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Frame or structural damage is usually repairable when a shop measures to factory specs and follows OEM procedures. Here’s what it is, how it’s repaired safely, and when a car is truly a total loss.
Paintless dent repair (PDR) vs conventional body repair: PDR massages out dents with the paint intact, while cracked paint or torn metal needs conventional repair. Here’s how to tell which your car needs.
A collision repair estimate is readable once you know the codes. Here’s what R&R, OEM, A/M, LKQ, betterment, and sublet mean, how to spot missing calibration, and why your estimate may grow with a supplement.
Is your car a total loss in California? The state uses the Total Loss Formula: repairs plus salvage value vs actual cash value. Here’s how it works, your options, and how to dispute a low valuation.
How long does collision repair take? Minor work runs 1-3 days, moderate damage 1-2 weeks, and major structural repairs 3-6+ weeks. Here’s the timeline by damage type and what really drives the wait in LA.
No — California Insurance Code 758.5 lets you choose any licensed body shop after a crash, and your insurer can’t penalize you. Here’s the law, why insurers push DRP shops, and how to pick the right LA shop.
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