db Orlando Collision Releases New Guide Explaining Why Cheap Auto Body Repairs End Up Costing Drivers More
ORLANDO, FL. db Orlando Collision, an OEM-certified collision repair center serving the Orlando region, has published a new educational guide revealing why low-cost auto body repairs often lead to higher expenses, safety issues, and long-term vehicle problems. The comprehensive article explains how discount body shops and insurer-preferred DRP facilities frequently rely on shortcuts that compromise structural integrity, ADAS functionality, and repair longevity.
The guide aims to help Florida drivers understand the hidden dangers of “cheap” repairs and provides clear, research-supported insights backed by safety agencies such as the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC).
Understanding the True Cost of Cheap Repairs
In the newly released guide, db Orlando Collision explains that low-cost repairs typically skip many of the steps required to restore modern vehicles safely. These shortcuts often include visual-only estimates, a lack of diagnostics or structural measuring, non-OEM parts, thin paintwork, and missing ADAS calibrations.
NHTSA research highlights that even small misalignments in cameras or radar sensors can impair features like automatic emergency braking and lane-keeping assistance. IIHS crash data further shows that structural deviations caused by improper repairs can alter how a vehicle performs in a collision. The guide notes that these issues frequently go unnoticed until months after the initial repair, when warning lights, leaks, alignment issues, or electrical problems begin to appear.
The FTC also warns consumers that low-cost repairs may not meet manufacturer safety standards and can lead to more expensive corrective work in the future, a scenario db Orlando Collision encounters regularly.
Why OEM-Certified Repairs Are the Safer, More Cost-Effective Choice
The new article emphasizes that the only truly cost-effective repair is one performed correctly the first time. Modern vehicles require adherence to manufacturer repair procedures that specify weld types, structural measurements, diagnostics, refinishing materials, and calibration steps for advanced safety systems.
db Orlando Collision is certified across leading automakers, including Honda/Acura, Hyundai, Subaru, Mazda, Lexus, Nissan/Infiniti, Kia, GM, and FCA brands. Both the East Orlando and West Orlando facilities use OEM-approved equipment such as the Spanesi 106 JIG, ProSpot welders, Axalta refinishing systems, and Symach FixLine technology. All repairs are completed by I-CAR Gold Class and Platinum-certified technicians and backed by a written lifetime warranty.
By strictly following OEM repair standards, rather than cutting costs or rushing repairs db Orlando Collision helps drivers avoid the long-term issues that make cheap repairs expensive.
Leadership Perspective
“A cheap repair might look fine on the outside, but the real problems are the ones you can’t see,” said Andrew Bryant, Owner and President of db Orlando Collision. “When ADAS systems aren’t calibrated, when structural components are left unmeasured, or when aftermarket parts interfere with safety performance, the repair is not only more expensive later, it can be genuinely dangerous. Our goal is to educate drivers so they can make informed choices and get their vehicles repaired the right way.”
Bryant founded db Orlando Collision after personally experiencing an unsafe repair years ago, shaping the company’s mission of education, transparency, and safety-first repair planning.
Read the Full Educational Guide
Full Article: https://orlandocollision.com/uncategorized/why-do-cheap-auto-body-repairs-end-up-costing-more-later/
The guide provides a detailed look at how cheap repairs fail, the role of OEM standards, common hidden dangers, and how drivers can protect themselves after a collision.
Drivers in Orlando seeking OEM-certified collision repair can contact db Orlando Collision for a factory-correct repair plan, insurance assistance, rental coordination, and full diagnostics.
db Orlando Collision – East Orlando
2591 N Forsyth Rd, Orlando, FL 32807
Phone: (407) 467-5930
db Orlando Collision – West Orlando
6359 Edgewater Dr, Orlando, FL 32810
Phone: (407) 436-6500
Website: https://www.dborlandocollision.com
About db Orlando Collision
Founded in 2011, db Orlando Collision is Central Florida’s premier OEM-certified collision repair facility, known for its dedication to customer advocacy, factory-correct repair standards, and industry-leading training. With I-CAR Gold Class status, Platinum-certified technicians, and advanced OEM-approved equipment, db Orlando Collision provides complete, transparent collision repair backed by a written lifetime warranty.
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