Gear Tunnel
The R1T's Gear Tunnel runs across the truck between the cab and the bed, with doors on both sides. After side damage, the doors, hinges, latches and seals are checked.
Rivian repair guide
Start with the question: does this repair belong in Rivian's network?
Rivian runs a certified collision network for its passenger vehicles and separate certified fleet centers for the Commercial Van. Structural repairs, and some of the parts they need, are restricted to that network. We are an independent shop and are not Rivian certified, so we won't present ourselves as an alternative for work Rivian keeps in its network.
What we can do is look at your photos and tell you honestly which category your damage falls into. If it's structural or involves restricted parts, we'll say so and point you to Rivian's network. If it isn't, we'll explain what the repair involves, what we would do and who would perform any step that needs specialist equipment, before you authorize anything. Our insurance claims page explains how claims work in Texas either way.
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Rivian's certified network, explained
Three things are worth knowing before you choose where your Rivian goes.
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Certified Collision Centers
Rivian directs structural repairs on the R1T and R1S to its certified collision centers, which have Rivian's training, equipment and parts access. That's where structural work belongs.
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Parts access
Some Rivian parts are only sold to certified shops. If your repair needs one, an independent shop can't do it properly, and we'll tell you so.
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Fleet vans
The Rivian Commercial Van is serviced through Rivian's certified fleet centers. Fleet operators should start with their fleet contact.
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Gear Tunnel, frunk and powered tonneau
Rivian's storage spaces are built into the body, so damage near them affects more than a panel.
Frunk
The front trunk is surrounded by the front structure. A front impact is inspected through the frunk as well as from outside.
Powered tonneau
Trucks with the powered tonneau cover have rails and a motor along the bed. After rear or bed damage, the cover is tested through its full travel.
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The battery comes first
A large pack in the floor
Every R1 carries its battery pack in the floor. Damage near the underbody or sills is inspected according to Rivian's procedures, which can involve its certified network.
After a significant impact
Tell your insurer and the repairer about any warning messages, smells or heat. Those details shape the first steps of the inspection.
Low-speed bumper damage
A bumper scrape away from the underbody usually doesn't reach the battery. We confirm what's involved from photos and at inspection.
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Paint, cameras and driver assistance
Rivian colors
Colors such as Launch Green, Rivian Blue and Compass Yellow are read with a spectrophotometer and matched on test panels before painting.
Cameras and radar
Rivians carry cameras and radar around the body for driver assistance. Rivian specifies when calibration is needed after a repair; we don't calibrate in-house, and any calibration goes to Rivian's network or a specialist.
Model guide
Rivian vehicles
Rivian's current passenger vehicles and its commercial van. We confirm your vehicle and build from the VIN.
Passenger vehicles
- R1T
- Electric pickup with Gear Tunnel, frunk and available powered tonneau.
- R1S
- Three-row electric SUV on the same platform.
Commercial
- Commercial Van
- Fleet vehicle serviced through Rivian's certified fleet centers.
Rivian updates its vehicles and its repair policies. We check Rivian's current requirements for your vehicle before giving you any plan.
Good to know
Before you book a Rivian repair
We'll tell you if it belongs with Rivian
If your repair is structural or needs parts Rivian only sells to its certified shops, we'll tell you plainly and point you to Rivian's network. You won't get a plan from us for work that belongs there.
High-voltage safety
Damage near the battery or high-voltage wiring follows Rivian's procedures. We explain which steps apply to your vehicle and who performs them before you authorize anything.
Inspection
What we check on every Rivian
Photos show what's visible. These checks happen at the in-person inspection, before a repair plan is written.
- Whether the damage is structural or involves restricted parts
- Underbody and sills near the battery
- Gear Tunnel doors, hinges, latches and seals on the R1T
- Frunk and front structure after front impacts
- Powered tonneau rails and travel after bed damage
- Cameras and radar in the damaged area
Repair cost guide
What Rivian repairs cost: planning ranges
These are the ranges from our repair cost guide for a Rivian. 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 | $200 to $650 |
| Scratches, scuffs or a dent that needs paint | $500 to $1,600 |
| Bumper repair or replacement | $1,000 to $3,000 |
| Door, fender or quarter-panel damage | $1,400 to $4,000 |
| Major collision or structural damage | $8,000 to $22,000+ |
| Hail damage | $3,500 to $10,000+ |
| Full respray or color change | $7,000 to $15,000 |
More sensors, aluminum panels, specialty finishes and calibrations can move this repair quickly. 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 Rivian 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 Rivian, we first decide whether the repair belongs in Rivian's certified network. 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.
Rivian repair questions
Can an independent shop repair my Rivian?
It depends on the damage. Rivian directs structural repairs and some parts to its certified network. Send photos and we'll tell you honestly whether your repair belongs there or not.
Is Agnelli Bodyworks Rivian certified?
No. We're an independent body shop and don't claim Rivian certification or authorization. If your repair needs Rivian's network, we'll say so.
My Gear Tunnel door is damaged. What's involved?
The door, hinges, latch and seals are checked, along with the structure around the opening. Whether the work can be done outside Rivian's network depends on what's damaged.
Does a low-speed bump affect the battery?
Usually not, if the damage is limited to a bumper or panel away from the underbody. Damage near the floor or sills is different and follows Rivian's procedures.
Who repairs a Rivian Commercial Van?
Rivian services its commercial vans through certified fleet centers. Fleet operators should start with their fleet or Rivian contact.
Can you protect my Rivian's paint?
Paint protection film and ceramic coating can go on original paint at any time, and on refinished panels once the new paint has cured. Ask when you send photos, and we'll tell you which parts of the truck or SUV are worth covering.
Does my insurer decide where my Rivian is repaired?
In Texas you choose the shop, but Rivian's own requirements still apply to structural work and restricted parts. We help you understand both before you decide.
