Short answer: it depends on the damage. Minor scratch, dent and bumper repairs can often be completed within a few days. Larger collision repairs depend mostly on parts availability and, for insurance jobs, the approval process.
What affects the timeframe
- Parts: some panels, lights and sensors are stocked locally; others are shipped from interstate or overseas.
- Approvals: insurance repairs require the assessor’s approval before work begins, and again if hidden damage is found.
- Paint: colour matching, spraying and curing take time to do properly.
- Structural work: measuring and straightening add time, but should never be rushed.
How we keep you informed
You’ll receive an estimated timeframe with your quote, and we’ll let you know straight away if parts or approvals change it. Every vehicle is photographed on arrival and again at hand-back.
Written by the team at Westwide Auto Group, 56 Holder Way, Malaga WA 6090.
