Z (2023 onward)
New bodywork on an updated platform, with aluminum used for some panels. Panels are ordered by VIN, because they differ from the 370Z's.
Nissan repair guide
From Frontier frames to Z and GT-R panels
The Frontier and Armada are body-on-frame: a steel frame with the body bolted on top. The Rogue, Pathfinder, Murano, Altima and Sentra are unibodies, where the body is the structure. The Z, and the GT-R before it left the US lineup, use steel structures with lighter aluminum or composite parts in places. The Leaf and Ariya are electric. Each family is measured and repaired differently, so we confirm the model and year from the VIN before anything else.
Nissan's driver aids add another layer. Around View Monitor uses cameras in the mirrors, grille and tailgate, and ProPILOT Assist relies on radar and a windshield camera. After repairs that affect them, Nissan specifies calibration, which a dealer or calibration specialist performs and which we list in the plan. Many Nissan colors are TriCoat or Tintcoat finishes, so the paint plan matters as much. See our paint matching page for how we approach it.
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Body-on-frame trucks and unibody crossovers
Two construction methods cover most of the Nissans on Texas roads. They take different approaches after an impact.
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Frontier and Armada
The frame is measured separately from the body on our frame bench. Body mounts, the hitch and the rear frame section are checked after rear impacts.
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Rogue, Pathfinder, Murano
In a unibody, the body is the structure. Rails, aprons and pillars are measured against Nissan's dimensions, and high-strength steels are only straightened or sectioned where Nissan allows.
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Altima and Sentra
Unibody sedans with crumple zones designed to absorb energy. Damaged structural parts are repaired or replaced according to Nissan's repair information, not by eye.
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Z, 370Z and GT-R: sports car bodies
Nissan's sports cars use lighter materials in places, and some are no longer sold new.
370Z and GT-R
Both have left the US lineup. Parts availability varies, so we check it before quoting and tell you if anything needs sourcing time.
Alignment matters
On a sports car, suspension geometry is part of the experience. After any wheel impact we check mounts and alignment as well as the body.
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Around View Monitor, ProPILOT and calibration
Cameras in the bodywork
Around View Monitor cameras sit in the side mirrors, the grille and the tailgate. A mirror or grille repair can involve a camera, which is checked for position and function after the repair.
Radar and windshield camera
ProPILOT Assist uses a front radar behind the bumper or emblem and a camera at the windshield. Paint and parts over the radar must be the correct type for it to work.
Calibration
When Nissan specifies calibration after a repair, a dealer or calibration specialist performs it. It's listed in your plan; we don't calibrate in-house.
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Pearl White TriCoat and Scarlet Ember Tintcoat
TriCoat whites
Pearl White TriCoat has a base, a pearl mid-coat and clear. The mid-coat thickness changes the shade, so it's matched on test panels before painting.
Tinted reds
Scarlet Ember Tintcoat gets part of its color from a tinted layer. It's matched layer by layer and blended into adjacent panels to avoid a visible edge.
Model guide
Nissan models and their construction
A general guide by family, including models that have left the US lineup. We confirm your vehicle from the VIN.
Trucks and body-on-frame SUVs
- Frontier
- Midsize body-on-frame pickup.
- Titan
- Full-size pickup; production has ended.
- Armada
- Body-on-frame SUV.
Crossovers
- Kicks, Rogue, Murano
- Unibody crossovers; some outer panels are aluminum depending on model and year.
- Pathfinder
- Unibody three-row SUV.
Cars
- Altima, Sentra
- Unibody sedans.
Sports cars and EVs
- Z (2023 onward)
- Updated platform with new bodywork; some panels are aluminum.
- 370Z, GT-R
- No longer sold new in the US; parts checked before quoting.
- Leaf, Ariya
- Electric, with the battery in the floor.
Construction notes are general. Nissan's repair information for your exact vehicle is what the repair follows.
Good to know
Before you book a Nissan repair
Leaf and Ariya
Electric Nissans carry a high-voltage battery in the floor. Nissan's procedures set how the system is made safe and inspected after an impact; we explain what applies to your vehicle.
Discontinued models
Titan, 370Z and GT-R owners: parts availability varies by part now that these models are no longer built. We confirm availability before giving you a timeline.
Inspection
What we check on every Nissan
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: body-on-frame or unibody
- Frame measurements on the Frontier and Armada after significant impacts
- Unibody rails, aprons and pillars against Nissan's dimensions
- Around View cameras in the mirrors, grille and tailgate
- Front radar and its cover or emblem
- TriCoat or Tintcoat paint layers and the panels a match needs
Repair cost guide
What Nissan repairs cost: planning ranges
These are the ranges from our repair cost guide for a Nissan. 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 Nissan 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 Nissan, we first confirm the structure type and which cameras or radar sit 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.
Nissan repair questions
Is the Z just a facelifted 370Z?
The Z launched for 2023 with new bodywork on an updated version of the earlier platform. Many panels are different, so parts are always ordered by VIN rather than by model name.
Can I still get parts for a GT-R or 370Z?
Availability varies by part. We check the parts your repair needs before quoting and tell you if anything needs extra sourcing time.
Do I need a Nissan certified shop to repair my Rogue?
No. In Texas you choose the shop. We're independent, not Nissan certified, and we follow Nissan's repair information with OEM parts where it requires them.
Can you match Pearl White TriCoat?
We match it with a process rather than by eye: the base, pearl mid-coat and clear are sprayed on test panels and compared with your car in daylight, then blended into adjacent panels.
Do you calibrate Around View Monitor and ProPILOT?
Not in-house. When Nissan requires calibration after a repair, a dealer or calibration specialist does it, and it's listed in your plan from the start.
Can a Frontier frame be repaired after a hard hit?
It depends on the damage. The frame is measured against Nissan's dimensions, and Nissan's repair information sets what can be straightened, sectioned or replaced.
