Garber Collision Center of Saginaw’s goal is to get you back behind the wheel. That’s why we’ve developed a simple six-step repair process to ensure your vehicle is inspected, repaired, and returned by the most-qualified industry technicians. Whether it’s a minor fender-bender, or something more serious, you’ll do better at Garber.
Simply stated, we take pride in our work. So much that we’ve gone above and beyond to become an I-CAR and ASE certified repair facility, work with all major insurance companies, and provide a written lifetime warranty on every repair. Still need proof? Check out the Garber Collision Center of Saginaw process.
STEP 1: Vehicle Drop Off
An accident is stressful enough. If you’ve been in an accident, or your vehicle has damage you’d like repaired, call us at (989) 497-6429. We’ll work with you to get your car repaired as soon as possible.
STEP 2: GET RENTAL CAR
Life doesn’t stop because of an accident. Keep moving with the help of Enterprise car rental, located on-site at Garber Collision Center of Saginaw. Simply let us know that you’ll need a car while yours is being repaired, and we’ll reserve a vehicle for you. That way, all you have to worry about is moving your stuff from one car to another.
STEP 3: RECEIVE A FREE ESTIMATE
Garber Collision Center of Saginaw is Saginaw’s trusted collision repair. We earned this distinction by consistently going the extra mile for our clients. As such, each and every vehicle receives a complete inspection upon arrival where every scratch, ding, and dent is recorded on a diagram of the vehicle. We’ll take this information and create a complimentary estimate, where damage that is related to a collision is kept separate from unrelated damage. Then we’ll discuss the estimate with you, step by step, and work with your insurance companies so you’ll get the best deal on your repairs. It’s just one of the reasons Garber Collision Center of Saginaw is Saginaw’s trusted collision repair.
STEP 4: REPAIR, PAINT, POLISH
After your vehicle is evaluated and we’ve obtained the necessary insurance approvals, we restore your vehicle to its original factory finish. As part of our commitment to you, Garber Collision Center of Saginaw is I-CAR and ASE certified, providing the highest-quality repairs exclusively with Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) parts.
Trust your vehicle to Garber Collision Center of Saginaw for all of your auto dent removal needs. Required when the metal of your vehicle is stretched upon impact, or when the dent is too deep to extract, traditional dent repair is an excellent choice. In most cases, Garber Collision Center of Saginaw will remove the body panels, taillights, and interior panels as needed to reach the underside of the dent. Typically, Bondo is applied to fill in the dent, and the vehicle is painted using Garber Collision Center of Saginaw’s computerized paint-matching system and BASF water born paint.
The bumper is designed to protect the vehicle’s structure by absorbing the impact in the event of an accident. Trust your bumper repair to the I-CAR Gold Class certified technicians at the Garber Collision Center of Saginaw. Many bumpers can be repaired to their factory finish, allowing accurate blending of paint in the repair process.
Whether your vehicle is made of aluminum, steel, or carbon fiber, the expert technicians at Garber Collision Center of Saginaw are trained to restore fenders to their pre-accident condition. Our I-Car certified team carefully repairs the fender by manipulating the material to restore the fender’s original shape and fit. Once the fender is repaired, it is primed, sanded, and painted using a state-of-the-art computer match program, so you can enjoy the newly-restored vehicle you’ve been missing.
Paint chips, scratches, and dings can happen anywhere. Fortunately the I-Car certified Garber Collision Center of Saginaw provides the industry’s top technicians to get your paint finish looking new again. Starting with a clean surface, the technician at Garber Collision Center of Saginaw preps, primes, and paints the affected area using a state-of-the-art computerized color-matching system and BASF water born paint. Finishing off with a final buff and polish, as well as a written lifetime warranty, you’ll be on your way in a vehicle that looks good as new!
The experts at Garber Collision Center of Saginaw lead the industry in paintless dent repair. Less invasive than traditional dent removal, paintless dent repair works with the flexibility of original factory paint to restore a vehicle to its factory finish. During the repair process, your expert technician will carefully knead or use suction to relieve the vehicle of the dent without affecting the paint, making for an often times less expensive repair while decreasing turnaround time.
If the laminated glass on your vehicle becomes damaged- whether it be cracked, chipped, or shattered in a collision- timely repair is vital for the safety of you and your passenger. As an I-CAR and ASE certified facility, Garber Collision Center of Saginaw is committed to restoring your auto glass to its original factory specifications. Experts in laminated and tempered glass repair, the technicians at Garber Collision Center of Saginaw have repaired the glass of thousands of vehicles. Always using OEM resins with the highest quality tools to ensure proper sealing, Garber Collision Center of Saginaw is the destination for your auto glass repairs.
Auto painting is an art, demanding meticulous attention. Garber Collision Center of Saginaw is I-CAR Gold c
ertified, with extensive experience in auto painting. Whether it be repairing minor dings, dents, or stone chips, or restoring entire sheets of the vehicle to factory specifications, the expert technicians at Garber Collision Center of Saginaw are up to the task. Using state-of-the-art computerized color matching software, the technicians at Garber Collision Center of Saginaw meticulously prep, prime, paint, and blend to ensure a seamless and flawless application. It’s the gold standard in auto painting, and it’s only at Garber Collision Center of Saginaw.
The windshield is actually two sheets of glass, held together by an inner layer of polyvinyl butyrate, supporting up to 70% of the vehicle’s weight in a rollover accident. Stone chips and cracks severely compromise the structure of the windshield, posing a serious safety risk in the event of an accident. Garber Collision Center of Saginaw is I-CAR certified, dedicated to the safety and security of you and your passengers. Providing windshield replacement or repair, often while you wait, the technicians at Garber Collision Center of Saginaw will work to restore your vehicle’s windshield to the standards set by the vehicle’s manufacturer.
STEP 5: Complimentary Wash & Vacuum
Every vehicle that undergoes repair work at Garber Collision Center of Saginaw is washed and vacuumed, free of charge. We believe in going above and beyond for our clients, and believe your first ride in your like-new vehicle should be a great one.
STEP 6: PICK UP YOUR LIKE-NEW VEHICLE
Once we’ve completed the repair for your vehicle, our Garber Collision Center of Saginaw team will contact you and invite you in for the final inspection and paperwork. Your service advisor will review the vehicle and repairs before completing the documentation and handing over the keys.
At this time, your service advisor will walk you through our written lifetime warranty on your repairs, so you can leave with peace of mind that your repairs were completed to the highest level of quality.
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