Murfreesboro is the county seat of Rutherford County, southeast of Nashville along I-24. Murfreesboro drivers who want a dedicated collision shop can bring accident damage, dents, paint and bumper repairs to our location in Berry Hill.
A lot of Murfreesboro drivers commute up I-24 toward Nashville, which puts our shop at 2799 Foster Ave close to the daily route. Send photos first so you know what the repair involves, then plan the drop-off around your schedule. This location does collision and body work only, so every repair gets that focus.
I-24 commuter damage
Heavy traffic between Murfreesboro and Nashville means sudden slowdowns, lane changes and debris. The damage we see most often:
- Rear-end impacts: bumper covers, reinforcements, trunk lids and tail lights, sometimes with hidden damage behind the bumper
- Sideswipes: scrapes and dents along doors and quarter panels, often with a damaged mirror
- Rock chips: on the hood, bumper and mirrors from trucks and road debris
Car ding and dent repair
Busy shopping areas, campus parking and crowded lots mean plenty of door dings. How a dent is repaired depends on its size, depth and whether the paint is intact:
Keeping the original finish
Small, shallow dents with unbroken paint can often be worked back into shape from behind the panel without repainting.
When refinishing is needed
Large dents, creases on body lines and dents with cracked or chipped paint are reshaped, primed, painted and blended.
Read more about dent removal.
Hail damage repair for Murfreesboro vehicles
Rutherford County sees strong spring storms, and hail can leave dozens of small dents on every horizontal panel in a few minutes. Hail dents are shallow and easy to miss until the light catches them. Walk around the vehicle in daylight and look along the roof, hood and trunk lid at a low angle, then photograph the panels the same way for your estimate request. Our insurance claims guide explains how claims work.
Scratches, scuffs and plastic bumpers
Light scuffs in the clear coat can often be polished out; deeper scratches are refinished and blended into the surrounding paint. Most bumpers are plastic covers, and scrapes, gouges and many cracks can be repaired and refinished instead of replaced. A cover that looks only scuffed can hide broken clips or a damaged parking sensor, so we check behind it. See bumper repair and paint refinishing.
Keeping your vehicle’s appearance and value
Dings, chips and scratches lower trade-in and resale value, and chipped paint can let rust start on bare metal. Repairing small damage early keeps the vehicle looking cared for and keeps the repair small.
How Murfreesboro drivers usually start
- Take wide photos of each side of the vehicle and close-ups of the damage
- Note whether any lights, sensors or warning lights were affected
- Send the photos with our estimate request
- Add your claim number if you have filed with an insurer
Nearby areas we serve
Frequently asked questions
Can I start an estimate without driving from Murfreesboro?
Yes. Upload photos with our online estimate request and we will contact you. A final estimate usually needs an in-person look, because damage behind panels does not show in photos.
Where can I get car ding repair near Murfreesboro?
Our collision shop at 2799 Foster Ave in Berry Hill repairs door dings, creases and panel dents for Murfreesboro drivers. Send a photo straight on and one at a low angle along the panel.
Do you offer mobile dent repair in Murfreesboro?
Repairs are done at our Berry Hill shop. Start with photos so you know what the repair involves before you make the trip.
Is hail damage a collision claim?
Usually not. Hail is normally covered under the comprehensive part of an auto policy. Your insurer can confirm how your policy applies.
Can I pay for the repair myself instead of filing a claim?
Yes. Many drivers pay directly when the damage costs less than their deductible. Choose "Paying myself" on the estimate request form.