KIA

Modern Kia engineering—AHSS structures, advanced safety tech, and EV platforms—demands exacting repairs. At CBS Auto Body in Los Angeles, every step—structural, mechanical, cosmetic—is completed to Kia OEM procedures using manufacturer-approved equipment. Goal: return your Kia to pre-loss condition so it looks, drives, and protects exactly as intended.

What “Kia Certified” Means

• Factory-Trained Technicians following current Kia repair manuals, bulletins, and position statements.

• Approved Equipment & Procedures (resistance spot welding, pulse MIG for HSS/AHSS, adhesive bonding, aluminum isolation where required) matched to Kia construction.

• Genuine Kia Parts sourced through authorized channels—no recycled structural components, no knockoffs.

• Documentation & Quality Control at each stage so your repair is verifiable, not just “looks fine.”

Structural Accuracy Before Cosmetics

We measure, correct, and verify unibody rails, crush/energy paths, and suspension pick-up points before paint. Computerized measuring and dedicated fixtures confirm geometry is back to spec prior to panel, gap, and refinish work.

Advanced Materials & Corrosion Protection—Done Right

Kia bodies blend UHSS/AHSS, hot-stamped components, and composites. We use OEM-approved weld schedules, follow strict repair-vs-replace limits on ultra-high-strength parts, isolate aluminum work when applicable, and restore factory seam sealing and anti-corrosion systems to preserve crash performance.

Electronics, ADAS & Calibrations

We perform pre/post scans with Kia-approved diagnostics (KDS/GDS), handle module programming as required, and calibrate ADAS (Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist, Lane Keeping Assist, Blind-Spot, Smart Cruise, surround view). Alignment, steering-angle, and ride-height are verified to spec. For EVs (EV6, EV9, Niro EV), we follow high-voltage safety and insulation checks.

Paint That Matches Factory—Not “Close Enough”

From solids and metallics to pearls, we use approved refinish systems, correct primers/sealers for mixed materials, controlled bake cycles, and proper blend zones. Color is verified under multiple light sources for an invisible match.

Models We Repair (All Lines, All Years)

Forte, K5/Optima, Stinger, Rio, Soul, Seltos, Sportage, Sorento, Telluride, Carnival, Niro (HEV/PHEV/EV), EV6, EV9, and legacy models. If it wears the Kia badge, we can restore it.

Why CBS Auto Body

• Kia Certified: training, tools, and parts to protect safety, performance, and value.

• One-Stop Collision Specialists: structural, mechanical, cosmetic—end-to-end in house.

• Insurance-Friendly: we speak the claims language and defend OEM procedures in the estimate.

• Lifetime Repair Guarantee on workmanship for as long as you own the vehicle.

• Pickup, Towing & Rental Coordination to keep you moving while we work.

Genuine Parts Only

Crash performance and warranty support depend on correct components. We install Genuine Kia parts—no compromises where OEM is required.

Our Process (Fast, Transparent, Controlled)

1. Intake & Documentation — photos, scanning, preliminary estimate.

2. Blueprinting — full tear-down, accurate supplements, parts ordering.

3. Structural & Mechanical — measure, correct, verify; then suspension and systems.

4. Body & Refinish — OEM corrosion protection, seam sealing, factory-grade paint.

5. Reassembly & Calibrations — torque specs, electronics, ADAS/EV HV checks.

6. QC & Road Test — final scan, leak test, alignment verification, customer walk-through.

Protect Your Investment

Most shops “fix it like every other car.” We don’t. Kia certification exists to maintain safety, performance, and resale value. That’s what you’re paying for—and what we deliver.