In a hectic schedule, when every minute counts, nothing shakes your comfort more than a car rendered inoperable by a bad collision. Either bottle up your emotions or take constructive actions. We offer you to rely on the Regal Repair Collision Center as a first aid solution. We will cover you with an alternative vehicle and free you from the hassle of embracing the depths of what collision repair takes. In return for your trust, we race against the clock and get you back on the road as soon as possible.
Time plays a central role when it comes to damaged cars. Everyone wants their car in the best shape within a limited time frame. At Regal Repair, we realize that your vehicle back can feel like watching paint dry—literally! That is why we try hard to speed up the collision repair timeline and help ease your mind during this stressful time. For tips on what to consider when choosing a collision repair shop, check out our detailed guide!
While every damage has its unique story, Regal Repair makes things easy and helps you set clear expectations when your car needs some TLC after an accident. The collision repair timeline—whether minor or major—varies based on the extent of the damage.
Minor collisions involve dents, dings, scratches, or minor panel damage that can easily be restored in 2-3 days. If there is a part to replace, the timeline may be extended depending on availability or distribution.
When it comes to a major collision, it involves more extensive damages, such as structural technical issues, entire car painting, or big parts straightening on the list. It means collision repair is not enough; the auto repair body shop is also included.
Next to minor and major collision repair stands part-type repair. The timeline part-type repair relates to the car part that should be replaced. Various replacements take different durations, spanning 1 to 4 days. It also includes the whole repair cycle.
Collision repair is a complex process, involving several important stages to restore the car’s functionality and pristine look. Each stage is imperative to having a long-running operating vehicle. We intend to enrich you with all these details to help you understand what to do after a car accident. Keep reading to learn about all the stages ahead.
Everything starts with collision assessment and estimation, a key step to repair. Using advanced equipment, technicians carefully examine the damage, determining the severity and providing an initial repair pricing. That is why a car is partially or thoroughly disassembled. It is the way to get precise information. Without a thorough examination, it is impossible to make an accurate repair estimate. Depending on the degree of damage, repair may take several hours to a day or two.
Next comes the stage of insurance approval. If the damage isn’t very heavy and costly, the insurance company typically confirms the payment within a day or two. If the collision is heavy, the insurance company requires a detailed estimate with all data included, and the confirmation process may last 3 to 4 days. It depends on the circumstances.
After the assessment and the confirmation by an insurance company, the repair shop goes with ordering the necessary parts from a manufacturer. It is unlikely to order the right parts if the assessment and estimation aren’t done properly. When everything is made properly, within hours or a day or two, the repair shop receives the parts to replace.
The body repair stage is the one that extends the longest. At this stage, technicians fix all the structural and mechanical issues to ensure that the car can operate with no fuss. The painting stage follows when all dents are straightened, the structural issues are fixed, and the needed parts are replaced. At this stage, all cosmetic amendments are done to back the car’s appearance and make it as perfect as it was before the accident. Due to the professionalism and premium materials at Regal Repair, this stage takes 1 to 4 days.
After all repair work, the process is finalized with the car reassembly and quality control. It’s important to highlight that the final quality control is integral. At this stage, all assessments and evaluations ensure the car’s condition and allow the collision shop to proudly showcase the final result. Considering the entire process and cases, let me summarize how long collision repair takes: The light repair takes 2 days to a week, while complex repair takes from 2 weeks to 3 weeks.
Even if you are in extreme need of your car, try to hold on to alternatives and weather the storm within this short period. As quality takes time, rushing will only cut corners and undermine the outcome.
With all the steps mentioned above, still, some factors can still affect repair time estimates, extending the process. Here we present you some of them:
The degree of collision can be light and very heavy. The more severe the damage, the longer the repair process may take, as the whole timeline of the process depends on the damage type and severity. With minor damages, processes extend easily and quickly. When the process takes longer, it indicates the severity of the damage.
Usually, well-reputed collision repair centers have OEM certificates and order the missing or necessary parts from the manufacturers. Thus the availability of the replacement parts depends on the car manufacturers. If they are missing at the store, the repair shop can do nothing but wait. Automatically it extends the waiting time.
Needless to say, that vehicle’s make and year also affect the speed of repair. Throughout the repair work, various factors can impact the process. In case of exotic or vintage cars, it may be a great difficulty to find some missing replacements. Another case can be the absence of necessary tools for fixing old cars.
Insurance companies are prone to taking much time to confirm the claim. It is common in case of a heavy collision when the costs are much higher than the insurance company is ready to cover. Therefore, proper negotiations are needed to get your claim covered by the insurance company.
The last point goes with the collision repair center workload. Though at Regal Repair, everything is well organized, there are busy seasons that don’t allow technicians and the shop to accommodate all the car needs in a very short period.
In high and busy seasons, waiting more is in your car’s favor to some extent, as it ensures the car’s proper amendment, which takes time.
To sum up and make all the information easy to digest, Regal Repair offers you a simple table of the timelines.
Repair time estimates are formed based on all the steps mentioned. However, there can be slight changes due to assessment and factors that are out of the repair shop's responsibility. So Regal Repair offers you live tracking via messages and email to inform customers about the repair process. It keeps you well updated.
Though for the customer the most important benefit from the collision repair centers remains time and speed, however, it is important to help them set realistic expectations. Timelines may vary—typically ranging from a few days to several weeks depending on the damage—but what remains constant is our commitment to quality repairs and your safety.
To make all the difference in your repair journey, rely on the most trusted collision repair center. Regal Repair is the best shop to focus not just on swift turnaround times but on delivering exceptional results that stand the test of time. Our professional technicians are working diligently, leaving you in comfort and confidence that you will get back on the road safely and securely.
Trust Regal Repair, and your expectations will be met with the highest standards of safety and craftsmanship.
✅Usually, repair shops offer rental services or collaborate with rental services to offer you temporary solutions unless your car is ready. If you choose Regal Repair as your trusted partner in car collisions, the shop offers you rental services to avoid any discomfort in your hectic schedule.
✅Yes, we do. Regal Repair offers a warranty for both materials and workmanship. We care about our customers, putting them first and delivering top-notch services.
✅Generally, the difference in duration depends on the degree of collision rather than the side of the collision. Whether front-end or rear-end, the repair process may take from a week to three weeks. Proper assessment and monitoring will define the severity of the damage and provide the initial timelines.
✅There are several factors to consider a car a total loss:
- when the repair expense is higher than the actual cash value of the vehicle
- when the damage is so bad that repair may raise safety issues for the car afterward
- when the damage is unrepairable.
Also, there may be some state laws or insurance policies that will not allow you to use the car.
✅You can simply contact the repair shop to find out the reason. Generally, the repair works don’t usually take longer than originally expected. In the pre-assessment and monitoring stage, professional technicians carefully examine the degree of the damage and give an approximate working timeline for each stage. The reasons that the timelines can be violated are as follows: confirmation issues from the insurance companies, lack of replacements in manufacturers’ stores, heavy workload of the repair center, and so forth. To reduce your concern, Regal Repair offers live tracking via messages and email to keep you updated.
