Car Repair Cost by Damage Type

Data-backed repair cost ranges for 10 common damage types, aggregated from 53 vehicle models and 597+ repair data points. From minor scratch repair to major collision work.

All costs include parts, labor, and paint where applicable. ADAS calibration costs noted where required.

Bumper Repair & Replacement

ADAS

Front and rear bumper damage from collisions, parking incidents, and fender benders.

Cost range $300-$5,400
Average cost $806-$1,854
Data from 53 vehicles, 158 data points

Dent Repair & PDR

Paintless dent repair and traditional dent removal for door dings, hail damage, and minor impacts.

Cost range $75-$3,500
Average cost $421-$1,175
Data from 49 vehicles, 77 data points

Scratch & Paint Repair

Minor scratch repair, scuff removal, and paint touch-up for single and multi-panel damage.

Cost range $150-$1,100
Average cost $235-$687
Data from 39 vehicles, 39 data points

Fender Repair & Replacement

Front fender dents, scratches, and full replacements from sideswipes and parking damage.

Cost range $500-$4,000
Average cost $793-$1,858
Data from 53 vehicles, 53 data points

Door Repair & Replacement

ADAS

Door skin repair, full door replacement, and multi-component door damage.

Cost range $600-$8,000
Average cost $1,476-$3,366
Data from 52 vehicles, 77 data points

Windshield Replacement

ADAS

Windshield replacement with ADAS camera calibration for modern vehicles.

Cost range $220-$2,800
Average cost $492-$1,257
Data from 53 vehicles, 53 data points

Headlight & Taillight Replacement

ADAS

Headlight assembly, taillight, and lens replacement for halogen, LED, and adaptive systems.

Cost range $120-$4,400
Average cost $377-$1,173
Data from 53 vehicles, 53 data points

Side Mirror Replacement

ADAS

Power mirror assembly replacement including heated, auto-dimming, and blind spot monitor mirrors.

Cost range $150-$1,772
Average cost $416-$809
Data from 53 vehicles, 53 data points

Quarter Panel Repair

Quarter panel repair and replacement -- welded structural panels requiring major body work.

Cost range $1,400-$9,500
Average cost $2,052-$5,228
Data from 25 vehicles, 25 data points

Major Collision Repair

ADAS

Multi-panel damage, side impacts, and structural collision repair requiring frame work.

Cost range $800-$25,000
Average cost $4,700-$11,611
Data from 4 vehicles, 9 data points

Repair Costs by Vehicle

53 vehicle repair cost guides with model-specific parts, labor, and total cost data.

Labor Rates by State

Body, paint, mechanical, and frame labor rates for all 51 U.S. states from 4,000+ shop surveys.

Get your exact repair cost in 30 seconds

Upload a photo of your damage and get an AI-powered estimate backed by real market data.

Get Your Free Estimate