A clear path from crash to keys-in-hand.
Collision repair has a lot of moving parts. Here’s exactly what happens to your vehicle at Chandler Collision — and when we’ll update you.
Estimate
Free inspection of visible and hidden damage, with insurance coordination.
Repair
Frame, structure and body restored to factory specifications.
Refinish
Computer-matched paint, baked on in a controlled booth.
Deliver
Quality inspection, test drive, cleaning and on-time pickup.
15 steps. Zero surprises.
We update you at key milestones — and if anything changes your completion date, we’ll tell you why.
How long will it take?
A common industry guide is about 1 working day for every 4 labor hours, after insurance approval and parts arrival (typically 2–4 days). Hidden damage can extend it — we’ll keep you posted.
Inspect & prepare estimate
Our estimator documents the collision damage. If your insurer already wrote a preliminary estimate, we’ll review it too.
You sign the repair authorization
Only you can authorize work on your vehicle. We may ask for advance approval to cover any hidden damage found later.
Insurance approval
Your insurance company approves the estimate before work begins.
Parts ordered electronically
With approvals in hand, we locate and order everything needed for your repair.
Parts received & completion date given
Once parts arrive, we schedule your repair and give you an estimated completion date.
Disassembly & re-inspection
Removing outer panels often reveals “hidden damage.” We document it and submit a supplement to your insurer for approval.
Frame & unibody measuring
We measure your vehicle against published factory specs and return it to the manufacturer’s tolerances.
Structural, body & panel repairs
Technicians complete structural and body repairs, install new panels and check fit and alignment.
Corrosion protection & systems checks
We reapply factory-style corrosion protection and reset safety systems such as airbags.
Prep, prime & block sand
Primer and surface filler are applied, then block-sanded for a perfectly smooth base.
Mask, clean & booth
Your vehicle is masked, chemically cleaned and tacked, then moved into our controlled paint booth.
Multi-step refinish
Basecoat/clearcoat applied with products that meet or exceed manufacturer specs, then buffed and polished to match.
Reassembly, alignment & detail
Mirrors, moldings and trim go back on; alignment or A/C service if needed; then a thorough cleaning.
Final inspection & test drive
A quality-control review and road test to make sure everything is right.
Delivery
We call to arrange a convenient pickup — and walk you through the repair.
Ready to get started?
Bring your vehicle by for a free inspection or send us a few photos.