Body Shop
Welcome to the Cleburne Ford Body Shop page, our hope is that you find value in the information here.
Our mission here at Cleburne Ford is to provide the utmost in quality service to our clientele every day. From the highest quality repairs to the personal attention we provide it is always our goal to make your visit with us as pleasant as it can be.
Honesty, Integrity and Service is our way of life!
Cleburne Ford Collision Center will work with all insurance companies to process your claim efficiently and quickly. We even have direct repair agreements with many insurance companies - let us take care of the details and we'll get you back on the road in no time.
Here at Cleburne Ford we offer several distinctive advantages to help make a vehicle repair a bit less stressful.
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We repair all Makes and Model of vehicles.
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A spacious service drive with plenty of parking and an inviting customer waiting area.
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The latest state of the art auto body repair equipment.
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The most advanced electronic frame measuring and repair system available.
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A highly trained staff. All of our technicians are certified with an average of 15 years of experience.
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A computerized paint mixing system to ensure proper color match.
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A forty + year heritage of excellent customer service within the community.
Worse than the damage to your car is the stress that an auto accident causes for you. It's our job to provide the remedy. Some of the many ways Cleburne Ford Collision Center can help put things right after an accident:
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Our extensive training program includes factory-training, ASE Certification.
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We prefer to use Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) parts - though we will work with your insurance company to find the best possible solution for you. *See OEM Parts in the Consumer Education section below.
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Our repair and testing equipment is state-of-the-art.
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Additional value-added service offerings are available to restore your car to its original state.
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We work on all makes and models, not just those sold by Cleburne Ford.
Consumer Education
The finer points of collision repair are typically understood only by those in the insurance and automotive industries. And now, thanks to the information below, by you.
Below are some explanations that can help make an unpleasant situation a little less so.
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Estimate Explanation - Your Cleburne Ford representative will be happy to go over the estimate with you, explaining every line item to your satisfaction.
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OEM Parts - OEM stands for Original Equipment Manufacturer. These are new parts made by the manufacturer of your car for your car, and Cleburne Ford endorses their use.
Note: Does your policy allow for use of OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) parts or does it require less expensive LKQ, aftermarket or reconditioned parts?
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Reconditioned Parts - Reconditioned parts are original equipment factory parts that are used or refurbished. Most insurance policies have provisions for the use of these parts.
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LKQ Parts - Insurance companies will sometimes stipulate the use of used parts (of Like Kind and Quality as compared to your original parts) in repairing your vehicle. The key word to focus on here is quality. If your insurance will not cover OEM parts, we will strive to use LKQ instead.
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Aftermarket Parts - Aftermarket parts are made with different manufacturing methods, materials and standards and because they're not made by the original equipment manufacturer, they generally do not meet manufacturer specifications. To become a "certified" aftermarket part, the industry has mandated that it meet 90% of the original specifications. If a customer requests it, we will locate and use these parts as available.
The Repair Process
The best time to consider what you'd do in the event of an accident or fender bender is before you have one. Take a few minutes right now to review your insurance policy so there will be no surprises regarding your coverage.
Then, if you do need body work:
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Verify what your insurance policy will cover
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Bring your vehicle to our collision repair center
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Leave the rest to us
Some other things to consider:
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Does your policy cover aftermarket audio/video systems or wheels/tires?
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Do you have coverage if you are in an accident with an uninsured or underinsured motorist?
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What is your deductible amount?
