Repair Process
Here are the basics of the repair process at Passport Collision Center to help you understand what goes on when you bring your vehicle in for collision repair.
1: Estimate
Before any work can be done, we will assess the damage to your vehicle. Our staff will then give you or your insurance company a complete written estimate. Also, any parts needed to make the repair will be ordered during this phase.
2: Vehicle Prep
The damaged parts of your vehicle will be disassembled and the vehicle repair will be blueprinted. You will be alerted if there is any hidden damage found at this point.
3: Body Work
This is where the structural body repairs will be repaired: dents are taken out, new panels prepared and installed, priming, sealing and corrosion protection applied. The repair area will be cleaned, sanded and ready to be painted.
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First, let us say: We’re sorry… Having an accident is never a pleasant experience. Passport Collision Center wishes you a speedy recovery should you have incurred any injuries, and promises not to add to the headache you might already have.
That’s not our job. Our job as highly trained experts is to get your vehicle back on the roads of the Greater Washington DC area in its pre-accident condition or better – fast. You might also like to know our team is comprised exclusively of painstaking perfectionists. To them, there’s nothing less than A+ work.
To make an appointment with the Passport Collision Center auto body repair shop in Suitland, Maryland today, simply submit our online appointment form. We promise to get back to you with a specific time (that works for you), soon.
Alternatively, you can also schedule your Passport Collision Center auto body shop appointment over the phone, or in person. We’re conveniently located at 4725 Auth Place Suitland, Maryland and would be happy for you to swing by while you’re out and about.
Alloy Wheel Repair
Passport Collision Center Alloy Wheel Repair. Get great results every time.
Since blemishes on your alloy wheels can ruin the appearance of your car, wheel repair can help retain its value. Wheels scraped, gouged, scratched, stained, corroded, or rubbed? Our professional refinishing process can restore them to look like new.
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Thank you for being a customer at Passport Collision Center. We look forward to serving you in 2020. We wish you peace, happiness, and an abundance of good health this new year.
We bring you warm and friendly wishes for a Merry Christmas and a bright and Happy New Year
HAD AN ACCIDENT? TAKE IT TO THE EXPERTS
When it comes to damage caused by an accident, there’s often more than meets the eye. Only MINI Certified Collision Repair Centers – like the Passport Collision Center Washington DC – possess the technology, equipment, and MINI-specific expertise to identify problems beneath the surface. As a result of this ongoing commitment to the high MINI CERTIFIED COLLISION CENTER standards, we pride ourselves in being able to deliver more precise and reliable repair diagnoses, inside and out. To make your MINI look and motor as good as new, bring it to the MINI team at the Passport Collision Center – Your Washington DC MINI Certified Collision Repair experts!
INDUSTRY-LEADING EQUIPMENT
To be part of a MINI-certified program, we equipped the Passport Collision Center with the most advanced and most current industry-leading diagnostic instruments, MINI-approved measuring equipment, MINI-approved spray booth systems, and a wide array of MINI-approved specialized tools and equipment. As the proud representatives of the MINI standards of excellence, Passport Collision Center Washington DC holds our team to the highest standards in the automotive industry, with only the best equipment to repair your MINI at our MINI Body Shop and MINI Collision Repair Center.
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Wishing you and your family a Happy Thanksgiving from All of us at Passport Collision Center
Happy Thanksgiving! We hope that you enjoy your Thanksgiving Day with friends and family and give thanks for all that you have.
5 Reasons Drivers in the Washington DC area choose Passport Collision Center over Other Auto Glass Repair Shops
5 Reasons Drivers in the Washington DC area choose Passport Collision Center over Other Auto Glass Repair Shops
Cracked window? Chipped windshield? No problem. Call Passport Collision Center in Suitland, MD, today. Known as the masters of auto glass repair within the greater Washington DC and Suitland area, with deep expertise in everything from repairing cracks to replacing shattered panes, we’ll have you all fixed up in no time.
5 Reasons Drivers in the Washington DC area choose Passport Collision Center over Other Auto Glass Repair Shops
• Belief that car glass repair should be a hassle-free experience
• Ability to offer all car repair under one roof, including: transmission repair, new brake, muffler repair, insurance repair, dent repair and even regularly scheduled maintenance
• Track record of customer satisfaction
• A-list team
• Sincere commitment to the safety and well-being of our customers and their cars
To learn more about Passport Collision Center’s auto glass repair services, or to schedule an appointment, call us today. Or, visit us in person in Suitland, MD. If you would like to learn more about our auto glass repair services, please contact us by phone at (301) 423-2200, or fill out an online form. From everybody at Passport Collision Center, we hope to see you soon!
May the witches and spirits grant you all that you wished for. We wish that you have a memorable Halloween filled with loads of adventures!
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