Why Safety Scans Matter: The Hidden Step in Collision Repair

When your car comes back from a collision repair looking brand new, it’s easy to assume everything’s in working order. The paint shines, the bumper’s fixed – but beneath the surface, damage to critical safety systems could still be lurking. That’s why post-accident safety scans are essential.

What Is a Safety Scan?

A safety scan is a diagnostic tool that checks your vehicle’s internal computer systems for any hidden issues. Today’s vehicles are packed with technology – from airbags and sensors to advanced driver assistance systems – and many of these systems won’t show visible signs of damage.

A scan reveals:

• Faulty or deactivated airbags
• Malfunctioning blind spot monitors or lane assist
• Disabled backup cameras or radar sensors
• Frame misalignment or communication errors between electronic modules

Why It’s Crucial After a Collision

Even minor fender benders can disrupt your vehicle’s internal systems. If those issues go undetected:

• Airbags may not deploy in your next accident
• Safety alerts could fail when you need them most
• Alignment issues could affect drivability and wear

Skipping this step puts you and your passengers at risk.

What We Check During a Safety Scan

At Loyalty Collision, we scan for:

• Airbag system (SRS) issues
• ABS, traction control, and stability systems
• Blind spot and lane departure alerts
• Radar and camera-based sensors
• Electrical communication between control modules

If Something’s Found, What Then?

We believe in transparency. If your scan detects any faults:

• We’ll review the results with you
• No surprise repairs – we get your approval first
• After any fixes, we rescan to ensure your vehicle is 100% safe

The Repairs You Can’t See – But Can Count On

Safety scans are built into our standard repair process – because we don’t believe in shortcuts. At Loyalty Collision, it’s not enough to make your car look good. We make sure it is good – from bumper to backup cam, inside and out.

Schedule your free estimate today and ensure your vehicle is truly repaired – not just repainted.