Radar in the front
The front radar sits behind the grille area, often behind the emblem. Replacement grilles and emblems have to be the correct radar-compatible parts.
Volvo repair guide
A safety cage with strict repair rules
Volvo's safety cage uses hot-formed boron steel, among the strongest steels used in cars, in areas such as the pillars, roof rails and sills. That steel gets its strength from heat treatment at the factory, so heating or straightening it in a body shop would undo the very property that protects you. Volvo's repair information therefore says which parts are replaced, and where, if anywhere, sectioning is allowed. We follow it exactly, and we measure the structure on our frame bench before and after.
The rest of a Volvo repair is about sensors and powertrains. City Safety and Pilot Assist rely on radar and cameras in the windshield, bumpers and grille, and calibration after a repair is performed by a Volvo dealer or calibration specialist. Many Volvos are now plug-in hybrids or fully electric. Names have changed too: the XC40 Recharge is now the EX40 and the C40 Recharge the EC40. Our frame straightening page explains how structures are measured.
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Boron steel: replace, never straighten
Volvo's safety reputation is built into the structure. A repair has to keep it there.
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Why boron steel can't be straightened
Hot-formed boron steel gets its strength from factory heat treatment. Heat or straightening in a body shop weakens it, so Volvo's procedures call for replacement.
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Replaced where Volvo specifies
Where a boron-steel part can be sectioned, Volvo defines the location and joining method. Where it can't, the part is replaced at the factory joints.
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Measured before and after
The structure is measured against Volvo's dimensions before the repair is planned and after it's complete, so mounting points end up where they should be.
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City Safety, Pilot Assist and lidar
Volvo's driver aids rely on sensors in the parts most likely to be damaged.
Windshield camera
The camera behind the windshield supports City Safety and lane functions. Work that disturbs it is followed by calibration as Volvo specifies.
EX90 lidar
The EX90 launched with a lidar sensor in the roof above the windshield. After damage near it, the sensor and its housing are checked as part of the plan.
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Plug-in hybrids and electric Volvos
Plug-in hybrids
T8 plug-in hybrid versions of the XC90, XC60, S60 and V60 carry high-voltage batteries. Damage near the battery or orange cables follows Volvo's procedures.
Electric models
The EX30, EX40, EC40 and EX90 carry their batteries in the floor. Damage near the underbody or sills is inspected following Volvo's procedures, and we explain which steps apply and who performs them.
Calibration partner
We don't calibrate in-house. When Volvo requires calibration after a repair, a dealer or calibration specialist performs it, and it's listed in your plan.
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Wagons, Cross Country models and paint
V60 and V90 Cross Country
Cross Country wagons add wheel-arch cladding and raised suspension. After side or wheel damage, cladding mounts and suspension alignment are checked with the body.
Power tailgates
Wagons and SUVs with power tailgates are tested through their full travel after rear damage, including the struts, latch and any sensors.
Pearl whites and metallics
Volvo's pearl whites and metallics are read with a spectrophotometer, matched on test panels and blended into the adjacent panels.
Model guide
Volvo models and their construction
A general guide by platform, with current naming. We confirm your vehicle from the VIN.
Larger models
- XC90, XC60
- Boron-steel safety cage; T8 plug-in hybrid versions.
- S90, V90
- Sedan and wagon; V90 Cross Country with cladding and raised ride.
- S60, V60
- Sedan and wagon; T8 plug-in hybrids and V60 Cross Country.
Compact models
- XC40
- Compact SUV.
- EX40
- Electric, formerly the XC40 Recharge.
- EC40
- Electric coupe SUV, formerly the C40 Recharge.
Electric
- EX30
- Compact electric SUV.
- EX90
- Electric three-row SUV; launched with roof-mounted lidar.
Classic
- 240, 740, 940
- Steel bodies; corrosion and earlier repairs checked.
Construction notes are general. Volvo's repair information for your exact vehicle is what the repair follows.
Good to know
Before you book a Volvo repair
Plug-in and electric Volvos
Tell us about any warning messages after an impact. Damage near the battery or high-voltage wiring follows Volvo's procedures, and we explain which steps apply and who performs them.
Safety parts come from Volvo
Volvo'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.
Inspection
What we check on every Volvo
Photos show what's visible. These checks happen at the in-person inspection, before a repair plan is written.
- Model, year and current naming from the VIN
- Boron-steel parts near the damage and what Volvo allows for them
- Structural measurements before and after the repair
- Front radar, emblem and grille compatibility
- Windshield camera and, on the EX90, the roof lidar
- Power tailgate travel, struts and sensors after rear damage
Repair cost guide
What Volvo repairs cost: planning ranges
These are the ranges from our repair cost guide for a Volvo. 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 Volvo 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 Volvo, we first identify which boron-steel safety-cage parts 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.
Volvo repair questions
Can a Volvo safety cage be straightened?
Not the boron-steel parts. They get their strength from factory heat treatment, so Volvo's repair information calls for replacing them, with sectioning only where Volvo specifies.
What happened to the XC40 Recharge and C40 Recharge?
Volvo renamed them. The XC40 Recharge is now the EX40, and the C40 Recharge is now the EC40. Parts are ordered by VIN either way.
Do you calibrate City Safety after a repair?
Not in-house. When Volvo requires calibration of the radar or camera, a Volvo dealer or calibration specialist performs it, and it's listed in your plan from the start.
Do you repair the EX90?
Send photos and we'll tell you what the repair involves. The battery, the high-voltage system and the roof lidar each follow Volvo's procedures, and we explain who performs each step.
Are you a Volvo certified collision shop?
No. We're independent and don't claim Volvo certification. We follow Volvo's repair information and use OEM parts where it requires them.
My insurer wants to use non-OEM parts. What happens?
Where Volvo's procedures require OEM parts, particularly for structural and safety parts, we specify them in the estimate and explain why to your insurer.
