Certified Collision Repair in Brooklyn, NY

What collision repair includes

Collision repair is the full sequence of returning a damaged vehicle to the condition it was in before the impact: documented damage assessment, structural and frame correction, body panel repair or replacement, refinishing to the factory colour, reassembly, driver-assist calibration where the vehicle has it, and a final quality check. It is not the same as cosmetic detailing — the structure comes first, because panel gaps, door closures and sensor aim all depend on it.

If the damage is limited to a dent with the factory paint intact, the right answer may be paintless dent repair rather than a full refinish. If a bumper cover absorbed the hit, bumper repair or replacement is usually the shorter path. The assessment decides which.

Vehicle makes we repair

Frontline repairs daily drivers, work vehicles, luxury cars and electric vehicles. Each group has its own page covering the materials, parts and procedures involved.

Repairs from our shop

Real customer vehicles repaired at 1903 Broadway, photographed before and after. More work — including video from the shop floor — is on the collision repair gallery.

Collision repair questions

What does collision repair include?

Collision repair covers the full sequence of restoring a damaged vehicle: a documented damage assessment, disassembly, structural and frame or unibody straightening, panel and body repair or replacement, refinishing to match the factory colour, reassembly, ADAS calibration where the vehicle requires it, and a final quality check before the car is returned.

How does the collision repair process work at Frontline Automotive?

You bring the vehicle to 1903 Broadway (or we tow it in), we photograph and document the damage and write an estimate, we coordinate the estimate and any supplements with your insurance carrier, then repair runs in order — structure first, then body, then paint and refinish, then reassembly, calibration and quality check.

Can Frontline help with my insurance claim?

Yes. Frontline works with all major carriers, writes and submits the estimate, handles supplements when hidden damage is found during teardown, and can bill the carrier directly. You choose the shop — an insurer can recommend one, but the decision is yours.

Where is Frontline Automotive located?

Frontline Automotive is at 1903 Broadway, Brooklyn, NY 11207, on the Bushwick / Bed-Stuy side of Broadway near the Brooklyn–Queens border. Front desk: (718) 672-7152.

How long can collision repair take?

It depends on the damage, parts availability and how quickly the insurer approves the estimate and any supplements — a bumper or single-panel repair is far shorter than structural work. Call (718) 672-7152 or send photos and we will give you a timeline for your specific vehicle rather than a generic estimate.

Do you handle electric and hybrid vehicles?

Yes. Frontline repairs electric and hybrid vehicles, including Teslas — see the EV collision repair and Tesla collision repair pages for how high-voltage vehicles are handled.

Can you tow my car after an accident?

Yes. Frontline runs its own towing operation (Frontline Towing, DOT #4518579) 24 hours a day across all five boroughs. Emergency / tow line: (646) 315-3460.

More answers on the full FAQ and definitions in the collision repair glossary.