From our South Bay shop
Repair stories & practical guides.
Recent work, original shop photos, and useful answers about collision repair and vehicle care.
Tesla Model 3 teardownBefore the Estimate, After the Repair: Two Tesla Workflows at Calibri
Real Tesla shop reports show collision teardown before estimates and a Model Y returned after repair, alignment and ADAS calibration in Hawthorne.
Read the story →
Tesla Model 3 suspension repairA Pothole Broke One Bracket. Inspection Found the Rest.
A pothole-damaged Tesla Model 3 receives a sway-bar bracket, control arms and wheel alignment at Calibri Motorsport in Hawthorne.
Read the story →
Tesla Model 3 collision intakeTwo Damaged Doors, One Clear First Step: A Tesla Model 3 Arrives at Calibri
A Tesla Model 3 arrives at Calibri Motorsport in Hawthorne with driver-side collision damage and a loaner vehicle provided before repairs begin.
Read the story →
Tesla Model Y tow-inA Damaged Tesla Model Y, a Flatbed—and a Faster Start to Repair
A collision-damaged Tesla Model Y reaches Calibri Motorsport in Hawthorne by flatbed, with confirmed towing and a loaner vehicle for this repair.
Read the story →
Mercedes C300 repair completeGlass, Screens, Sheet Metal—and the Road Back for a Mercedes C300
See how Calibri Motorsport coordinated Mercedes C300 collision repair in Hawthorne: bodywork, paint, glass, display replacement and ADAS calibration.
Read the story →
Bentley air-suspension diagnosisA Low Bentley, a Warm Tesla and a Mustang That Needed Straight Answers
Bentley air-suspension diagnosis, Tesla Model S A/C leak repair and Ford Mustang alignment show Calibri Motorsport’s measurement-first service in Hawthorne.
Read the story →
BMW E36 M3 alignmentOne Warning Light, One Crooked Wheel—and Two Better Answers
A Porsche Macan turbo-actuator repair and BMW E36 M3 alignment inspection show how diagnosis prevents guesswork at Calibri Motorsport in Hawthorne.
Read the story →
Audi Q5 collision intakeFrom First Call to Full Teardown: Two Collision Intakes at Calibri Motorsport
Inside two Calibri Motorsport collision intakes in Hawthorne: an Audi Q5 front-end claim and VW Taos rear-impact teardown, towing and estimate support.
Read the story →
Body and paint preparationFrom Paint Booth to Radar Calibration: One Day Inside Calibri Motorsport
Inside Calibri Motorsport in Hawthorne: Jeep and BMW refinishing, Tesla collision assessment, and Maserati alignment and ADAS calibration.
Read the story →
Tesla Model Y · arrival damageTesla Model Y collision work, documented from arrival to finished views.
Original shop photographs document front and rear collision damage, an inspection-stage view, and the finished exterior of a Tesla Model Y.
Read the story →
Tesla Model Y · before repairTesla Model Y rear collision: a compact visual record.
Shop photographs document visible rear collision damage on a blue Tesla Model Y and a supplied after-repair exterior view.
Read the story →
Porsche · arrival damagePorsche front-left collision: damage, process, and finished views.
Original shop photographs document front-left collision damage, exterior disassembly, and a finished Porsche exterior view.
Read the story →Helpful guides
Answers for the decisions around the repair.
Practical, source-checked guidance—not promises of coverage, liability decisions, or individualized legal advice.
Tesla battery warning: low voltage or high voltage?
Learn why Tesla low-voltage and high-voltage battery warnings need different responses, what details to save, and how to prepare a service inquiry.
Read the complete guide →
What to do after a collision in a Tesla Model 3 or Model Y
Safety, damage photographs, warning messages, towing details, and the first repair conversation after a Tesla collision.
Read the complete guide →
Which photos make a preliminary collision estimate more useful?
A practical photo checklist for showing visible collision damage before an in-person vehicle inspection.
Read the complete guide →Can You Choose Your Own Body Shop in California?
California drivers can choose the body shop that repairs insured collision damage. Learn what an insurer may recommend and what to confirm before work begins.
Read the complete guide →Why Collision Repair Estimates Change in California
Learn why an initial collision estimate can change after disassembly, what additional damage means, and when California requires new authorization.
Read the complete guide →
How to Tow a Tesla Model 3 or Model Y After a Collision
Official Tesla guidance for emergency priorities, flatbed transport, Tow Mode, wheel damage, keys, and a touchscreen that cannot be accessed.
Read the complete guide →
Four signs your vehicle may need an alignment check
Pulling, tire wear or a change after a pothole? Learn when alignment helps, why suspension noise needs inspection, and what Tesla owners should report.
Read the complete guide →Shop stories are reviewed for factual accuracy and privacy. Guides cite checked sources; an inspection determines the actual repair scope.
Looking for practical guidance?