"How much will it cost to fix my car?" is the first question almost every driver asks after an accident. The honest answer is that it depends on what is damaged underneath, not just what you can see. This guide gives typical collision repair costs in Los Angeles, explains why two estimates for the same damage can be thousands of dollars apart, and shows how insurance changes what you actually pay.
These are typical ranges for Los Angeles, where labor and parts cost more than the national average. They are not a quote. The only accurate number comes from an inspection, which at Regal Repair is free: start a free estimate here.
A modern bumper cover hides an impact absorber, a reinforcement bar, brackets and often radar and parking sensors. A cover that looks only scratched can have broken mounts behind it. That is why a proper estimate includes teardown, and why we warn you about hidden damage after a minor accident.
Cameras and radar for automatic braking, lane keeping and blind-spot monitoring have to be recalibrated after many repairs. Calibration adds cost but it is required by manufacturers and is part of a safe repair. See our ADAS calibration service.
Genuine OEM parts fit and perform like the originals; aftermarket parts are cheaper but can affect fit, crash performance and sensor operation. Your policy decides what the insurer pays for. Read the danger of aftermarket parts.
Aluminum panels, high-strength steel, EV battery protection and tri-coat paints all require specific procedures and equipment. Repairs on EVs and hybrids and aluminum vehicles cost more than the same damage on an older steel car.
Paint is priced per panel, and matching an aged color usually means blending into adjacent panels. See how much it costs to paint a car in Los Angeles.
If the other driver was at fault, their liability insurance should pay for the repair and a rental car, and you usually pay nothing. If you file under your own collision coverage, you pay your deductible and the insurer pays the rest of the approved repair. In California you choose the shop, not the insurer. We work with every major carrier, write the estimate to the manufacturer's procedure and handle supplements for hidden damage. Learn more about insurance claim assistance or whether to file a claim or pay out of pocket.
More detail: how to get an accurate collision repair estimate.
Regal Repair is an I-CAR Gold Class, OEM-certified collision center with shops in North Hollywood, Van Nuys and Venice. Every collision repair includes a written lifetime warranty.
Regal Repair is an I-CAR Gold Class, OEM-certified auto body shop in Los Angeles offering certified collision repair, free estimates and a lifetime warranty. Visit the shop nearest you: North Hollywood, Van Nuys or Venice & Santa Monica. Get a free estimate or see all service areas.
Get your car repaired at Regal Repair
OEM-certified collision repair and auto body work at two Los Angeles shops: our North Hollywood auto body shop at 5430 Cahuenga Blvd, (818) 505-1442, and our Venice auto body shop at 2101 Lincoln Blvd, (424) 645-0005. See all collision repair services in Los Angeles or get a free estimate.
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