Tips on Choosing a High End Restoration Shop

The automotive restoration and customization hobby and industry is constantly changing and evolving. New trends push out older ones, some models and styles will be in while others will be pushed to the wayside, and sometimes one car can go under several major high end restoration projects within its lifespan. But no matter when or with what vintage hot rod or barn-find classic you join this hobby, chances are at some point you will need to contact, consult, and have work done by a high end restoration shop such as ours here at Customs & Hot Rods of Andice.

Why to Work with a High End Restoration Shop

There is nothing wrong and everything beautiful with wanting to restore or build a project vehicle on your own. That said, invariably there will come a time when you reach a stage in which the work required goes beyond your skillset. Maybe that involves precision machinery in the engine compartment or upholstery married smoothly into the cabin. Whatever the case, when it comes time to seek assistance, you want to pick a high end restoration shop that understands your passion, that has the time, crew, and materials to dedicate to the project, and one that won't relegate your vehicle to body shop jail.

Tips for Choosing a High End Restoration Shop

First, always visit an automotive repair shop in person so that you can get a true sense of the place. As you do so, keep an eye out for these key facets that really separate the professionals from the amateurs:

• Clean and defined shop space. Organization enables efficiency. Full service restoration shops such as ours have a lot of services on the menu. They also will have several vehicles in the shop at any moment. This means that there are a lot of tools, people, and projects going on at any one time and if a shop isn't well-organized, then things can easily get lost, damaged, or even forgotten. So avoid any shop that looks in disarray, even if the staff insist it's "organized chaos," and go instead for the high end restoration shop that keeps thing cleaned, labeled, and organized.
• Friendly and knowledgable staff. Different car shops are going to be knowledgable and experienced in different type of vehicles. Some restoration shops prefer doing rat rods and thus a person looking to have their '57 Cadillac restored might find such a shop ill-suited to the task. When you visit a restoration shop, ask about their experiences with your type of make and model and request to see pictures of any recent work done similar to what you're requesting. A good professional shop will answer all your questions and talk with you at length to ensure you are fully informed of the entire restoration process. Avoid any shop where staff members seem aloof and quick to dismiss.

Ready to Get Started? Visit Our Shop Today

Our doors at Customs and Hot Rods of Andice are always open for when you're ready to come stop by and learn what we can do for your high end restoration project! Come chat with our team, check out what we're working on, and show us your project so that we can get you started on any high end restoration work you need.