Underbody and sills
Rocks and ruts can bend sills, guards and underbody panels. We inspect them with the structure behind them, because a dented sill can hide a moved mounting point.
Land Rover repair guide
Aluminum, steel, frames: which Land Rover is yours?
In 2013, the fourth-generation Range Rover became one of the first SUVs with an all-aluminum monocoque, and the Range Rover Sport, Velar, Discovery and new Defender followed with aluminum-intensive bodies. The current Range Rover and Range Rover Sport use a newer platform that mixes aluminum and steel. Meanwhile, the Discovery Sport and Evoque are steel-based with aluminum panels, the LR3 and LR4 combined a monocoque with a ladder frame, and the classic Defender had a separate steel chassis under aluminum panels.
That range of structures is why a Land Rover repair starts with the VIN. Aluminum bodies are repaired with dedicated tools in a separate area and joined with the rivets and adhesives Land Rover specifies; steel structures follow different rules. We also check what Land Rovers are built for: underbodies, sills, air suspension and towing points, because damage there doesn't always show from the outside. Our frame straightening page explains how structures are measured.
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Aluminum monocoques, and the Land Rovers that aren't
The repair method follows the structure. Here's how the main Land Rover families differ.
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Aluminum-intensive (2013 onward)
Range Rover (2013 to 2021), Range Rover Sport (2014 to 2022), Velar, Discovery (2017 onward) and the new Defender. Riveted and bonded aluminum, with damaged sections replaced at the joints Land Rover defines.
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Mixed aluminum and steel
The current Range Rover and Range Rover Sport combine aluminum with steel on a newer platform. Each part is identified before the repair is planned.
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Steel-based
The Discovery Sport and Evoque are steel-based with aluminum panels such as the hood. High-strength steels have their own limits on straightening and sectioning.
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Frames
The LR3, LR4 and earlier Range Rover Sport used an integrated body frame, and the classic Defender a separate ladder chassis. Frame and body are measured separately.
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Trail, ranch and towing damage
Land Rovers get used. That leaves damage in places a city car rarely sees.
Brush and branch scratches
Trail scratches along the sides are often in the clear coat and can sometimes be corrected without repainting. Deeper ones need refinishing, and we tell you which is which.
Towing points
A hitch impact or a hard pull can load the rear structure. We check the towing mounts and the rear crossmember after any rear-end damage.
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Clamshell hoods, split tailgates and the Defender's rear door
Clamshell hoods
The Range Rover's hood wraps over the tops of the fenders, so its gaps run along the sides of the car. After a front impact, hood alignment is checked against both fenders and the windshield.
Split tailgates
Full-size Range Rovers have an upper and lower tailgate. Both are checked for alignment and seal contact after rear damage, along with their latches.
The Defender's rear door
The current Defender has a side-hinged rear door that carries the spare wheel. After any rear impact, its hinge points, latch and alignment are checked along with the structure around them.
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Air suspension and sensors after an impact
Air springs and height sensors
Many Land Rovers use air suspension with height sensors at each corner. An impact near a wheel can damage a sensor link or an air line, so we check them along with the alignment.
Cameras and radar
Surround cameras sit in the mirrors, grille and tailgate, with radar behind the bumpers. When Land Rover requires calibration after a repair, a dealer or calibration specialist does it, and it's listed in your plan.
Model guide
Land Rover models and their structures
A general guide to Land Rover construction by family and generation. We confirm your exact vehicle from the VIN.
Range Rover
- 2002 to 2012
- Steel monocoque.
- 2013 to 2021
- All-aluminum monocoque.
- 2022 onward
- Mixed aluminum and steel; plug-in hybrid versions available.
Range Rover Sport, Velar, Evoque
- Range Rover Sport
- Integrated body frame to 2013, aluminum monocoque from 2014, mixed materials from 2023.
- Velar
- Aluminum-intensive body.
- Evoque
- Steel-based with aluminum panels.
Defender
- Classic Defender (to 2016)
- Separate steel ladder chassis with aluminum body panels.
- Defender (2020 onward)
- Aluminum monocoque; side-hinged rear door with spare wheel.
Discovery
- LR3, LR4
- Integrated body frame: a steel monocoque combined with a ladder frame.
- Discovery (2017 onward)
- Aluminum-intensive monocoque.
- Discovery Sport
- High-strength and boron steels with aluminum panels.
Construction notes are general. Land Rover repair information for your exact vehicle is what the repair follows.
Good to know
Before you book a Land Rover repair
Been off-road? Tell us
Trail use changes where we look. Underbody, sills, guards and suspension are inspected with the structure, and we photograph what we find so you and your insurer see the same thing.
Plug-in hybrid Range Rovers
Plug-in hybrid versions carry a high-voltage battery. Land Rover's procedures set how the system is made safe and inspected after an impact; we explain what applies to your vehicle.
Inspection
What we check on every Land Rover
Photos show what's visible. These checks happen at the in-person inspection, before a repair plan is written.
- Structure type and generation from the VIN
- Underbody, sills and guards after trail or curb-height impacts
- Air suspension height sensors, air lines and alignment near damaged wheels
- Clamshell hood and split tailgate alignment
- Towing mounts and rear structure after rear impacts
- Surround cameras and radar mounts
Repair cost guide
What Land Rover repairs cost: planning ranges
These are the ranges from our repair cost guide for a Land Rover. 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 Land Rover 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 Land Rover, we first confirm whether the body is aluminum, steel or framed, then check the underbody and suspension. 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.
Land Rover repair questions
Is my Range Rover aluminum?
It depends on the year. The 2013 to 2021 Range Rover is an all-aluminum monocoque; the 2002 to 2012 model is steel; the current generation mixes aluminum and steel. The Range Rover Sport changed in similar steps.
Can a dented aluminum Land Rover panel be repaired?
Often, if the aluminum isn't stretched or creased too far. Aluminum needs dedicated tools and more care than steel. Badly creased panels and structural sections are replaced following Land Rover's procedures.
Will insurance cover damage from off-roading?
That depends on your policy, so check with your insurer. Either way, we document the damage with photos and a written estimate you can use for the claim.
My air suspension warning came on after a hit. Is that related?
It can be. An impact near a wheel can damage a height sensor, its link or an air line. We inspect the suspension along with the body and include what we find in the plan.
Are you a Land Rover approved body shop?
No. We're an independent body shop and don't claim Land Rover approval or certification. We follow Land Rover repair information and use OEM parts where it requires them.
Do you recalibrate the cameras and radar?
Not in-house. When Land Rover requires a calibration after the repair, it's done by a dealer or calibration specialist and listed in the plan, so it's part of the estimate from the start.
