Chatsworth Collision Center is your one stop source for all of your automotive care needs. Our ASE- and ICar-certified staff has the skills and experience to bring out the shine and attitude that's just waiting to come out of your foreign or domestic vehicle. From expert collision repairs to aftermarket performance parts installations, we can do it all.

The certified professionals at Chatsworth Collision Center can provide quality body repair and customization services for vehicles of any make and model. Utilizing the latest in state-of-the-art equipment, our team of highly skilled technicians can handle any size repair or refurbishment job with complete care and precision. From minor dings to major collision damage repairs, we can do it all! We even sell and install performance aftermarket parts for import cars!

We take special pride in providing our customers with only the finest workmanship and personalized service when it comes to painting your vehicle. Our specialists will provide undetectable color matching services using only the highest quality paints available. Trust Chatsworth Collision Center to make sure that your car looks it's very best, inside and out.

Understanding the Repair Process

What does it actually take to repair a vehicle to the exacting standards?

Why does it sometimes seem to take longer than expected?

We get these questions most often of all. Realizing that many customers don't know the detailed work involved, the following is an outline of the steps involved to repair your vehicle when you bring it to Chatsworth Collision Center. Each step is completed fully and accurately with attention to detail, guaranteeing that your vehicle is repaired to its original pre-accident condition.

Phase 1 - Estimate
Estimate prepared
Estimated Completion Date Given
Owner Signs Repair Authorization
Insurance Negotiations Completed
Parts Ordered Via Fax
Parts Received

Phase 2 - Prep
Vehicle Scheduled In For Repairs
Vehicle Disassembled & Re-inspected
Supplement Report Written If Necessary
Supplement Approved
Additional Parts Ordered If Necessary
Scheduled Completion Date Given

Phase 3 - Body Work
Structural & Body Repairs
Vehicle Set Up On Unibody Repair Equipment
New Panels Prepared & Installed
Priming, Sealing & Corrosion Protection
All Work Inspected, Initial Tests Done, Ready For Paint Department
Ready For Paint, Confirmed Completion Date Given

Phase 4 - Paint Prep / Paint
Pressure Washed & Chemically Cleaned
Vehicle Prepped, Primed, Sanded & Sealed
Taped, Bagged, Masked, Blown Off & Placed In Down Draft Spray Booth Oven
Vehicle Undergoes Multi-Step Refinishing Process Using Acrylic Urethane Paint System
Reassembly, Wheel Alignment, Air Conditioning, Detailing, Final Inspection & Test Drive
Repairs Complete, Owner Notified With Confirmation For Delivery

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