Shop Talk
Welcome to the Gold Coast Auto Body “Answer Blog,” where we periodically post news updates, technical articles, and other items of interest to our customers and friends in the luxury car community.
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COVID 19 OPERATING PROCEDURES
Effective Monday 3/23/20
As the Pandemic continues, we’d like to reassure you that Gold Coast Auto Body is committed to remaining open and available to serve your collision repair needs.
In order to do so safely and effectively, we’ve instituted sweeping changes to our operating procedures designed to safeguard the health of our customers and staff members.
ABBREVIATED HOURS OF OPERATION
Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:00pm, Saturday and Sunday closed
VEHICLE PICK-UP & DELIVERY
In order to minimize unnecessary customer visits, a valet pickup and delivery service will be available for pre-scheduled repairs at the start of service, and upon completion of repairs.
PHOTO CONSULTATION/INSPECTION
To facilitate a contactless preliminary inspection and consultation, a unique secure link will be provided for customers to upload their own photos of vehicle damage.
TOUCH-FREE PAYMENT PROCEDURES
Pre-payment by credit card is available.
PROTOCOL FOR SHOP VISITS
In the event an in-person visit to our shop is necessary, we ask everyone to adhere to the following safety guidelines (a pre-scheduled appointment is advised):
- Consultation/Inspection – Customers are encouraged to remain inside their vehicles throughout the inspection/consultation process. If you need to use the restroom, please ask before exiting your car.
- Vehicle Dropoff – If you would like to drop your vehicle off in person, please pre-arrange return transportation to minimize your time inside the facility.
- Vehicle Pickup – Our waiting room is reserved for customers picking up their vehicles, and we ask that you remain there until you leave.
These emergency procedures will remain in effect until further notice. We regret any inconvenience and ask for your patience as we all work together to get through this most difficult time. Thanks for your understanding and continued patronage.
Dominic & Mario Martino
Gold Coast Auto Body
A MESSAGE ABOUT GCAB and COVID-19
Like everyone else, GCAB is working to come to grips with the increasing impact of the coronavirus pandemic on our business, our employees, our community, and of course our customers. You can be assured that we are doing all we can to avoid potential service disruptions while safeguarding the health and well-being of our staff.
As of Monday, March 16, we will be open for business as usual and plan to be for the foreseeable future. Obviously, that may change as the situation evolves, so please check our website and follow us on Facebook for updates. Thanks for your support and understanding, and please stay safe!
Dominic and Mario Martino
OEM Parts: The Video
This isn’t our first blog post about OEM parts. And you can bet it won’t be the last.
As you probably know, Gold Coast Auto Body uses only OEM (original equipment manufacturer) parts in every repair we do. The reason is simple: OEM parts save lives.
That’s been borne out by mountains of research and dozens of independent studies. One of the latest comes from national safety advocate Todd Tracy, who conducted a series of crash tests to measure the difference between OEM and aftermarket parts.
The results are detailed in the embedded video. We strongly encourage you to watch, learn, and remember. The difference is significant. It just might save your life.
Our Customers Weigh In
We take great pride in the work we do here at Gold Coast Auto Body, and we’re not the only ones. Read a few of the recent endorsements we’ve received from thousands of satisfied customers who know first-hand the quality and commitment we bring to every job we do.
