Delivery of Vehicle to Car Owner after Repair

Communicate electronically with customers as much as possible. Make arrangements in advance with the vehicle owner/ your customer with the exact time the car will be ready for pick-up. This step will help minimize the number of people and time spent in the waiting room. As a courtesy, provide alcohol-based hand sanitizer (with at least 60% alcohol) for customers as they walk into the shop. Greet customers with a wave while avoiding handshakes. Recommend a plexiglass barrier between receptionist and customer. Arrange wait room to help maintain social distance between customers (e.g., space chairs).

Practice social distancing, proper hand washing, and avoid touching your face (eyes, nose, and mouth). Eliminate contacts where possible (no hand shaking or touching). If you must cough, use your elbow and face the opposite direction of any people. Be sure to stay at home if you are sick. Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after going to the bathroom; before and after eating; and after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing. (If soap and water are not readily available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol. Always wash hands with soap and water if hands are visibly dirty).

Based on the repair or service to the vehicle, be sure to wear the proper personal protection equipment (PPE). The types of PPE required during a COVID-19 pandemic will be based on the risk of being infected with SARS-CoV-2 while working and job tasks that may lead to exposure. When selecting PPE, consider factors such as function, fit, decontamination ability, disposal, and cost. Each employer should select the combination of PPE that protects workers specific to the workplace.

Wash the vehicle to be sure that dust and debris from the repair has been cleaned from the vehicle. Test drive the vehicle to be sure that everything is working properly and has been restored to pre-accident condition.

When providing the customer with a detailed explanation of the work that has been completed and send it to them electronically, maintain proper social distancing. Carefully walk around the vehicle, again maintaining proper social distancing. Explain the shop’s warranty and repair guarantee and offer to send electronically with the final invoice.

Once the inspection is complete, be sure to explain the details of the invoice and repair to customer. It is recommended to use a screen from behind a desk for ensure proper distance. If possible, avoid exchanging paper copies and send all documents electronically, including a customer satisfaction survey.

Clean all high-touch surfaces of the vehicle, then use an EPA registered disinfectant* that is appropriate for the vehicle’s various substrates and surfaces. Follow instructions on the disinfectant product label to ensure safe and effective use of the product, including recommended contact-time and reapplication requirements. Test the disinfectant on an inconspicuous area of the surfaces to ensure that it is compatible with the surface.

Note: reference vehicle manufacturer website / owner’s manual for guidance on product suitability.

Examples of high-touch surfaces of the vehicles include:

• • Keys and/or key FOB
  • Start/stop buttons
  • Exterior & interior door handles
  • Steering wheel
  • Door trim
  • Switches and buttons
  • Wiper & headlight controls
  • Center console along with armrests
  • Any window/seat/mirror controls
  • Rear-view mirror
  • Seatbelt buckles and anchors
  • Gear selector
  • Radio
  • HVAC areas

  Use caution when cleaning and applying disinfectant to sensitive surfaces such as touchscreen displays and refer to the owner’s manual for directions for cleaning sensitive surfaces.

Upon approval of the repair, return the keys to the vehicle owner/customer by setting on counter and maintaining proper social distance. Thank them for their business.