Right after a crash
Find the right auto body shop after a crash — free matching, in your language
Had a crash, dent, bumper hit, or broken glass? CollisionLane is a free matching service that helps you understand your repair options and connect with a trusted local auto body shop, in your language. You compare, choose, and get written estimates before work starts.
CollisionLane is a free matching service, not an auto body shop, insurer, or law firm.
Right after a crash
First, right after the crash
If everyone is safe, these are the steps that protect your claim and your car.
Get to safety
Move out of traffic if you can, turn on hazard lights, and check that everyone is OK. Call your local emergency number if anyone is hurt.
Take photos
Photograph the damage to every vehicle, the scene, license plates, and road conditions. More photos are always better for your claim.
Exchange information
Get the other driver's name, phone, insurance company, and policy number. Note the time, place, and any witnesses.
Find a repair shop
Get matched, free, with trusted local auto body shops. Ask for a written estimate before any work starts — you choose who to hire.
Repair services
What kind of damage do you have?
Pick the closest match for what to expect — and a free way to find a shop.
Crash / frame damage
Structural and safety repair
Dents & dings
Often paintless repair
Scratches & paint
Refinish and color match
Bumper damage
Repair or replace + sensors
Glass / windshield
Replace + camera recalibration
Hail damage
Many small dents
Repair services
The repair services we help you find a shop for
From a small dent to major frame work — match with shops that handle your kind of damage.
Collision and frame repair after a crash — what it involves, what to expect, and how to find a shop
Collision repair restores your car's structure and safety after an accident. Learn how frame straightening, panel replacement, and structural welding work — and how to find a trusted shop.
Learn more →Dent removal and paintless dent repair (PDR) — when it works and what it costs
Paintless dent repair (PDR) fixes dings and dents without repainting, often for less. Learn when PDR works, when you need conventional bodywork, and how to find a specialist.
Learn more →Auto body painting and color matching — refinishing, blending, and clear coat explained
A quality paint job restores your car's finish and protects the metal. Learn about color matching, blending, clear coat, and how to spot a shop that does paint right.
Learn more →Bumper repair and replacement — plastic welding, sensors, and when to replace
Bumpers absorb impact and house sensors and cameras. Learn when a bumper can be repaired versus replaced, how sensor recalibration works, and what it should cost.
Learn more →Windshield and auto glass replacement after an accident — ADAS recalibration explained
A cracked or shattered windshield is a safety issue, especially with modern driver-assist cameras. Learn about replacement, ADAS recalibration, and finding a qualified installer.
Learn more →How it works
How CollisionLane works
Four clear steps — and you stay in control the whole way.
Tell us about the damage
Your contact details, your ZIP code, and a short description of what happened. Contact and damage details only — never financial account numbers.
Get matched, free
We connect you with trusted local auto body shops near you, at no cost to you and with no obligation.
Compare written estimates
Ask each shop for a written estimate before any work starts. Compare line items, parts, paint, and timeline fairly.
You choose and hire
You decide who to hire — or no one at all. Confirm the work and the price before you pay the final amount.
Honest cost ranges
Honest repair cost ranges
Real numbers depend on your car, the damage, parts, and your area. These are typical ranges, not quotes.
Insurance claim help
Not sure how the insurance claim works?
Our plain-language guides walk you through filing a claim, reading an estimate, OEM vs aftermarket parts, total loss, and your rights as the owner — in your language.
How the auto body insurance claim process works — step by step, after an accident
Read the guide → In this guideHow to choose a trustworthy auto body shop — certifications, reviews, and red flags
Read the guide → In this guideOEM vs aftermarket vs used parts in collision repair — what's the difference?
Read the guide → In this guideHow to read an auto body repair estimate — line items, labor, and supplements
Read the guide → In this guideTotal loss explained — when an insurer totals your car and what you can do
Read the guide → In this guideDiminished value after a collision — what it is and whether you can claim it
Read the guide →In your language
Get matched with a trusted auto body shop
Free for drivers. Tell us about the damage and how to reach you — we'll connect you with local shops. You compare and choose.
- Free for drivers
- No obligation
- 10 languages
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