Donelson is a neighborhood in eastern Nashville, close to Nashville International Airport and the Music Valley area. Donelson drivers can bring collision and body damage to our collision shop on Foster Ave in Berry Hill.
Start with photos from home so we can talk about the repair, then plan the drop-off. Donelson Pike and I-40 make for a straightforward drive across town.
Damage we see from Donelson drivers
- Airport, hotel and event parking: door dings, scraped bumper corners and the occasional hit-and-run
- Rear-end impacts on I-40, Briley Parkway and Donelson Pike: bumpers, reinforcements and tail lights
- Visitor-traffic fender benders from drivers unfamiliar with the roads
- Storm damage from hail and falling limbs on tree-lined streets
Parking-lot dings and hit-and-runs
Busy lots mean dents and scrapes you only discover when you get back to the car. Small damage still deserves attention: chipped paint can rust, and a scuffed bumper can hide broken clips. Small, shallow dents with unbroken paint can often be worked back into shape so the original finish is kept. Read door dings and dents: your repair options and see dent removal.
Scratches, scuffs and paint
Light scuffs and transfer paint can often be polished off. Scratches your fingernail catches in have reached the color coat and are refinished with paint matched to your vehicle and blended into the neighboring panels. See paint and refinishing.
Bumpers
Most low-speed accidents involve a bumper. Plastic bumper covers with scrapes, gouges and many cracks can often be repaired and refinished rather than replaced, after we check the clips, absorbers and parking sensors behind them. See bumper repair.
Hail and storm damage
After a storm, look along the roof, hood and trunk lid at a low angle in daylight; the reflection shows hail dents that are invisible straight on. Hail is usually covered under comprehensive coverage rather than collision. Read what to do about hail damage.
Getting started
Send photos with an estimate request and add your claim number if you have one. Repairing small damage early also protects your vehicle’s trade-in and resale value.
Nearby areas we serve
Frequently asked questions
Is your shop in Donelson?
No. Our shop is at 2799 Foster Ave in Berry Hill, across town. Donelson drivers can start online with photos and bring the vehicle in once we have talked about the repair.
Someone hit my car in an airport or hotel parking lot. What now?
Report it as your insurer and local law require, photograph the damage and any notes left on the vehicle, and check your policy. You can also choose to pay for the repair yourself.
Can scratches be fixed without repainting the whole panel?
It depends on depth. Scratches in the clear coat can often be polished; deeper ones usually need the area refinished and blended into the surrounding paint.
Do you offer mobile dent repair in Donelson?
Repairs are done at our Berry Hill shop, where the vehicle can be inspected properly and the right tools and lighting are on hand.
What should I do if my car is not drivable?
Tell us in your estimate request or call us. Make sure the vehicle is moved somewhere safe, and check whether your insurance policy includes towing coverage.