Our Collision Repair Process
At Onel Auto Body & Paint, we follow a structured and professional repair process to restore your vehicle safely and properly. Whether you are filing an insurance claim or paying out of pocket, we guide you every step of the way.
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Every repair begins with a complete inspection.
Full visible damage evaluation
Photo documentation
Insurance claim review (if applicable)
Customer-pay or insurance estimate written
⚠️ Important: The estimate provided at this stage is an initial estimate based only on visible damage. It is not a final bill.
Collision damage is often more extensive than what is visible during the first inspection. Once the vehicle is disassembled, additional hidden damage may be discovered.
If that occurs:
A supplement is prepared
Documentation is submitted to the insurance company
Additional approvals are requested when necessary
If you already have an estimate from your insurance company, you are not required to rely solely on that estimate. Insurance estimates are also initial assessments and may not reflect all required repairs.
Our role as a professional collision repair facility is to properly inspect the vehicle, identify all necessary repairs, and submit additional parts, labor, or procedures needed to restore the vehicle safely.
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If you have a claim number from your insurance company, we can schedule your vehicle drop-off for repairs.
You do not need final payment or a completed insurance review to schedule your repair.
Our team will:
Communicate directly with your insurance carrier
Submit supplements for hidden damage or required procedures
Request additional parts or operations when necessary
Coordinate rental vehicle assistance (if covered)
A body shop plays a critical role in the repair process - we advocate for proper repairs on your behalf.
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Once your vehicle arrives:
Damaged areas are carefully disassembled
Hidden or structural damage is identified
Additional damage is documented
Supplements are submitted if required
It is completely normal in collision repair to discover additional damage during teardown.
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Our technicians perform:
Frame or structural repairs (if needed)
Panel replacement or dent repair
Panel alignment and gap adjustments
Surface preparation prior to paint
We follow proper repair procedures and manufacturer guidelines whenever applicable.
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Computerized color matching
Professional basecoat and clearcoat application
Controlled paint booth environment
Proper curing time
Color blending when required
Our goal is a seamless finish that restores your vehicle’s appearance.
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All components are reinstalled
Electrical systems reconnected
ADAS calibration performed if required
Final inspection, buff, polish, and cleaning
Every vehicle goes through a quality control process before delivery.
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When your vehicle is completed:
We review all repairs with you
Warranty coverage is explained
Insurance balances are verified
If your insurance company issued you an initial payment based on their “Estimate of Record,” that check is collected at the time of delivery.
Any approved supplements are handled directly with the insurance company.