What Does Collision Repair Actually Cost?
Honest, current price ranges for the most common auto body repairs — what drives each cost, when to repair vs. replace, and when an insurance claim beats paying cash. Then get a real number from a top-rated shop near you.
Car Dent Repair Cost
Door dings to creased panels — what dents cost to fix and when paint damage changes the math.
Read the guidePaintless Dent Repair (PDR) Cost
The cheapest way to remove a dent when the paint is intact — and when PDR won't work.
Read the guideHail Damage Repair Cost
How shops price hail dents, what insurance pays, and when hail totals a car.
Read the guideCar Scratch Repair Cost
From buffing a scuff to respraying a keyed panel — priced by scratch depth.
Read the guideBumper Repair & Replacement Cost
Repair vs. replace, why sensors drive the bill up, and who pays after a rear-ending.
Read the guideFender Repair Cost
Fender-bender pricing, fender vs. bumper, and the hidden damage drive-by quotes miss.
Read the guideCar Door Repair Cost
Dings, dents, door skins, and full door replacement after an accident.
Read the guideCar Paint Repair Cost
Touch-ups, panel resprays, blending, and why paint work costs what it does.
Read the guideWindshield Replacement Cost
Chip repair vs. replacement, ADAS recalibration, and zero-deductible glass coverage.
Read the guideIs My Car Totaled?
How insurers decide, state thresholds, payouts, and fighting a low offer.
Read the guideGet a preliminary repair report from your photos
Upload damage photos for a preliminary repair report, emailed to you 3–10 minutes after you submit your photos and complete payment. Submit your request and we'll contact your selected shop for you. This is a preliminary estimate, not a real quote — a repair facility must inspect the vehicle to set its own final price.
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