Published by iDeal Automotive Group.
From the crash to getting your car back
Five parts. Tap the one you are in.
BeforeRead this before you need it, and save our number in your phone.
At the sceneIf anyone is hurt, call 911 first. Then the steps, and the photos to take.
The same dayWho tows the car, whether you get a rental, and asking for an estimate.
At the shopWhat a written estimate shows, what it means if more damage is found, and OEM parts.
Car backWhat to keep an eye on after the repair.
Find an answer in our guides
Four body shops, one easy way to start
See the four shops and where they are
Not sure what this means for your car?
Tell us what happened. A person at iDeal Automotive Group will try to reach you and connect you with one of our body shops.
Request an estimateCalls to (917) 672-3726 are answered by iDeal Automotive Group, who connect you to one of our body shops. Ask for a specific shop if you have one.
What is under your bumper?
A bumper is more than its painted cover. Tap the picture to pull the layers apart.
Reinforcement bar
Sensors and cameras, on some cars
Energy absorber
Painted cover
- Painted cover: the part you see.
- Energy absorber: a part built to crush.
- Sensors and cameras: on some cars, they sit behind the cover.
- Reinforcement bar: a strong bar that spreads a hit.