COLLISION CARE XPRESS IS YOUR CERTIFIED ELECTRIC VEHICLE REPAIR CENTER!
Electric vehicles (EVs) are becoming increasingly common, with many manufacturers currently offering models that plug in. Dozens more are expected to hit the market over the next few years. A 2019 survey conducted by Consumer Reports and the Union of Concerned Scientists shows that 63 percent of prospective car buyers in America are interested in electric vehicles. Overall, 31 percent would consider one for their next purchase, 27 percent would consider one at some point down the road.
Over the last 5 years Collision Care Xpress has been dedicated to becoming the best in Electric Vehicle repair. We are certified as an Original Equipment Manufacturer repair center for all models of Tesla along with other brands of Electronic and Hybrid Vehicles. These certifications pre-qualify us to meet requirements for any new vehicles models that join the EV market.
Only a certified center can invest in the appropriate tools and equipment to properly repair your vehicle to its original specification. Using improper, makeshift tools, or an unlicensed technician may cause inoperative harm to your vehicle as well as jeopardize your family safety.
DOES AN ELECTRIC VEHICLE REQUIRE ANY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT OR CONSIDERATION?
Yes! The phrase “computers on wheels” is absolutely true when it comes to Tesla & other EV, and there are many steps required to assure that all computerized systems are fully restored and working properly. Furthermore, the vehicle’s body is constructed of light weight metals such as aluminum. In short, the vehicle’s technician must be trained and certified in the vehicles electronics and computer system. Moreover, the vehicle’s body & frame technician must be properly certified in working with the various metals and aluminum.
The repair process for Tesla vehicles and other EV is quite different from a typical vehicle. We have a team of dedicated specialists to disassemble the vehicles and formulate a complete repair plan. Electric vehicles require much more room during this “Pre-Production” stage of repairs due to the complexity of the analysis and the size of undamaged parts that need to be stored during repairs. Our EV Center also has multiple 240v chargers to keep batteries in good condition during every step in the repair process.
Other aspects of EV repairs are that all aluminum repairs must take place in a “Clean Room.” Some electric vehicles, like the Tesla Model S or Model X, are virtually all aluminum, while others, such as the Tesla Model 3, are a combination of steel and aluminum. This dedicated repair area is required to avoid cross-contamination with steel, which can cause corrosion on an aluminum car.
Collision Care Xpress is monitored and supported by the Tesla Body Repair Program team, working together to ensure you can continue to enjoy your Tesla vehicle.
Our computer systems allow us to monitor your vehicle and communicate directly to the manufacturer making sure your systems are fully resorted, recalibrated, and working properly.
A TYPICAL CASE STUDY:
On a large Tesla repair there can be a dozen different steps in this reset and recalibration process, and it requires substantial training and special equipment to be sure that your safety isn’t compromised when you rely on these systems. We can perform most recalibration processes that the Tesla Service Center performs.
On most vehicles, the frame allows for some repair within certain specifications. On aluminum vehicles, these structural components cannot be repaired but instead must be replaced, which requires specialized frame measuring systems and repair equipment.
Many vehicles are now constructed from aluminum, or a combination of steel and aluminum. Aluminum vehicle repairs must take place in a “Clean Room.” This dedicated repair area is required to avoid cross-contamination with steel, which can cause corrosion on an aluminum car. A typical body shop is not equipped with the specialized tools to hand aluminum and they do not have a dedicated Aluminum clean rooms as this is very expensive to create and maintain.
The Tesla Approved Body Shop Network is monitored and supported by Tesla Body Repair Program team, working together to ensure you can continue to enjoy your Tesla vehicle. Our computer systems allow us to monitor your vehicle and communicate directly to the manufacturer making sure your systems are fully resorted and working properly.
ABOUT TESLA:
Tesla vehicle body structure design incorporates the best in advanced structural aluminum casting, extrusion and stamped panel technology used in combination with the latest aluminum welding and adhesive bonding technology. However Accidents can happen, and Tesla Approved Body Shops have been factory trained and equipped to rebuild Tesla vehicles to the original vehicle specifications for structural integrity and quality of finish.
Tesla demands the highest standards from their Approved Body Shop Network through rigorous training and assessment of all the technicians that will work on your vehicle. The aluminum welding capability is evaluated to ensure all safety critical welded joints can be guaranteed to meet Tesla’s specifications along with the adhesive and mechanical jointing technology used in the construction of your Tesla vehicle.
Tesla is possibly the most complicated of vehicles to work on, but we have made a massive investment in all Tesla-approved equipment necessary and continue to grow with the company to keep up with the electric car maker’s continually evolving technology.
Only a certified center can invest in the appropriate tools and equipment to properly repair your vehicle to its original specification. Using improper, makeshift tools, or an unlicensed technician may cause inoperative harm to your vehicle as well as jeopardize your family safety.
The Tesla Approved Body Shop Network is monitored and supported by Tesla Body Repair Program team, working together to ensure you can continue to enjoy your Tesla vehicle.
Collision Care Xpress