Mercedes-Benz Authorized Celette

Chuck Scilipote insisted on using the Celette dedicated fixture bench because it was the only way to deliver the high quality, manufacturer authorized repairs that his customers deserve.

This commitment to excellence and quality in collision repair led to his being featured in "Hammer and Dolly" magazine in 2004:

From the Mercedes-Benz Car Repair Service Bulletin:

"Mercedes-Benz collision repair procedures require that vehicles requiring structural repairs or major tensioning forces (pulling) be repaired on a Mercedes-Benz "approved" dedicated straightening bench."

In the United States, the only companies marketing straightening equipment approved by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC are Celette and Car Bench. Both Celette and Car Bench work closely with Daimler AG (Stuttgart) in designing and building dedicated fixture sets for Mercedes-Benz and Maybach vehicles which not only provide for accurate component location, but also provide a safe, proper anchoring of the vehicle during pulling operations."

Daimler AG specifically states jacking points in the rocker panels are to be used only to lift a vehicle, and are not designed to be used as or appropriate for use to anchor the vehicle for structural repairs.

The longitudinal pinch welds for the floor pan are not designed or intended to be used for anchoring the body. When using pinch welds to carry out straightening repairs, the vehicle can work loose and warp. Constant readjustment is necessary and damage to previously undamaged body panels is possible. Therefore, these systems are not suitable for Mercedes-Benz vehicles and in this respect can only be regarded as supplementtal equipment for use on competitor vehicles or for damage diagnoses.

In Addition:

When performing any repairs on Mercedes-Benz and Maybach vehicles, the correct procedures must be followed. The correct materials, tools and equipment must be used.

Mercedes-Benz Certified Collision Repair Facilities are required to use Mercedes-Benz approved dedicated straightening equipment, straightening fixtures and follow Mercedes-Benz work procedures to perform structural repairs.