Collision Repair Shop in Hickory

What does a factory certification mean for your vehicle’s repair? Manufacturers want their vehicles to perform the way they were designed to in the factory. When they give a certification to a collision repair shop it means that they acknowledge the shops ability to repair vehicles to meet those same factory specifications.

Our technicians have achieved their certifications through extensive training with manufacturer representatives. They also follow the exact repair guidelines handed down from the factory during all repairs. K&M’s facilities are equipped with the proper tools needed for the unique parts and materials of modern vehicles. Things such as Aluminum Repair require very specialized repairs in order to get the job done right. If you use steel techniques on aluminum you will jeopardize the integrity of the material.

K&M has earned 18 Factory Certifications as well as having ASE and I-CAR Gold Class Certifications. All of which are backed up by our Lifetime Warranties.

K&M offers the highest quality collision repair paint services in automotive refinishing. Using a high tech camera, our certified paint technicians are able to find an exact color match to your vehicle with a computerized mixing and measuring system. Working in a climate controlled environment with state of the art technology like our Accudraft Titan, a spray booth with a 1.5 billion BTU heater, our technicians achieve a smooth and accurate finish making your vehicle look like new again.

We work for our customers, not the insurance company. In this industry many collision repair shops choose to do things the other way around. However we set ourselves to a higher standard and do not think that the quality of our repairs should be steered by the insurance company.

Handling a claim is additional stress that you do not need after experiencing an auto collision. We are experienced at working with all major insurance companies and will fight to make sure that your vehicle is returned to pre-accident condition. Performance and safety are not “optional” features for your vehicle, and the insurance provider has signed a contract promising to maintain them.

Recent advances in automotive safety technology have been huge. Structural components have become stronger and capable of enduring more intense collisions. Collision detection technologies are helping to prevent accidents from occurring in the first place. These advancements, while lifesaving, are more complicated to repair than ever. In order to keep these safety systems functioning they need to be repaired to very specific factory specifications.

K&M’s first priority is the safety of our customers. Cutting corners and ignoring damages is not only lazy, but dangerous as well. Our auto body repair process follows the strict guidelines set by the manufacturer to ensure that every last safety feature is working exactly as the factory intended.

We also offer post-repair inspections for consumers who have gotten their vehicle fixed at another shop and have noticed possible problems with safety or performance.