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title: "Collision repair in Columbia, MO"
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description: "Collision repair in Columbia, MO: a bumper-to-bumper assessment, repairs to pre-accident condition, and a shop that deals with your insurer for you."
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Front, rear and side damage repaired to pre-accident condition, from a thorough assessment to the final paint.

## At a glance

- Insurance: We work directly with your insurance company, and with you if you're paying out of pocket.

Accidents happen. Our certified technicians repair dents, dings and collision damage of every kind, and every repair starts with a thorough assessment of your vehicle and all of its parts. The goal is simple: your vehicle back to its pre-accident condition, and safe to drive again.

## How a collision repair works at Galen's

1. **Assessment.** Before we repair anything, we assess the whole vehicle to find the full extent of the damage, including what's hidden behind the panels.
2. **Estimate and parts.** The assessment goes into our repair software, so the estimate is complete and honest and calls for safe, reliable parts. Once you have the estimate and the repair plan is set, we order the parts.
3. **Repairs.** We repair or replace the damaged parts, inside and out.
4. **Paint.** With the repairs done, we paint to fix the cosmetic damage: matching the color, refreshing the finish and bringing back the gloss.

We don't cut corners or compromise your safety to save a few dollars, and we work to finish every repair in a timely manner without giving up quality.

## What we repair

We repair collision damage from virtually any angle: the front end, the rear end and the side doors. Along with the body work, a repair can include:

- frame straightening
- alignment and suspension repair
- dent repair
- touch-up paint correction
- auto detailing
- new custom paint

We work on both foreign and domestic makes and models.

## Working with your insurance company

Your insurance company's main interest is usually paying as little as possible for your repair. That can mean aftermarket or used parts, or cutting corners on repair time. We work directly with your insurer so you don't have to, and we advocate for you, right down to the individual parts we select for your vehicle. We work with most major insurance companies.

You don't have to take your car to the shop your insurance company suggests. It's often better for you to choose a shop you know and trust to get you back on the road safely.

## Free collision repair estimates

Estimates are on us. If you've just been in an accident, call us or send us a few details and photos, and we'll help you get back on the road as soon as possible.

## Questions

### Do I have to use the body shop my insurance company recommends?

No. You choose who repairs your car. We work directly with your insurance company and advocate for the right parts for your vehicle.

### Do you use aftermarket or used parts?

We advocate with your insurance company for the best parts for your vehicle. Aftermarket and used parts aren't acceptable to us.

### What if I'm paying for the repair myself?

That's fine. We'll work with you to make sure your vehicle gets the repair it needs.