Repair Process
Our Collison Repair Process
Welcome to Ball Body Shop, your local full-service collision center serving the greater Madison area, including Cross Plains, Middleton, and so much more! if your vehicle has been involved in accident and is in need of repair, our Body Shop is the place to go! Learn all about our estimate and repair process below.
Step-by-Step: Pre-Repair Process
Step 1: Estimate
The first step in your vehicle’s repair process is to gather all of your relevant vehicle information and to access the damage visually. Once the visual inspection has been completed, the data will then be entered into a computer program, which will provide a preliminary cost estimate in the blink of an eye. If there happens to be any hidden damage that isn’t noticeable at first glance, a more accurate estimate will be available once the vehicle has been disassembled and additional damage has been discovered.
Step 2: Approval
Once the preliminary estimate has been completed and it is determined that your vehicle is, indeed, repairable, we can proceed with your authorization and get in contact with your insurance carrier so they can cover the cost of your damages.
Step 3: Schedule Repair Appointment
At this point, an agreement should have been made with your insurance carrier and it will be time to schedule a service appointment to have your vehicle repaired.
Step 4: Order Parts
Once an appointment has been scheduled, an initial parts order is placed, which is based on the preliminary estimate of damages.
Step-by-Step: In the Shop
Step 1: Disassembly
When your vehicle is brought to our body shop, it is time to disassemble it and further assess the damage. At this point, if there is any damage that went undiscovered during the initial estimate or there are any additional parts that are required to complete the repair, they will be added to the estimate and communicated with you and your insurance provider.
Step 2: Structural Repair
More than half of all vehicles that have been involved in a collision display some extent of structural damage. If this is the case for your vehicle, it will be carefully measured against its manufacturer’s specified dimensions and returned to those precise specifications using OEM (original equipment manufacturer) approved parts.
Step 3: Body Repair
Once the structural damage has been repaired and your vehicle has been properly aligned, it is time to repair or fully replace the exterior body panels -- depending on the severity of the collision.
Step 4: Paint
At this point, your vehicle has been fully repaired and is ready to be prepped, primed, and painted!
Step 5: Reassembly
When the paint has dried, your vehicle’s lights, moldings, trim, and any additional hardware that was removed during the disassembly will now be reassembled. This will be followed up by a test to ensure that your vehicle has been properly repaired and returned to its pre-accident condition.
Step-by-Step: Finishing Touches
Step 1: Detailing
The final step in the repair process consists of a thorough cleaning including a hand-carwash and vacuuming. The paint will then be inspected and polished if needed and your vehicle will be as good as new, and ready for the Madison, WI area roads again!
Step 2: Delivery Day!
There is nothing like a “showroom shine”, and that’s exactly what you’ll see the day you pick up your restored vehicle. And believe us, it’s as exciting for us as it is for you. In addition, you’ll receive a complete portfolio of documentation outlining exactly what was repaired, replaced, and restored on your vehicle. Best of all, you’ll be back in the seat of the vehicle you fell in love with, appreciate and all the memories that come with it.
About Ball Body Shop
Welcome to Ball Body Shop, your Local Collision Center Serving Middleton, Madison, Cross Plains and Sauk City.
We are a Certified Toyota Repair Center serving Dane and surrounding Counties and you'll also find our friendly and accommodating staff eager to assist you.
We're here to help you no matter what it is you're looking for - be it a car service appointment, help picking out the right part for your Toyota, or a test drive in a new or pre-owned vehicle.
If your heart is set on a new Toyota, then we have you covered. Check out our selection of affordable Toyota models at your convenience; when something pops out at you, we'll set you up for a little joyride (i.e. test drive). Singing along to the radio, while optional, is certainly recommended for the full experience.
Where to Find Us
Repair Center
Ball Body Shop
2225 Eagle DriveMiddleton, WI 53562