Front radar
On many models, the radar sits behind the H emblem or the lower grille. Emblems designed for radar have to be replaced with the correct part, and paint over radar areas follows Honda's limits.
Honda repair guide
Strict steel rules, and why they matter
Honda designs its bodies around energy management: a front structure that spreads crash forces, which Honda calls ACE, and a passenger cell reinforced with ultra-high-strength steel in areas such as the pillars, roof rails and sills. The strongest of these steels lose their properties if they're heated or straightened. Honda's repair information therefore says which parts must be replaced, where sectioning is allowed and where it isn't, and it doesn't approve heat on structural parts.
Following those rules is the difference between a car that looks repaired and one that will protect you the same way next time. We identify the model and year from the VIN, check the parts Honda lists for the damaged area and measure the structure on our frame bench. Honda Sensing adds radar and camera hardware to many repairs, with calibration performed by a dealer or calibration specialist. Our bumper repair page covers the sensor side in more detail.
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Ultra-high-strength steel: replace, don't straighten
Not all steel is the same. On a Honda, the grade of steel in the damaged area decides what can be done with it.
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No heat on structural parts
Heat changes the strength of high-strength steels. Honda doesn't approve heating structural parts to straighten them, so we don't.
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Replace at the right place
The strongest steels are replaced, not repaired. Where a part can be sectioned, Honda specifies where; where it can't, the part is replaced at the factory seams.
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Measured before and after
After a structural hit, the body is measured against Honda's dimensions before the repair is planned and again after it, so the car leaves straight.
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Honda Sensing: radar behind the emblem, camera at the windshield
Most recent Hondas carry Honda Sensing. Its sensors live in the parts that get damaged most easily.
Windshield camera
The camera behind the windshield reads lanes and signs. Work that disturbs it, such as windshield replacement, is followed by calibration as Honda specifies.
Calibration partner
We don't calibrate in-house. When Honda requires it, a dealer or calibration specialist performs it, and it's listed in your repair plan.
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Civic Type R, everyday Hondas and Honda paints
Type R parts
The Civic Type R has wider fenders, unique bumpers, side skirts and a large rear wing. Parts are ordered by VIN, because they differ from a standard Civic's.
Championship White and Rallye Red
Solid colors show any mismatch in daylight. We read the car with a spectrophotometer and compare test panels before painting.
Platinum White Pearl
A tri-coat white, matched layer by layer and blended into the adjacent panels so there's no visible edge.
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Hybrids, the Ridgeline and the Prologue
Hybrid Hondas
The Accord, CR-V and Civic are widely sold as hybrids. Most body damage is away from the high-voltage system; when it isn't, Honda's procedures apply and we explain which steps your repair involves.
Ridgeline
A unibody pickup, unlike body-on-frame rivals, with an In-Bed Trunk and a Dual-Action Tailgate. Rear damage is checked for both the tailgate's swing and drop functions.
Prologue
Honda's electric SUV is built on GM's Ultium platform. Its repair follows the procedures for that vehicle, including the battery in the floor.
Model guide
Honda models and their construction
A general guide by family. Honda models are all unibodies; the differences are in steel grades, sensors and powertrains.
Cars
- Civic
- Sedan and hatchback; Si and hybrid versions.
- Civic Type R
- Model-specific fenders, bumpers, skirts and wing.
- Accord
- Midsize sedan; widely sold as a hybrid.
- Fit
- No longer sold new in the US; parts checked before quoting.
SUVs and minivan
- HR-V, CR-V
- Compact SUVs; CR-V hybrid widely available.
- Passport, Pilot
- Midsize and three-row SUVs.
- Odyssey
- Minivan with power sliding doors.
Truck and EV
- Ridgeline
- Unibody pickup with In-Bed Trunk and Dual-Action Tailgate.
- Prologue
- Electric SUV built on GM's Ultium platform.
Acura models have their own repair information and aren't covered by this guide. Honda's repair information for your exact vehicle is what the repair follows.
Good to know
Before you book a Honda repair
OEM parts and Honda's position
Honda's repair information sets where OEM parts are required, particularly for structural and safety-related parts. We follow it and explain any part choices in the plan.
Hybrids and the Prologue
Hybrid and electric Hondas carry high-voltage systems. The manufacturer's procedures set how they're made safe and inspected after an impact; we explain what applies to your vehicle.
Inspection
What we check on every Honda
Photos show what's visible. These checks happen at the in-person inspection, before a repair plan is written.
- Model and year from the VIN, and Honda's parts list for the damaged area
- Ultra-high-strength steel parts near the damage: replace or section as Honda allows
- Body measurements before and after any structural repair
- Front radar behind the emblem or grille
- Sliding door tracks on the Odyssey and tailgate functions on the Ridgeline
- Paint code and the panels a match needs
Repair cost guide
What Honda repairs cost: planning ranges
These are the ranges from our repair cost guide for a Honda. 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 Honda 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 Honda, we first check which ultra-high-strength steel parts are in the damaged area and what Honda allows for them. 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.
Honda repair questions
Why does Honda say some parts can't be straightened?
The strongest steels in a Honda lose their properties when heated or straightened. Honda's repair information says those parts are replaced, and where sectioning is allowed. Following it keeps the car's crash protection intact.
Will my Honda need a calibration after a bumper repair?
It depends on the repair and the model. If the work affects the radar or its mounting, Honda's procedures set the calibration needed. A dealer or calibration specialist performs it, and it's in your plan.
Do you repair Civic Type R bodywork?
Send photos. The Type R's fenders, bumpers, skirts and wing are specific to it, so parts are ordered by VIN and paint is matched on test panels before painting.
Can you match Platinum White Pearl?
It's a tri-coat white, so it's matched layer by layer: base, pearl mid-coat and clear, compared with your car in daylight and blended into the adjacent panels.
Are you a Honda ProFirst recognized shop?
No. We're an independent body shop, we aren't part of Honda's ProFirst program and we don't claim Honda certification. We follow Honda's repair information and use OEM parts where it requires them.
Is the Prologue repaired like other Hondas?
Not exactly. It's built on GM's Ultium platform, so its repair follows the procedures for that vehicle, including steps for damage near the battery.
