When your car is damaged by a collision, the first thing you want to know is whether your insurer will cover the repair costs. In most cases, the answer will be yes. However, you may find that your car’s manufacturer requires that the repair be done by a mechanic with specialized training in auto body repair. This is called “authorized repair” and it applies to any repair that must be done by an authorized technician. If you have been in an accident and your car is damaged, the first thing you will want to do is have it checked out by a professional. You need to know what the extent of the damage is and if you can even drive the car again. The good news is that repairs to your car don’t have to be expensive if you know what needs to be done and where to get it done. We have outlined some common auto body repair procedures below:

Check the Car’s Body and Crash Area

When you arrive at the auto repair shop, you will want to start by checking the car’s body and the area around the collision. The first place to start is by looking at the car’s body. You want to see if there are any dents, dings, or other damages to the car’s paint or other parts of the car. You also want to look at the car’s underbelly to see if there are any dents or other damages to the car’s frame or other parts that are not painted. Once you have a good idea of what the car looks like, you need to look at the area around the collision. You want to see if there are any dents or other damages to the car’s paint or other parts of the car.

Check for Collision Damage

Next, you will want to check for collision damage. This is the amount of damage that the car sustained as a result of the collision. The amount of collision damage is usually determined by measuring the distance between the two cars when they collided and measuring the amount of damage to each car. The amount of damage is measured by using an “impact diagram.” If you have the opportunity to take pictures of the car before and after the collision, you can also use those pictures to help determine the amount of collision damage.

Repairing Dents and Dings

If there are any dents or dings on the car, you may want to repair them before you get the car fixed. There are several different ways to repair dents and dings. The first thing to do is to clean the dent or ding as best you can. Then you can repair the dent or ding by using a dent repair kit. If the dent or ding is bad enough that you cannot repair it using a dent repair kit, you may want to repaint the dent or ding. You may want to use a touch-up paint to repair the dent or ding. You can also use a touch-up paint to repair a scratch or a paint chip.

Replacing a Windshield

If your car’s windshield has been damaged by the collision, you will want to replace the windshield. There are two common types of windshields: laminated and single-layer. The difference between the two is that the laminated windshield is made from two layers of glass and the single-layer windshield is made from one layer of glass. The single-layer windshield is usually cheaper than the laminated windshield. You will also want to replace the wiper blades if they have been damaged by the collision.

Replacing a Rear or Side Window

You may also want to replace a rear or side window if it has been damaged by the collision. The type of window that you want to replace will depend on the type of car that you have. For example, if you have a sports car, you may want to replace the side windows with a tinted window. If you have a truck or van, you may want to replace the side windows with a window that is made of safety glass.

Replacing a Door

You may also want to replace a door if it has been damaged by the collision. There are two common types of doors: a steel door and a fiberglass door. The difference between the two types of doors is that the fiberglass door is lighter than the steel door.

Conclusion

Auto body repair is a very important part of repairing a car that has been in a collision. You should always have your car’s body checked before the insurance company pays for the repair. If there are any dents or other damages to the car’s paint or other parts of the car, you will want to repair them before you get the car fixed. The good news is that repairs to your car don’t have to be expensive if you know what needs to be done and where to get it done. With the right car knowledge and some patience, you can have your vehicle looking brand new again.

Frequently Asked Question

Typically the cost of paintless dent repair is much less than conventional body shop repair. This is due to not needing parts replacement, paint, or removal and installation labor time.
A door ding repair can range anywhere from $75 up depending on the severity and location of the dent.
Hail damage repair is priced by using dent size and counts per autobody panel. Hail damage repair can range from $500 up to $20,000 depending on the make and model of the car. Dent size, panel materials such as aluminum or steel, and the extent of the damage are also cost factors.
  • Save hundreds over conventional auto body repair
  • Restore your damaged vehicle to pre-damage condition
  • Small dents repaired while you wait
  • Combined tech experience over 50 years
  • Insurance approved
  • All repair work is 100% satisfaction guaranteed
Paintless Dent Repair is the process of repairing each dent in your vehicle’s exterior individually by hand. It takes an experienced PDR technician to remove dents quickly while maintaining a high quality finish.