Is Your "Repaired" Vehicle Actually Safe?
Don't risk your family's safety on shoddy repairs. Through a post-repair inspection, we can find the defects that the body shop and insurer missed.
The Cosmetic Fix That Hides a Critical Failure
After an accident, your only goal is to get your vehicle back to its pre-loss condition. You trust your insurance company and its approved body shop to do the job right. Unfortunately, many repairs that look perfect on the surface are hiding dangerous flaws.
Body shops are often squeezed by insurers to cut costs, leading them to ignore critical Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) repair procedures. This can result in:
Improperly welded structural parts.
Failed or uncalibrated advanced safety systems (ADAS).
The use of inferior, non-OEM parts.
Hidden frame damage that compromises your vehicle’s crashworthiness.
Unsafe Repair Examples
An Ironclad Post-Repair Inspection Gives You Proof & Peace of Mind
Verify Structural Safety
We perform a meticulous, often invasive, inspection to confirm your vehicle's structural integrity. We identify improper welds, sectioning, and alignment that could lead to catastrophic failure in a future collision.
Enforce OEM Compliance
We are experts in OEM repair procedures. We cross-reference every aspect of the repair against the manufacturer's exact standards—the only standard that matters for safety and performance.
Document Every Flaw
You receive a comprehensive, evidence-based report detailing every deviation, defect, and non-compliant procedure. This report is your ultimate tool to hold the repair shop and insurer accountable.
What We Look For
Unsafe or non-compliant welds (MIG, STRSW, etc.)
Improper frame or unibody alignment
Use of counterfeit or substandard parts
Failure to perform required ADAS calibrations
Incorrect structural sectioning
Unrepaired or hidden structural damage
Mismatched paint color, texture, or finish
Incorrect panel gaps and alignment
Failure to apply corrosion protection
Mechanical issues (suspension, steering)
Unsecured wiring harnesses or components
Evidence of water leaks or wind noise
Why Choose Ironclad?
Ironclad Claims Solutions is led by Josh Dorris, a certified automotive appraiser and collision analysis expert. Unlike body shops, we don’t perform repairs. We have no conflict of interest. Our only job is to provide you with the unbiased, factual truth about your vehicle’s condition.
We specialize in analyzing complex collision damage and cross-referencing repairs against demanding OEM standards. We see what others miss and provide the expert documentation you need to get the safe, proper repair you paid for.
FAQs
The insurance company and body shop said it's repaired correctly. Why do I need this?
Insurers and shops have a financial incentive to repair vehicles as cheaply as possible, which often conflicts with the expensive and time-consuming procedures required by the manufacturer. We act as an independent, third-party check to verify the work was done correctly and safely, not just cheaply.
What if you find problems?
Our findings will contain the evidence you need to force the insurance company and body shop to re-do the repairs correctly if possible. If repairs are not economically feasible, we can help to make sure your vehicle is declared a total loss so that you are paid the fair market value of your vehicle.
My vehicle looks and drives fine. Why bother?
The most dangerous defects are the ones you can’t see. A car can feel perfectly fine in normal driving but will fail to protect you in a second accident. ADAS systems (like emergency braking) may seem to work but could be miscalibrated, failing to see an obstacle until it’s too late. Don’t gamble with “fine.”