While In The Shop
Auto Body Shop Blueprinting
The repair process begins by having the shop foreman handle the blueprinting of your vehicle. What is blueprinting? Blueprinting is marking the vehicle with a water soluble marker as to what is being done to the particular part, i.e. replace fender, remove and install new molding, repair door, etc. Learn more about our repair process.
The vehicle is then assigned to the technician who performed the initial disassembly and evaluation of the collision damage. From there, the vehicle goes through the standard repair process.
Why Network Auto Body?
Network Auto Body is proud to be:
- Audi Certified Repair Center
- Certified with Various Manufacturers Part of the OEC Collision Performance Network: Chrysler, Dodge, Fiat, Ford, General Motors, Hyundai, Infiniti, Jeep, Kia, Lincoln, Mazda, Nissan, & RAM
- BMW Certified Collision Repair Center
- Equipped with Mercedes-Benz Trained & Certified Technicians
- Jaguar and Land Rover Authorized Aluminum Repair Center for Structural and Non-Structural Repairs
- Honda/Acura Certified Collision Repair Facility
- Toyota & Lexus Certified Collision Repair Facility
Our technicians are all I-CAR Gold Class Certified, and our tools and equipment are tested and approved by the auto manufacturers above.
For luxury cars, which are often made with aluminum parts, our state-of-the-art Aluminum Repair Environment, known as the Clean Room, allows us to repair all aluminum vehicles. If you need help after an accident, start with an online estimate.
For Land Rovers and Jaguars, we are one of the few body shops in Southern California certified to provide structural work on your vehicle. Explore our Land Rover auto body repair shop in Los Angeles and Jaguar auto body repair shop in Los Angeles.
Why Network Auto Body?
Network Auto Body is proud to be:
- Jaguar and Land Rover Authorized Aluminum Repair Center for Structural and Non-Structural Repairs
- Honda ProFirst Collision Repair Facility
- Volkswagen Certified Collision Repair Facility
- The Authorized Body Repair Facility of Mercedes Benz, Nissan, and Infiniti
Our technicians are all I-CAR certified, and our tools and equipment are tested and approved by the auto manufacturers above.
For luxury cars, which are often made with aluminum parts, our state-of-the-art Aluminum Repair Environment, known as the Clean Room, allows us to repair all aluminum vehicles. We are one of only five Southern California body repair facilities to offer the service.
For Land Rovers and Jaguars, we are one of the few body shops in Southern California certified to provide structural work on your vehicle. We provide quality collision repair for luxury vehicles.
After The Repair Process At Our Facility
Step 1: Priming and Paint Preparation — Once the vehicle is repaired, it is cleaned thoroughly and a coat of primer is applied to all bare metal. Primer not only provides protection from corrosion, but it also ensures proper application of the paint. The primed vehicle is sanded and prepared for the color and clear coats of paint.
Step 2: Refinishing — This is where our computerized color matching system gets to work, performing a color analysis in order to find an exact match for the color of your vehicle. The paint is mixed (by computer for maximum accuracy), and multiple coats are applied. the paint is blended with the nearby panels, if applicable, and several coats of clear, protective paint are applied on any panels that have been repaired, repainted, and replaced.
Step 3: Reassembly — Now it’s time to put the vehicle back together! For the painting and repair process, the interior trim, exterior trim, glass panels, body panels, and bumpers may be removed. Now they are installed and/or replaced as needed. The electronic systems of the vehicle are checked, and any needed resets are performed.
Step 4: Quality Control — Before the vehicle moves forward, it goes through a detailed quality control inspection. Our team reviews the repaired and refinished areas to make sure the work meets our standards. If any concerns are found, such as areas that need additional sanding, polishing, refinishing, or adjustment, they are addressed before the vehicle is approved. The goal is to make sure the repair, finish, fit, and overall appearance are clean, consistent, and up to standard.
Step 5: Road Testing — To ensure that the vehicle’s structure has been thoroughly repaired and all electronic systems are functioning properly, the vehicle is road tested. A final quality inspection is performed after road testing, and the vehicle is ready for delivery to you–our soon-to-be happy customer.
Step 6: Cleaning — Before delivery, the vehicle goes through a thorough cleaning inside and out. The exterior is washed and polished for a clean, finished appearance, and the interior is cleaned so the vehicle is ready to return to you. This final step helps make sure your vehicle looks its best when you pick it up.
One Of The Best Collision Repair Centers In Los Angeles
Network Auto Body is proud to be one of the best collision repair centers throughout Los Angeles. Our factory trained technicians are manufacturer certified and use the most advanced equipment and techniques to repair your vehicle to the highest standards. See all our certifications.
All of our locations are equipped with Rotary Compressors that use less energy compared to conventional compressors. We also use frame equipment to detect the slightest deviations in your vehicle’s alignment that could, if uncorrected, compromise your vehicle’s structural integrity. If you suspect structural damage, explore our auto frame straightening service in Los Angeles.
Our repairs are thorough and detailed, and we have one simple goal: restore your car to its original factory condition and get you back on the road as soon as possible. Contact us for an estimate.
Frequently Asked Questions
As an insured motorist in California, you have the right to bring your car to the repair facility of your choice. Your insurance company cannot refer or recommend a shop, commonly known as “steering,” unless you specifically ask for a body shop referral. That’s the law.
No. By law, you only need one estimate.
OEM stands for Original Equipment Manufacturer parts. These parts are made by the manufacturer of your vehicle. Aftermarket Parts (also known as non-OEM or Quality Replacement Parts) are new parts manufactured by companies other than the vehicle manufacturer.
We recommend the use of OEM parts, as they are designed to fit properly and are crash-tested to ensure accurate deployment of the vehicle’s Supplemental Restraint System—the safety features.
Yes. If you are going through an insurance company for repairs, you need to notify them before repairs are started.
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Network Auto Body Inc. has partnered with passionate dealers who are not only experts in their market but who also share our vision of nurturing a purposeful way of doing business.
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