Disclaimer

Disclaimer

CollisionLane provides free information and referral help for drivers who need auto body repair. We help connect you with local shops that may be able to give estimates and repair your vehicle. We do not perform repairs ourselves. We do not inspect your car in person. We do not promise a repair price, repair time, or repair result.

We are also not an insurance company, claim adjuster, attorney, or law firm. Any information on this site is for general education only. It is not legal advice, and it is not insurance advice. If you need help with a claim, coverage question, or legal issue, you should speak directly with your insurer, a licensed professional, or another qualified advisor. For general next steps after a crash, you can also review What to Do Right After a Car Accident or How the auto body insurance claim process works.

When you submit a form, we collect only the basic details needed to try to match you with a shop. That usually includes your contact information and a description of the damage, such as a bumper, dent, paint, glass, or collision issue. We do not ask for financial account numbers on our forms. We also collect consent that is intended to allow contact by phone, text, or email, similar to TCPA-style consent language. By submitting a form, you agree that CollisionLane may share your lead information with one or more auto body shops or related service providers so they can contact you and provide the matching service.

You are in control of the repair choice. We may introduce you to shops, but you decide whether to contact them, compare them, and use them. We encourage you to get written estimates, ask questions, and confirm the total price before any work begins. If you want help comparing repair options, these guides may be useful: How to choose a trustworthy auto body shop, How to read an auto body repair estimate, and Questions to Ask Before You Pick a Body Shop.

Information on this site can change. We try to keep it accurate, but we do not guarantee that every detail is complete, current, or right for every situation. Your repair needs may be different based on the damage, your vehicle, your location, your insurer, and the shop you choose. Typical repair ranges mentioned anywhere on this site are only typical ranges, not quotes.

If you have a complaint, a data question, or a request about your submission, please contact us through Contact CollisionLane. For more about how we work, see How CollisionLane works and Privacy policy.

Why we ask for limited information

We keep the form simple on purpose. We only need enough information to help connect you with a suitable body shop.

Common fields may include:
- Name
- Phone number or email
- Vehicle details
- Type of damage
- General location or zip code

We do not need bank details, credit card numbers, or full financial account information to make a match. If any shop later asks for payment or insurance details, that happens outside CollisionLane and is handled directly by that shop or your insurer. You should read any forms or agreements before you sign them.

Your choice matters

CollisionLane is a matching service. We do not tell you which shop you must use. We do not represent that a shop is the cheapest, fastest, or best for every driver.

Before authorizing repairs, it is a good idea to:
1. Get more than one written estimate if you can.
2. Ask what is included in the price.
3. Ask about parts, warranty, and timing.
4. Confirm approval before work starts.
5. Keep copies of estimates, messages, and receipts.

If you are comparing repair options, these pages may help: Get matched with a trusted auto body shop, Auto body repair services, and Auto Body Repair Cost Estimator.