Auto Body Shop Repair – Our Services
We Cover Minor Damage to Full Panel Repainting
Our team at AutoFlow BodyShop provides auto body shop repair in Vancouver for vehicles with dents, scratches, paint damage, and other exterior body issues. Our autobody repair services include dent repair, paintless dent repair (PDR), scratch removal and polishing, painting, and panel repainting.
Each service addresses a specific type of exterior damage, from restoring the shape of dented panels to removing surface scratches and renewing damaged or worn paint. Proper autobody repair can restore the vehicle’s appearance, improve the condition of affected panels, and help prevent minor exterior damage from becoming more extensive.
Bring your car to AutoFlow Bodyshop for professional dent repair, scratch removal, paint work, and collision repairs tailored to your vehicle’s condition.
What Does Our Auto Body Shop Repair Include?
Our auto body repair services cover the restoration of a vehicle’s exterior after dents, scratches, paint damage, or other cosmetic issues affect its appearance or condition. The repair may involve reshaping damaged panels, removing surface imperfections, or refinishing areas where the original paint has been damaged or deteriorated.
Our repair can include:
- Dent and panel damage
- Surface scratches
- Paint damage and fading
- Minor cosmetic damage
- Damaged or deteriorated exterior finishes
High-quality repairs should address both the underlying body damage and the vehicle’s exterior finish. Repairing the panel alone may not be enough when the paint or surface has also been affected, so the appropriate combination of bodywork, polishing, painting, or repainting is used to restore the damaged area.
AutoFlow Bodyshop Repair Services
AutoFlow Bodyshop team provides a range of exterior repair services to restore vehicles affected by dents, scratches, and paint damage. Our quality service focuses on matching the repair method to the type and extent of damage. As a local repair shop in Vancouver, we handle different cosmetic and bodywork needs to help restore your vehicle’s appearance.
Certified Repair Services
These additional repair services cover the specialized work needed after a vehicle is involved in a collision, particularly when repairs involve an insurance claim or require certified repair procedures. These services can include coordinating with an insurance company, assessing collision-related damage, and completing certified collision repair designed to restore the vehicle to its pre-accident conditions.
Insurance Claim Repair
Managing vehicle damage after a collision can involve coordinating with your insurance company before repairs can begin. AutoFlow Bodyshop can assist with the repair process by assessing the visible damage, documenting the work required, and coordinating the necessary information for an insurance claim.
Certified Collision Repair
Involves using appropriate repair procedures, equipment, and technical standards for the vehicle being serviced. Rather than focusing only on visible damage, the repair process considers the extent of the collision damage and the work necessary to return the vehicle to its pre-accident conditions.
OEM-Certified Auto Body Repair
Follows repair procedures and factory specifications established by the vehicle manufacturer. This can involve using manufacturer-approved repair methods, tools, equipment, and replacement components. Following applicable OEM guidelines helps maintain the vehicle’s intended fit, function, and safety characteristics after collision damage is repaired.
Vehicles We Repair
Our auto body repairs in Vancouver are for vehicles used by individuals, businesses, and rental operations. We work with:
- Private Vehicles – Repairing personal cars, SUVs, trucks, and vans affected by everyday dents, scratches, parking-lot impacts, and collisions.
- Rental Cars – Repairing rental vehicles that need to be returned to their proper condition after accidents, minor impacts, or cosmetic damage.
- Fleet Vehicles – Providing body repair for businesses managing multiple vehicles, helping keep company cars, trucks, vans, and other fleet vehicles in service.
- Commercial Vehicles – Addressing exterior body damage on work vehicles and other business-use vehicles that require professional repair and refinishing.
Car Brands We Service
- Acura
- Audi
- BMW
- Buick
- Cadillac
- Chevrolet
- Chrysler
- Dodge
- Ford
- Genesis
- GMC
- Honda
- Hyundai
- Infiniti
- Jeep
- Kia
- Land Rover
- Lexus
- Lincoln
- Mazda
- Mercedes-Benz
- Mitsubishi
- Nissan
- Porsche
- Ram
- Subaru
- Tesla
- Toyota
- Volkswagen
- Volvo
And more…
How Does the Auto Body Repair Process Work?
1
Vehicle Damage Assessment
Inspected to identify visible body damage and determine which areas require repair, refinishing, or replacement. The type, location, and severity of the damage help determine the appropriate repair method.
2
Free Repair Estimate
An estimate is prepared based on the work required to restore the affected areas. The AutoFlow Bodyshop team offer free estimates so you can understand the cost of recommended repairs before the work begins.
3
Repair and Bodywork
The required bodywork is completed based on the damage. This may include reshaping dented panels, repairing scratches, performing paintless dent repair, or addressing collision-related body damage.
4
Surface Preparation and Paint Work
When the original paint has been damaged, or a panel requires refinishing, the surface is prepared before paint is applied. Proper preparation creates an even finish and allows the repaired area to blend with the surrounding bodywork.
5
Final Inspection
The completed repair is inspected to check the bodywork, paint finish, and appearance. Any necessary finishing work is addressed before the vehicle is returned.
AutoFlow Bodyshop Restores Your Vehicle After Damage
Get stress-free auto body repair at AutoFlow Bodyshop in Vancouver, BC.
Our technicians can assess your vehicle’s condition and determine the right repair or bodywork. Our services include dent repair, paintless dent repair, scratch removal and polishing, painting, panel repainting, and collision repair. We can also assist with insurance-related repairs when your vehicle has been damaged in an accident. The goal is to restore your vehicle’s appearance and condition so you can get back on the road without leaving visible damage behind.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do repair shops include windshield repair or windshield replacement?
Not every auto body repair shop provides windshield repair or windshield replacement. Auto body shops primarily handle exterior body damage such as dents, scratches, damaged panels, and paintwork, while windshield services are performed by specialized auto glass technicians. If a collision has damaged both the vehicle’s body and windshield, ask the repair shop which services it provides or whether it works with an auto glass provider for the required windshield repair or replacement.
Do all scratches require repainting?
No, not all car scratches require repainting. Light scratches that only affect the clear coat may be reduced or removed through polishing and scratch removal. Deeper scratches that reach the paint layer, primer, or metal require more extensive repair and may need touch-up paint or panel repainting.
What is the difference between painting and repainting?
Painting applies a new paint finish to a vehicle surface that needs colour restoration or refinishing, while repainting involves applying new paint to a panel or area that has already been painted but needs to be restored after damage or wear. Repainting may be required after dent repair, collision damage, deep scratches, peeling paint, or significant fading. Both processes can involve surface preparation, colour matching, paint application, and finishing to achieve a consistent appearance with the surrounding vehicle panels.
How long does it take a body shop to fix a car?
Minor cosmetic repairs within 1 to 3 days, while major collision or structural repairs can take 2 to 4 weeks or longer.
Typical repair timelines include:
- Minor cosmetic repairs: 1–3 days — Small dents, scratches, scuffed bumpers, and other limited exterior damage.
- Dent repair or PDR: 1–2 days — Minor dents can often be repaired quickly when the affected panel and paint remain in suitable condition.
- Painting or panel repainting: 2–4 days — Additional time may be needed for surface preparation, paint application, drying, and finishing.
- Moderate collision repair: 3–10 days — Multiple damaged panels, replacement parts, bodywork, and refinishing can extend the repair period.
- Major collision repairs: 2–4 weeks or longer — Extensive body damage, structural repairs, multiple part replacements, or additional collision-related work can require significantly more time.
What is the hardest repair to do on a car?
Major structural and collision repairs are among the hardest repairs to perform on a car because they can involve several interconnected systems and require precise measurements and specialized equipment. A severely damaged vehicle may need frame or structural straightening, replacement of multiple body panels and components, airbag repairs, and calibration of safety systems such as ADAS. The repair also requires careful alignment of the repaired components to restore your vehicle as closely as possible to its pre-accident condition.