Panel repair, dent removal and bodywork for damage of every size, from parking-lot dings to major impacts.
Auto body repair covers the bodywork side of getting your car looking right again — straightening and repairing sheet metal, replacing damaged panels, and prepping surfaces so new paint lays down clean. It's closely related to collision repair, but auto body work also covers non-accident damage like dents, dings, scrapes and weather-related damage that doesn't necessarily involve a collision.
At SV Collisions, auto body repair is handled by hand and by eye as much as by equipment — panel gaps, body lines and surface finish all get checked before a car moves to paint. That level of attention is part of why the shop has taken on everything from routine bumper repairs to a bare-metal restoration on a 1966 Porsche 912.
Repair of dented or damaged panels, or replacement when repair isn't practical.
Structural and cosmetic repair of quarter panels after side-impact damage.
Repair of surface damage down to bare metal when needed, followed by refinishing.
Careful alignment so panels sit flush and body lines run true.
Repair of rust damage before it spreads further into the body.
Sanding, filling and priming so paint goes on smooth and even.
We start by identifying which panels can be repaired and which need replacement — repairing existing metal is often the more cost-effective option and it's our first choice when it won't compromise the final result.
Repaired panels are shaped and finished until body lines and gaps match the rest of the vehicle, then prepped for primer and paint. The goal on every job is the same: a repair that's structurally sound and invisible once it's painted.
Collision repair specifically addresses damage from an accident, often including structural and frame work. Auto body repair is a broader term that covers panel and bodywork repair generally, including non-collision damage like dents, scrapes and rust.
Small dents without paint damage can sometimes be repaired using paintless dent repair. Dents that have cracked or chipped the paint typically need traditional repair and refinishing.
Yes, we repair rust and corrosion damage, addressing the affected metal before it spreads and refinishing the repaired area to match.