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.
Category: Services
GCAB finds big-time value in state-of-the-art frames required for Mercedes OEM certification
“These days, OEM certification is a common direction for shops [facing the] many challenges presented by advances in vehicle technology. For Gold Coast Auto Body in Chicago, IL, OEM certification is a way of life.”
So begins a recent AutoBody News feature showcasing GCAB and Celette, the shop’s supplier of choice for state-of-the-art frame machines required for Mercedes Benz and Tesla OEM certification. The article includes in-depth commentary from GCAB owner Dominic Martino about the value of Celette equipment not just for Mercedes and Tesla repairs but other luxury auto brands, as well.
Read the entire article here
Can you help me with a rental car?
We deal directly with Enterprise Rent-A-Car, whose local office is at 930 W. Division, and encourage our customers to contact them a few days in advance of your scheduled work. Their phone number is 312-475-2000.
We also advise you to check your auto insurance policy for rental car reimbursement coverage when your vehicle is in the shop due to an accident. Even if you have such coverage, keep in mind that it may not cover the cost of a vehicle that is a direct equivalent of your own, nor will it necessarily cover the entire period your car is in the shop. In most policies, the dollar amounts stated are “policy limits,” which may or may not apply to your specific situation.
Our best advice is to talk to your insurance agent before you book a rental car. And again, call our friends at Enterprise for service you can trust.
What Does Certified Really Mean?
If you can’t really answer that question, don’t feel bad. You’re far from alone. It’s been our experience that most drivers know very little about the terms of their auto insurance policy – even what coverages they have – because they haven’t read it.
The good news is, we have – in fact, we’ve seen just about every kind of coverage from every major company over the years, and we can help make sure you get everything you’re entitled to.
That said, you really should read through your policy before you call us to arrange a service appointment. Pay particular attention to the terms of rental car reimbursement. If you have any questions, bring a copy of the policy along when you come in.
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.
