Car door, fender & panel repair in Las Vegas.

Photos help us understand the visible damage and plan the next step. In person, we can check accessible panel gaps, attachments and how a door opens, closes or latches. Neither a photo nor a walk-around lets us see through a bumper cover or panel. That is why a photo estimate, a shop’s preliminary assessment and a repair plan after authorized disassembly can differ. Our preliminary in-person visual estimate is free. Call your preferred location first; we’ll explain how to share photos if they would help.

Bring the vehicle, its year, make and model, and any insurance estimate or claim number you already have. Tell us how the damage happened, whether the area was repaired before, and about new warning lights, noises, leaks, rubbing or difficulty opening a door. You do not need an insurance estimate to request a self-pay inspection.

No. Opening and closing is one useful observation, but it does not establish the condition of the outer skin, inner door, attachments or surrounding body. Tell us if the door catches, the window acts differently, or there is new wind noise. We inspect the affected area before calling the damage cosmetic.

Yes. Tell us about a new steering pull, vibration, wheel contact, warning message or other change after the impact. Our team can coordinate the appropriate collision and accident-related mechanical assessment, including suspension, alignment and diagnostic needs. Call first if a wheel is rubbing, a door will not latch or the vehicle feels unsafe; we can discuss towing.

This service is performed at our Spring Mountain and Post Road facilities. Mobile cosmetic repair describes work performed at your location; paintless dent repair describes a repair method. They are not the same thing. Call us to arrange an in-person body-damage estimate and confirm the right location for your vehicle.

Because the visible mark is only one part of the job. To repair a crease near a door edge, for example, we may need to remove trim for access, restore the panel’s shape, prepare and refinish it, then refit and check the parts. Paint blending or a damaged mounting point can add work too. Not every small mark needs all of that. Ask us to show you what each operation does and why your car needs it.

The first estimate is based on what can be assessed at that stage. Authorized disassembly can reveal a broken bracket, damaged reinforcement or a panel that cannot be repaired as first expected. The update may also include a required repair step or revised parts information. We explain what changed and document the reason. For insurance repairs, we submit an itemized supplement for review; submission is not approval. We discuss any potential amount you would owe before asking you to authorize that work. Read how repair supplements and additional costs are handled.

Start with the repair assessment and the deductible for the coverage that applies. If the covered repair falls below your own deductible, that coverage generally will not pay toward it. But a preliminary estimate may change when hidden damage is found. Your deductible is a different question from what another driver’s insurer may owe. We explain the repair options; your insurer can explain coverage, reporting requirements and possible policy effects. You can request a self-pay estimate at either location. Our guide to paying directly or using insurance walks through the decision.

Tell us before work starts so the payment arrangement is clear. A promise to pay the first estimate can leave a gap if more damage is found. Discuss who will approve and pay for additional work, and keep the estimate, photos and written messages. We can explain the repair and document new findings, but we cannot guarantee another person will pay. Read what to consider before accepting cash from the other driver.

They may describe different work. One might include repairing a panel; another might replace it. Compare parts, trim removal, paint blending and any required system checks—not just the totals. Also ask what has not been inspected yet. Bring the other estimate with you and we can explain the differences in the proposed work. If you are comparing an insurer’s estimate with a shop assessment, see our guide to comparing insurance and body-shop estimates.

Sometimes the new color needs to transition into the neighboring panel so the change is less noticeable at the gap. That is paint blending; it does not mean that panel needs dent repair or replacement. The paint code is a starting point, and the existing finish still needs checking. We explain which panels are included and why. See why an estimate may include painting an undamaged panel.

That depends on the confirmed damage, parts availability, body and paint work, and any final scans or calibration. Insurance review can affect the schedule too. Labor hours on an estimate are not the same as calendar days until pickup. Ask what can be planned before drop-off and what is still uncertain. We explain the expected sequence and keep you informed when it changes. Our collision repair timing guide explains the common hold-ups.