165 Railway Parade

Thorneside, QLD, 4158, Australia

(07) 3520 9035

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Non Drive Repair Process

What happens after your vehicle is towed to our facility

After an accident, having your vehicle deemed not safe to drive can be a stressful experience, especially not knowing what processes are involved when it comes to what repairs will be made and the timeframes that follow. This page provides clear information about our procedures once your insurance has organised a tow truck for your vehicle to our facility.

Repair milestones

Please note the stages below are general information and may not exactly relate to your vehicle.

Step 1Arrival

After your vehicle has safely arrived at our shop, our friendly staff will provide you confirmation that your vehicle is with us. From here, our team will keep you updated as your vehicle progresses into each repair stage seen below.

Step 2Vehicle assessment

Our assessing team will thoroughly inspect the vehicle with your insurance provider to assess the damage resulting from the incident. From here, a quotation will be made, along with searches for any necessary parts through our part suppliers and availability.

Step 3Authorisation

After receiving authority from your insurance provider, we will order any necessary parts. If parts are not readily available, our team will notify you of any wait times.

Step 4Repairs

Once parts are delivered, our team can begin the disassembly stages. This is where our qualified technicians can inspect any internal damage and start the repairs. If any extra damage is discovered, our team will notify you further.

Step 5Paint

When repairs are complete, your vehicle progresses into our paint shop. This is where it will be prepped, primed and painted.

Step 6Reassembly

After all the painting is complete, your vehicle progresses into our reassembly stages for our technicians to carefully put your vehicle back together.

Step 7Final stages

Afterwards, a final quality check will be conducted to ensure all of the repairs are completed correctly. After passing our quality check, our team will notify you with collection details!

Duration and timeframes

Average 30 Business days

From start to finish, this process can take anywhere from 30 business days upwards. Modern vehicles are becoming increasingly longer to work on due to the complexity of technologies, along with the increasing number of parts involved.
Questions about your repair? Our friendly team is here to help.

Signature Collision reviews.

4.8
Based on 90 reviews
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Scott Macmillan
4 months ago
I’ve had 3 seperate instances where Signature Collision have complete repairs and resolved claims for my vehicles. They were easy to deal with followed with confirmation emails and sorted insurance claims issues on my behalf.
All work completed was top quality, extremely happy with the results.
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Michael Genrich
5 months ago
If your like me wondering where to get my car repaired, well trust me these guys are number 1, just got my car back, extensive repair, 10/10 , service, work done incredible, ladies at front desk the nicest I have come across, guys in the shop I can’t say enough, my daughter got hers done last year, she was so happy, seriously I’m so happy, thankyou.
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Mitchell Haworth
5 months ago
Honestly the best experience I've had with a mechanic or panel beater. My car looks better than when I bought it.
Really nice people, you can tell they enjoy their work.
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Tom Van
8 months ago
Best in the business, I’ve been using Signature for many years now. Wouldn’t get my car’s repaired anywhere else. Thanks team.
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Udi Gautam
8 months ago
Matthaus came to my rescue when I needed an urgent fix to my car. Without even giving him enough prior notice he helped fix my car straight away when I drove in.

Would recommend anyone to Signature Collision for any auto body repair and panel beating services 👌
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Alex McInnes
3 years ago
I recently visited Signature Collision for some paint and panel beating work

The attention to detail in their work is truly commendable.

Their work was flawless. My car, which had significant dents and scratches, now looks brand new. I was also pleasantly surprised by how quickly they completed the job without compromising on quality.

The customer service was equally impressive. I was updated throughout the process and made sure I was completely satisfied with the work before I left. The pricing was transparent and fair, adding to the overall positive experience.

I highly recommend Signature Collision to anyone in need of high-quality paint and panel beating services. Their dedication to excellence, coupled with Matthaus's expertise, makes them a standout choice. Thanks guys.
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Jason MC
4 years ago
Had a pretty big hit on my rear quarter a few years ago and these guys bought it back to brand new and years later is still looking beautiful..
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Peter Bandarian
4 years ago
Matthaus and his team are fantastic. They got my car looking as good as new. I trust my family and friends with these guys because I know they will be looked after. Highly recommend.
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Kay Kay
4 years ago
Can not fault Signature Collision Centre. Matthaus is very helpful, and prices are fair. If something doesn’t need to be done he would not recommend it. He will give you advice on how to tackle the job the most efficient way. Highly recommend this shop.

Could not even tell this car was ever sunburnt!
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May Sarmiento
4 years ago
I didn't personally get my car done here but the customer service was amazing. I came to get a quote but they went above and beyond and went next door to the mechanic who would be able to look after my situation better. Thanks for the genuine, kind and caring customer care 🙂
Best in the business! I’ve used these guys to fix up three cars now and they’ve always done a great job and are also easy to deal with. Highly recommend!