Enthusiast Auto Works is a certified collision repair facility for both Nissan and Infiniti, located at 55B Plain Ave in New Rochelle, NY. For an owner, certification means the shop holds the training, tooling and documentation access needed to return the vehicle to the maker’s published specifications rather than an approximation of them. When a Rogue comes in with a deformed rail, or a QX60 needs a quarter panel sectioned, the repair plan is built from Nissan’s or Infiniti’s own procedures for that model year, not from general body shop practice. Our other certifications are listed separately.
We serve New Rochelle, Scarsdale, Bronxville, Larchmont, Mamaroneck, Rye, Pelham, Eastchester, Tuckahoe, White Plains and Harrison, along with nearby Connecticut. Our hours are Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm, and you can reach us at (914) 630-1668.
What manufacturer certification actually requires
Certification programs vary by brand, but the underlying requirements are consistent. A certified shop must demonstrate:
- Trained technicians. Structural, non-structural, refinish and estimating roles each carry their own coursework, with periodic renewal as vehicle construction changes.
- Specified equipment. Measuring systems, frame benches and anchoring, resistance and MIG welders capable of the joining methods the manufacturer calls for, riveting and bonding tools, and dedicated aluminum equipment where applicable.
- Access to published repair procedures. Live subscription access to the manufacturer’s technical information so every repair is researched against the current documentation for that VIN, including sectioning limits, weld locations, torque values and part-replacement rules.
- Genuine parts. The ability to source and install factory parts through the dealer network.
Certification is a floor, not a finish. It tells you the shop can perform the repair the way the manufacturer intends, and that it is auditable against that standard.
Models we repair
Infiniti: QX50, QX55, QX60, QX80, Q50 and Q60.
Nissan: Rogue, Murano, Pathfinder, Altima, Sentra, Frontier, Titan, Z, Ariya and Leaf. The Ariya and Leaf are battery electric vehicles and carry the additional handling requirements described below.
One shop for a two-brand household
Nissan and Infiniti share engineering across much of the range, and plenty of Westchester households run one of each: a Rogue or Pathfinder for daily driving alongside a QX60 or Q50. Having a single facility certified for both means one estimating relationship, one set of procedures already familiar to the technicians who will touch your car, and no guessing about whether the shop handling your Infiniti is equipped for the Nissan sitting next to it in the driveway.
Mixed materials: high-strength steel and aluminum
Modern Nissan and Infiniti bodies combine conventional steel, various grades of high-strength and ultra-high-strength steel, and aluminum closures such as hoods and doors on some models. Each grade behaves differently. Ultra-high-strength steel in a rocker or B-pillar is typically not repairable by straightening or heating: the manufacturer specifies replacement at defined sectioning points, and applying heat can destroy the metallurgy that makes the part protective in the first place. Joining methods change with the material too, and what is squeeze-type resistance spot welded in one location may be rivet-bonded or MIG-brazed in another.
Aluminum demands separate handling. We use dedicated aluminum tooling — its own sanders, files, hammers, dollies and extraction equipment — and a work area kept separate from steel. The reason is galvanic corrosion: steel particles embedded in an aluminum panel create a dissimilar-metal contact that corrodes from the inside out, often surfacing months later as blistering under fresh paint. Isolating the work and the tools prevents cross-contamination in both directions.
Electric vehicles: Ariya and Leaf
High-voltage work begins before any body work does. The vehicle is de-energized following the manufacturer’s shutdown procedure, with service disconnect removal and the specified wait period observed before technicians work near high-voltage components or routing. Floor pan and rocker damage receives particular scrutiny on an EV, because the battery pack sits in that plane: a hit that would be cosmetic on a combustion car can mean pack case deformation, compromised mounting points, or damage to cooling lines and cabling. That area is inspected and documented against the procedure rather than assumed to be intact. After repair the vehicle goes through post-repair diagnostics, including isolation and insulation resistance checks, module scans, and confirmation that no high-voltage or thermal-management fault codes remain.
ADAS calibration
ProPILOT Assist, intelligent cruise control, the Around View Monitor, blind spot warning and automatic emergency braking all depend on sensors mounted where collisions happen: radar behind the front bumper or grille, cameras in the windshield, mirror housings, tailgate and front fascia, and corner radar in the rear bumper. Removing, replacing or even disturbing those components, or repairing the panel they mount to, or changing ride height, can shift the sensor’s aim by a fraction of a degree, which translates to a meaningful error at distance. The system will often report no fault while quietly measuring the wrong thing.
Static calibration is performed in the shop with the vehicle on a level surface and manufacturer targets positioned at measured distances and heights. Dynamic calibration requires driving the vehicle at a specified speed under specified road and weather conditions while the system re-learns. Some components need one, some need both, and the requirement is set by the manufacturer for that model. We follow the documentation and provide the calibration record with the repair.
Paint and refinish
Color matching is where a repair is judged from ten feet away. Metallic and pearl finishes are the hardest cases, because the appearance depends on flake orientation and layer thickness as much as pigment: the same code can read differently between a bumper cover and an adjacent steel fender, and factory panels vary with age and sun exposure. Test panels are sprayed and evaluated under controlled lighting before committing to the car, and the color is blended into adjacent panels rather than stopping hard at a body line, so the transition falls where the eye will not catch it. Clearcoat is then applied across the full panel for a uniform finish.
Insurance and parts
We repair with OEM parts only — new parts from the dealer. We tell insurers up front that we work exclusively with OEM. 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 complete estimate from the manufacturer’s procedures, submit supplements as hidden damage is found during teardown, and work directly with your adjuster through the repair. In New York, the vehicle owner has the right to choose their own repair facility. An insurer may recommend a shop, but the choice is yours. Coverage terms vary by policy, so we suggest confirming the specifics with your insurer.
XPEL paint protection film
Enthusiast Auto Works is an XPEL Certified Installer. We apply paint protection film to full fronts, high-impact areas and full vehicles, which is a practical addition after a refinish if you want the new work protected from road debris.
Frequently asked questions
Is Enthusiast Auto Works an Infiniti certified collision center?
Yes. Enthusiast Auto Works is a certified collision repair facility for Infiniti, and separately for Nissan. We are located at 55B Plain Ave, New Rochelle, NY 10801 and serve Lower Westchester and nearby Connecticut.
Where can I get a Nissan Ariya repaired in Westchester?
We repair the Ariya at our New Rochelle facility. Because it is a battery electric vehicle, the car is de-energized per Nissan’s procedure before body work begins, floor and rocker areas near the high-voltage pack are inspected against documented criteria, and post-repair high-voltage diagnostics are run before the vehicle is released.
Do you use genuine Nissan and Infiniti parts?
We repair with OEM parts only — new parts from the dealer — and we tell insurers that up front. If an insurer denies OEM, we work to resolve it without the client paying out of pocket, and if that is not possible we call the client to discuss options together. Aftermarket parts are very rare and used only in special circumstances.
Do you repair aluminum panels?
Yes. We maintain dedicated aluminum tooling and keep aluminum work separate from steel, which prevents steel particles from contaminating aluminum surfaces and causing galvanic corrosion later. Whether a given hood or door is repaired or replaced is determined by the manufacturer’s procedure for that model and the extent of the damage.
Will you work with my insurance company?
Yes. We write the estimate, communicate directly with your adjuster, and file supplements when teardown reveals damage that was not visible at first. In New York you have the right to choose your own repair facility regardless of which shop your insurer suggests, though we recommend confirming your policy details with your insurer.
Do you recalibrate ProPILOT and other driver assistance systems?
Yes. Radar, camera and sonar components affected by collision damage or by the repair itself are calibrated to Nissan and Infiniti specifications before the vehicle leaves. Depending on the system, that means static calibration with manufacturer targets in the shop, dynamic calibration on the road, or both, and we document what was performed.
Can one shop handle both my Nissan and my Infiniti?
Yes. We are certified for both brands, so a household running a Rogue and a QX60, or a Pathfinder and a Q50, can use one facility for either vehicle. That means one estimating process and technicians already working from the correct procedures for both nameplates.
Do you repair high-end cars other than Nissan and Infiniti?
We repair high-end vehicles of many marques, and our technicians hold manufacturer and industry certifications across several brands. If you want to know whether we hold a specific manufacturer’s certification for your vehicle, call us at (914) 630-1668 and we will tell you directly.
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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