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Can Paintless Dent Repair Fix Damage From a Deer Collision?
Paintless dent repair can fix some deer collision damage, mainly glancing hits that dent a metal door, fender, or hood without cracking the paint. Head-on strikes that crack plastic parts need collision repair, and cracked glass needs glass replacement. At Estes Collision, our free estimate sorts each panel into the ...
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Why Is Paintless Dent Repair a Fast Fix for Fender Benders?
Paintless dent repair (PDR) is faster than traditional dent repair because the metal is reshaped from behind the panel instead of being filled, primed, and repainted. The method fits fender-bender dents on metal panels with unbroken paint. At Estes Collision, our free 15- to 30-minute estimate can show whether your ...
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Is It Worth Driving Farther for a Better Auto Body Shop?
For most collision repairs, yes. A late-model repair is a costly job you live with for years, while extra miles add only a few trips. Choose the auto body shop with written estimates, OEM-aligned procedures, and a limited lifetime warranty over the nearest address. At Estes Collision, we serve drivers ...
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How Do You Vet Online Reviews Before Choosing an Auto Body Shop?
Vet an auto body shop‘s reviews by looking for consistent praise across many recent reviews, specific repair details, and reviewers with real profiles. Then confirm those claims with the shop’s credentials and a written estimate before you authorize repairs. At Estes Collision, we tell drivers searching for the best auto ...
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Is Your Car Repairable or Totaled After a Collision in Oklahoma?
It depends on the repair cost versus the vehicle’s value. In Oklahoma, a vehicle 10 model years old or newer becomes a salvage vehicle when repairs to make it safe for highway use cost more than 60% of its fair market value. Your insurer makes the call, and at Estes ...
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Is Your Car Safe to Drive After a Collision Before an Inspection?
Sometimes, but not always. Even a late-model car that starts and steers can hide damage that makes it unsafe. A fluid leak, deployed airbag, warning light, or loose hood or door means the car stays parked. If none apply, Estes Collision recommends inspections before any collision repair after car accidents. ...
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Should You Call Your Insurance Company or a Body Shop First After an Accident?
Call your insurance company as soon as it’s safe, then call Estes Collision for your estimate. Neither call has to happen at the scene, and doing both promptly keeps your repair moving. Key Takeaways: What Happens When You Call Your Insurance Company First? Calling your insurer opens your claim. It ...
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What Is the Difference Between an Auto Body Shop and a Mechanic?
An auto body shop, like Estes Collision, repairs a vehicle’s structure, panels, and paint after a collision. A mechanic repairs the engine and other moving parts that make a car run. Key Takeaways: What Does an Auto Body Shop Repair? An auto body shop repairs the outer panels, frame, and ...
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What Happens During a Minor Auto Body Repair Appointment?
A minor auto body repair appointment moves through four steps: assessment, a written estimate, repair and refinishing, and a final quality check before pickup. At Estes Collision, we try to keep most minor jobs to a single visit, starting with a free estimate that takes 15 to 30 minutes. Key ...
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