| Walt Silmon the founder and owner of Redeemed Auto Body. Started in the auto body industry about 20 years ago at the bottom. At that point he didn’t even own a screwdriver. Started by sweeping floors and doing the little stuff. And then worked his way up straightening frames and taking care of the heavy hits. Now as the owner of Redeemed Auto Body Walt is passionate about providing each of his customers with safe and proper vehicle repairs. |
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What Needs to Be Repaired After Your Car’s Airbags Deploy?
A proper auto collision repair after an airbag deployment replaces every deployed airbag module and any seat belt pretensioner that fired. Depending on the vehicle, OEM procedures may also require new crash sensors, dashboard or trim panels, and a replaced or reset control module. A post-repair scan then verifies the system. Key Takeaways: What Parts…
Post-Summer Checkup: Detecting Hidden Collision Damage Before Fall
A post-summer checkup looks for collision damage from warm-weather bumps you may have written off. The goal is to find it before fall brings earlier sunsets and long holiday drives. If damage turns up, a diagnostic scan and 3D structural measurement let us plan any auto collision repair from facts, not guesses. Key Takeaways: Why…
Which Auto Body Maintenance Tasks Need a Specialist, Not DIY?
Color correction, dent and panel work, structural welding, and anything near a vehicle’s sensors or cameras all call for a specialist’s equipment, not a driveway fix. At Redeemed Auto Body, we use OEM-spec tools for each of these jobs as part of our auto body repair services. A general repair shop can’t replicate what they…
What’s the Right Auto Body Maintenance Schedule for West Monroe Drivers?
At Redeemed Auto Body, we recommend a simple cadence: check your car’s exterior weekly, glance over paint and trim monthly, wax quarterly, and book one professional check-in a year. West Monroe’s heat and humidity shorten the safe interval between checks, so sticking to this cadence catches small issues before they need auto body repair services.…
Does Insurance Cover Pre- and Post-Repair Diagnostic Scanning?
Yes, in nearly all cases. Diagnostic scanning now appears on 87.7% of collision repair estimates industry-wide, and most insurers pay for it as a standard line item. At Redeemed Auto Body, we document every scan so the charge holds up if an adjuster questions it, and we submit a supplement when new findings come up…
What Does a Post-Repair Diagnostic Scan Actually Check?
A post-repair diagnostic scan checks that a completed auto collision repair introduced no new fault codes and that every electrical and safety system reports normal function. At Redeemed Auto Body, we run it after the physical repair is complete, so you drive away knowing every system works as it should. Key Takeaways: What Does a…
When Does Louisiana Sun Damage Require Professional Paint Correction?
At Redeemed Auto Body, we send a car to professional paint correction once it turns chalky, stops beading water, or shows fine cracking in the clear coat. A wash and wax can’t reverse oxidation at that stage. Left alone, it spreads until auto body repair, not a polish, is the only fix. Key Takeaways: What…
How to Extend the Life of Your Car Paint in Hot Louisiana Summers
At Redeemed Auto Body, we know that Louisiana’s summer heat and UV rays can wear down a car’s clear coat over months, not days. Washing weekly, parking in shade, and removing bird droppings or sap quickly keep a finish looking new longer. Once paint turns chalky or dull, that calls for auto body repair, not…
Should You Repair Collision Damage While Traveling?
Whether to repair collision damage while traveling or after returning home depends on the damage itself, not your location. Safety-related or structural damage should be repaired wherever you are; cosmetic damage can usually wait. Either way, manufacturer repair procedures and your insurance coverage apply the same regardless of which state you’re in. Key Takeaways: We…