Car damage guides
Not sure what you're actually looking at, how bad it is, or whether it's worth fixing yourself? Each guide below starts with how to identify the damage, breaks the likely cost down by how severe it is, and gives a straight answer on DIY vs. a body shop vs. an insurance claim.
For the full cost breakdown by repair method on a given part, each guide links out to the matching repair-cost guide. For a number tied to your exact car and damage, take a few photos and run them through the Estimate Car Repair Cost AI app.
Cracked bumperHairline stress cracks vs. a bumper that needs replacing.Scratched bumperSurface scuffs vs. scratches through the color coat.Dented bumperDents that spring back vs. ones that need reshaping.Deep scratchScratches into primer or bare metal, and rust risk.Door dentParking-lot dings by size, position and severity.Fender dentDents near the wheel arch and tire-clearance checks.Paint scratchSwirl marks, clear-coat scratches and spot repaints.Keyed carVandalism scratches, police reports and insurance.Rear-end collisionWhat breaks in a rear hit, from bumper to frame.Front-end collisionBumper to radiator damage, plus ADAS calibration.
Not sure which one matches your damage? Take a few photos and the app identifies it and returns an itemized cost estimate in your currency.