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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

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Bergens AutoBody Trusted Regina Auto Body Tip On Collision Avoidance Technology

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.

Collision- avoidance is advanced technology available on an ever-growing range of vehicles.

Could you ever have imagined a time in your life when your car would be able to “see” other vehicles or pedestrians?  This amazing technology is now readily available, and that means many new cars and trucks can now anticipate collisions, and automatically apply the brakes or take corrective steering actions!!

Some of these capabilities, such as forward-collision warning systems, have been around for a few years, mostly on high-end luxury cars. Others, like steering assist, are just getting added. We are happy to share that collision-avoidance systems are getting better and are spreading to mainstream cars.

Radar, Cameras and Lasers Utilized in Collision Avoidance Systems

These cutting-edge active safety systems rely on a number of sensors, cameras, lasers, and short- and long-range radar. They monitor what is going on around the vehicle—vehicles, pedestrians, cyclists, and even road signs—as well as the vehicle itself. Inputs are processed by computers, which then prompt some action from the car or the driver. Those actions may start with attention-grabbers, such as a beep, a flashing dashboard icon, a tug from the seatbelt, or a vibration in the seat or steering wheel. If the driver doesn’t respond, the more advanced systems then apply partial or full braking force. If a warning system emits too many inappropriate alerts, however, then there is an increasing temptation to switch it off.

“In the end, these systems can do a lot of good in preventing crashes from happening in the first place. But it’s still very important for drivers to realize that no matter how much collision-avoidance technology is on your vehicle it never reduces the need to stay alert at all time.” Jon Bergen

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!


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

Bergen's AutoBody & Collision Centre are TRUSTED REGINA AUTO BODY & Collision Repair Expert 







Trusted Regina Partner Bergen's Auto Body - COVID-19 continued service plan for the health and safety of staff and customers

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.

COVID-19 Continued Service Plan - for the health and safety of staff and customers

At Bergens Autobody we treat you like family and we don't want our family members getting sick. With growing concerns around the novel coronavirus (COVID‑19), we wanted to reach out to you to share the actions we are taking to ensure our shop is clean and safe for you, our team members and the community we serve.  As such while no cases have been reported at our location we are committed to doing our part.
The following is a list of measures that we are taking:

  • We are now offering pick-up and drop-off services. Including rental vehicles, if you have been approved
  • You can drop off your vehicle and keys in our dropbox outside without coming in.
  • We accept payments over the phone and you can sign for documents when we drop your vehicle off to you if you choose
  • All communication can be done via phone, text or email.
  • All surfaces inside vehicles are cleaned and sanitized with a particular focus on high contact areas.
  • Our staff use gloves and masks while working on your vehicle.
  • As outlined by health officials, staff practice frequent hand washing and refrain from handshaking.
  • We have increased hand sanitizer stations for both staff and customers.

We recognize that you may have upcoming appointments, we continue to offer you the flexibility to meet your needs so you don't have to leave home.

To keep our community safe, if you or any members of your household are feeling unwell, please let us know and we will rebook your appointment at a time convenient to you.


Sincerely, 

Jonathon Bergen
Bergens Autobody

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

Bergen's AutoBody & Collision Centre are TRUSTED REGINA AUTO BODY EXPERT


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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