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  "@context": "https://schema.org",
  "@type": "HowTo",
  "name": "How to choose a collision repair shop",
  "description": "Six things to check before picking a body shop. The shop you choose determines whether your car is fully repaired or just cosmetically patched.",
  "url": "https://axiscollisioncenter.com/api/v1/howto/how-to-choose-a-collision-repair-shop.json",
  "inLanguage": "en-US",
  "publisher": {
    "@type": "LocalBusiness",
    "name": "Axis Collision Center",
    "url": "https://axiscollisioncenter.com"
  },
  "step": [
    {
      "@type": "HowToStep",
      "position": 1,
      "name": "Check certifications",
      "text": "Look for I-CAR Gold Class and ASE-Certified technicians. These mean the shop has invested in proper training."
    },
    {
      "@type": "HowToStep",
      "position": 2,
      "name": "Ask about the warranty",
      "text": "A real lifetime warranty (not a \"limited 2-year\" buried in fine print) is a sign the shop stands behind its work."
    },
    {
      "@type": "HowToStep",
      "position": 3,
      "name": "Verify the rating",
      "text": "Check Google reviews, BBB, and the shop's star rating. Axis Collision Center has 5.0 stars (9 reviews, 100% recommendation)."
    },
    {
      "@type": "HowToStep",
      "position": 4,
      "name": "Check insurance relationships",
      "text": "Shops that work with all major insurers (not just one or two) have more flexibility to advocate for you, the customer."
    },
    {
      "@type": "HowToStep",
      "position": 5,
      "name": "Visit the shop",
      "text": "Walk in. A good shop has a clean lobby, organized work bays, and staff who explain things clearly. Avoid shops that won't let you see the work area."
    },
    {
      "@type": "HowToStep",
      "position": 6,
      "name": "Ask about parts policy",
      "text": "OEM (manufacturer original) parts are usually preferable for structural and safety components. Ask the shop's default policy."
    }
  ],
  "canonical": "https://axiscollisioncenter.com/api/v1/howto/how-to-choose-a-collision-repair-shop.json"
}