Ben Lawrence
Position:
/ Owner / ManagerAbout Mechanic
With over 20 years of experience in the auto body industry, founder and owner Ben Lawrence formed and opened Collision Center of Andover in March of 2006. After working in and managing several prominent body shops in the greater Wichita area, he decided to invest in and open his own shop. It is independently owned and operated and is not part of any chain or affiliated with any other body shop. Prior to opening this shop, he accumulated five years of experience as an insurance adjuster in the Wichita area giving him a broad perspective on the relationships in and between customers, insurance companies, and repair facilities. Raised in the Andover, KS area and currently residing there with his family, he is involved in local politics and owns and operates several other area businesses.
Professional Skills
Specialization
A strong commitment to all health and safety guidelines. Conduct repairs aiming for maximum reliability. Troubleshoot reported problems and resolve them in a timely. Perform thorough maintenance on machinery, equipment. Clean and apply lubricants to machinery components. Replenish fluids and components of engines and machinery. A strong commitment to all health and safety guidelines. Provide consultation on correct maintenance and preventative measures to machine or vehicle users. Excellent knowledge of machinery and hydraulic.
Diversity of Expereince
Auto mechanics use computerized diagnostic tools to run tests, power tools, and several more common tools to do their job. He or she may choose to specialize in various areas of auto mechanics. Examples include brake repairs, air-conditioning (which requires knowledge of government regulations), transmissions, or front-end mechanics. In general an auto mechanic changes, rotates or repairs tires, fixes worn brake pads or wheel bearings, changes oil, gives tune-ups and completes inspections. They normally work full-time and often times work weekends plus overtime. They are mostly employed by private businesses or are self-employed. The risk of injury or illness is higher than average in this occupation due to heavy lifting, cuts, burns and other causes.