It's likely that you'll be in a vehicle accident at least once in your life. According to Forbes, motorists reported more than 5.3 million automobile accidents in 2020 alone. Auto body damage is a common result of a crash. Here are four of the most common collision repairs done following an auto accident.

1. Dent Repair and Panel Replacement

Colliding with another vehicle or any kind of hard object typically causes dents that an auto collision shop can repair. An auto body technician has many tools and ways to remove dents, but ones that are particularly bad might require complete panel replacement. When a dent is so bad that the technician cannot restore it, then the only options are to replace the entire panel or cut out the dented area and weld a new patch of metal in its place.

2. Door Replacement

The doors often suffer damage that renders them useless. When one or more doors are so badly impacted that they no longer can open or are badly mangled by an accident, an auto collision shop can remove them and replace the entire door. Doing so often is faster and easier than trying to do the labor that would be necessary to try to repair a badly dented door. It also helps to ensure the door functions properly and has no hidden damage inside it.

3. New Auto Glass and Light Installation

The front and rear windows might become badly cracked or completely demolished due to a collision. The side windows likewise often break and need to be replaced due to the impact caused by a collision. An auto collision shop can replace the broken auto glass and the seals to ensure there are no leaks around the edges.

4. Frame-Straightening and Bumper Repair

A hard impact can bend the vehicle's frame and damage one or both bumpers. A bent frame makes a vehicle too dangerous to drive, but an auto collision shop with a frame straightener can repair many auto frames and make them roadworthy once again. The technicians use a computer and laser-assisted technology to restore the frame to its original condition so that the vehicle can travel in a naturally straight path once again. It also might be necessary to repair or replace one or both bumpers.

It's important to get necessary car repairs right away. At Economy Body Shop, we can give you an accurate and free estimate on repairs at our auto collision shop when you call or stop by. Contact us today!