September 16, 2026
Lucid Air Collision Repair: Why It Has to Be an Approved Shop
Lucid collision repair is an aluminum job with a short list of approved shops. What Lucid tells owners, what an approved center has, and what to ask.
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The Lucid Air and Lucid Gravity are some of the most advanced electric vehicles in the world, combining luxury design with groundbreaking engineering. When a vehicle of this caliber is involved in a collision, it must be repaired with extreme precision. As a Lucid Certified Body Shop, our facility meets the rigorous standards required to restore the Lucid Air’s structural strength, electric powertrain safety and technological performance. Certification is earned only by shops that demonstrate exceptional competence, and our team is proud to be among the select repair centers capable of servicing Lucid vehicles correctly.
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Specialized equipment and training for high-voltage systems, aluminum construction, and sensor calibration.
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What It Takes to Become a Lucid Certified Body Shop
Achieving certification from Lucid Motors is a substantial undertaking. The company has established one of the most demanding programs in the industry, ensuring only top-tier shops are entrusted with its vehicles. To be approved as a Lucid Certified Body Shop, a facility must:
- Undergo extensive OEM training in aluminum structural repair, high-voltage battery safety and Lucid-specific procedures.
- Use specialized repair tools and calibrated equipment designed exclusively for Lucid vehicles.
- Pass facility audits and ongoing compliance reviews to maintain the certification.
- Demonstrate technical capability in measuring, bonding, riveting and welding complex structures made from advanced materials.
- Maintain strict cleanliness standards for aluminum repair and battery-system handling.
These requirements matter because the Lucid Air features construction and technology far beyond conventional EVs. Only a certified facility has the manufacturer’s authorization, training and equipment to bring the vehicle back to its engineered specifications.
Use of Genuine Lucid OEM Parts
As a Lucid Certified Body Shop, we use Genuine Lucid OEM replacement parts exclusively. These components are engineered and crash-tested as part of the vehicle’s original design. Using anything other than OEM parts can:
- Compromise crash performance
- Reduce vehicle rigidity
- Alter the behavior of sensors or structural zones
- Invalidate factory warranties
- Lower the vehicle’s long-term resale value
OEM parts are essential for restoring the Lucid Air to its original condition — both in terms of safety and luxury fit-and-finish.
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Advanced Aluminum Construction – Why Proper Repair Matters
The Lucid Air is built around an ultra-light, high-strength aluminum body structure engineered for both rigidity and efficiency. Unlike traditional steel, aluminum requires a controlled repair environment and highly specialized tools to prevent contamination, structural weakness or galvanic corrosion.
Our dedicated Aluminum Room provides the isolation required for repairing Lucid Air components safely and cleanly. This controlled environment allows our technicians to:
- Prevent cross-contamination between aluminum and steel.
- Execute Lucid-specific bonding, riveting and welding procedures.
- Perform structural measurements using precise OEM-calibrated systems.
- Restore crash-energy pathways exactly as engineered by Lucid.
Improper aluminum repair can lead to long-term safety issues, compromised rigidity or reduced crash protection — which is why only a Lucid Certified Body Shop is equipped to handle these materials correctly.
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- Oxnard
- Ventura
- Santa Barbara
- Santa Clarita
- Solvang
- Camarillo
- Thousand Oaks
- Moorpark
- Simi Valley
- Lompoc
- Lake Hughes
- Frazier Park
- Cambria
- Santa Maria
- Wasco
- Arvin
- Bakersfield
- Lancaster
- Taft
- Paso Robles
- San Luis Obispo
- Delano
- Visalia
- Coalinga
- Avenal
- Corcoran
- Hanford
- Fresno
ADAS and Sensor Recalibration After Collision
The Lucid Air relies on a sophisticated network of sensors, cameras, radar units, and driver-assistance systems. After even minor collisions, these systems must be recalibrated according to Lucid’s strict specifications so that they function as intended.
Our certified ADAS calibration process includes, when the specific repair dictates:
- Pre- and post-repair diagnostic scanning
- Calibration of forward-facing cameras and radar
- Verification of lane-keeping, adaptive cruise, blind-spot detection and collision-avoidance systems
- Testing autonomous and semi-autonomous functions for accuracy
Without proper ADAS calibration, the vehicle’s advanced safety systems may fail to operate correctly — a risk no Lucid owner should take.
Tony’s Body Shop met the standards to become a part of Lucid Certified Body Shop Network
- Lucid has high repair standards to ensure the proper repair of your vehicle, thereby helping to retain its value. A satisfied customer after a collision repair helps to keep brand loyalty.
- Tony’s Body Shop technicians have had the required Lucid “hands on” training done in Milbrae California.
- A Lucid collision repair shop must have the proper tools as required and are purchased through Lucid direct.
- Tony’s Body Shop has its own in-house mechanic, which allows us to do suspension work, alignments, tire replacements, airbag replacements, and everything else that could be needed in a collision repair.
- Take a look at our Aluminum Room, a unique working environment.
- The goal of any collision repair is to provide a safe and proper repair.
Recognized for excellence in collision repair, our I-CAR Gold and Platinum certifications ensure top-quality, safe, and expert vehicle repairs.
Why Choose a Lucid Certified Body Shop?
It’s important to choose a Lucid approved body shop because
- Lucid’s are equipped with highly advanced driving systems.
- Some repairs require those systems to be calibrated – such as cameras or radar sensors.
- Only a Lucid Certified Body Shop can verify that those systems are operating properly and can perform those calibrations, so that the car functions as intended.
- Lucid restricts items such as structural parts, air bags and suspension parts to only its certified shops.
- The all aluminum Cars need to be worked on in a separate environment.
Electrical Safety
Factory Parts
Aluminum Repair
High Standards
Electrical Safety
Electric vehicles require specific, enhanced training to restore components to pre-accident condition. In certain repairs, components of the High Voltage System, including the battery and drive motor, may have to be removed. To safety execute these repairs, Tony’s Body Shop Repair technicians utilize the same training and equipment that Lucid provides its service centers. Only a Lucid Approved Body Shop provides the training and tooling necessary to safety and effectively repair these state-of-the-art electric vehicles.
Factory Parts
As part of Tony’s Body Shop’s Lucid Approved Body Shop certification, our team has direct access to, and will use, only Lucid factory parts during the repair process.
Aluminum Repair
Each Lucid is manufactured with aluminum or a hybrid aluminum-steel body. Aluminum requires extensive training and dedicated equipment to repair properly and to Lucid manufacturer standards. In addition, Lucid has its own strict safety standards for aluminum welding and rivet bonding.
High Standards
Lucid sets strict standards for its approved collision repair centers and technicians, and closely monitors all Lucid Approved Body Shops for quality, safety and customers experience. So when you choose Tony’s Body Shop, you can be confident you’re getting repairs you can trust.
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Lucid Auto Body Repair at Tony's Body Shop
Our goal is to have you satisfied and recommend us to family and friends. We use all original new factory Lucid parts in your repair.
High-Voltage Battery System Safety
One of the most critical aspects of Lucid repair is safe handling of the high-voltage battery system. The Lucid Air’s battery architecture is deeply integrated into the vehicle’s floor structure, contributing not only to performance but also to rigidity and crash protection.
Certified technicians must complete advanced, manufacturer-led training that covers:
- Proper vehicle shut-down and HV isolation procedures.
- Safe handling and storage of damaged battery components.
- Identifying potential thermal or electrical hazards.
- Working with high-voltage connectors, cabling and power-management systems.
- Using Lucid-approved diagnostic tools to assess system health.
This level of specialized knowledge is mandatory to prevent damage to the battery pack — and to protect technician and customer safety. A non-certified shop simply cannot meet these requirements.
Support Throughout the Insurance Process
Navigating insurance after a collision can be overwhelming, especially with a high-end electric vehicle. Our staff assists Lucid Air owners by:
- Communicating directly with insurers
- Ensuring OEM parts and procedures are authorized
- Explaining your rights to choose a certified repair facility
- Providing transparent, consistent updates throughout the repair
This service ensures that your Lucid Air receives the correct repairs — without compromise.