Examine the unique challenges of specialty vehicle repair. We explore custom solutions, maintaining vehicle integrity, and selecting the right repair shop. Minnetonka Collision Center stands out with its expert care, ensuring every specialty vehicle receives the meticulous attention it deserves to maintain performance and value.

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When choosing an auto body repair shop, your first tendency may be to look at price. If yours is a specialty vehicle, you'll want to consider whether the facility performs specialty vehicle repair. You'll certainly want an auto body repair facility that offers expert color matching. But one thing that may not be high on your list is the concierge services it provides. Concierge services at an auto body shop? You'll find them at Minnetonka Collision Service in Plymouth, MN.

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At Minnetonka Collision Center, we are dedicated to providing you with superior auto service from ASE certified technicians. Each of our mechanics has gone through extensive training a certification so that they can give exceptional work on every vehicle that comes to our service center. If you don’t know what ASE-certified means or why it’s essential, we provide a brief description below.

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At Minnetonka Collision Center, we paint used and damaged cars every single day. Our entire crew of professional know what it takes to match the paint on your car in a seamless manner and with zero flaws. For this reason, we strongly suggest that you bring your car for paint repairs or touch ups instead of doing it yourself. Here’s why:

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A storm can cause a lot of damage to your vehicle. Hail can leave dings and dents in the car, high water levels can damage water underneath the carriage of the car, and debris flying around in high winds can chip, crack or break your windows...the list goes on. If your car has been through a storm and you suspect there may be damage or you can see the damage, you may be wondering what steps a collision center, such as Minnetonka Collision in Plymouth, MN, takes to ensure all of the damage is spotted and repaired. Here are the steps that are followed when checking for and repairing car storm damage:

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Hail can be damaging to the body of your vehicle. The amount of damage that is caused depends on the size of the hail and how fast it fell onto your car. If your car has dents or dings in it from hail, you will likely want your car repaired. Hail damage can affect the appearance of your car and the value. There are three techniques that are typically used to repair hail damage, depending on the severity of the damage. Here are the three techniques that we use at Minnetonka Collision.

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When your vehicle needs to have body work completed, you'll have to find the right shop for the job. Though you might think that all body shops are alike, there are some key factors that you need to consider before entrusting your vehicle to one. Keep the following in mind when doing your research:

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If your specialty vehicle is involved in an accident, your mind may be swirling with questions. You want to get the vehicle repaired, but you also need to find a shop with experience making the right repairs to your unique car. Here are a few of the questions you may have about specialty vehicle repairs you may have after you are in an auto accident.

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If your paintjob is scratched, or if you’ve been in an accident where your vehicle needs major body work, you need a high-quality paintjob to restore your car or truck’s aesthetic. The process of painting a car is a delicate one, requiring an experienced auto repair technician to match the color of your existing paintjob with the new coat. The matching process normally leverages technology to find the perfect match.

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Bad weather and hail can change the aesthetic of your entire vehicle, impacting everything from your paintjob and windshield to your door panels. Hail can even wreak havoc on the interior of your vehicle, if the storm is intense or your convertible top is down. Below are some examples of how solid precipitation can damage your vehicle.

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