Collision & Body Shop Services

Fender Replacement or Repair

You parked your car at the rink, the mall or the coffee shop and when came out, you noticed that you had a dent in the fender. At first blush, it didn’t look so bad, but, upon closer examination, you have sustained damage. A collision repair in Vaughan is what you need to restore your car to safe operating vehicle. At the auto body shop, you learn that the dent is small enough to be repaired and you’re off to the races. In another instance, you have a larger dent and that will demand that the fender be replaced as much for safety reasons as the aesthetic reasons. The fender works with the bumper to help absorb front-end impact shock when you are in an accident and without a fender that is in perfect condition you could be in danger of serious injury should an accident occur.

Many times when you are in an accident, the bumper and fender will sustain damage. Both are working together to mitigate the force of impact, but they work independently. To understand the role of both, know that your bumper is affixed to the front of your car – the fender, on the other hand, is affixed to the frame of your car. Both require different methods for repair or replacement and for a fender, you need the services of a qualified service tech to know when the bumper can be saved or needs to be scrapped. What it comes down to here is the severity of the damage that the fender has sustained – small dents or superficial damage can be repaired to the point that you wouldn’t know that the fender had damage.

When you have a larger sized dent in your fender, you may need a replacement fender – structural damage may be lurking under the damaged area that could affect the frame and that is something to be avoided at all costs. But you won’t know about the problems until you bring your car to the Modern Automotive collision repair centre for evaluation.

Bumper Has Been Bumped & Requires Repair or Replacement

Your bumper is the first thing that will take impact during an accident if you are hit in the front or rear end. It helps deflect impact and works with the fenders to transfer the energy of the accident to the frame of the car. The plastic may be cracked or the bumper is out of alignment, and you think that it isn’t worth a repair. Think again, the foam coating that helps support the bumper functions can be irredeemable, when that happens you must invest in a bumper repair and or bumper replacement if the damage is more than negligible.

Another senario is if you got into a fender bender at the mall or a parking lot and you have bumper damage – it may be a small thing really, and you are thinking that a repair isn’t so important. But, think again, it is important for a number of reasons. A damaged bumper can the sign of more damage that lies just under the surface – locating it and correcting any problem that you don’t see prevents future problems. You have a foam-like substance under your bumper that can be rendered useless when pushed in – the foam substance is a shock absorber per se for a low impact crash. A car with a damaged bumper will cause the value of your car to erode and that is the last thing you want for your car – a small investment in the car can reap a good financial return when you.

Frame is Misaligned & Requires Straightening and Repair

Driving in traffic can be like running with the bulls in Spain, its hectic, can be chaotic, and a competition for lanes when an exit needs to be made. When driving in traffic, accidents happen, and you could be the victim of someone who collides with you and door is dented and possible frame damage may be lurking. A collision repair in Vaughan is the fastest way to determine frame damage and whether you need your frame straightened. Even a slightly bent frame can be dangerous and cause handling problems at low speeds and worse at high speeds – a collision repair will prevent any problems like those from occurring.

The most important part of your car, truck or SUV is something you never have seen, but your life depends on, the frame of your car. Without a solid frame to ride on, you are tempting fate in a bad way – that is why you need your frame to be straight. If you have been in an accident, one of the first things our collision repair shop will do is look at the frame to make sure no damage has occurred – your unibody frame is what holds the car together. The work to get your frame repaired or straightened is very meticulous and not everyone has the expertise or equipment to do it right.

At Modern Automotive we have the latest equipment to bring your ride back to the glory it once enjoyed before the accident. Driving with frame damage puts your occupants and other cars on the road in peril and it has never been more important to have the frame checked after any type of collision. Frame repair and straightening is a specialty service that we at Modern Automotive offer, and we have produced excellent results for our customers.

Car Paint Repair and How It Works

Modern Automotive uses OEM waterborne paint technology in all the auto body repair and car paint services. We guarantee a seamless colour matchfor all vehicle models and makes. Simply bring your vehicle in to Modern Automotive, and we will give you a free estimate that breaks down all the services you may need. Our skilled auto body repair technicians will get rid of any scratches or to prepare the surface for the best possible finish. Then, we further prepare the surface of your vehicle to hold the new paint tightly, without any undesired cracks or peels. The next step is to seal the vehicle over top of the old paint to ensure that it will not interfere with the new paint job. Next, we paint with our waterborne paint technology. Finally, we gloss the surface to ensure a seamless paint colour match.

With state-of-the-art computerized paint mixing technology, we can provide you with the highest quality paint job, restoring your vehicle to its original factory finish.

No, it is not a total loss. A car is totaled by an insurance company when the cost of repairing it exceeds the total value, as determined by the insurance company, of your vehicle. We use the most up-to-date equipment to make sure your car gets back to perfect condition. 

The team at Modern Automotive will give you an estimate of the time it will take to complete the repairs to your vehicle. There are circumstances which can delay your project, from special order or backordered parts, to hidden damage that will need to be appraised and approved.

For best results, wash your vehicle by hand using a soft cloth or sponge. Always use clean, fresh water and wash your vehicle in the shade. Avoid commercial car washes, as the stiff brushes or sponges can damage the finish and leave marks on the surface. 

With PDR, an experienced specialist can repair most shallow or minor dents without the need to repaint your vehicle. Naturally, for effective restoration, the original paint finish cannot be cracked or chipped – this would require traditional repair services.

We’re always transparent with you: PDR does have limitations. In some circumstances, it’s more feasible to use alternative or traditional options for body repair. If your vehicle has any of the characteristics listed below, consider using our collision, car paint, and auto body repair services instead:

• if the dent has any sharp edges or any torn metal
• if the paint on the inside of the dent is scratched or broken
• if the dented metal is located at the edge of a panel
• if the dented area has had any previous body work

Because PDR entails less labour at our shop, the procedure is much less expensive than traditional auto body repair options. PDR is industry-recognized as a body repair service and is a great way to maintain the integrity and resale value of a vehicle.
At Modern Automotive, we can assess your vehicle damage, determine if PDR will work, and provide you with an estimate for repairs- so give us a call today at (905) 660-6100!

Yes, paintless dent repair does work! It is a process that uses specific tools and techniques to remove minor dents and dings from cars without damaging the vehicle’s paint. This makes it a popular choice for those who want their car to look its best but don’t want to spend money on a full-blown paint job.

The process starts with a simple car wash and dry to remove road tar, wax, or any other contamination. Then the dent is assessed closely to identify the nature of repairs (whether it’s paintless dent repair or regular repaint). 

If the dented panel needs to be repainted:

• First of all, we will make sure that the colours we have match those on the vehicle.
• Our preparation department masks the car to prevent primer overspray.
• We will then grind the dented area to the metal and pull the dent out at our repair station.
• Once the metal is properly shaped, we apply a light coat of body fuller, and once that is dry, we are ready to block the filler and move on to the next stage: primer application.
• Once primer is applied, (for which we only use OEM approved paint) we will start the drying process using infrared lamps.
• For smaller repairs, we use an advanced UV primer (European technology) that allows for faster drying times and better quality repairs.
• When the primer is set and the surface is straight, we will move the vehicle to the paint booth where we will re-tape and mask the vehicle again.
• Once the vehicle is masked and fully covered, we will start the spraying process at a temperature of 25-30 degrees Celsius. 
• We apply the colour with a clear coat to prevent damage from UV lights.
• Once painting is done and the last clear coat is applied, we will immediately start baking at 145 Fahrenheit for 30 minutes.
• After the car cools down, we will reassemble the removed parts, including door handles and other disassembled parts.
• Finally, once this process is complete, we will give the car a final wash and inspect the work before we bring it back to the customer. 

That depends on the level of damage. If you have a minor dent, then it is always better to repair, but if there is more significant damage such as tears and rust, then you may be better off replacing the vehicle.

Simply put, the cost of car scratch repair will vary with the extent of damage. Scratches can spoil a beautiful vehicle finish, let alone stress you out as a car owner. Worse still, paint scratches can rust or corrode quite quickly if not repaired properly. The best remedy is to repair the damage professionally as soon as possible. Sure, you could go with a DIY approach – but why not do it right from the start? At Modern Automotive, we’ll inspect your damage and provide you with a free estimate – call 905-660-6100 for more information.

If you paint over a vehicle scratch yourself, it will never look as good as a professional car scratch repair. Retail “scratch kits” and online instructions are, at most, an adequate remedy for vehicle scratches. Yes, it’s a way to save some money in the short term, but it’s still a very burdensome chore with questionable results. Professionals can assess the depth and severity of a scratch, and offer the best approach for achieving the best results. Do-it-yourself results often require a redo.

Eventually, your vehicle will experience a dent – in a parking lot, on the road, even in your own driveway. Whether it’s dent repair or car scratch repair, proper restoration is the best approach. Some vehicle owners may think that minor dents can be remedied with a DIY technique. The truth is, auto body professionals are skilled and experienced with this work. They can also assess the scope of damage accurately – especially because of today’s advanced vehicle body materials.

Some dents are harder to fix, which may take longer and require more expertise (especially if we’re talking about aluminum panels). The price of the repair usually depends on how damaged the car is and how much work it will need. Every dent is unique, so it is best to discuss the repair up front with the auto body shop and they’ll give you an accurate estimate upon inspection.