Our Collision Center Technology
As vehicle manufacturers continue to develop new materials and technology to make vehicles safer and more fuel efficient, we have to invest in the latest technology to repair those vehicles properly. At Budd Baer Collision Center you can rest assure that we are investing in the necessary technology to offer the safest and most reliable repairs possible.
Vehicle Scanning
Today's vehicles have more computer systems and lines of code than a fighter jet, so it is no surprise that when your vehicle is in an accident or parts are removed to perform a repair, your computer systems will need to be calibrated and checked to make sure everything is functioning properly. Budd Baer Collision Center scans every vehicle before and after repairs to make sure that your vehicle is back to factory settings.
Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS)
If your vehicle is equipped with Accident Avoidance, Blind Spot Monitoring, Lane Departure, Park Assist, Adaptive Cruise Control, or any of the other ADAS systems available today, making sure they are repaired per factory recommendations is vital to the safe operation of your vehicle. At Budd Baer Collision Center those considerations are factored into every repair, right down to the final test drive.
Frame Measuring and Repair...
Both of our Chief frame machines are designed to properly return your vehicle to manufacturer's specifications.
The Velocity laser measuring system is what our technicians use to measure exactly where your vehicle's structure has been changed and where it needs to be when their repairs are finished to the millimeter.
Welding Equipment...
We utilize the Pro Spot STRSW spot welding system to be able to replace welded panels with the same type of welds that your vehicle leaves the factory with. Our technicians are certified in the following welding technologies:
- Steel MIG welding
- Aluminum welding
- MIG brazing
- Squeeze Type Resistance Spot Welding
Paint Equipment...
We utilize the latest waterborne paint spraying technology in all of our three Global Finishing Solutions Ultra Efficient paint booths.
Refinishing Technology...
In 2010 Budd Baer Collision Center changed our paint system from a solvent based product to the Sherwin-Williams waterborne paint system in an effort to help reduce our environmental impact and utilize the latest in refinishing technology. We are currently utilizing the impressive 9K paint system from Sherwin-Williams which provides excellent color match and next level clear coat finishes.
Customer Service Experience...
In addition to the state-of-the-art equipment utilized in our repairs, we also utilize the latest technology in our office to communicate with our customers and insurance partners throughout the repair process. Those resources include:
- Phone, Text, and Email repair status updates
- Online rental status updates direct to Enterprise Rent-a Car
- Facebook posts keeping our customers informed about the latest trends in vehicle safety
- Online repair status updates
- Photo Estimating to offer a convenient option to start the repair process
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Budd Baer Collision Center
88 Murtland Ave
Washington, PA 15301
- Sales: 724-914-6100
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