Collision Repair Mesa, AZ

Insurers compare the repair cost to your vehicle’s actual cash value (ACV). If repairs hit ~70–80% of ACV, it’s often totaled. Severe frame/structural work, expensive parts, or likely future mechanical issues can tip the scale. We’ll measure, document, and advise you on the safest, smartest path.

It depends on damage severity, parts availability, and insurance approvals. Simple jobs: a few days. Structural work, ADAS calibrations, or parts constraints: longer. We push approvals, order parts promptly, and keep you updated. No surprises.

Today’s vehicles use ADAS tech (sensors/cameras/radar), mixed materials (aluminum, HSS, composites), and strict OEM procedures. Repairs include scanning, precision measuring, calibrations, and specialized techniques, time that protects safety and value.

No. In Arizona, you choose your shop. Selecting a non-DRP auto body shop in Mesa like Elite means we advocate for OEM parts and proper procedures instead of insurer quotas.

Check-in, quick walkaround, claim details, then teardown and deeper inspection. We photograph hidden damage, update the plan, order parts, complete structural/safety repairs, refinish in-house, reassemble, test drive, and QC, communicating throughout.

Hidden auto damage appears once panels are removed. We document findings and update the plan so everything needed for a factory-level repair is included.

A supplement updates the insurer’s estimate when new damage/procedures are found. It’s common (most claims need one). For insurance-covered repairs, it doesn’t raise your out-of-pocket. If you’re self-pay, we’ll get approval first.

OEM parts fit precisely, install cleanly, and help maintain safety systems and resale. When OEM isn’t approved, we’ll explain CAPA-certified options and trade-offs so you can choose confidently. We always push for factory parts whenever possible. Learn why in our OEM vs. Aftermarket Parts blog.

Often, yes. We use manufacturer specs, laser measuring, and a frame rack to pull the structure back to factory dimensions, then verify alignment before reassembly. “Totaled” is a cost/value decision, not just the word “frame.”

Bumpers hide crash absorbers, brackets, wiring, cameras, and airbag/parking sensors. Many components are one-time-use and must be replaced. After repair or replacement, we color-match, refinish, and often recalibrate ADAS—time and precision that protect safety and finish. To better understand what goes into this process, check out our Bumper Repair blog.

If damage involves bumpers, mirrors, windshields, or any sensor/camera mounts, calibration is usually required. Skipping it can compromise features like auto-braking or blind-spot monitoring. We handle scans and calibrations in the repair plan.

Sections are grouped by vehicle area (e.g., Right Fender). Common ops: R&I (remove/install), Repl (replace), Rpr (repair), Refin (refinish), Subl (sublet). You’ll see parts/qty, pricing for replacements/sublets, plus separate labor columns for body/structural/mech vs. refinish. We’ll explain line-by-line.

Yes, some do this for minor damage. We’ll outline risks (hidden damage after teardown), parts options (OEM vs. CAPA), and get your OK on any changes so you stay in control.

By following OEM procedures, prioritizing OEM parts when possible, performing precision refinishing and alignment, and recalibrating systems, resulting in safer repairs and better long-term value.

We’re a family-owned, non-DRP auto repair shop in Mesa known for craftsmanship, advocacy, and clear communication. We work for you, not insurer quotas, so your repair meets factory standards, not shortcuts.