Rock rails and sliders
Rails and sliders protect the body from rocks. A bent rail is replaced; we check the mounting points behind it for damage to the body or frame.
Jeep repair guide
Frames, aluminum panels and trail damage
The Wrangler and Gladiator are body-on-frame, and since the JL generation the Wrangler's doors, hood, fenders and windshield frame are aluminum. The Gladiator pairs similar panels with a steel bed. The Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer are body-on-frame too, while the Grand Cherokee, Compass and Cherokee are unibodies. The Wrangler 4xe and Grand Cherokee 4xe are plug-in hybrids, and the Wagoneer S is electric.
Jeep repairs often start below the paint line: rock rails, skid plates, steps and the frame itself. Many Jeeps also carry aftermarket bumpers, winches, lifts and lights, which change how an impact loads the frame and how the vehicle is reassembled. We confirm the model, year and modifications first, then measure the frame on our frame bench. Aluminum panels are repaired with dedicated tools; see our aluminum repair page.
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Body-on-frame Wranglers and Gladiators
Steel frame below, aluminum panels above on the latest generation. Each part of the repair follows its own rules.
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Frame first
After a significant impact or a hard landing off-road, the frame is measured against Jeep's dimensions. Body mounts are checked too, because a damaged mount changes panel gaps.
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Aluminum panels on the JL and JT
Doors, hood, fenders and the windshield frame are aluminum. Light damage can often be repaired with aluminum tools; creased panels are usually replaced.
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Removable doors and tops
Doors and tops come off by design. After damage near them, hinges, seals and the fit of the top are checked so the Jeep stays quiet and dry.
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Trail damage: rocks, rails and underbodies
What a trail does to a Jeep is often underneath it.
Skid plates and underbody
Skid plates take hits so the parts above them don't. After trail damage, we check what's behind them, including mounts and lines.
Fenders and flares
Fender flares and tube fenders take side scrapes. Painted flares are refinished or replaced; we match the finish to the rest of the Jeep.
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Aftermarket bumpers, lifts and winches
Tell us what's fitted
Aftermarket bumpers, winches, lights and lifts are noted in the plan, so they're removed, checked and refitted as part of the repair.
Heavy accessories change impacts
A steel bumper and winch can carry an impact straight into the frame. We check the bumper mounts and the frame horns behind them after any front or rear hit.
Lifts and sensors
A lift or larger tires can affect cameras and sensors. When Jeep requires calibration after a repair, a dealer or calibration specialist performs it, and it's in your plan.
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4xe plug-in hybrids and unibody Jeeps
4xe plug-in hybrids
The Wrangler 4xe and Grand Cherokee 4xe carry high-voltage batteries. Damage near the battery or orange cables follows Jeep's procedures, and we explain which steps apply and who performs them.
Unibody Jeeps
The Grand Cherokee, Compass and Cherokee are unibodies, measured as a single structure. High-strength steels are straightened or sectioned only where Jeep allows.
Model guide
Jeep models and their construction
A general guide by family, including models no longer sold in the US. We confirm your vehicle from the VIN.
Body-on-frame
- Wrangler JL (2018 onward)
- Aluminum doors, hood, fenders and windshield frame; 4xe plug-in hybrid available.
- Wrangler JK (2007 to 2018)
- Steel body panels on a steel frame.
- Gladiator
- Pickup with Wrangler-style panels and a steel bed.
- Wagoneer, Grand Wagoneer
- Full-size body-on-frame SUVs.
Unibody
- Grand Cherokee, Grand Cherokee L
- Unibody SUVs; 4xe plug-in hybrid available.
- Compass, Cherokee
- Compact unibody SUVs.
Electric and legacy
- Wagoneer S
- Electric SUV with the battery in the floor.
- Renegade, Trackhawk
- No longer sold in the US; parts checked before quoting.
Construction notes are general. Jeep's repair information for your exact vehicle is what the repair follows.
Good to know
Before you book a Jeep repair
Tell us where it's been
Trail use changes where we look. Underbody, rails, skid plates and suspension are inspected with the frame, and we photograph what we find so you and your insurer see the same thing.
4xe and Wagoneer S
Plug-in and electric Jeeps carry high-voltage systems. Jeep'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 Jeep
Photos show what's visible. These checks happen at the in-person inspection, before a repair plan is written.
- Model, year and modifications
- Frame measurements and body mounts
- Aluminum doors, hood, fenders and windshield frame on the JL and JT
- Rock rails, skid plates and their mounting points
- Aftermarket bumper mounts and frame horns
- Removable doors and tops: hinges, seals and fit
Repair cost guide
What Jeep repairs cost: planning ranges
These are the ranges from our repair cost guide for a Jeep. 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 Jeep 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 Jeep, we first check the frame and any aftermarket parts that carried the impact. 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.
Jeep repair questions
Are Wrangler doors aluminum?
On the JL generation (2018 onward), yes: the doors, hood, fenders and windshield frame are aluminum. The earlier JK used steel panels. We confirm your Wrangler from the VIN.
Will my aftermarket bumper and winch affect the repair?
They're part of the plan. We note them, check how they're mounted and look at the frame behind them, because heavy accessories can carry an impact straight into it.
Can you repair rock rail and skid plate damage?
Bent rails and plates are usually replaced. The important part is what's behind them: we check the mounting points, the body and the frame for damage they didn't stop.
Is the Wrangler 4xe repaired differently?
Bodywork is the same, but damage near the high-voltage battery or orange cables follows Jeep's procedures. We explain which steps your repair involves and who performs them.
Are you a Jeep certified collision shop?
No. We're independent and don't claim Jeep or Stellantis certification. We follow Jeep's repair information and use OEM parts where it requires them.
Can you make my removable top fit and seal again?
After damage near the top or windshield frame, we check the hinges, seals and mounting points and set the fit. If parts are damaged, they're replaced so the top seals as designed.
