Automotive body repairers restore, refinish, and replace vehicle bodies. Duties Automotive body repairers typically do the following: * Review damage reports, prepare cost estimates, and plan work * Inspect cars for structural damage * Remove damaged body parts, including bumpers, fenders, hoods, grilles, and trim * Hammer out or patch dents, dimples, and other minor body damage * Fit, attach, and weld replacement parts into place * Sand, buff, and prime refurbished and repaired surfaces * Apply new finish to restored body parts * Replace any parts removed prior to repairs Automotive body and glass repairers can repair most damage from vehicle collisions and make vehicles look and drive like new. Repairs may be minor, or major, such as replacing an entire door panel. Body repairers use many tools for their work. They use pneumatic tools and plasma cutters to remove damaged parts, such as bumpers and door panels. They also often use heavy-duty hydraulic jacks and hammers for major structural repairs, such as aligning the body. For some work, they use common hand tools, such as metal files, pliers, wrenches, hammers, and screwdrivers. In some cases, body repairers complete an entire job by themselves. In other cases, especially in large shops, they use an assembly line approach in which they work as a team with each individual performing a specialized task. Although body repairers sometimes prime and paint repaired parts, painting and coating workersgenerally perform these tasks.