Bright solids and metallics
Go Mango, Plum Crazy, Sublime and B5 Blue are vivid colors where small differences show. We read the car with a spectrophotometer and compare test panels in daylight.
Dodge repair guide
Muscle cars, a new Charger and family SUVs
The Challenger and the previous Charger sedan were built until the 2023 model year, and many are still on Texas roads, often in widebody form or SRT trim. The new Charger, launched as the Charger Daytona, is a different car on a new platform, offered as an electric model and, in Sixpack versions, with a gasoline engine. The Durango is a unibody SUV with SRT versions, and the Hornet is a compact crossover whose R/T version is a plug-in hybrid. Ram trucks are a separate brand and aren't covered here.
For the muscle cars, parts and paint are usually the main questions: widebody fenders, hoods and spoilers are trim-specific, and High Impact colors show any mismatch. For the new Charger and the Hornet R/T, the high-voltage system matters when damage is close to it. We confirm the model, year and trim from the VIN before planning. See our paint matching page for how bright colors are matched.
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Widebody fenders, hoods and SRT bodywork
Performance Dodges carry parts you won't find on the base cars. That changes parts ordering and fit.
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Widebody fenders
Widebody Challengers and Chargers have wider fenders and flares. Replacement parts are specific to the widebody package and are ordered by VIN.
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Hoods and scoops
SRT and Scat Pack hoods have scoops, vents or extractors specific to the trim. Hood alignment is checked against the fenders and the cowl after any front impact.
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Splitters and spoilers
Low splitters take scrapes. We check the splitter mounts and the cooling parts behind the fascia, not just the visible part.
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Production has ended
With the Challenger and previous Charger out of production, some trim-specific parts can take time to find. We check availability before quoting.
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High Impact colors, stripes and graphics
Dodge's brightest colors are part of the car's identity, and they're unforgiving of a poor match.
Stripes and graphics
Depending on the model and package, stripes and hood graphics can be paint or vinyl. We identify which before planning, because they're repaired differently.
Blending
Bright colors are blended into adjacent panels so there's no visible edge. We tell you which panels before work begins.
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The new Charger: electric and Sixpack
A new platform
The new Charger shares nothing structural with the previous generation. Parts and procedures are specific to it, and two-door and four-door versions differ.
Electric versions
The Charger Daytona electric models carry a large battery in the floor. Damage near the underbody or sills follows Dodge's procedures, and we explain which steps apply and who performs them.
Sixpack versions
Gasoline Sixpack models share the body and platform, so the same structural approach applies without the large high-voltage battery.
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Durango and Hornet
Durango
A unibody three-row SUV. SRT versions have their own fascias, hoods and fender flares, ordered by VIN to match.
Hornet
A compact crossover that shares its platform with the Alfa Romeo Tonale. The R/T is a plug-in hybrid, so damage near its battery follows Dodge's procedures.
Model guide
Dodge models and their construction
A general guide by model, including cars no longer in production. We confirm your vehicle from the VIN.
Muscle cars
- Challenger (2008 to 2023)
- Production ended; widebody and SRT versions have trim-specific panels.
- Charger sedan (2011 to 2023)
- Previous generation; widebody versions on some SRT trims.
- Charger (2024 onward)
- New platform; electric Daytona and gasoline Sixpack versions, two or four doors.
SUVs
- Durango
- Unibody three-row SUV; SRT versions with their own panels.
- Hornet
- Compact crossover; R/T plug-in hybrid; platform shared with the Alfa Romeo Tonale.
Viper and classics
- Viper
- Steel frame with composite, aluminum or carbon panels depending on generation.
- Classic Chargers and Challengers
- Steel bodies; assessed individually.
Construction notes are general. Dodge's repair information for your exact vehicle is what the repair follows.
Good to know
Before you book a Dodge repair
Trim-specific parts
Widebody fenders, SRT hoods and special-edition parts can take time to source now that the Challenger has ended. We confirm availability before giving a timeline.
Charger Daytona and Hornet R/T
The electric Charger and the plug-in Hornet R/T carry high-voltage systems. Dodge's procedures set how they're made safe and inspected after an impact; we explain what applies.
Inspection
What we check on every Dodge
Photos show what's visible. These checks happen at the in-person inspection, before a repair plan is written.
- Model, year, trim and package from the VIN
- Widebody fenders, flares and trim-specific panels
- Hood, scoop and fender alignment after front impacts
- Splitter mounts and cooling parts behind the fascia
- Stripes and graphics: paint or vinyl
- High-voltage battery area on electric and plug-in models
Repair cost guide
What Dodge repairs cost: planning ranges
These are the ranges from our repair cost guide for a Dodge. They help you plan; they are not a quote. Year, model, materials and hidden damage can move the final price, which follows an inspection.
| Repair | Planning range |
|---|---|
| Small dent, paint not damaged | $150 to $500 |
| Scratches, scuffs or a dent that needs paint | $350 to $1,200 |
| Bumper repair or replacement | $600 to $1,800 |
| Door, fender or quarter-panel damage | $800 to $2,500 |
| Major collision or structural damage | $5,000 to $15,000+ |
| Hail damage | $2,500 to $8,000+ |
| Full respray or color change | $5,000 to $12,000 |
Good parts availability and conventional steel construction usually keep straightforward repairs toward the lower end. Final pricing follows an inspection; confirm tax and all inclusions in your written estimate. Ranges last reviewed October 2026.
Compare repair types in the cost guideHow it works
How a Dodge repair works with us
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Send photos
Photos of the damage, the year and model, and the VIN if you have it. We reply with a free first estimate. You can do this today.
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In-person inspection
From January 2027, at our Round Rock workshop. On a Dodge, we first confirm the trim and package, because widebody and SRT parts differ from the base car. Structural damage is measured on our frame bench against factory dimensions.
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Written repair plan
Repair method, parts and paint, written down before you authorize anything. OEM parts wherever the manufacturer requires them. Driver-assist calibrations are done by a dealer or calibration specialist and listed in the plan.
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Repair and handover
Repairs follow the manufacturer's procedures. Color is read with a spectrophotometer and sprayed in our paint booth, and you review the finished car with us before you take it home.
Insurance claim?
In Texas you choose the repair shop, not your insurer. We are independent, not part of an insurer's direct repair program. We write the supplements and push for OEM parts where the manufacturer requires them. How we handle claims
Warranty and timing
Warranty terms are given in writing before any work starts. Parts lead times vary by model, so we confirm timing once parts are ordered rather than promising a date up front.
Dodge repair questions
Can you still get Challenger Widebody parts?
Availability varies by part now that production has ended, and some trim-specific parts take time to source. We check before quoting and tell you about any sourcing time.
Can you match Go Mango or Plum Crazy?
We match them with a process: reading the car with a spectrophotometer, spraying test panels and comparing them in daylight, then blending into the adjacent panels.
Do you repair the electric Charger Daytona?
Send photos and we'll tell you what the repair involves. Damage near the battery or high-voltage wiring follows Dodge's procedures, and we explain who performs each step before you authorize anything.
Are my stripes paint or vinyl?
It depends on the model and package. We identify which at inspection, because painted stripes are masked and refinished while vinyl ones are replaced.
Are you a Dodge or Stellantis certified shop?
No. We're independent and don't claim Dodge or Stellantis certification. We follow Dodge's repair information and use OEM parts where it requires them.
Do you repair Ram trucks too?
Ram is a separate brand with its own trucks, so it isn't covered by this guide. Send photos of your Ram and we'll tell you what the repair involves.
