Audi Certified Aluminum Collision Repair in Louisville, KY
Oxmoor Collision Center is an Audi Authorized Collision Repair shop certified for aluminum, so we can repair Audi Space Frame models such as the A8 and R8 to Audi’s procedures. Call 502-423-3980 or get a free estimate.
What Audi aluminum certification means
Aluminum is not repaired like steel. It conducts heat quickly, does not show stress the way steel does, and corrodes if steel dust gets on it. That is why carmakers limit aluminum structural repair to shops with separate aluminum tools, a separate work area and technicians trained on that brand.
Audi requires its collision shops to hold I-CAR Gold Class. The aluminum tier goes further. A shop must already be certified for steel, have a dedicated aluminum repair area and tools, and pass a TÜV facility audit. Audi structural technicians must also hold I-CAR steel and aluminum MIG welding certifications and complete Audi Academy training.
What qualifies Oxmoor Collision Center
- Audi Authorized Collision Repair shop with aluminum certification. See our Audi certified collision repair page.
- TÜV-audited aluminum repair area, separate from steel repairs.
- Technicians with Audi Academy training and I-CAR aluminum welding certification.
- Genuine Audi parts and Audi repair procedures, with pre- and post-repair scans.
Training and equipment
- Training: Oxmoor Collision Center is an I-CAR Gold Class shop with I-CAR Platinum and ASE-certified technicians.
- Separate aluminum work area: Aluminum is repaired away from steel work, with its own tools and dust extraction, so steel dust can’t contaminate aluminum and cause corrosion.
- Measuring and structure: Computerized laser measuring and 4 frame machines with Car-O-Liner frame alignment. You get printouts of your vehicle’s specifications.
- Audi aluminum tools: Audi-approved riveting and bonding tools, aluminum MIG welding and aluminum dent extraction.
- Procedures: Every repair follows Audi’s published repair procedures, including whether a part may be repaired or must be replaced.
- Paint and warranty: 3 down-draft paint booths with expert color matching, backed by our limited lifetime warranty for as long as you own the vehicle.
Get a free Audi aluminum repair estimate
Oxmoor Collision Center is at 11505 Electron Dr, Louisville, KY 40299. We serve St. Matthews, Lyndon, Middletown and Jeffersontown. Free estimates, no appointment needed. Enterprise rentals and insurance adjusters are on site. If your vehicle can’t be driven, call our 24-hour towing line at (502) 955-5955.
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Mon-Fri 7:30 AM-6:00 PM | Sat 8:00 AM-12:00 PM | Sun closed
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Audi aluminum repair FAQ
Which Audi models need an aluminum-certified shop?
Audi Space Frame models such as the A8 and R8 have aluminum bodies. Many other Audis use aluminum in the body and suspension. Audi limits aluminum structural repairs to its aluminum-certified shops.
What is the TÜV audit?
TÜV is an independent inspection company. Audi uses it to check that an aluminum repair facility meets Audi’s standards before certifying it.
Will you repair my aluminum panel or replace it?
It depends on the part and the damage. We follow the carmaker’s repair procedures for your exact vehicle. Some aluminum panels can be repaired with aluminum dent tools. Others, including many structural parts, must be replaced with genuine parts. We explain which and why on your estimate.
Does aluminum repair cost more than steel repair?
Often a little, because aluminum takes more labor, special tools and sometimes more parts. Your free estimate lists every part and operation, and we work directly with your insurance company.
Can I choose Oxmoor Collision Center if my insurer suggests another shop?
Yes. You choose where your vehicle is repaired. We work with all major insurance companies and handle the claim paperwork. See our insurance partners.
Oxmoor Collision Center
11505 Electron Dr, Louisville, KY 40299 · 502-423-3980
Mon – Fri 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM · Sat 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM · Sun Closed · Get Directions
