Accidents happen. Our collision repair and paint specialists are here to get your car looking like new again.
The proper repair of collision damage is critical to the safety and performance of your vehicle. Each vehicle is repaired to factory specifications in our state-of-the-art collision repair facility. J and E Auto Group’s highly skilled and I-Car, State, and ASE certified technicians use only the highest quality equipment, parts, and materials. We use only the best equipment available in the repair of your vehicle. Our large shop area enables us to handle both small and large jobs. All body work is thoroughly inspected prior to entering the refinish department.
Sometimes mechanical components have been damaged or need to be removed to gain access to other damaged areas of your vehicle. We have all the necessary equipment to handle these mechanical repairs.
At J and E Auto Group we are committed to returning your vehicle to it’s like newcondition, and we do this with the use of the Genesis Computer measuring system. This is a state of the art computer system that monitors the progress of the repair while the technician is working on the vehicle.
The vehicle is returned to its original factory specifications. We also have two E-Z Liner frame racks which are capable of multiple pulls which is critical in returning your vehicle to its original condition.
J and E Auto Group has also invested in two Pro Spot welders which are the industry standard in collision repair grand rapids mi. The Pro Spot i4 Resistance programmable spot welder allows our technicians to replace structural and non-structural panels back to factory specification. The Pro Spot SP-5 welder allows our technicians to weld steel, aluminum and silicon bronze. Each of these welders are controlled by microprocessors which allow the technicians to properly repair the vehicle back to like new condition.
Benefits of having your vehicle repaired at J and E:Today’s modern factory finishes incorporate multiple layers of highly specialized paints. J and E Auto Group has made a major investment in the finest paint system available and constantly upgrades its technology and equipment to ensure that each vehicle’s paint matches. We use PPG envirobase high performance base coat then top coated with PPG finest high solids clear. Using PPG high performance from start to finish allows us to provide one of the industries best warranties. We take special pride in our ability to match factory finishes as the final step in the restoration process.
Our paint preparation area is where your vehicle is prepared for paint by sanding and applying primer and sealer. After your vehicle is done in the spray booth, it is sent back to this area to cool down before being sent back to the body shop for reassembly.
We use downdraft spray booths to give your car a dirt-free, long-lasting finish. After applying a clear coat, your vehicle is baked to give the paint durability and a high gloss that will last for the life of your vehicle.
Frequently Asked QuestionsDO’S Wash the vehicle by hand with cool water and a very mild car wash solution using a soft cloth or sponge. Always use clean fresh water. Wash your vehicle in the shade.
DONT’S Do not use a commercial car wash. Stiff brushes or sponges could mar the finish and damage the surface. Do not “dry wipe” your vehicle. Dry wiping can scratch the finish. Do not drive on gravel roads. Chipping the finish is easily done in the first 30 days. Avoid parking under trees and utility lines which are likely to attract birds. Bird droppings have a high acid content and will damage a freshly painted surface. Also, tree sap can mar or spot a freshly painted surface. Do not spill gasoline, oil, antifreeze, transmission fluid, or windshield solvent on the new finish. Do not scrape ice or snow from the newly painted surface. Scrapers can act like a paint scraper on a newly painted finish.