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Harry’s Auto Collision is an award-winning custom auto body shop with service centers in Los Angeles and Thousand Oaks. Our team has 50 years of experience with repairs, parts replacement, maintenance, painting, and detailing some of the most luxurious high-performance vehicles.
We are a certified auto body shop for aluminum repair with manufacturers’ certifications from several world-class brands, including Aston Martin, Bentley, Porsche, Lexus, Maserati, McLaren, Mercedes-Benz, Rivian, Rolls-Royce, and Tesla.
Most of the vehicles these automakers produce use aluminum extensively in their construction. Many body panels and essential parts, such as doors, hoods, trunk lids, side panels, and certain frame, chassis, suspension, and engine components, are fabricated from various aluminum alloys. Aluminum is also prominently featured in wheels, rims, trim pieces, and cosmetic accents.
These alloys help reduce the vehicle’s overall weight, improving performance, fuel economy, and aesthetic appeal. While aluminum has comparable strength and durability to the steel used in standard automotive parts, it requires special techniques and equipment to repair. This is why you need to bring your vehicle to an aluminum-certified body shop like Harry’s Auto Collision. Our ASE-certified technicians are specifically trained and experienced to handle aluminum body panel repairs.
Harry’s Auto Collision has the skills, expertise, and equipment to conduct all types of aluminum repair services for your vehicle, regardless of the extent of the damage. Here are the aluminum vehicle body repairs and services we can perform:
Aluminum part welding. Aluminum repairs require specialized welding equipment and techniques, such as Metal Inert Gas (MIG) or Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG). The team at Harry’s Auto Collision team is fully trained in using MIG and TIG welding tools, allowing us to make precise repairs on broken or damaged aluminum pieces, such as body panels, engine components, and trim pieces.
Advanced dent removal. Harry’s Auto Collision uses advanced techniques and solutions to remove smaller dents and scratches from your aluminum body panels, such as Paintless Dent Repair (PDR). This technique lets our team press a dent back into the correct shape without removing or damaging the paint.
Aluminum body panel replacement. If your vehicle has been severely damaged in a collision, you need the expertise of an aluminum-certified auto body shop near you to repair the broken body panels. Harry’s Auto Collision can order and install parts from over 10 different automakers’ catalogs, including aluminum body panels. We’ll assess the extent of your vehicle’s damage and order replacement parts for any panels or elements beyond repair.
Structural realignment. Many high-end vehicles use an aluminum chassis or frame. Over time, and depending on your vehicle type, these frames may require a realignment in a professional auto body shop. Aluminum frames can bend out of shape after a collision, high-speed usage such as track racing, or years of wear and tear. Harry’s Auto Collision can use specially designed equipment to reshape and realign your chassis, restoring your vehicle’s structural strength and integrity.
Aluminum surface refinishing. Scratches and impacts on your vehicle’s aluminum elements can damage the finish or expose the metal to corrosion and oxidation. The aluminum-certified technicians at Harry’s Auto Collision can repair this type of damage by refinishing the aluminum surface. Refinishing techniques typically include sanding, re-priming, and re-painting.
When you entrust your vehicle to Harry’s Auto Collision for aluminum body panel repairs, you get the peace of mind of knowing it’s in the hands of skilled technicians. Our thorough aluminum repair process includes the following steps:
Assessment and disassembly. Harry’s Auto Collision team will begin by assessing the damage to your vehicle. We will inspect every part for signs of scratches, dents, deformation, tears, or breakage. Then, we will disassemble all damaged aluminum body panels for a closer inspection. During this stage, our technicians will catalog the type and extent of the damage to your aluminum elements and determine the best course of action.
Comprehensive repairs. After removing the damaged aluminum panels from your vehicle, we will conduct all appropriate repairs. Harry’s Auto Collision has the skills and tooling to remove dents and scratches, fix tears and holes, and restore your car to its original appearance. If a body panel is too torn or damaged for repairs, we will order a replacement from the manufacturer’s OEM part catalog and install it.
Repaint and refinish. If the paint on your aluminum parts has been scratched or damaged, Harry’s Auto Collision can repair and refinish the dent to make your car look like new. We have access to a complete selection of factory-original automaker paint codes, ensuring 100% color-matching with your vehicle. Our team will clean and re-prime the affected area before applying a new layer of paint and clear coat so aluminum parts will have that fresh, factory look again.
Reassembly and detailing. After completing all necessary repairs and repainting tasks, Harry’s Auto Collision will reassemble the panels on your vehicle. Our technicians will ensure proper fit and alignment, then give your car, SUV, or truck a complimentary cleaning and detailing. We may also conduct additional buffing and polishing to ensure the new coat of paint blends in and looks as new. When you return, your vehicle will be ready for pickup fully repaired, cleaned, and polished.
What are the benefits of aluminum body parts?
High-end automakers value aluminum alloys for their strength-to-weight ratio, which is lighter than traditional materials like steel while offering comparable strength. In road-going cars, aluminum increases fuel economy by keeping a vehicle light without compromising safety or durability. In performance vehicles, the reduced weight improves the power-to-weight ratio and provides better acceleration.
What makes aluminum repairs different from steel repairs?
Compared to steel, aluminum is a lighter metal with a lower melting point and a higher thermal conductivity. This means aluminum heats up and cools down more quickly, requiring different tooling and skills to repair. Only entrust aluminum repairs to a specialized, aluminum-certified auto body shop such as Harry’s Auto Collision to ensure your car receives the best possible care.
Are aluminum auto body repairs more expensive?
Yes, but the exact cost of repairs may vary. While aluminum is generally more expensive to repair or replace than steel, a professional auto body shop like Harry’s Auto Collision can assess the exact extent of the damage. They can explain the repairs your car needs and provide an accurate price estimate.
How long do aluminum part repairs take?
The amount of time needed to repair your aluminum panels and elements varies depending on the type and extent of the damage. The best way to determine the time your vehicle needs is to contact a specialized auto body shop like Harry’s Auto Collision and request an assessment and quote.
What makes repainting aluminum parts different?
Professional paint repairs on aluminum body parts require specific preparations and equipment that should only be handled by properly trained technicians. The process includes materials and techniques like surface sanding, priming, aluminum-specific automotive paint, curing, drying, and protective coatings such as clear coat.
Harry’s Auto Collision is an award-winning custom auto body shop with service centers in Los Angeles and Thousand Oaks. Our team has 50 years of experience with repairs, parts replacement, maintenance, painting, and detailing some of the most luxurious high-performance vehicles.
We are a certified auto body shop for aluminum repair with manufacturers’ certifications from several world-class brands, including Aston Martin, Bentley, Porsche, Lexus, Maserati, McLaren, Mercedes-Benz, Rivian, Rolls-Royce, and Tesla.
Most of the vehicles these automakers produce use aluminum extensively in their construction. Many body panels and essential parts, such as doors, hoods, trunk lids, side panels, and certain frame, chassis, suspension, and engine components, are fabricated from various aluminum alloys. Aluminum is also prominently featured in wheels, rims, trim pieces, and cosmetic accents.
These alloys help reduce the vehicle’s overall weight, improving performance, fuel economy, and aesthetic appeal. While aluminum has comparable strength and durability to the steel used in standard automotive parts, it requires special techniques and equipment to repair. This is why you need to bring your vehicle to an aluminum-certified body shop like Harry’s Auto Collision. Our ASE-certified technicians are specifically trained and experienced to handle aluminum body panel repairs.
Harry’s Auto Collision has the skills, expertise, and equipment to conduct all types of aluminum repair services for your vehicle, regardless of the extent of the damage. Here are the aluminum vehicle body repairs and services we can perform:
Aluminum part welding. Aluminum repairs require specialized welding equipment and techniques, such as Metal Inert Gas (MIG) or Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG). The team at Harry’s Auto Collision team is fully trained in using MIG and TIG welding tools, allowing us to make precise repairs on broken or damaged aluminum pieces, such as body panels, engine components, and trim pieces.
Advanced dent removal. Harry’s Auto Collision uses advanced techniques and solutions to remove smaller dents and scratches from your aluminum body panels, such as Paintless Dent Repair (PDR). This technique lets our team press a dent back into the correct shape without removing or damaging the paint.
Aluminum body panel replacement. If your vehicle has been severely damaged in a collision, you need the expertise of an aluminum-certified auto body shop near you to repair the broken body panels. Harry’s Auto Collision can order and install parts from over 10 different automakers’ catalogs, including aluminum body panels. We’ll assess the extent of your vehicle’s damage and order replacement parts for any panels or elements beyond repair.
Structural realignment. Many high-end vehicles use an aluminum chassis or frame. Over time, and depending on your vehicle type, these frames may require a realignment in a professional auto body shop. Aluminum frames can bend out of shape after a collision, high-speed usage such as track racing, or years of wear and tear. Harry’s Auto Collision can use specially designed equipment to reshape and realign your chassis, restoring your vehicle’s structural strength and integrity.
Aluminum surface refinishing. Scratches and impacts on your vehicle’s aluminum elements can damage the finish or expose the metal to corrosion and oxidation. The aluminum-certified technicians at Harry’s Auto Collision can repair this type of damage by refinishing the aluminum surface. Refinishing techniques typically include sanding, re-priming, and re-painting.
When you entrust your vehicle to Harry’s Auto Collision for aluminum body panel repairs, you get the peace of mind of knowing it’s in the hands of skilled technicians. Our thorough aluminum repair process includes the following steps:
Assessment and disassembly. Harry’s Auto Collision team will begin by assessing the damage to your vehicle. We will inspect every part for signs of scratches, dents, deformation, tears, or breakage. Then, we will disassemble all damaged aluminum body panels for a closer inspection. During this stage, our technicians will catalog the type and extent of the damage to your aluminum elements and determine the best course of action.
Comprehensive repairs. After removing the damaged aluminum panels from your vehicle, we will conduct all appropriate repairs. Harry’s Auto Collision has the skills and tooling to remove dents and scratches, fix tears and holes, and restore your car to its original appearance. If a body panel is too torn or damaged for repairs, we will order a replacement from the manufacturer’s OEM part catalog and install it.
Repaint and refinish. If the paint on your aluminum parts has been scratched or damaged, Harry’s Auto Collision can repair and refinish the dent to make your car look like new. We have access to a complete selection of factory-original automaker paint codes, ensuring 100% color-matching with your vehicle. Our team will clean and re-prime the affected area before applying a new layer of paint and clear coat so aluminum parts will have that fresh, factory look again.
Reassembly and detailing. After completing all necessary repairs and repainting tasks, Harry’s Auto Collision will reassemble the panels on your vehicle. Our technicians will ensure proper fit and alignment, then give your car, SUV, or truck a complimentary cleaning and detailing. We may also conduct additional buffing and polishing to ensure the new coat of paint blends in and looks as new. When you return, your vehicle will be ready for pickup fully repaired, cleaned, and polished.
What are the benefits of aluminum body parts?
High-end automakers value aluminum alloys for their strength-to-weight ratio, which is lighter than traditional materials like steel while offering comparable strength. In road-going cars, aluminum increases fuel economy by keeping a vehicle light without compromising safety or durability. In performance vehicles, the reduced weight improves the power-to-weight ratio and provides better acceleration.
What makes aluminum repairs different from steel repairs?
Compared to steel, aluminum is a lighter metal with a lower melting point and a higher thermal conductivity. This means aluminum heats up and cools down more quickly, requiring different tooling and skills to repair. Only entrust aluminum repairs to a specialized, aluminum-certified auto body shop such as Harry’s Auto Collision to ensure your car receives the best possible care.
Are aluminum auto body repairs more expensive?
Yes, but the exact cost of repairs may vary. While aluminum is generally more expensive to repair or replace than steel, a professional auto body shop like Harry’s Auto Collision can assess the exact extent of the damage. They can explain the repairs your car needs and provide an accurate price estimate.
How long do aluminum part repairs take?
The amount of time needed to repair your aluminum panels and elements varies depending on the type and extent of the damage. The best way to determine the time your vehicle needs is to contact a specialized auto body shop like Harry’s Auto Collision and request an assessment and quote.
What makes repainting aluminum parts different?
Professional paint repairs on aluminum body parts require specific preparations and equipment that should only be handled by properly trained technicians. The process includes materials and techniques like surface sanding, priming, aluminum-specific automotive paint, curing, drying, and protective coatings such as clear coat.
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Customer Testimonials
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trouble starting my car. Without hesitation, I turned to Harry for assistance. He promptly assessed the issue, identified a nearly dead battery, and replaced it on the spot, all without requiring an appointment. I was immensely grateful for his immediate attention, especially considering their busy schedule, as I knew my car’s starting troubles were only going to worsen with time.”
Dr. Sarah Schewitz
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David made me feel like part of their extended family, fostering a sense of camaraderie that made our conversations feel like those between long-time friends. Throughout the process, I always had the sense that David had my best interests at heart. He maintained clear and thorough communication, instilling a high level of comfort during a challenging period. David went above and beyond, even navigating the hurdles of parts on back order to assist me. This marks my second visit to Harry’s Auto Collision in the span of six years, and on both occasions, they have significantly reduced the stress and difficulty associated with my accidents.”
