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Congratulation Bergen's Auto Body - Celebrating 10 Years as a Trusted Regina Autobody & Collision Repair Shop

CONGRATULATIONS BERGEN'S AUTO BODY & COLLISION REPAIR - CELEBRATING 10 YEARS OF TRUSTWORTHY BUSINESS PRACTICES IN REGINA 

TRUSTED REGINA RECOGNIZES OUR PARTNERS WHO HAVE BEEN TRUSTED FOR OVER 10 YEARS!


In this series of recognition articles, we continue to shine a spotlight on the businesses that have been Trusted Regina Partners for over 10 years. Our team is recognize the partners that joined the Trusted Regina Community in 2012. We want to thank them for TRUSTING our team, and we are identifying each of them individually for providing 10 years of OUTSTANDING service to the citizens of Regina and the surrounding area! This latest article celebrates and recognizes Jon, Tyson and the team &  Bergen's Auto Body & Collision Centre Regina - your Trusted Regina Autobody shop for over ten years! 

'WE TREAT YOU LIKE FAMILY' 

BERGEN'S AUTO BODY & COLLISION CENTRE 

Bergen’s Auto Body is an SGI Accredited, OEM Certified Regina Auto Body and Collision Repair shop. They specialize in foreign vehicles and offer an auto body concierge service to their customers. 
Bergen’s are known for their tag line ‘We Treat You Like Family’. However, this doesn’t mean that they are a small shop. They are highly qualified professionals with state of the art equipment, and they invest in continually advancing their skills, experience, and accreditations. Their team is waiting  to guide you through the repair process from beginning to end.  


 

A LONG HISTORY OF OUTSTANDING SERVICE IN REGINA's AUTO BODY INDUSTRY.

John Bergen Senior and his wife Bev Bergen started the business on Nov 1st, 1991, with 6 employees. Now decades later the team has more than tripled in size! Jonathon Bergen joined his Father in the family business and he is now an owner. The team also includes younger brother Tyson Bergen, along with manager Paulo Di Antonio, and administrator Mandy Senger, who always greets visitors with a smile!!


THE BERGEN'S DIFFERENCE ! 

The team at Bergen’s are committed to working on improving our skills and level of service. They invest in ongoing training and ensure that our technicians are always up to date with the collision repair industries latest technologies. They are recognized in Regina for our exceptional customer service. They have many unique ways that they differentiate themselves from the competition.

Bergen’s Auto Body & Collision Centre is proud to be an OEM Certified Regina Auto Body Shop.

An OEM certification is a certification bestowed by a car manufacturer to a collision repair shop that meets the following standards:

  • Technician training to ensure technicians know the protocols and processes to repair a specific make and model of vehicle
  • Tooling to ensure the shop has the right machines and tools to perform repairs to the auto maker’s specification
  • Equipment to ensure that original equipment manufacturer parts are used so that a repaired vehicle maintains the same capabilities, performance, and safety assurances
  • Each automaker has its own certification requirements, and shops invest tens to hundreds of thousands of dollars to earn and maintain OEM certifications.
When you choose an OEM-certified auto body collision repair shop like Bergen’s Auto Body in Regina, you aren’t just taking their word for the quality of work. Trusted Regina can assure you that the quality claims are backed up by a third-party that will not compromise its standards because the auto maker’s reputation is on the line, too.

Bergen’s are an SGI High-Performance Partner Program Accredited auto body shop. 

Only the most trusted and best Regina auto collision centres receive this status. Jon and the team have worked very hard and are very proud of this achievement. They are authorized to do appraisals for your claim. This means if you are in an accident you can go directly to Bergen's and they will assist you from start to finish.  

Bergen's Advance Repair Plan

When you choose Bergen’s Auto Body & Collision Centre for your Regina auto body shop, they do an in-depth assessment of your vehicle which they call their advance repair plan. It is no different than a building blueprint. This well thought out process helps their technicians fix your vehicle properly and it ensures they find any hidden damage. Having the plan ready and accepted by SGI helps you, as it means we are fully prepared when your vehicle arrives for repair. They will have all the parts required in the shop and the repairs will be completed correctly, in less time, and more efficiently. This is a WIN -WIN! 


A quick Google will reveal stellar reputation. Bergens have an amazing 5 Star Rating  🌟🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 - with over 250 Google reviews as of Feb 1st 2023!! The customer feedback is consistently excellent and they are always in the pursuit of excellence!

What Bergen's Auto Body Clients Say ...


"Bergen’s is an “A” One Business in Regina Saskatchewan. I needed body work done due to a person hitting my vehicle in a parking lot. While the vehicle was in their shop, I asked them to replace the front windshield also. During the time my vehicle was in their shop, they supplied me with updates as to the progress of the repairs, which I greatly appreciated. Their work is top notch; in my opinion, the BEST in Regina! They not only returned my vehicle with the body work completed and my car looking fabulous, but they returned my vehicle in immaculate condition. Washed, and not a spec of dust. The Bergen’s guarantee superb workmanship, and they deliver! Thank You!" - Patricia Knapp- Google

"Wow!! These guys are AWESOME! Did an SGI claim through them, they kept me up to date the entire time, I got texts every step along the way of the repair and they finished it sooner than I anticipated. But wow it looks amazing inside and outside of the car! I was letting my brother use my car and it was starting to get stinky in there and they even cleaned the interior. I am so happy, my expectations have really been exceeded!" - Sarah S - Google
“We are your neighbours and friends, so it is important to provide our customers with the peace of mind that their vehicles are being repaired correctly by highly trained professionals that care about them. Our OEM certification, awards, recognition and our wonderful customer reviews support our reputation for superior customer service in Regina serving our community.  Here at Bergen’s Auto Body & Collision Centre, we treat you like family and that means we work hard to give your vehicles back to you properly and most importantly safely!”   – Jonathan Bergen – Owner 


A word from Sara, the Trusted Regina founder, about her personal experience with .


When I first met the Bergen family, I knew they were right for Trusted Regina. They are down-to-earth, hard-working folk that put everything into what they do. It is obvious that Jon and Tyson care so much about their clients and their team, they cherish the legacy passed to them from their parents, and they will do everything to do better and be better! Bergens are not only an outstanding local business and leader in the Saskatchewan autobody industry, but they are also committed to supporting the Regina community. They know from personal experience how important it is to encourage and support kids in sports, especially those that need financial assistance for equipment and fees. Helping out is a big part of who they are. They are so involved and passionate about kids' sports teams and activities in Regina that it takes work to keep up with everything they sponsor! This shows a deep level of integrity and authenticity - they love Regina, and they are grateful for all the generations of families in their city that have supported Bergen's Auto Body, a local family-owned autobody shop. The Trusted Regina community and I are better for knowing them, and we are so proud to be a part of their ongoing success; we can't recommend them highly enough! - Sara Wheelwright 

Thank you for TRUSTING us, Jon. You have provided 10 years of AMAZING service to the people of Regina & area as a Trusted Regina Auto Body and Collision Repair Partner. We are proud to support you and to share that Bergen's have diligently upheld the 5 TRUSTED GUARANTEES of service.

Trusted Regina Auto Body Pros at Bergen’s Auto Body Explain Supply Chain Issues Affecting The Auto Industry

Bergens Auto Body is a Regina family collision repair and auto body shop and from the moment you call you will be treated like family! They are proud to have an amazing 80 Years Auto Body Experience, and they have been serving Regina Auto Body needs for over 30 Years....they have a loyal customer base that simply wouldn't think of going anywhere else. Bergens are Regina's best OEM Certified, SGI Accredited Collision repair shop and Bergen's Auto Body is a Trusted Regina Auto Body Shop.

Here at Bergen’s Auto Body & Collision Centre, we treat you like family and that means we work hard to give your vehicles back to you properly and most importantly safely!

Please Be Kind

We currently have a situation that has never been a problem or concern in the past. Our suppliers are having huge issues accessing all parts from their manufacturers.

We are sure that you have probably heard about supply chain issues in the news, so hopefully you will recognize that this is not a Bergen’s problem, this is a global problem due to the Pandemic.

Please be patient, as we are doing everything we can to move things forward, but there is only so much we can do. The delays cause major issues with our work flow in the shop,  and at times is has  been overwhelming for the Bergens Auto Body staff. Please know that we are working our hardest and trying our best to get those vehicles to you as quickly and safely as we can.”- Jon Bergen

How Can You Help?

If you have minimal damages for repair, such as small windshield cracks and tiny dings on your bodywork, we would appreciate it if you would hold off contacting us for repair until summer.  Right now we have to prioritize the worst damaged vehicle, as we need get our most in need clients vehicles back on the road.

Please be kind as we navigate this new normal . We can’t accommodate our clients the way we want to, and we all look forward to the issues being resolved soon!

Thank you for your understanding.
John and Bergen’s team

Watch Jons Video Below.





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Trusted Regina Auto body Shop Bergens Auto Body answers CAN YOU PAINT MATCH MY VEHICLE?

Bergens Auto Body is a local family collision repair business and from the moment you walk in the door you will be treated like family! 

They are proud to have an amazing 80 Years Auto Body Experience, and they have been serving Regina Auto Body needs for over 30 Years....they have a loyal customer base that simply wouldn't think of going anywhere else. Bergen's Auto Body are a  Trusted Regina Auto Body Shop, they offer courtesy cars to their clients and they specialize in foreign vehicles. In their latest Trusted Regina Auto Body Tip they share information on paint matching. 

CAN BERGENS AUTO BODY GUARANTEE PAINT MATCHING?


Q: WILL THE PAINT MATCH ON MY VEHICLE AFTER MY AUTO BODY / COLLISION REPAIRS ARE DONE?

So you need to get you car fixed after an accident or collision. A safe repair is most important to the customers of our body shop in Regina, SK   but most consumers of newer vehicles are really concerned that the vehicle gets returned to its factory appearance. There are many techniques we employ to make a color match exactly to the rest of the factory paint on the car, such as blending and tinting. As auto body repair professionals we are faced with many challenges in matching the factory paint, so we thought we would share the process and challenges with you.

First challenge: The Factory Standard

The first challenge is the factory standard. Today, the average paint code has between three to seven alternates that are worth formulating. There is actually more but the auto paint manufacturers have narrowed them to down to keep the databases simple to use.

So why do the car manufacturers have so many variances?

Most manufacturers have three major paint suppliers. The manufacturer decides on a standard color for production and submits a painted sample to their suppliers. The paint manufacturer then produces a formula for the “standard sample” and is allowed a tolerance of plus or minus 5% when they deliver the paint.

Second challenge: Manufacturers geographical variance

The plant in the east coast may be getting a 5% shade greener on a blue metallic standard and the plant in the west coast may be getting a 5% shade violet on the same blue metallic standard. When compared side by side, they look like a completely different colour. This is the reason the paint manufacturers usually have the standard formula followed by two alternates. If the alternates are not available, the painter in the body shop usually mixes the standard formula and tints it accordingly.

The second reason for variances in paint colours is the metallic colour applications. The metallic colours are now classified in 7 categories. Extra fine, fine, medium, medium coarse, coarse, and extra coarse. The metallic colours control the value (lightness and darkness) of the color similar to what white does in a pastel color.



Metallic colors will cause variances in color when applied. Temperature, paint film thickness, flash off time between coats, fluid tip sizes, speed of the spray gun, surface type (Plastic or Metal) and humidity will all cause the color to shift lighter or darker.

The rule of thumb: the longer it takes to dry, the darker the color will change as it dries. This is caused by pigment flotation. The metallic flakes will settle down to the bottom of the paint film and push the pigment up causing the color to shift darker.

Yet despite these challenges, a good auto body painter can match your factory paint, using manufacturers’ paint codes, spray panel testing, and here at Bergens we have decades of good old-fashioned experience. 

So the answer is yes, the paint will match if you are using a reputable body shop like Bergens.

Bergen’s Auto Body & Collision Centre, they treat you like family and that means w work hard to give your vehicles back to you properly and most importantly safely!


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Trusted Regina Auto Body Repair professionals at MAACO Regina Share Why Certifications matter.

The Regina MAACO centre has been named a MAACO Certified Centre by the franchise chain's home office. The certification means that this is one of the top auto body shops in the city and meets MAACO's highest standards for seamless collision repairs & expert spot painting. The centre's exemplary quality & service represent the "BEST OF THE BEST" in the MAACO chain. MAACO Regina is a Trusted Regina Autobody & Collision center expert.  In their latest Regina autobody tip, they explain why certifications matter.

Maaco Regina has gone to great lengths to ensure they are Certified in many ways.  In addition to having been given the thumbs up by Trusted Regina.  Here is a list of their certifications and some descriptions to explain why they are important and what they mean to you. 



I-CAR Gold Class Certification is an independent third-party certification process that is quite literally the gold standard for collision repair. That means this Center is extensively trained in the latest tools and technologies of the trade.  I-CAR (The Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair) is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing those in the collision repair industry with the knowledge and skills to achieve a complete and safe repair. Shops who achieve I-CAR’s highest level of training are designated as I-CAR Gold Class Professionals, considered the highest level of training in the industry.

All ProFirst Certified shops are validated for their skill and expertise, commitment to a complete, proper and safe repair, to ongoing industry education, and to customer satisfaction. Each shop is validated annually by an independent third party to help ensure a high standard of repair quality. Honda is committed to providing safety for everyone, in the way Honda and Acura cars are built, and in the way, they are repaired after a collision. 


The Ford National Body Shop Network program was created to promote Certified dealership and independent collision repair providers to Ford vehicle owners and insurers.  The program will ensure that Ford vehicle owners can choose a Certified collision repair provider to return their vehicle to OEM specifications, and ensure the vehicle's fit, finish, durability, functionality, value, and safety are preserved.  This is particularly important based upon the increasingly complex vehicle design and repair requirements of Ford vehicles.


This new program allows dealers and independent collision repair facilities to meet the qualifications necessary to be certified by FCA Canada as a collision repair facility of choice for its vehicle owners. According to Certified Collision Care, the program will ensure that FCA Canada vehicle owners can choose a certified collision repair provider, that has the proper tools, equipment, training and facility required to repair their vehicle to OEM specifications and ensure the vehicle's fit, finish, durability, functionality, value, and safety are preserved.




Assured Performance has launched the Canadian Certified Collision Care Program. This program provides complete national coverage of Certified repair providers - best-in-class businesses that have met or exceeded the advanced technical requirements to become officially Certified. With Canadian management and an inspector team that is trained, tested and trusted covering Canada, Certified Collision Care is rapidly expanding, providing critical benefits to the Canadian market.


Our Maaco Certified Centres are the "best of the best." These Centres are distinguished for their quality of work in both auto painting and body repairs. Certified Centres have to pass a rigorous certification process annually that is a comprehensive review of their business and repair services.


All accredited repairers are required to meet or exceed the highest levels of equipment, certification and training and must warranty the repair for a minimum of 1 year. There are 4 levels of accreditation for SGI-approved repair shops: Elite*** - Top level of recognition, exceeding SGI’s requirements for certification. Can perform vehicle damage estimates on eligible claims.



If you are looking for a qualified Regina Auto Body shop that is locally owned by Maaco Regina. Maaco is a Trusted Regina Auto Body Shop.

Need to book your vehicle?  Contact MAACO Regina today!


Trusted Regina Auto Body Pro's at Bergen's Autobody Share 5 Tips to Prevent and Help Accidents

Bergens are a local family business and from the moment you walk in the door you will be treated like family!  They are proud to have over 80 Years Auto Body Experience, and they have been serving Regina Auto Body needs for over 30 Years....they have a loyal customer base that simply wouldn't think of going anywhere else. Bergen's are an SGI Accredited Regina Auto Body and Collision Repair shop  , they offer courtesy cars to their clients and they specialize in foreign vehicles. Bergen's AutoBody & Collision Centre are TRUSTED REGINA AUTO BODY EXPERTS


5 THINGS A CAR OWNER SHOULD DO - TO PREVENT AND HELP IF YOU HAVE AN ACCIDENT

Owning a car is a big responsibility for both new and seasoned drivers. In order to reduce stress further down the line, there are a few key things every driver should know. Luckily, these necessary basics are pretty easy to find out!
 
Learn the basics of maintenance. That means checking things the oil brake fluid, antifreeze, and windshield wiper fluid. Even better, learn to jump your car in case the battery dies and replace a tire. Everything you learn becomes a tool in case of emergency. Why not invest a little bit of time for less of a headache later on?
 
Find your car’s manual and read it. Read it again! Put it in a place where you can easily locate it again. Why? There is a lot of information specifically for your make, model, and year. Your manual will tell you which maintenance tasks should be prioritized, as well as how often those things should be addressed. Some critical ones to keep in mind are oil changes, wiper blade replacement, filter changes, fluid flushes, and when to get new tires. In addition, it will tell you what each light on the dash indicates.
 
Know where your personal identification is, who your insurance provider is, and where the documentation for insurance and registration is stored at. It’s simple enough to keep it in your car, and that will certainly do the job. But in the case of an emergency, the last thing you want to do is have to go digging through the glove box, center console, and through all the other cubbies and pockets your car has just to find it. Do yourself a favor, and keep it in one spot so that you can find it and reach it easily.
 
Put an emergency kit in your trunk. Jumper cables, a flashlight, spare tire, and a first aid kit are incredibly important. Consider also including some weather specific gear like sunscreen, a towel, blankets, umbrellas, etc. Safety first!

Have a ' GO TO' Regina Auto Body and Collision Repair shop!
At Bergens we truly do treat our customers like family!  

Why should you choose us as your go to Regina Auto Body professionals?

We are:


Bergen's GUARANTEE that you will be treated to both friendly service and quality workmanship....and after speaking to their clients we can definitely say that they do all they claim and all in a style all of their own! 

Bergen's AutoBody & Collision Centre are TRUSTED REGINA AUTO BODY EXPERTS...and they are waiting to help you. Fan them on Facebook here and be assured that they will look after you ..you can TRUST them..we Guarantee it!






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