There you were, minding your own business, going about your day when all of a sudden *BANG* you’ve had an accident. Hopefully, it wasn’t too serious and you can assess how damaged your car is. There are probably a million thoughts running through your head, not the least of which is “how much is this all going to cost?” and knowing you will need to get a collision repair estimate.
To help you with that, here is a list of what some of the most common collision damage repairs are and what it will cost to fix them.
Rear-End Collisions
Part of a twosome of the most common collision types (we’ll get into its sibling the front end collision in a minute). When you are involved in a rear-end collision the back bumper, tail lights, trunk, and quarter panel can all be affected. There could also be damage to the rear axel or other things you can’t see.
So, even if it doesn’t look too bad, be sure you take it to a repair shop at once to find out if you need extensive collision repair. Also, be prepared to shell out at least a couple of hundred dollars for minor repairs. If the damage is severe, you could be looking at several thousand.
Front-End Collision
The companion accident to the rear-end collision, this is the other most common type of car accident. Likewise, the damage is likely to affect the bumper, the headlights, grille, and hood. However, if the collision was hard enough, there could be damage to your engine, frame, or front axel.
Taking it to an autobody shop or mechanic will give you a better idea of the extent of the damage and how much it is going to cost to repair it. Again you are looking at anything from several hundred to a couple of thousand to get your car up to snuff again.
Dents, Dings, Scratches, and Scrapes
Dents, dings, scratches, and scrapes happen for any number of reasons. Maybe you parked to close to someone or a wall. Maybe you misjudged the distance between you and that post.
Whatever the reason, your car now has a dent or scratch on it. Lucky for you most repair shops can fix these superficial damages with relative ease. However, every so often there is the chance it is a little more extensive than you think; so better to have it checked out than risk it.
Getting a Collision Repair Estimate
Being involved in a car accident is stressful enough without having to worry about how much it is going to cost to fix the damage to your car. So, it is generally a good idea to make sure you have good insurance and then take it to a reputable auto shop to have it checked out. That way you can get a collision repair estimate to pass on your insurance company.
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