Fix Auto Australia has announced that Osborne Park-based D&T Panel Beating as the latests to join the franchise. The business is owned and operated by Tony and Steve LoPrestri.
Tony LoPresti, a seasoned industry professional, opened his first panel shop in 1971 and, in 1992, after continued expansion, found a permanent home in Osborne Park and founded D&T Panel Beating.
The business has become one of the most trusted collision repair facilities in the area and now includes the next generation, with Tony's son Steve joining the business in 2007.
Tony said the decision behind joining Fix Auto was to ensure that his business could remain ahead of the curve in the competitive West Australian market.
“We joined Fix Auto due to the changing dynamics between work providers and repairers. Although it was hard, we decided to make the change from D&T Panel Beating to Fix Auto Osborne Park so we can continue to grow this business that we love.
“We believe that in partnership with Fix Auto we can continue to get bigger and better. We provide great service to our customers.
"The quality of the repair is also capital to us. We aim to make the whole experience as easy as possible for our customers. We offer pick up and drop off of vehicles and courtesy cars. We believe our values are really compatible with Fix Auto’s."