Enthusiast Auto Works is a Genesis certified collision repair facility located at 55B Plain Ave in New Rochelle, NY, serving Genesis owners throughout Lower Westchester and nearby Connecticut. That designation is granted by the manufacturer, not purchased as advertising. It means the facility meets the requirements to repair Genesis vehicles the way the factory specifies. Our full list of certifications is on a separate page.
For a Genesis owner, the practical meaning is narrow and important: the shop has access to Genesis published repair procedures for your specific vehicle, holds manufacturer training on those procedures, operates the equipment the procedures call for, and repairs with genuine parts. A shop without that access is guessing at sectioning locations, weld types, torque values and calibration requirements on a vehicle engineered around all of them.
What a manufacturer certification actually requires
Certification programs vary by brand, but they share a common structure. In general terms, a certified facility must maintain:
- Manufacturer training. Technicians complete brand-specific coursework and keep it current as vehicle architecture changes.
- Specified equipment. Welders, riveting and bonding tools, measuring systems and structural fixtures that the manufacturer names by capability, not by approximation.
- Access to published repair procedures. A live subscription to the manufacturer’s technical information, referenced per repair rather than from memory.
- A commitment to genuine parts. Structural and safety components sourced new from the manufacturer.
- Facility and process standards, including controlled areas for aluminum work and documented quality control.
Certification is reviewed periodically. It is a standing obligation, not a one-time inspection.
Genesis models we repair
Enthusiast Auto Works repairs the Genesis lineup: the G70, G80 and G90 sedans, and the GV60, GV70 and GV80 SUVs. The Electrified G80 and the GV60 are battery electric and are handled under the high-voltage procedures described below.
Mixed-material construction and why procedure matters
Modern Genesis bodies combine several grades of high-strength and ultra-high-strength steel with aluminum panels and components. These materials are not interchangeable in how they are cut, joined or heated, and the vehicle’s crash performance depends on each one behaving the way it was engineered to behave.
Joining methods differ by material. Steel structures may be resistance spot welded, MIG welded or MIG brazed depending on the grade and location. Aluminum is frequently joined with self-piercing rivets and structural adhesive rather than welded, because joining aluminum directly to steel invites galvanic corrosion and because the heat involved degrades the panel. The manufacturer specifies which method belongs at which joint, along with rivet type, adhesive, spacing and sequence.
Heat control is the central discipline on high-strength steel. These grades get their strength from a controlled heat treatment during manufacturing. Excessive or misplaced heat, whether from welding, straightening or an unspecified repair attempt, anneals the metal and permanently lowers its strength at that point. The part still looks correct. It simply will not perform as designed in the next collision.
The wrong procedure compromises crash performance in ways no visual inspection reveals. Sectioning a rail at an unapproved location, substituting a weld for a rivet-and-bond joint, or repairing a part the manufacturer says must be replaced changes how energy moves through the structure. That affects how the occupant compartment holds its shape and how restraint systems time their deployment. This is the core reason to insist on a certified facility.
Electric Genesis models and high-voltage safety
The GV60 and Electrified G80 carry a high-voltage battery pack and high-voltage cabling routed through the vehicle. Before any structural, welding or panel work begins, the vehicle is de-energized according to the manufacturer’s procedure: service disconnect removed, system discharged, verified de-energized with proper instrumentation, and the required waiting period observed before work starts.
A damaged high-voltage pack is a different matter again. Impact damage to a battery enclosure can produce thermal risk that develops over hours or days, and it requires defined inspection, storage isolation and handling steps. A shop without EV training, the correct personal protective equipment and the manufacturer’s procedures should not be working around a damaged pack. The risk runs to the technicians, the facility and the vehicle, and an improperly evaluated pack can be released back to an owner carrying a latent hazard.
After repair, EV work concludes with post-repair diagnostic scanning: a full system health check, battery management and isolation fault verification, confirmation that no stored or pending codes remain, and a road test before the vehicle is returned.
ADAS calibration after collision repair
Genesis vehicles carry forward-facing cameras, front and corner radar sensors, blind spot monitors and surround-view cameras. These feed forward collision avoidance, lane keeping, adaptive cruise, blind spot assist and parking systems. After collision work, affected sensors must be calibrated to specification, not merely reconnected, because a bracket moved by a fraction of a degree changes where the system believes an object is.
Calibration comes in two forms. Static calibration happens indoors with the vehicle stationary, precisely positioned on a level floor, aimed at manufacturer-specified targets at measured distances under controlled lighting. Dynamic calibration is performed on the road, with a scan tool connected, driving at specified speeds on clearly marked roadways so the system can learn its reference points. Many Genesis repairs require both, in a specified order. Pre- and post-repair scans document the vehicle’s electronic state at both ends of the job.
Paint, color matching and matte finishes
Genesis uses deep multi-stage metallic and pearl colors along with matte finishes, and these are unforgiving of approximation. Color matching begins with the factory paint code, then moves to readings taken from the actual panel, because paint on a vehicle ages under sun and weather and no longer matches the code exactly. Sprayout cards are shot and checked under multiple light sources before any color reaches the car.
Blending into adjacent panels is what makes a repair disappear. Rather than stopping color at a panel edge, the refinish is carried into neighboring panels so any minor variation is dissolved across a gradual transition instead of meeting the eye at a hard line. This is particularly necessary with metallics, where flake orientation shifts appearance with viewing angle.
Matte finishes require entirely different handling. A matte clear gets its appearance from a controlled surface texture that scatters light. It cannot be polished, buffed or spot-repaired, because polishing creates a glossy patch that cannot be undone. Matte work demands clean panel-to-edge application, strict contamination control and correct film build, since gloss level itself varies with how the material is applied.
Insurance, OEM parts and your rights in New York
Enthusiast Auto Works repairs with OEM parts only — new parts from the dealer. We tell insurers this up front, before the file is written. If an insurer denies OEM coverage, we first work to make it happen for the client without the client paying out of pocket. If that is not possible, we call the client, explain the situation and decide together how to proceed. Aftermarket parts are very rare here and used only in special circumstances.
The process itself is straightforward: we write a documented estimate from the manufacturer’s repair procedures, submit supplements as disassembly reveals hidden damage, and work directly with your adjuster so you are not relaying technical arguments. Supplements are normal on modern vehicles, since the initial estimate is written before anything comes apart.
In New York, you have the right to choose your own repair facility. An insurer may recommend a shop in its network, but the choice is yours, and your policy determines what is covered regardless of where the work is done. Coverage specifics vary by policy, so we encourage you to confirm your parts and rental provisions with your insurer directly.
XPEL paint protection film
Enthusiast Auto Works is an XPEL Certified Installer, applying paint protection film to new and repaired vehicles — full front, track packages and full-vehicle coverage, with patterns cut for the specific model. Owners often add film to a repaired area or the full front end while a vehicle is already in the shop.
Frequently asked questions
Is Enthusiast Auto Works a Genesis certified collision center?
Yes. Enthusiast Auto Works is a Genesis certified collision repair facility, located at 55B Plain Ave, New Rochelle, NY 10801. The certification covers access to Genesis repair procedures, manufacturer training, required equipment and genuine parts. We are also certified by Jaguar Land Rover, Rivian, Infiniti, Nissan, Kia and Stellantis.
Where can I get a Genesis GV80 repaired in Westchester?
Enthusiast Auto Works in New Rochelle repairs the GV80 as a Genesis certified facility. We serve New Rochelle, Scarsdale, Bronxville, Larchmont, Mamaroneck, Rye, Pelham, Eastchester, Tuckahoe, White Plains and Harrison, along with nearby Connecticut. Call (914) 630-1668; we are open Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm.
Do you use genuine Genesis parts?
Yes. We repair with OEM parts only — new parts from the dealer — and we tell insurers that before the estimate is written. If an insurer denies OEM, we work first to resolve it without cost to you, and if that fails we call you to discuss options together. Aftermarket parts are very rare and used only in special circumstances.
Can you repair an Electrified GV70?
Yes. Electrified Genesis models are repaired under high-voltage procedures: the system is de-energized and verified before work begins, and the vehicle receives full diagnostic verification afterward. Damaged high-voltage packs are handled according to manufacturer inspection and isolation requirements.
Will you work with my insurance company?
Yes. We write the estimate from Genesis repair procedures, communicate directly with your adjuster, and submit supplements when disassembly reveals additional damage. In New York you have the right to choose your own repair facility regardless of your insurer’s recommendation. We suggest confirming your specific coverage details with your insurer.
Do you recalibrate driver assistance systems after a repair?
Yes. Forward cameras, radar sensors, blind spot modules and surround-view cameras are calibrated to Genesis specification whenever a repair affects them. That includes static calibration using manufacturer targets in a controlled indoor bay and dynamic calibration on the road, in the order the procedure requires. Pre- and post-repair scans document the vehicle’s electronic condition.
My Genesis has a matte finish. Can it be repaired?
Yes, but matte requires a different approach than gloss. Matte clear cannot be polished or spot-buffed without creating a permanent shiny area, so repairs are refinished panel to edge with tight control over application and film build. We confirm the gloss level against the surrounding panels before the vehicle is released.
Do you handle other luxury brands?
We repair high-end vehicles of all marques, and our technicians hold manufacturer and industry certifications across multiple brands. We are careful to distinguish between the brands we are certified for and the brands we simply repair well. Call (914) 630-1668 and we will tell you exactly where your vehicle falls.
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Enthusiast Auto Works · 55B Plain Ave, New Rochelle, NY 10801 · (914) 630-1668 · Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm · All manufacturer certifications