We keep the repair process straightforward, organized, and easy to follow so you know what to expect from estimate to pickup.
Every repair is a little different, but most jobs move through the same general stages. Here’s how the process usually works once your vehicle enters repair.
Collision repair is more than just replacing parts and spraying paint. There are approvals, teardown stages, parts checks, repair work, refinishing, and final delivery steps that all have to come together the right way.
We review the damage, discuss the repair path, and build the starting point for the job.
Once approval is in place, we schedule your repair and prepare for the work ahead.
The vehicle moves through body repair, paint work, reassembly, and final checks.
Here’s the typical path a repair follows at Smith Paint & Body.
We review the visible damage, discuss the job, and prepare an estimate when needed.
Before repair dates are set, the work usually needs approval from insurance or directly from the customer.
Once approved, your repair is scheduled based on shop availability and repair size.
The vehicle is checked in, paperwork is completed, and the repair plan is reviewed again before work starts.
Disassembly allows us to find hidden damage and get a more accurate picture of the full repair scope.
If more damage is found after teardown, updated approvals may be needed before the job moves forward.
Required parts are ordered and checked for fit and accuracy before repair continues.
Damaged areas are repaired or replaced as needed so the vehicle can move toward refinish.
Panels are prepared, refinished, and cleared to restore appearance and complete the paint side of the job.
The vehicle is put back together and checked before final completion and delivery prep.
Any last paperwork, invoices, or claim items are finalized before the job is closed out.
Once complete, we contact you for pickup and go over the finished repair and any final details.
Initial estimates are based on visible damage only. Once a vehicle is disassembled, additional repair needs may be found. That can change parts requirements, repair time, and final cost.
Timing can also be affected by insurance approvals, parts availability, and any outside calibration or sublet work required to complete the repair properly.
Send us your vehicle information and damage photos to get the estimate process started.
