Winnipeg, Manitoba Auto Body Repair & Collision Shop

If you've been in an accident or your Dodge, Jeep or Chrysler car has suffered some kind of body damage, visit our professional Winnipeg auto body repair shop to get your vehicle back into shape. At Eastern Chrysler Dodge Jeep's Winnipeg collision shop we will use all the newest technological advances in paint-matching and refinishing to make your car like new again.

Use our online form to schedule an appointment, contact our auto body shop directly by phone or visit us in person at 1900 Main Street. We are the Winnipeg auto body center of choice because we are committed to your satisfaction.

Do you have some minor damage or some rust spots you'd like us to take care of? Within 2 minutes you can easily request an appointment to get a Free Estimate! Get a free estimate now, by choosing the contact us tab on the left side of this page.

What to do after an Accident

At the scene, firstly protect the area by warning approaching traffic of the situation.  A good first step is to activate four way or hazard flashers on all stopped vehicles.

Immediately help as best you can, anyone with injuries, or in need of special help.  Call for emergency services, as required.  Have everyone move clear of incoming traffic as soon as possible, locate a safe area, avoid standing in the roadway.

Then, exchange particulars and attend to any other immediate concerns.

Report the accident to Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI) as promptly as you can.

Even if you have no damage from the accident, you should still report to MPI. To understand fully how the accident happened and to assess it properly, MPI needs reports from all the drivers involved.

If you'd like MPI to handle your claim in Winnipeg, call MPI at 985-7000.

Outside of Winnipeg, call MPI toll-free at 1-800-665-2410. If you-re claiming damage, MPI's representatives will take a preliminary report from you.

At the same time, the representative will make an estimate appointment for you, usually at the claim centre of your choice. 

What You'll Need

When reporting the accident, you'll need:

• Your vehicle registration/policy number,  and the driver?s license number of whomever was driving your vehicle,
   (licence plate number in Manitoba is also your insurance policy number).
   
• The details about the accident
  (where, when and how it happened)
  
• The details about any other vehicles and drivers involved
  
• Information about any witnesses

Towing Your Vehicle

If you have been involved in an accident inside Winnipeg, and your vehicle is no longer driveable, you'll need to have it towed. MPI will assist you by arranging a tow directly to their compound. Simply call 985-7000 and provide MPI with the accident details.

If MPI happens to be closed, they have a contract towing service you can use in Winnipeg and Brandon.

Call 985-7544 in Winnipeg,

...or (204) 729-9510 in Brandon for necessary arrangements.

Notifying Police

Often you will have to report to both the police and to MPI. You must report to the police in the following situations:

• Accidents involving injuries
• Collisions with combined damage to vehicles property of more than $1,000
• Vandalism, theft, and hit-and-run collisions
  
  

  Each of these occurrences should be reported as soon as possible, and must be reported to the police within 7 days.
  
  You must report any vandalism or theft, or hit and run incidents immediately.

Rental Car Policies

MPI covers replacement transportation in 3 situations:

1. When your vehicle is stolen. Your own MPI insurance covers you.
   
2. When another MPI-insured driver was at-fault for damaging your vehicle in a crash. Here, you claim against the other driver's liability insurance.
   
3. When you have Manitoba Public Insurance's Auto Loss of Use Coverage.

If you have to rent a vehicle, MPI pays for daily rental charges and taxes, but not gas, mileage, collision damage waivers (CDE), or personal accident waivers (PAI).  

Other private insurance policies you have purchased my have provisions for rental coverage.  We suggest you contact your insurance broker if you have private extension coverages.

Feel free to contact our rental department for more information on temporary replacement vehicles,  rental coverages and requirements.

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After Collision Repair

We recommend that you follow these simple precautions in the first few months of your new finish's life:

In the first 90 days...

1. Do not wax or polish the vehicle - this will allow the finish to dry and harden completely. (Do not use silicone containing waxes or polishes in this time)

In the first 30 days...

1. Do not use a commercial car wash. Stiff brushes or sponges could mar the finish and damage the surface. Wash the vehicle by hand with cool water and a very mild wash solution. Be sure to use a soft cloth (like old cotton diapers).
   
2. Wash the vehicle in the shade - never in the sun. (Never use Dish Soap)  Do not allow any any soaps or cleaners to dry on the paint.
   
3. Do not dry wipe the vehicle, use a wet cloth - always use clean water. Dry wiping will scratch  and dull the finish.
   
4. Do not park under trees which drop sap or near factories with heavy smoke fallout. Sap or industrial fallout mar or spot a freshly painted surface.
   
5. Do not spill gasoline, oil, antifreeze, transmission fluid or windshield solvent on the new finish. If you do...immediately rinse off with water. Do not wipe.
   
6. Do not scrape ice or snow from the surface.
   
   Your snow scraper can act like a paint scraper if the finish is new. Brush off the loose material with a soft snow brush. 
   
   This is a good practice overall throughout the life of the vehicle.  Choose a softer bristle brush for snow clearing.
   
7. Because of the acid content in bird droppings, you should wash it off as soon as possible. It will damage a fresh paint job.
   
   For ongoing paint maintenance contact our BodyShop or Service Department about our Detailing services.