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“Dent Repair” Scratch Repair” “Bumper Repair” Phoenix, Arizona

Steven Leon (Collision on Wheels Servicing Realtors) — Sat, 06 Sep 2008 08:54:36 -0700

Collision on Wheels specializes in repairing cars and trucks which have had minor collisions and minor fender benders. Our highly trained, certified automotive technicians expertly provide scratch and dent repair and then paint the vehicle right at your home or office. Affordable Dent and Scratch Repair Planning to sell your car, or turn in your lease? Are scratches and dents making your car look bad? Our average dent repairs cost less, but are the same quality as traditional body shop repairs. Big Benefits - Convenience •· Save time - no need for drop-off, pick-ups; no need for costly rental cars while your car is repaired. Repairs are done while you continue on with your life, at work or at home. •· Save money - there is substantial savings (20 to 40%) on our dent repair work, which is guaranteed for the time you own the vehicle. Free Estimates on All Collision Repairs! Our Promise to Our Customers - We are dedicated to restoring your vehicle to its like-new condition. •· Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Computerized color matching •· We work in all weather conditions •· Convenient, same day service •· Customer references •· Website: http://www.collisiononwheels.com Service Area: Metro West Valley, Arizona, Phoenix, Glendale, Surprise, Buckeye, Goodyear, Chandler, Gilbert, Mesa, Peoria, Scottsdale, Surprise, Tempe, Anthem, Avondale, El Mirage, Litchfield Park, Maryvale, Paradise Valley, Sunnyslope, Sun City, Tolleson, Young Town Contact: Steven Leon Phone: 623-414-1074 Email: info@collissiononwheels.com C12 Dent Repair, Bumper Repair, Auto Paint Repair, Auto Scratch Repair Collision Repair, Auto Repair, Fast Auto Repair, Quick Auto Repair, Autobody Shop

“Auto Dent Repair” Choosing a Method to Save Time and Money

Steven Leon (Collision on Wheels Servicing Realtors) — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 09:50:39 -0700

You can only keep your new car looking new for so long. Eventually something will happen to both the inside and the outside to remind you that you are no longer the owner of a shiny new vehicle. It may be that someone spills a drink or some food on your upholstery on the inside or another car door opening beside yours in a parking lot gives you your first dent on the outside. Your first reaction to one of these things happening may be a feeling of dread taking over you. This precious new piece of machinery you purchased is no longer beautiful and new. Your next reaction may be one of preservation. You may start mulling through ways that you can restore your car to its formerly pristine condition. The inside isn't so bad. Most spills and stains will come out with cleaners you can purchase in the store as long as you get right on it. But the dents are another story. Or so you may think... Believe it or not, getting a dent or ding out of your car can be very affordable. That's because new advances in auto repair have taken major steps away from the days where the only way to remove a dent from your car was to cut or hammer it out, use a bonding agent to reshape it and repaint the whole vehicle. One option is Paintless Dent Repair (PDR) instead. Paintless dent repair is a method of dent removal done with much less time and work involved in the process. Essentially, special tools are used to remold the metal that has been dented back into its original shape. Instead of the days it can take a body shop to complete the repairs when they have to cut a piece out of your car, this process often takes less than an hour to complete. Many small dings and dents can be popped back out in 20-30 minutes. The ease and speed at which these repairs are done also means they are going to cost less than the work-intensive old version of repairs. Skipping the step of painting saves a lot of time and money, but how is the quality of the work? Decide which method of repair to use based on the age and value of your vehicle and how important a durable finish is to you. This article was written by Steve Leon of Collision on Wheels, a mobile auto body shop. Finally, there is an option that combines the best of all options, saving time and money. Collision on Wheels comes to you, at your home or office, to repair scratches, dents and dings, and repaint to like new condition. Unlike the above options, they do not do paintless dent repair, and they do not keep your car in the shop for days at a time. Often, repairs are completed in just one day, on-site. Visit http://www.collisiononwheels.com to learn more about this company and their unique technology. Steve Leon services Metro West Valley, Arizona, Phoenix, Glendale, Surprise, Buckeye, Goodyear, Chandler, Gilbert, Mesa, Peoria, Scottsdale, Surprise, Tempe and neighboring cities and communities. C12 Dent Repair, Scratch Repair, Bumper Repair, Paint Repair, Auto Paint Repair, Car Paint Repair, Collision, collision repair, Auto Repair, Auto Dent Repair, Auto Scratch Repair, Mobile Collision Repair, Fast Auto Repair, Quick Auto Repair, Body Shop, Autobody Shop, Car Dent Repair, Car Bumper Repair

Auto Body Work Trends and Technology - “Auto Paint Repair” “Dent Repair” “Scratch Repair”

Steven Leon (Collision on Wheels Servicing Realtors) — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 08:40:31 -0700

If you've been involved in a wreck, a tree has fallen on your car, or you have just gotten a big dent in the side panel from someone opening their car door haphazardly in a parking lot, you may be considering getting the damage repaired so your car can look like it used to. But this is a process you should step into carefully and know your options. When it comes to traditional dent removal or repair you will be dropping your car off at a body shop, allowing them to do their magic, and expecting to get your car back looking just like it did before the damage was done, right? Not always. It is important to know the process auto shops go through when they are repairing dents in a vehicle. Once they get your car they are going to have to cut out the piece that has the dent. Then they will use another piece of smooth metal to replace that piece, and put it all in place with special bonding agents. Next they will go through a smoothing process to make it all seem like one piece and finally they will repaint the repaired area. This is often where the problem occurs. From year to year the colors and combinations of paint change from car company to car company. Even the same color one year can be a little different of a tint the next. This means you're playing a game of roulette when it comes time to have the damaged area painted. It may match, or it may not. If it doesn't, the dent that you thought was so bad before will pale in comparison to the obvious difference in colors of paint on your vehicle. For many people this means not only getting a repair done, but also a completely new paint job on the car. What choice do you have? There actually is one more option. Instead of having to get a new paint job, you should consider using paintless dent removal instead. This is a process that will allow technicians to use specialized tools to work the dents out of the metal in your car. This means no more cutting or polishing or repainting. Instead the same piece of metal, which is already painted, will be reformed to its original shape, keeping your car paint the same color throughout. Paintless dent removal isn't a cure all. Sometimes, dents are in portions of the car where this process can't be used. Other times, your collision or damage is bad enough that paint has already been removed from the surface and therefore has to be repainted anyways. But, since paintless dent removal is so much cheaper (a repair that would traditionally cost $500 or more would be about $50 in paintless dent removal), if you have to repaint, you will have the money on hand to get the job done right. This article was written by Steve Leon of Collision on Wheels, a mobile auto body shop. Finally, there is an option that combines the best of all the above. Collision on Wheels comes to you, at your home or office, to repair scratches, dents and dings, and repaint to like new condition. Unlike the above options, they do not do paintless dent repair, and they do not keep your car in the shop for days at a time. Often, repairs are completed in just one day, on-site. Visit http://www.collisiononwheels.com to learn more about this company and their unique technology. Steve Leon services Metro West Valley, Arizona, Phoenix, Glendale, Surprise, Buckeye, Goodyear, Chandler, Gilbert, Mesa, Peoria, Scottsdale, Surprise, Tempe and neighboring cities and communities. Dent Repair, Scratch Repair, Bumper Repair, Paint Repair, Auto Paint Repair, Car Paint Repair, Collision, collision repair, Auto Repair, Auto Dent Repair, Auto Scratch Repair, Mobile Collision Repair, Fast Auto Repair, Quick Auto Repair, Body Shop, Autobody Shop, Car Dent Repair, Car Bumper Repair

About Auto Body Work - “Dent Repair” “Scratch Repair”

Steven Leon (Collision on Wheels Servicing Realtors) — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 08:34:59 -0700

If you are like a lot of people, you are struggling with the tough economic times that are looming over the country. This is only compounded when you have to deal with an unexpected expense, like damage to your car. Whether it's from an accident, a hit and run, or a falling branch, it doesn't take a lot to leave a dent in your car. In this case most people think they have only two choices. Body Shop The first is to take the car into a body shop to have the repairs done. While this will make the car look like new again, it will also make the owner of the car out a lot of time and money. No typical body shop is going to complete the repairs overnight and get your car back to you. If you don't have an extra car, or one you can borrow from someone, you are going to be out the money it costs to rent a replacement car while you wait for yours to be repaired. Tack this onto the cost of what repair shops cost to do the work for you and you could be in a world of financial hurt. Live With It The next option is one many people are stuck with because of their financial situation. It could be they don't have enough money to pay for a costly dent repair. Possibly, it is the fact that while they could pull the money together for the repair, the time they would be out of work, since they don't have another car, while the repairs are done would cost too much. Their solution is to just live with the damage because there isn't a way to fix it in an economically and time-wise manner. The Third Option There is a third option that will make the repairs a lot less painful on your time and your money. This option is called Paintless Dent Removal. This is a method where a company will come to you, remove the dents from your car using a specialized process and have you ready to go in often just minutes. Not only will you be able to keep your car the whole time, but the cost of these types of repairs is often hundreds of dollars cheaper than taking your car to the repair shop and doesn't require any bondo or repainting. This article was written by Steve Leon of Collision on Wheels, a mobile auto body shop. Finally, there is an option that combines the best of all the above options. Collision on Wheels comes to you, at your home or office, to repair scratches, dents and dings, and repaint to like new condition. Unlike the above options, they do not do paintless dent repair, and they do not keep your car in the shop for days at a time. Often, repairs are completed in just one day, on-site. Visit http://www.collisiononwheels.com to learn more about this company and their unique technology. Steve Leon services Metro West Valley, Arizona, Phoenix, Anthem, Avondale, El Mirage, Litchfield Park, Maryvale, Paradise Valley, Sunnyslope, Sun City, Tolleson, Young Town and neighboring cities and communities. Dent Repair, Scratch Repair, Bumper Repair, Paint Repair, Auto Paint Repair, Car Paint Repair, Collision, collision repair, Auto Repair, Auto Dent Repair, Auto Scratch Repair, Mobile Collision Repair, Fast Auto Repair, Quick Auto Repair, Body Shop, Autobody Shop, Car Dent Repair, Car Bumper Repair

Real Estate Agents in Phoenix, Arizona Acknowledge Mobil Auto Body Shop for Unique Niche that Saves Time and Money on Auto Dent and Scratch Repair

Steven Leon (Collision on Wheels Servicing Realtors) — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 11:18:50 -0700

Collision on Wheels is a collision auto body shop on wheels, in which the repair shop travels to the customer to perform minor dent repairs and repaint the repaired area to match perfectly Phoenix, AZ--Collision on Wheels is a company who specializes in repairing minor auto dent repairs, which are bumped out and expertly painted so the vehicle appears like new. The unique feature of this company is they come to your home or office to provide you a free estimate. They can repair dents and paint the car on site. The entire repair is often complete within 1 day, saving consumers the hassle of dropping their car off for up to a week or two, then picking it up again. Steven Leon, owner of Collision on Wheels in Arizona, said, "I have many customers who use their vehicles for business. Real estate agents typically don't have the time to drop off and pick up their vehicle and leave it in the shop for up to a week. They want touch-ups done, dents repaired, scratches removed and the car painted and ready to go ASAP. It is important to them that their vehicle is presentable because they often drive their customers around looking at homes," Leon explained. This "we come to you" concept is growing in popularity as people are saving time and money doing business this way. The company has less overhead not maintaining a body shop and the savings is passed on to the customer. The customer also saves money by not having to rent a car. Collision on Wheels comes to the customer; either at home or work. Area real estate agents and small business owners have called and sent emails to Steven acknowledging the cutting-edge technology of this one-day, on-site service. http://www.collisiononwheels.com repairs all types of dents, basketball-sized or smaller, scratches, abrasions and cracks on cars, trucks, motor homes, vans, boats, wave runners, motorcycles and more. They replace fenders, rubber or plastic bumpers, chrome bumpers, mirrors, door handles, moldings and trim, and window wiper arms. They paint using Original Equipment Manufacturer Specifications for the perfect color match, computerized to more than 500 color matches, so the vehicle is restored to a like-new condition. Contact: Collision on Wheels International, LLC 5523 East Nine Mile Road Warren, MI 48091 Jonathan Reiher Phone: 586 619-2160 x 243 Email: info@collissiononwheels.com Website: http://www.collisiononwheels.com Local Contact: Steven Leon Phone: 623-414-1074 This press release was submitted by Right Now Marketing Group, LLC C12 Dent Repair, Scratch Repair, Bumper Repair, Paint Repair, Auto Paint Repair, Car Paint Repair, Collision, collision repair, Auto Repair, Auto Dent Repair, Auto Scratch Repair, Mobile Collision Repair, Fast Auto Repair, Quick Auto Repair, Body Shop, Autobody Shop, Car Dent Repair, Car Bumper Repair, auto body abrasions repair, shopping cart dings, Collision on wheels, auto repairs, cars, trucks, motor homes, motorcycles, vans, boats, wave runners, fenders, rubber or plastic bumpers, chrome bumpers, mirrors, door handles, moldings and trim, window wiper arms, paint color match, cracked bumpers, cracked fiberglass, franchise opportunity, own a franchise, buy a franchise, auto body shop franchise, auto body jobs, auto body career, body shop jobs, careers, 1-car certified, mixing auto paint, auto body technicial, auto paintless dent repair, Metro West Valley, Arizona, Phoenix, Glendale, Surprise, Buckeye, Goodyear, Chandler, Gilbert, Mesa, Peoria, Scottsdale, Surprise and Tempe, Anthem, Avondale, El Mirage, Litchfield Park, Maryvale, Paradise Valley, Sunnyslope, Sun City, Tolleson, Young Town

New Trends in Auto "Dent Repair" and "Scratch Repair" On-Site"Auto Body Shop" and Auto Paintless 'Dent Repair' (PDR)

Steven Leon (Collision on Wheels Servicing Realtors) — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 09:39:44 -0700

With the birth of Paintless Dent Repair (PDR) as a common trend, on-site auto body repair for small dent removal is a new emerging trend. Repair companies offering PDR now offer driveway services for busy customers who cannot afford to leave their vehicles in the shop for even an afternoon. Advantages of On-Site Auto Body Repair No need to go without a vehicle while your car is in the shop Competitive pricing Small repairs completed immediately Convenient: you choose the location and the time PDR is a dent removal method comprised of several techniques used for repairing minor dents. Sometimes this method leaves the vehicle with visible damage or areas that will show visible damage during weathering and aging processes. PDR is only effective under the most optimal of circumstances. The best possible solution for busy motorists is to choose a company that offers traditional dent removal and painting with on-site services. Disadvantages of PDR Useful under very limited circumstances Works with dents dime-sized to 3 inches in diameter only Often results in the necessity for painting in the long run Use of PDR must be determined by a professional, requiring the inspection and estimate from a repair shop Only works on with certain metals and paints Useful for surface dents, only Ineffective for dents with paint chips or scratches or creasing Greater chance of visible damage with weathering and age Only slightly cheaper than normal dent repair This article was written by Steven Leon, owner of Collision on Wheels in Phoenix, Arizona. Referred to as a "mini body shop on wheels," CW services save consumers time and money. Repairs are made on-site at homes or offices and usually for less than the cost of most deductibles. http://www.collisiononwheels.com is the largest chain of mobile paint and collision repair specialists in the U.S. with over 40 metro market CW locations servicing residential and commercial customers in and around Metro West Valley, Arizona, Phoenix, Glendale, Surprise, Buckeye, Goodyear, Chandler, Gilbert, Mesa, Peoria, Scottsdale, Surprise and Tempe, Anthem, Avondale, El Mirage, Litchfield Park, Maryvale, Paradise Valley, Sunnyslope, Sun City, Tolleson, Young Town Contact: Collision on Wheels International, LLC 5523 East Nine Mile Road Warren, MI 48091 Jonathan Reiher Phone: 586 619-2160 x 243 Email: info@collissiononwheels.com Website: http://www.collisiononwheels.com Local Contact: Steven Leon Phone: 623-414-1074 C12 Dent Repair, Scratch Repair, Bumper Repair, Paint Repair, Auto Paint Repair, Car Paint Repair, Collision, collision repair, Auto Repair, Auto Dent Repair, Auto Scratch Repair, Mobile Collision Repair, Fast Auto Repair, Quick Auto Repair, Body Shop, Autobody Shop, Car Dent Repair, Car Bumper Repair, auto body abrasions repair, shopping cart dings, Collision on wheels, auto repairs, cars, trucks, motor homes, motorcycles, vans, boats, wave runners, fenders, rubber or plastic bumpers, chrome bumpers, mirrors, door handles, moldings and trim, window wiper arms, paint color match, cracked bumpers, cracked fiberglass, franchise opportunity, own a franchise, buy a franchise, auto body shop franchise, auto body jobs, auto body career, body shop jobs, careers, 1-car certified, mixing auto paint, auto body technicial, auto paintless dent repair, Metro West Valley, Arizona, Phoenix, Glendale, Surprise, Buckeye, Goodyear, Chandler, Gilbert, Mesa, Peoria, Scottsdale, Surprise and Tempe, Anthem, Avondale, El Mirage, Litchfield Park, Maryvale, Paradise Valley, Sunnyslope, Sun City, Tolleson, Young Town

Auto Body Paint Repair: Minor Auto Body Work-Dent Repair and Scratch Repair - Avondale, Arizona

Steven Leon (Collision on Wheels Servicing Realtors) — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 09:35:07 -0700

Real estate agents and small business owners who use their vehicles for business appreciate our time saving services, with no need to leave their vehicle in the shop for up to a week. Dents happen! Motorists encounter scratches and dents during normal driving conditions, minor accidents, and even parking in garages, on the street, or in a parking lot. Most insurance policies cover minor body repair, but charge consumers a hefty deductible. Worse, making an insurance claim often raises the vehicle owner's policy premiums. All of this, for a small blemish. Often, the deductible on a policy is almost as expensive as the repair bill. Moreover, the rise in policy premiums can cost the consumer hundreds of dollars annually. For consumers, footing the bill for minor body repair is often cheaper in the long run. It eliminates the premium increase. Before making an insurance claim, consumers should consider calling a repair company who specializes in small body repairs. Paintless Dent Repair (PDR) is one common form of repair for minor dents. PDR is an acceptable form of repair in some cases. However, in many cases, PDR leaves the vehicle with visible damage or areas that will show visible damage during weathering and aging processes. There are several techniques for repairing dents without repainting, but these techniques only work in very optimal situations. When there is already paint damage or the dent has deep or sharp creases, painting is usually required. The flexibility of the paint and metal and the amount the metal stretched during the incident limit the success of PDR techniques. PDR is a method often used to prepare the vehicle for painting or as a cheap solution to dent reparation. Because of the limitations of PDR, consumers may consider using a company who paints all dent repairs to avoid future issues with the damaged area. Repairing the dent or scratch and then repainting the area eliminates the change of visible damage later in the vehicle's lifetime. Painting the repair site also lessens the possibility of rusting along the dent lines. This article was written by Steven Leon, owner of Collision on Wheels in Phoenix, Arizona. CW bumps out and paints all dents, even those the size of a quarter or smaller. http://www.collisiononwheels.com is the largest chain of mobile paint and collision repair specialists in the U.S. with over 40 metro market CW locations servicing residential and commercial customers in and around Metro West Valley, Arizona, Phoenix, Glendale, Surprise, Buckeye, Goodyear, Chandler, Gilbert, Mesa, Peoria, Scottsdale, Surprise and Tempe, Anthem, Avondale, El Mirage, Litchfield Park, Maryvale, Paradise Valley, Sunnyslope, Sun City, Tolleson, Young Town Contact: Collision on Wheels International, LLC 5523 East Nine Mile Road Warren, MI 48091 Jonathan Reiher Phone: 586 619-2160 x 243 Email: info@collissiononwheels.com Website: http://www.collisiononwheels.com Local Contact: Steven Leon Phone: 623-414-1074 C12 Dent Repair, Scratch Repair, Bumper Repair, Paint Repair, Auto Paint Repair, Car Paint Repair, Collision, collision repair, Auto Repair, Auto Dent Repair, Auto Scratch Repair, Mobile Collision Repair, Fast Auto Repair, Quick Auto Repair, Body Shop, Autobody Shop, Car Dent Repair, Car Bumper Repair, auto body abrasions repair, shopping cart dings, Collision on wheels, auto repairs, cars, trucks, motor homes, motorcycles, vans, boats, wave runners, fenders, rubber or plastic bumpers, chrome bumpers, mirrors, door handles, moldings and trim, window wiper arms, paint color match, cracked bumpers, cracked fiberglass, franchise opportunity, own a franchise, buy a franchise, auto body shop franchise, auto body jobs, auto body career, body shop jobs, careers, 1-car certified, mixing auto paint, auto body technicial, auto paintless dent repair, Metro West Valley, Arizona, Phoenix, Glendale, Surprise, Buckeye, Goodyear, Chandler, Gilbert, Mesa, Peoria, Scottsdale, Surprise and Tempe, Anthem, Avondale, El Mirage, Litchfield Park, Maryvale, Paradise Valley, Sunnyslope, Sun City, Tolleson, Young Town

Paintless Dent Repair -vs- Bump and Paint: Advice from Auto Scratch and Dent Repair Specialist - Anthem, Arizona

Steven Leon (Collision on Wheels Servicing Realtors) — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 08:00:28 -0700

Many companies offer paintless dent repair (PDR) for small and very minor dents. In some cases, repairing the dent without repainting the area is acceptable. However, in many cases, this leaves the vehicle with visible damage or areas that will show visible damage after weathering and with age. There are several techniques for repairing dents without repainting, but these techniques only work in very optimal situations. When there is already paint damage or the dent has deep or sharp creases, painting is usually required. Other factors that limit successful repair using PDR include the flexibility of the paint, the amount the metal stretched during the damaging incident, and the type of metal and paint involved. As a result, PDR is often used to prepare the vehicle for painting or as a cheap solution to dent reparation. Because of the limitations of PDR, consumers should consider using a company who paints all dent repairs to avoid future issues with the damaged area. Collision on Wheels offers minor dent repair, including paint, at affordable prices - right in your driveway! Collision on Wheels bumps out and paints all dents, even those the size of a quarter or smaller. In fact, Collision on Wheels offers several advantages over PDR services. Advantages of Collision on Wheels: Convenient, same-day service Collision on Wheels comes to you - home or office Affordable collision repair - competitive pricing 20-50% less than the average body shop Any time dent repair - all types of weather Exceptional warranty - Guaranteed for the life that you own the vehicle Remember, PDR is only useful for very minor scratches and dents and may leave room for visible damage later in the vehicle's lifetime. Collision on Wheels does not use PDR, choosing instead to repair and paint all dents to avoid future problems and damage visibility. Steven Leon is franchise owner of Collision on Wheels (CW), We Come to You, a mobile collision repair service specializing in small collision and repair, based in the West Valley. Referred to as a "mini body shop on wheels," CW services save consumers time and money. Repairs are made on-site at homes or offices and usually for less than the cost of most deductibles. Learn more at http://www.collisiononwheels.com Contact: Collision on Wheels International, LLC 5523 East Nine Mile Road Warren, MI 48091 Jonathan Reiher Phone: 586 619-2160 x 243 Email: info@collissiononwheels.com Website: http://www.collisiononwheels.com Local Contact: Steven Leon Phone: 623-414-1074 C12 Dent Repair, Scratch Repair, Bumper Repair, Paint Repair, Auto Paint Repair, Car Paint Repair, Collision, collision repair, Auto Repair, Auto Dent Repair, Auto Scratch Repair, Mobile Collision Repair, Fast Auto Repair, Quick Auto Repair, Body Shop, Autobody Shop, Car Dent Repair, Car Bumper Repair, auto body abrasions repair, shopping cart dings, Collision on wheels, auto repairs, cars, trucks, motor homes, motorcycles, vans, boats, wave runners, fenders, rubber or plastic bumpers, chrome bumpers, mirrors, door handles, moldings and trim, window wiper arms, paint color match, cracked bumpers, cracked fiberglass, franchise opportunity, own a franchise, buy a franchise, auto body shop franchise, auto body jobs, auto body career, body shop jobs, careers, 1-car certified, mixing auto paint, auto body technicial, auto paintless dent repair, Metro West Valley, Arizona, Phoenix, Glendale, Surprise, Buckeye, Goodyear, Chandler, Gilbert, Mesa, Peoria, Scottsdale, Surprise and Tempe, Anthem, Avondale, El Mirage, Litchfield Park, Maryvale, Paradise Valley, Sunnyslope, Sun City, Tolleson, Young Town

Auto Insurance Claims Raise Premiums: Minor Auto Dent and Scratch Repair Options

Steven Leon (Collision on Wheels Servicing Realtors) — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 12:48:31 -0700

In the US, the average car insurance deductible is between $200 and $500. The increase in insurance premium can cost hundreds of dollars annually. Considering these factors, consumers should determine whether the rise in insurance premium is worth making an insurance claim for small dents, scratches, and other damages. Often, using a local repair shop and paying the repair bill without making an insurance claim is cheaper and faster than going through the red tape and hoop jumping of the insurance claims process. Paintless Dent Repair (PDR) is one common form of repair for minor dents. PDR is an acceptable form of repair in some cases. However, in many cases, PDR leaves the vehicle with visible damage or areas that will show visible damage during weathering and aging processes. There are several techniques for repairing dents without repainting, but these techniques only work in very optimal situations. When there is already paint damage or the dent has deep or sharp creases, painting is usually required. The flexibility of the paint and metal and the amount the metal stretched during the incident limit the success of PDR techniques. PDR is a method often used to prepare the vehicle for painting or as a cheap solution to dent reparation. Though it is slightly cheaper than more involved dent repair, it often leaves consumers unhappy when damages become visible several years after the repair. The limitations of PDR are obvious. Consumer-savvy motorists should consider using a company who paints all dent repairs to avoid future issues with the damaged area. Repairing the dent or scratch and then repainting the area eliminates the change of visible damage later in the vehicle's lifetime. Painting the repair site also lessens the possibility of rusting along the dent lines. When determining the company to use for your small body repairs, consider the cost, convenience, and processing time of the company. Look for a shop that offers immediate service at competitive pricing. Make sure the repair shop you choose offers a warranty that guarantees the repair against future visible damages and paint flaking. This article was written by Steven Leon, franchise owner of Collision on Wheels, a company who offers minor dent repair, including paint, at affordable prices - right in your driveway! Collision on Wheels bumps out and paints all dents, even those the size of a quarter or smaller. http://www.collisiononwheels.com is a nationwide franchise of independently owned and operated mobile auto body shops on wheels for minor automotive dent repairs and bumper repairs. CW services Metro West Valley, Arizona, Phoenix, Glendale, Surprise, Buckeye, Goodyear, Chandler, Gilbert, Mesa, Peoria, Scottsdale, Surprise and Tempe. Steven Leon, owner of DVW-West Valley, Arizona Headquarters 5523 East Nine Mile Road Warren, MI 48091 Phone: 623-414-1074 C12 Dent Repair, Scratch Repair, Bumper Repair, Paint Repair, Auto Paint Repair, Car Paint Repair, Collision, collision repair, Auto Repair, Auto Dent Repair, Auto Scratch Repair, Mobile Collision Repair, Fast Auto Repair, Quick Auto Repair, Body Shop, Autobody Shop, Car Dent Repair, Car Bumper Repair, auto body abrasions repair, shopping cart dings, Collision on wheels, auto repairs, cars, trucks, motor homes, motorcycles, vans, boats, wave runners, fenders, rubber or plastic bumpers, chrome bumpers, mirrors, door handles, moldings and trim, window wiper arms, paint color match, cracked bumpers, cracked fiberglass, franchise opportunity, own a franchise, buy a franchise, auto body shop franchise, auto body jobs, auto body career, body shop jobs, careers, 1-car certified, mixing auto paint, auto body technicial, auto paintless dent repair

Collision on Wheels Expands in Arizona; Awards Auto Body Franchise to Steven Leon in Metro West Valley

Steven Leon (Collision on Wheels Servicing Realtors) — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 12:46:42 -0700

Referred to as a "mini body shop on wheels," CW services save consumers time and money Phoenix, AZ - Greg Longe, President of Collision on Wheels (CW), We Come to You, announced the awarding of a CW franchise in Arizona. Local resident and former Manager at Fry's Foods, Steven Leon, will service the Metro West Valley area. Collision on Wheels (CW), We Come to You is a national franchise company specializing in mobile paint and collision repair. The franchise services a niche market of consumers who don't have time to take their vehicle to a body shop for small collision repairs and who are reluctant to make a claim to insurance companies. This trend is cited in a collision industry research study conducted by the consulting firm, Frost & Sullivan in 2005. The study found that consumers are becoming more reluctant to report small collisions due to the concern that premiums would increase. The study identified "cosmetic repair" as a growth area of the industry that falls into two categories. Consumers who need a quick repair because they plan on selling their car and those who have been in a minor accident and prefer to pay out of pocket rather than file a claim. Collision on Wheels, We Come to You is positioned to meet this demand in the collision industry. CW's mobile approach saves consumers time and money as minor repairs are typically less than a deductible. Founded in 1987 by Louis Mancina and John Maio of Warren, Michigan, the company has awarded 45 franchises in major metro markets since franchising began in January 2007. Other CW Arizona franchise locations besides the AZ. West Valley area include Tucson and Great Phoenix. "What I have learned in the past 20 years as being a Retail Manager is giving the customer great service and great value for their dollar; and I will keep the practice," says Steven Leon. Visit http://www.collisiononwheels.com for more information. Contact: Collision on Wheels International, LLC 5523 East Nine Mile Road Warren, MI 48091 Jonathan Reiher Phone: 586 619-2160 x 243 Email: info@collissiononwheels.com Website: http://www.collisiononwheels.com Local Contact: Steven Leon Phone: 623-414-1074 C12 Dent Repair, Scratch Repair, Bumper Repair, Paint Repair, Auto Paint Repair, Car Paint Repair, Collision, collision repair, Auto Repair, Auto Dent Repair, Auto Scratch Repair, Mobile Collision Repair, Fast Auto Repair, Quick Auto Repair, Body Shop, Autobody Shop, Car Dent Repair, Car Bumper Repair Metro West Valley, Arizona, Phoenix, Glendale, Surprise, Buckeye, Goodyear, Chandler, Gilbert, Mesa, Peoria, Scottsdale, Surprise, Tempe, Anthem, Avondale, El Mirage, Litchfield Park, Maryvale, Paradise Valley, Sunnyslope, Sun City, Tolleson, Young Town

Former Retail Manager, Steven Leon, Turns Collision on Wheels Entrepreneur; Provides Money Saving Tips to Glendale, Arizona Consumers

Steven Leon (Collision on Wheels Servicing Realtors) — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 12:45:10 -0700

People are busy; it's difficult to be without one's vehicle while it spends days in a body shop. Mobil auto body service comes to home or office to do minor repairs quickly Glendale, AZ Steven Leon, a retail manager at Fry's, traded his business suit for a logo-ed uniform to own and operate a Collision on Wheels (CW), We Come to You franchise in the Metro West Valley. "I liked that CW provided a much needed solution to consumers' minor collision repair problems which ultimately saves time and money," says Steven. Collision on Wheels (CW), We Come to You is a national franchise company specializing in mobile collision and paint repair. The franchise services a niche market of consumers who don't have time to take their vehicle to a body shop for minor collision repairs and who are reluctant to make a claim to insurance companies. When Steven decided he didn't want back into the corporate world, he looked into franchising. Having Retail Management skill earlier in his career gave him a wealth of experience on which to draw. He researched several concepts and found Collision on Wheels, We Come to You. Steven found the concept met a market demand that wasn't being addressed. "When consumers find we can take care of that grocery store parking lot dent or scratch at their home or office without giving up their car-- they are thrilled," says Steven. A collision industry study conducted by the consulting firm, Frost & Sullivan found that consumers are more reluctant to report small collisions due to the concern that premiums would increase. The study also identified the growth area of the industry as "cosmetic repair" that falls into two categories. Consumers who need a quick repair because they plan on selling their car and those who have been in a minor accident and prefer to pay out of pocket rather than file a claim. Collision on Wheels, mobile approach is positioned to meet this demand in the collision industry. "CW's mobile approach to minor collision repairs that are typically under the insurance deductible saves consumers time, money and maintains the resale value of their vehicles," says Steven. Retail Manager turned entrepreneur Steven shares these "tips" to help consumers preserve the finish and resale value of their vehicles: •· Take care of any damage larger than a credit card prior to lease turn in. •· Wash and vacuum your vehicle once a week to prolong the life of the paint and interior. •· Immediately wash your vehicle if bugs stick to your cars' paint finish. Bugs contain acid that can eat away clear coat within 24 hours. •· Keep a cover on your dash in the summertime to prevent heat cracks. •· If you don't have a garage, park in shady areas. Sun damages the paint finish of vehicles over time. "Consumers who follow these simple guidelines," says Steven, "will keep their vehicles looking good and preserve the resale value as well." Collision on Wheels, We Come to You, is the largest chain of mobile paint and collision repair specialists in the U.S. with 45 metro market locations servicing residential and commercial customers. Contact: Collision on Wheels International, LLC 5523 East Nine Mile Road Warren, MI 48091 Jonathan Reiher Phone: 586 619-2160 x 243 Email: info@collissiononwheels.com Website: http://www.collisiononwheels.com Local Contact: Steven Leon Phone: 623-414-1074 C12 Metro West Valley, Arizona, Phoenix, Glendale, Surprise, Buckeye, Goodyear, Chandler, Gilbert, Mesa, Peoria, Scottsdale, Surprise and Tempe

Technology Distinguishes Collision on Wheels in Mesa, Arizona, from other Auto Body Dent and Scratch Repair Shops

Steven Leon (Collision on Wheels Servicing Realtors) — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 12:43:45 -0700

Real Estate Agents and other people who use their vehicles for business appreciate the time and money saving benefits of using this company for minor auto body repairs Mesa, AZ-How interesting can auto body repair possibly be? Quite interesting when they pull up in a van and perform auto body repairs right there where the car sits, at one's home or office. Several people gathered in the parking lot of a local real estate office to observe a team putting a tent-like structure over a car to be repaired. One of the technicians on the site explained to the observers that Collision on Wheels is a mobile auto body repair shop; they travel to one's home or work place to repair minor dents, scratches and abrasions and paint the car to restore it to new condition. "We use only the top-skilled auto body repair technicians who must also pass a complete screening and background check. They must be well qualified and highly trained to use the Collision on Wheels high-tech tools and techniques. Collision on Wheels also sees that they are fully insured before they work and they receive continuous training," he explained. The technician allowed the group to see some of the sophisticated sanding tools and other high-tech tools that each van is equipped with to complete auto dent repair services and paint applications, outside, in all types of weather. "That's amazing!" exclaimed an observer. "How do you paint the area to perfectly match the rest of the car and have it set and dry properly, out in a parking lot?" The technician proudly explained "Our skilled technicians offer three different paint systems to accommodate every type of auto body repair situation - single stage, basecoat-clear coat or tri-coat. We can paint multiple panels at a time if the job requires it and we use Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) specifications for the perfect paint color match, computerized to more than 500 color matches, so when we finished, your auto almost looks like new! Real estate agents appreciate the time saving feature of one-day service, where the car sits, at their home or office. "I spent the day running comps, scheduling appointments and touching base with clients while my car was being repaired, right outside!" said a happy customer. "It was ready to go just in time for me to pick up a client to show some high-end homes to. I didn't want to show up my car the way it was this morning, covered with shopping cart dings, scratches and abrasions." The right technicians, tools and proper paint application are some of the distinguishing characteristics of this unique company. http://www.collisiononwheels.com is a nationwide franchise of independently owned and operated mobile auto body shops on wheels for minor automotive dent repairs and bumper repairs. CW services Metro West Valley, Arizona, Phoenix, Glendale, Surprise, Buckeye, Goodyear, Chandler, Gilbert, Mesa, Peoria, Scottsdale, Surprise and Tempe Contact: Collision on Wheels International, LLC 5523 East Nine Mile Road Warren, MI 48091 Jonathan Reiher Phone: 586 619-2160 x 243 Email: info@collissiononwheels.com Website: http://www.collisiononwheels.com Local Contact: Steven Leon Phone: 623-414-1074 C12 Dent Repair, Scratch Repair, Bumper Repair, Paint Repair, Auto Paint Repair, Car Paint Repair, Collision, collision repair, Auto Repair, Auto Dent Repair, Auto Scratch Repair, Mobile Collision Repair, Fast Auto Repair, Quick Auto Repair, Body Shop, Autobody Shop, Car Dent Repair, Car Bumper Repair