Gallatin is the county seat of Sumner County, northeast of Hendersonville along US-31E and Vietnam Veterans Boulevard, near Old Hickory Lake. Gallatin drivers who want a dedicated collision shop can bring accident damage, dents, paint and bumper repairs to our location in Berry Hill.
Many Gallatin drivers commute into Nashville every day. Send photos first so you know what the repair involves, then plan the drop-off around your drive into town.
Damage we see from Gallatin drivers
- Rear-end impacts in commuter traffic on Vietnam Veterans Boulevard and I-65: bumpers, reinforcements and tail lights
- Boat-trailer and hitch damage on rear bumpers from lake weekends
- Deer strikes on the rural roads around town
- Parking-lot dings and scuffed bumper corners
Rear bumpers and hitches
Jackknifing a trailer while backing down a ramp, or a tongue that swings into the bumper, leaves dents, scrapes and cracks where they are hardest to see. A rear bumper cover that looks only scraped can have broken mounting clips or a damaged parking sensor behind it. Many plastic bumper covers can be repaired and refinished rather than replaced. See bumper repair.
Dent removal for Gallatin drivers
Small dents, paint intact
Shallow dings with unbroken paint can often be worked back into shape from behind the panel, keeping the original finish.
Large dents and creases
Deep dents, sharp creases and dents with chipped paint are reshaped, primed, refinished and blended into the surrounding panels.
See dent removal.
Paint that matches
Lake-area sun is hard on paint, and a repaired panel needs to match a finish that has aged. Paint is mixed from your vehicle’s paint code, adjusted to its current shade and blended into the neighboring panels. Scratches that only mark the clear coat can often be polished out instead. See paint and refinishing.
Hail and storm damage
Storms moving across Sumner County can bring hail and falling limbs. Hail dents collect on the roof, hood and trunk lid and are easiest to see when you look along the panel at a low angle. Hail is usually covered under comprehensive coverage. Read what to do about hail damage.
Protecting your vehicle’s value
Dings, chips and scratches lower trade-in and resale value, and chipped paint can let rust start. Fixing small damage early keeps the vehicle looking cared for.
Send photos with an estimate request, or call (615) 200-2514.
Nearby areas we serve
Frequently asked questions
Is your shop in Gallatin?
No. Our shop is at 2799 Foster Ave in Berry Hill. Gallatin drivers can start online with photos and plan the trip once we have talked about the repair.
Can I drop my car off on the way to work in Nashville?
Tell us about your schedule in the estimate request or call us, and we will talk about a drop-off time that works.
I backed my boat trailer into my bumper. Can that be repaired?
Usually. Rear bumper covers and the area around the hitch take a lot of this kind of damage. Send photos of the bumper and the area underneath it, and we will tell you whether it can be repaired or needs replacing.
Do you offer mobile dent repair in Gallatin?
Repairs are done at our Berry Hill shop, where the vehicle can be inspected properly and the right tools and lighting are on hand.
Will my repaired paint match?
Paint is matched to your vehicle's paint code and adjusted to its current color, and is often blended into the neighboring panels so the repair does not stand out.