The outer body of your vehicle protects everything underneath and is the first thing people see. When a door, fender or quarter panel is damaged, auto body repair brings back the shape, the gaps and the finish.
Our Berry Hill shop repairs body damage for drivers throughout Nashville.
Common auto body repairs
- Door and fender repair or replacement
- Quarter panel and rocker panel repair
- Hood and trunk lid repair or replacement
- Panel alignment and gap adjustment
- Trim, molding and mirror replacement
- Refinishing repaired panels to match
Repair or replace?
Not every damaged panel needs to be replaced. Shallow dents and creases in accessible areas can often be worked back into shape. Damage on a sharp body line, stretched metal, or tears in plastic panels usually means a new part. We explain which approach your vehicle needs and why.
Body work after a minor collision
A scuffed door or crunched fender is easy to put off, but exposed metal can start to rust and loose parts can rattle or fall off. If the damage came from an accident, it is also worth documenting early for any insurance claim. Send us photos and we will tell you what we see.
Related collision services
Dent RemovalDoor dings, creases and panel dents removed.
Auto Painting & RefinishingColor matching, painting and clear coat for repaired areas.
Bumper Repair & ReplacementCracked, scuffed or loose bumpers repaired or replaced.
Collision RepairRepairing accident damage, from minor bumps to major collisions.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between collision repair and auto body repair?
The terms overlap. Collision repair usually means repairing everything damaged in an accident, including structure, while auto body repair focuses on the outer body panels and their finish. Many jobs involve both.
Should a damaged panel be repaired or replaced?
It depends on how badly the metal or plastic is stretched, creased or torn, where the damage is and what the panel is made of. Smaller, accessible damage can often be repaired; severe creases or tears usually mean replacement.
Will the repaired panel match the rest of my car?
Color matching is part of refinishing. Paint is matched to your vehicle's color and often blended into the neighboring panels so the transition is not visible.
Can you fix body damage that is not from an accident?
Yes. Body damage from things like falling branches, shopping carts or vandalism is still body work. Send photos and a description and we will look at it.