Telluride
A three-row unibody SUV with radar, cameras and parking sensors front and rear. X-Pro trims add all-terrain tires and off-road styling parts, ordered by VIN.
Kia repair guide
Steel structures, 800-volt EVs and sensors everywhere
Kia's bodies rely on high-strength and ultra-high-strength steels for the passenger cell. The EV9, for example, uses an ultra-high-strength-steel structure rather than an aluminum one. Those steels have limits: some parts can be straightened, some can only be replaced, and Kia's repair information says which. The EV6 and EV9 sit on the E-GMP platform, shared with Hyundai's Ioniq models, with an 800-volt battery in the floor. The Sportage, Sorento, Niro and Carnival are offered as hybrids, some as plug-in hybrids.
Most Kias also carry radar and cameras for driver assistance, behind the grille, in the bumpers and at the windshield. After repairs that affect them, Kia specifies calibration, which a dealer or calibration specialist performs and which we list in your plan. We confirm the model, year and trim from the VIN before planning. Our bumper repair page covers how sensors in bumpers are handled.
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High-strength steel and Kia's repair limits
Not every steel part can be repaired the same way. The grade in the damaged area decides the method.
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Ultra-high-strength parts
Pillars, roof rails and other reinforcements use ultra-high-strength steels that can't be heated or straightened. Kia's repair information calls for replacement, and sets where sectioning is allowed.
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Repairable steel
Outer panels and some structural parts use steels that can be repaired. We follow Kia's limits rather than deciding by eye.
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Measured before and after
After a structural hit, the body is measured on our frame bench against Kia's dimensions, before and after the repair.
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EV6 and EV9: 800-volt electric SUVs
Battery in the floor
The E-GMP platform puts the battery pack under the floor. Damage near the underbody or sills is inspected following Kia's procedures for the battery and high-voltage system.
Making the system safe
Some repairs require the high-voltage system to be disabled first. We explain which steps your repair involves, and who performs them, before you authorize anything.
EV6 GT and GT-Line
Sportier versions have their own bumpers, side skirts and trims. Parts are ordered by VIN to match your version.
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Telluride, Sorento and Sportage
Kia's family SUVs carry a lot of technology in their bumpers and tailgates.
Power tailgates
Power liftgates are tested through their full travel after rear damage, including the struts, latch and any hands-free sensor.
Hybrids and plug-ins
Hybrid and plug-in Sorentos and Sportages carry high-voltage batteries. Most body damage is away from them; when it isn't, Kia's procedures apply.
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Tri-coat whites and the Stinger
Snow White Pearl
A tri-coat white: base, pearl mid-coat and clear. It's matched layer by layer on test panels and blended into adjacent panels so there's no visible edge.
Stinger
Production ended in 2023. Parts availability varies by part, so we check before quoting and tell you about any sourcing time.
Model guide
Kia models and their construction
A general guide by family, including the discontinued Stinger. We confirm your vehicle from the VIN.
SUVs
- Telluride
- Three-row unibody SUV; X-Pro trims.
- Sorento, Sportage
- Unibody SUVs; hybrid and plug-in hybrid versions.
- Seltos, Niro
- Compact SUVs; Niro as hybrid, plug-in hybrid or electric.
Electric
- EV6
- E-GMP platform, 800-volt battery in the floor; GT versions.
- EV9
- Three-row electric SUV; ultra-high-strength-steel structure on E-GMP.
Cars and minivan
- K4, K5
- Unibody sedans.
- Carnival
- Minivan with power sliding doors; hybrid version available.
- Stinger
- Production ended in 2023; parts checked before quoting.
Construction notes are general. Kia's repair information for your exact vehicle is what the repair follows.
Good to know
Before you book a Kia repair
Electric and plug-in Kias
Tell us about any warning messages after an impact. Damage near the battery or high-voltage wiring follows Kia's procedures, and we explain which steps apply and who performs them.
OEM parts where Kia requires them
Kia's repair information sets where OEM parts are required, particularly for structural and safety parts. We follow it and explain any part choices in the plan.
Inspection
What we check on every Kia
Photos show what's visible. These checks happen at the in-person inspection, before a repair plan is written.
- Model, year and trim from the VIN
- Ultra-high-strength steel parts near the damage and what Kia allows
- Structural measurements before and after the repair
- Radar, cameras and parking sensors in the damaged area
- Underbody and sills near the battery on electric and plug-in models
- Power liftgate and sliding door function after damage
Repair cost guide
What Kia repairs cost: planning ranges
These are the ranges from our repair cost guide for a Kia. 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 |
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| 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 Kia 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 Kia, we first check which ultra-high-strength steel parts and sensors are in the damaged area. 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.
Kia repair questions
Is the EV9 made of aluminum?
No. The EV9 uses an ultra-high-strength-steel structure. Those steels have strict repair limits, so Kia's repair information decides which parts are replaced and where sectioning is allowed.
Can I still get parts for my Stinger?
Availability varies by part since production ended in 2023. We check the parts your repair needs before quoting and tell you about any sourcing time.
Do you repair the EV6?
Send photos and we'll tell you what the repair involves. Damage near the battery follows Kia's procedures, and we explain who performs each step before you authorize anything.
Can you match Snow White Pearl?
It's a tri-coat white, so it's matched layer by layer: base, pearl mid-coat and clear, compared with your vehicle in daylight and blended into the adjacent panels.
Are you a Kia certified collision shop?
No. We're independent and don't claim Kia certification. We follow Kia's repair information and use OEM parts where it requires them.
Who calibrates my Telluride's sensors after a repair?
When Kia requires calibration after a repair, a dealer or calibration specialist performs it. We list it in your plan from the start; we don't calibrate in-house.
