East Collision is one of the few auto body shops in the Bronx, NY that holds the Mercedes Benz Elite aluminum structural certification. This certification is the highest level certification Mercedes Benz has to offer. This means that our facility is equipped with the equipment and tools required to properly repair your Mercedes Benz vehicle by our Mercedes Benz certified technicians.
If your Mercedes Benz is in need of body or paint repair, we are your best auto body repair shop in New York. We preform all repairs in accordance with Mercedes Benz auto body repair instructions, so that you can have assurance that your vehicle is properly repaired and protected with the Mercedes Benz training, equipment, corrosion resistance, and automotive paint.
Our Mercedes Benz certified technicians have completed and continue to undergo Mercedes Benz body and paint repair training. They are trained by Mercedes Benz collision repair instructors in state-of-the-art class rooms on the latest and greatest technology and collision repair procedures Mercedes Benz has to offer.
With our knowledge gained from our Mercedes Benz collision training, we know that certain equipment is necessity for Mercedes Benz auto body repair.
Our Facility is equipped with both frame alignment and measuring systems required by Mercedes Benz, Carbench and Celette. These benches ensure that your vehicle’s frame dimensions are restored to their factory condition after a collision. Correct frame dimensions make for factory specified gap tolerances in panel alignment, your vehicles factory road worthiness, as well as crash worthiness.
Attaching structural panels to a Mercedes Benz requires specific auto body panel bonding techniques and equipment. All of our bonding equipment complies with Mercedes Benz requirements. This equipment includes a wielander and schill resistance spot welder, a Fronius aluminum welder, Xpress 800 rivet gun, and much more.
All of our auto body repairs are made with factory Mercedes Benz Collision materials, some of these auto body materials include 2 components panel bonding adhesive, which plays a key role in your vehicles structural integrity. Cavity preservation which restores your vehicles corrosion resistance after body repairs, original Mercedes Benz glass urethane and many more.
We use Mercedes Benz approved Glasurit auto paint and clear coat on all Mercedes Benz vehicle’s. This paint is the most expensive, high end German car paint system available today and ensures an exact color match, impeccable shine ,and lifetime warranty.
If you want the nothing but the best auto body repair’s for your Mercedes Benz, East Collision is your one stop Mercedes Benz Elite certified collision center. With out training, equipment, materials, and auto painting no one in the New York area compares.
Check us out on Mercedes Benz Approved Collision Centers webpage.
Frequently Asked Questions
Mercedes-Benz Certified Auto Body Shop FAQs
Get clear answers to common questions about mercedes-benz certified auto body shop, including repair options, safety, the process, and what to expect.
Why should I use a Mercedes-Benz-certified collision center?
Mercedes-Benz vehicles can require specific structural measurements, joining methods, materials, paint systems, equipment, and technician training. A certified center is equipped to follow those requirements.
How do you check whether my Mercedes-Benz frame is aligned correctly?
East Collision uses Mercedes-Benz-required Carbench and Celette alignment and measuring systems to compare and restore the vehicle’s frame dimensions.
Why do correct frame dimensions matter after a collision?
Correct dimensions affect panel gaps, wheel and suspension relationships, roadworthiness, and the way the structure is intended to perform in a future impact.
How are structural replacement panels attached to a Mercedes-Benz?
The required method can involve approved bonding, resistance spot welding, aluminum welding, and riveting equipment. Technicians follow the repair procedure for the specific vehicle and panel.
How is corrosion protection restored after body repairs?
East Collision uses Mercedes-Benz collision materials and procedures, including cavity-preservation products, to restore protection in repaired areas.
Will the repaired paint match my Mercedes-Benz?
East Collision uses Mercedes-Benz-approved Glasurit paint and clear coat. Color matching and, when appropriate, blending are used to make the repaired finish match adjacent panels as closely as possible.
Still have a question about your vehicle? Contact East Collision or call (718) 994-4900 for help.
