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Get Free Quotes →What “collision repair” actually covers
Collision repair is the specialty for damage caused by any impact — another vehicle, a stationary object, a curb, or a rollover. It’s the broadest and most common body-shop service, and the one insurance companies most often route to their DRP (Direct Repair Program) network.
A typical collision repair covers three overlapping tasks:
✓ What a full collision shop should offer
- Frame straightening on a laser measuring bench (critical for anything more than a fender-bender)
- Structural welding for panel replacement — MIG for steel, TIG for aluminum
- Parts sourcing — OEM, aftermarket, LKQ recycled — with your written approval
- Paint match and blend using spectrophotometer color matching, not eyeball
- Post-repair alignment and calibration for ADAS features (lane-keep sensors, radar)
- Insurance liaison — dealing with your adjuster so you don’t have to
- Written warranty on paint and body work (minimum 12 months)
⚠ Warning signs of a low-quality collision shop
- Estimate quoted without a physical inspection
- “We’ll waive your deductible” (this is illegal in most states)
- No mention of pre-repair scans or post-repair calibration on modern vehicles
- Cash-only or refuses insurance
- No written warranty on paint work
- Extreme turnaround claims (“done in 2 days” for a mid-hit)
What collision repair typically costs
These are U.S. national averages for a mid-range daily driver. Actual cost varies 30-50% based on local labor rates, parts availability, and whether OEM parts are required (usually true if lease-return or high-end vehicle).
| Damage type | Typical range | Time in shop |
|---|---|---|
| Bumper cover repair + repaint | $525 – $1,150 | 2–3 days |
| Bumper replacement | $850 – $1,850 | 3–4 days |
| Fender replacement + paint | $925 – $2,100 | 4–5 days |
| Hood replacement + paint | $1,200 – $2,650 | 5–7 days |
| Quarter panel repair | $1,500 – $3,800 | 7–10 days |
| Full front-end collision | $3,500 – $9,500 | 10–21 days |
| Frame straightening | $1,200 – $3,500 | varies |
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Your rights when insurance is involved
In every U.S. state, you choose the shop — not your insurance company. Adjusters may recommend a “DRP” (Direct Repair Program) shop in their preferred network, but you have the legal right to pick any licensed body shop and your insurer must pay the market rate for the repair.
DRP shops offer convenience (insurance-approved warranty, faster claim processing), but non-DRP shops sometimes deliver better quality because they aren’t rate-capped by insurance contracts. Compare at least two estimates before committing.