Collision Repair Timeline

An inside look at how long does collision repair take

When our customers bring their vehicles to our Clermont Toyota body shop, the number one question is "How long does collision repair take?". The answer is never going to be the same, as it really just depends on the extent of the damage, the repairs needed if we need our technicians to order the parts and insurance companies. Our Clermont Toyota technicians are Making it Simple^™? for you to understand. Let's get into it.

The circumstances on how long does collision repair take

Certain circumstances could make your collision repair take a longer time than others. Our Clermont Toyota technicians are breaking it down for you:

• If you get a luxury, foreign, or vintage car, it's gonna take a lot longer to fix because they need to get parts necessary to work on your car – that's why cars that are sold in high volumes, like the Toyota Corolla, tend to take less time to repair because the parts are more readily available.
• When people ask "How long does collision repair take" our technician's response is "How bad is the damage?". Let's say your car has a few dents, dings, and scratches, then it shouldn't take too long. But, if your bumper fully came off during a fender bender, it could take a lot longer to repair. The rule of thumb is that the more extensive the damage is, the longer it's going to take to fix.
• Insurance companies could be backed up – so if they take a little longer to approve your claim and our estimates, the repair process will take a lot longer. Our Clermont Toyota body shop experts can't start the process without your insurance company.
• Whichever repair shop you choose to go to, there are different seasons that are busier than others. If you do happen to go to a body shop, during a particularly busy season, it could take a lot longer.

How long does it take for collision repair: the breakdown

As you know, our Clermont Toyota body shop experts love Making it Simple – so we have the full breakdown of how long does collision repair take. Let's get into it.

The first phase you're going to go through at the Toyota of Clermont Collision Center is inspection and reviewing.

• Basically, our technicians will examine your vehicle from bumper to bumper to check for damage, take pictures, and use the necessary tools to complete the assessment.
• With this assessment, our technicians can come up with a game plan and see which parts need to be repaired, replaced, or adjusted.
• When wondering "How long does collision repair take?", not all of it will take more than a day. We say this because this process should take less than a day.
• After our Clermont Toyota expert techs finish reviewing, we will send our estimates to your insurance company. With this, your insurance company will also need to do their own review.
• Minor estimates don't take long to approve, but bigger repair jobs can take anywhere from 1 to 5 days.

Continuing to answer "How long does it take for collision repair?"

The second phase of how long does collision repair take is the actual repairment. At this point, your insurance company has already approved the estimates and our Clermont Toyota techs have started working.

• If you're looking for a parts replacement, it can take anywhere from 0 to 7 seven days – sometimes even longer during heavy shipping seasons (like the holidays). Hopefully, the part is already in stock and ready to use to replace.
• Once your car has been disassembled by our Clermont Toyota techs, they're going to conduct a secondary inspection. They're looking for potential hidden damage and if there's more damage – they're going to let you and your insurance company know. Technicians need to tell your insurance company because they need to get those additional estimates approved.
• After the second inspection is completed and all of your parts are in, now the real work is in order. Here's where our Clermont Toyota experts techs are going to answer "How long does collision repair take?".
  • Minor repairs can take anywhere from a day to 3 days.
  • Major repairs take longer, at least a week to a couple of weeks.
• After your parts are in, our Clermont Toyota techs need to repaint and refinish your vehicle – to make it look brand-new. This process is quick, it'll take up to 4 days!

The third, and final, phase is reviewing if your car is good to go. Before you drive off, our techs want to make sure you're in safe hands to drive off. We're gonna make sure it looks all brand new for you too, by detailing and washing it. That's the answer to "How long does a collision repair take?". When we're finished, we'll let you know when to come in and pick up your ride.

Have any more questions on how long does collision repair take?

Need any more help on how long does collision repair take or need to get auto body repair? Our techs at Toyota of Clermont Collision Center can help you out. We're just off the Florida Turnpike at 16851 State Road 50, Clermont, FL, 34711.