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Richardson collision & body shop

Richardson Collision Repair Built for Today's Cars

Cameras in the bumper, radar behind the grille, aluminum in the hood. After a fender bender on Central Expressway or a scrape on Campbell Road, we repair all of it, scan it and explain what we did in plain language.

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Bright, spacious repair shop with an SUV parked in a bay

Handled in-house on every repair

Computer scans
Pre- and post-repair diagnostics on every collision job.
Sensor calibration
Cameras and radar aimed to the maker's spec before pickup.
Modern materials
High-strength steel and aluminum repaired the right way.
Your choice of shop
Texas lets you pick the shop, whoever your insurer is.

Repairs

Collision and Body Repair in Richardson

Each repair below has its own page explaining what it involves, which systems it touches and how we check the result. Most collisions need a few of these at once, and one estimate covers the whole job. You don't need to know the technical name for the damage. Tell us what happened and we'll work out what the car needs.

How a Modern Repair Works

Six steps, always in order. A simple bumper job moves through quickly; a structural repair with calibrations spends longer in the middle. You'll know which step the car is on.

  1. 1

    Call and describe it

    Tell us what happened and where the car is. We set an inspection time or arrange a tow.

  2. 2

    Inspect and pre-scan

    We photograph the damage and scan the car's computers for stored fault codes.

  3. 3

    Research the procedure

    We pull the maker's repair steps for your exact model and build the estimate from them.

  4. 4

    Repair structure and panels

    Steel or aluminum repaired with the right tools and methods, then panels fitted.

  5. 5

    Paint, reassemble, calibrate

    Color matched, parts reinstalled and sensors calibrated to spec.

  6. 6

    Post-scan and road test

    A final scan and drive confirm every system works, then we walk you through it.

Why Richardson Drivers Bring Us Their Newer Cars

A late-model car is part machine, part computer. Repairing it well means handling both. Here's what that looks like day to day.

  • Scans aren't optional here

    Plenty of crash-related faults never light up the dashboard. A diagnostic scan before and after the repair finds them, so nothing is left hiding in a module.

  • Calibration done in the building

    Bumper, windshield and alignment work can knock cameras and radar out of aim. We calibrate them here and confirm the result before you leave.

  • The right methods for each metal

    High-strength steel can't always be heated or straightened, and aluminum needs its own tools. We follow the maker's procedures for each.

  • Plain-language explanations

    You'll get a clear summary of what was repaired, replaced and calibrated, without needing a technical dictionary.

Behind the bumper

What's Hiding Behind a Modern Bumper

Pull the cover off a late-model bumper and you'll often find a radar unit for adaptive cruise, parking sensors, a camera and the brackets that hold them at precise angles. A small hit can crack a bracket or shift a sensor a degree or two, which is enough to confuse automatic braking or lane-keeping.

That's why we don't treat any collision as just cosmetic. We remove the cover, inspect what's behind it, replace what's damaged and calibrate whatever the maker requires. The scan report and calibration results are shared with you at pickup.

Front corner of a green car with a scuffed bumper and headlight

What Richardson Roads Do to Cars

Richardson sits right in the middle of the north Dallas traffic. US 75 carries a heavy daily commute through the Telecom Corridor, and the interchange with the President George Bush Turnpike sees plenty of merge and rear-end collisions. Campbell Road, Arapaho Road and Belt Line Road add stop-and-go traffic, busy turn lanes and crowded parking lots around offices and campuses.

The cars here skew newer and more connected, which raises the stakes on every repair. A bumped SUV with adaptive cruise and a 360-degree camera needs far more than a cover and paint.

Add spring hail across Dallas and Collin counties and long summers of sun on clear coat, and you get a steady mix of collision, hail and refinish work. We plan each repair around the car's technology as much as its bodywork.

Insurance

You Choose the Shop, Not the Insurer

Your insurance company may suggest a shop when you file a claim. You're not required to use it. In Texas the vehicle owner chooses where the repair happens, and you can make that choice at any point.

If you bring the car here, we deal with the insurer: estimate, photos and the maker's repair procedures go to the adjuster, along with documentation for scans and calibrations. When teardown finds hidden damage, we file the supplement and get it approved. You get updates instead of phone tag.

Unsure whether a claim is worth it for a small scrape? Call and ask.

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Dark sedan with a crushed front end parked on a city street

Repairs for Richardson and Nearby Cities

Richardson sits between Dallas and Plano on US 75, with the Turnpike crossing its north side. That puts the shop within easy reach of Plano, Garland, Addison, Murphy and Allen, and plenty of customers come up from north Dallas too.

  • Routes we know

    US 75, the Turnpike, Campbell Road and Arapaho Road. Tell us where it happened and we'll know the spot.

  • Same process everywhere

    A car from Allen gets the same scans and calibrations as one from down the street.

  • One number to call

    Estimates, tows and claim questions all go through (000) 000-0000.

  • RichardsonUS 75 · PGBTHome
  • PlanoUS 75 north
  • GarlandPGBT · Belt Line east
  • DallasUS 75 south
  • AddisonBelt Line west
  • MurphyPGBT · Murphy Rd
  • AllenUS 75 north
  • SachsePGBT east

Farther out than that? If the car can get to Richardson, or a tow truck can, we'll take it from there.

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Questions Richardson Drivers Ask

Straight answers. Anything else, call (000) 000-0000.

Why does my car need a scan after a minor crash?

Modern cars store fault codes in dozens of modules. Some crash-related faults never turn on a warning light. A scan before and after the repair finds them.

Do my cameras and sensors need calibrating?

Often, after bumper, windshield, mirror or alignment work. The maker specifies when, and we calibrate whatever is required before you get the car back.

Can you repair aluminum panels?

Yes. Aluminum needs separate tools and a clean work area to avoid contamination. We follow the maker's procedures for repair or replacement.

Do you work on electric and hybrid cars?

Yes. We follow the maker's steps to safely isolate the high-voltage system before any repair, and check the battery enclosure for damage.

Can I choose my own body shop?

Yes. In Texas the owner chooses the repair shop. Your insurer can suggest one, but the decision is yours.

How do I get an estimate?

Call (000) 000-0000 and we'll set a time to inspect and scan the car in person. Photos can't show sensor or structural damage.

What if you find more damage?

We document it, explain it and update the estimate. Nothing extra is done until it's approved.

Which parts will you use?

It depends on the repair and your policy. You'll know whether each part is new from the maker, aftermarket or recycled before it's installed.

My car can't be driven. What now?

Call from the scene or the tow yard. We'll arrange the tow to Richardson and start the paperwork that day.

How long will the repair take?

Small jobs often take a few days. Structural work, calibrations and backordered parts add time. You'll get a realistic estimate up front and a call if it changes.

A Body Shop That Speaks Fluent Modern Car

Autobody Repairs Richardson was set up for drivers whose cars are as much computer as machine. We scan, calibrate and repair with the maker's procedures open on the bench, then explain the work in words that make sense. We're a Richardson shop working mostly on our neighbors' cars, and we'd like you to leave knowing exactly what was done.

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Mechanic working on the engine of a car with the hood open
Car raised on a red lift with its front end opened up

Have a Newer Car With Collision Damage?

Tell us what happened and where the car is. We'll explain which repairs and calibrations it likely needs and how the claim works. No pressure to decide on the call.

Call the shop — (000) 000-0000

Serving Richardson, Plano, Garland, Addison, Murphy and nearby.