Average Repair Time

Unfortunately, accidents happen more often than we know. No two collisions are ever alike in 

Salt Lake City, South Jordan, or North Salt Lake, which means repair time can vary based on a list of factors.

There isn’t a clear time frame on the amount of time it takes for any accident repairs, but there are a few things that can help you have a realistic estimate. Here are a few tips that Seiner Collision Center can offer you.

Read more to learn about how to stay on top of the health and maintenance of your vehicle.

After any car accident, a necessary step is getting an estimate from your insurance company. A claimer from the insurance company will come out and estimate the amount of damage to your vehicle and prepare a repair estimate. This process may take up to two to five days depending on your insurance provider.

Be aware that the estimate and time it takes to repair you can vary for many reasons. If you are looking to get the most accurate estimate be sure to contact our collision center in addition to your insurance claims adjuster.

Assessing the severity of damage your vehicle has is one of the main factors in considering the length of your repair time.

The more bodywork your car needs, the more time it will take. Simple fixes such as bumper replacement can typically take a couple of days to complete, while others may take a week or two. At our collision center near South Jordan, we strive to provide you with the best quality parts and services needed for your vehicle. Oftentimes we have to remove certain parts of your car to do a job, which takes more time but it’s necessary in order to get you back on the road in no time.

The time it takes to repair your vehicle may not be determined until work has been started. This is also subject to change based on the damage.

In a few instances, once a car is brought to an auto body repair shop and closely evaluated, there may be the discovery of other issues that may need to be addressed along with your other repairs. As our technicians perform on your vehicle some jobs may be a bit more challenging than expected and may need more time to fix.

It’s very important to acknowledge all factors when estimating repair time for your vehicle. If another issue is found, our team will notify you as soon as possible to make any needed adjustments. It’s also good to keep in contact with your insurance provider during this process as well.

When it comes to vehicle repair, cost also plays an important role as it can change based on many different circumstances. Some of these factors to include when estimating cost is:

• Vehicle Make and Model: The year, make, and model of a vehicle is the most important determining factor in repair cost. Some of the parts may be very expensive depending on the make of your vehicle. The newer the parts the easier it is to get them, but for older vehicles, the parts may need to be ordered.
• Type of Repair: The severity of the repair can also affect the cost. More skilled work, such as a paint job, requires more time and is thus more costly to finish.
• Labor: Technicians work hard to ensure your vehicle is repaired and road safe before it’s back to you. The amount of time that goes into a single job can also be a factor in cost.

Stop by Jerry Seiner Collision Center today for all of your auto body repair needs! Our expert technicians are always hard at work to get you back on the road as soon as possible. Contact us or come visit us today in Salt  Lake City!