function, protecting the car from damage from weather, scratches and dings, and everyday dirt.

Collision repair technicians can begin working in auto paint and body shops with a high school diploma or GED. Technicians earn a national certification to advance past entry-level work and undergo additional training to learn how to repair newer vehicle.

Look carefully at the title of a vehicle to determine if it has previously been totaled by an insurance company. The title may say parts only, scrap or salvage title.

There are many different types of automotive paint that are distinguishable by the various compounds and chemical formulas they contain. These include lacquer-, enamel-, urethane-, and water-based paints.

The cost of the first Model T was only $850 in 1908. By the time Henry Ford implemented his assembly-line manufacturing, the cost dropped to $290 just 10 years later.

Newer vehicles are built of materials like plastic, aluminum, and steel alloys, which makes them susceptible to greater damage and harder to repair. But we are able to mend these vehicles with our body repairers who have the necessary knowledge and tools.

When your car comes into the shop after an accident, the first thing your repair technician will do is to measure the frame to determine if there is any structural damage. If the frame has been bent, then a process using hydraulic pressure is applied to realign damaged components.

Did you know that in the United States alone, more than 10 million vehicles are disposed of each year?

If you ever accidentally spill gasoline, antifreeze, oil, transmission fluid or any other types of solvents on your car, immediately wash these liquids off with water. Wiping liquids with a cloth will only spread them over the car's paint finish.

Did you know that when it comes to vehicles, car body damage, dents, and rust will decrease the resell value of the car? It's best to take care of these issues quickly, before they have time to get worse.