If your electric vehicle has been in a fender bender, selecting a repair shop without manufacturer certifications can void your warranty, resale value, and driving safety. At Metropolitan Collision, we know that EVs require vastly different repair procedures than traditional gas-powered cars due to their high-voltage electronics and complex lightweight body styles.
To help electric vehicle owners through the body repair journey, we asked our estimators the top five questions electric vehicle owners ask when looking for certified electric vehicle collision repair.
Yes, absolutely. We have built strong manufacturer partnerships directly with the factory. Metropolitan Collision is proud to be a designated member of the Tesla Approved Body Shop Network, and we are one of the original, elite facilities named to the limited network of Rivian Certified Collision Centers (RCCC) in the United States. Our certified electric vehicle collision repair technicians have brand-specific training that focuses on the complex engineering that is synonymous with Tesla and Rivian EV models.
Safety is a crucial factor in each and every certified electric vehicle collision repair. Your electric vehicle operates on a network of high-voltage wiring systems, so repairs have to be precise. Metropolitan’s certified EV technicians follow factory-mandated lockout/tagout and high-voltage isolation designed by the manufacturer prior to any structural repairs. Standard body paint curing booths sometimes reach temperatures that can damage lithium-ion batteries. Our certified refinish team follows low-heat, factory-specific controls to protect your battery and its lifespan.
Yes, this is a mandatory process for modern vehicle repairs. Today’s EVs are nothing more than a technologically advanced computer on wheels. During our electric vehicle collision repair process, we use the exact manufacturer-recommended diagnostic procedures. We configure safety and mechanical parameters on-site to ensure the vehicle’s radar, cameras, and all advanced driver assistance sensors are calibrated perfectly to factory settings before the vehicle is inspected by our quality control team.
Metropolitan Collision Repair operates on a zero-tolerance policy for mistakes. A simple vehicle walk-around is not thorough enough. Each EV that comes in for electric vehicle collision repair goes through a disassembly process. Our technicians dismantle the impacted areas to inspect the structural framework. EVs use advanced aluminum and high-strength steels to protect the battery housing, our damage analysts use 3D factory specifications to cross-reference factory designs to help identify the smallest structural deviations or undercarriage damage that could affect battery safety.
Yes, our insurance team works closely with your insurance adjusters to get OEM parts approved. It is an insurance adjuster’s job to pay less for their insured’s repairs. Our team will coordinate with Tesla and Rivian support networks to advocate for OEM parts for your vehicle. Due to the advanced technology, high-strength steel, and space-age aluminum that is engineered into your EV, it is crucial that original equipment is used in every certified electric vehicle collision repair.
Don’t trust just any body shop with the complex structural frameworks, advanced driver assistance sensors, and delicate high-voltage battery networks of your electric vehicle collision repair. As a factory-certified facility for elite brands like Tesla and Rivian, Metropolitan Collision ensures your Certified Electric Vehicle Collision Repair is restored to strict manufacturer safety specifications. Contact Metropolitan Collision today to receive your free estimate on the electric vehicle collision repair your car deserves, whether you choose to use our convenient online photo quote tool, call us at 832-618-1700, or stop by our Houston facility.
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