Battery-powered cars
EV & Hybrid Collision Repair in Fairview, Planned With the Battery in Mind
An electric or hybrid car has a high-voltage system under the bodywork. We plan around it and keep you posted from the first call to pickup.
Talk over your EV or hybrid damage at (000) 000-0000Same Dent, Different Car Underneath
On the outside, an EV or hybrid dent looks like any other dent. Underneath, there's a high-voltage battery, orange cabling and cooling lines that need to be respected before a single panel comes off. Our technicians follow the manufacturer's steps for powering down the system, and the battery's condition gets checked after any impact that may have reached it. Plenty of Fairview households now own a hybrid for the commute down US 75 toward Plano, or an EV that charges in the garage, so these cars come through our doors often. If you aren't sure whether the battery was involved, describe the impact on the phone and share a few photos, and we'll tell you what we'd want to look at first. The full assessment happens in person, and we'll set that visit around your schedule.
Battery-Aware Repair Tasks
Some of these steps are unique to electrified cars, and some are standard body work done with extra care.
Isolating the high-voltage system
Before work begins, the system is shut down and isolated following the procedure for your make and model.
Battery and cable inspection
We look for impact marks, damaged cabling and coolant leaks around the battery and power electronics.
Proper tow method
Many EVs shouldn't be pulled on their drive wheels. We make sure the car arrives on a flatbed or dollies when the manufacturer says so.
Underbody and enclosure check
Battery enclosures often double as structure. We measure and inspect the underbody so nothing hidden is overlooked.
Bumpers and panels near the wiring
Dents, bumpers and quarter panels are repaired or replaced, with extra attention to clips and sensors that sit close to wiring.
Booth heat kept in limits
Paint booth temperatures stay within the limits the manufacturer sets for battery-powered cars during refinishing.
Scans and sensor recalibration
After reassembly we scan the car and recalibrate any driver-assist sensors that were disturbed during the repair.
Charge-up and test drive
We confirm the car powers up, charges and drives normally before you come to collect it.
Three Steps for a Battery-Powered Car
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Describe the hit on the phone
Call and tell us the year, make and model, plus where the car was hit. We'll explain how to share photos so we can give you a first opinion. If the car shouldn't be driven, we can help arrange a tow that suits an electrified vehicle. We'll also go over what your insurer is likely to ask.
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Safe shutdown and full estimate
Once the car is here, we power down the high-voltage system and inspect the damage, including the areas near the battery. The estimate lists each step, part and safety procedure. After approval, we set the repair schedule with you and help you request a rental through your insurer if your policy allows.
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Repair, power up and verify
Bodywork and refinishing follow the manufacturer's procedures and heat limits. The system is then brought back online, scanned and test driven. At pickup we explain what was checked so you can drive away feeling settled about it.
Why Electrified-Car Owners Call Us
Safety steps are routine here
Power-down and battery checks are part of the plan from the start. They're not an afterthought added once a panel is already off.
Updates without the jargon
High-voltage systems can sound intimidating. We explain what we're doing and why, without the jargon.
One coordinator for the whole job
From the tow to the rental request to the final scan, you have one place to call. That keeps the details from slipping.
Bumped Your EV in a Parking Lot?
Whether it was a slow tap at the shopping center or a harder hit, we'll help you figure out what comes next. Have the vehicle details ready and we'll take it from there.
Ask about electric and hybrid repair at (000) 000-0000