Porsche body & collision repair · Round Rock, serving Austin
The 911 has kept its silhouette for more than sixty years while the body underneath moved from steel to aluminum and steel. Porsche repairs start with the generation, the options and the paint, which on a Paint to Sample car can be unique.
Porsche repair guide
A 993 and a 992 look related, and that's where the similarity ends for a body shop. Air-cooled 911s and the water-cooled 996 and 997 are built around steel bodyshells. The 991 moved to an aluminum-and-steel body, and on the 992 the outer panels are aluminum. GT models add carbon-fiber or magnesium parts depending on the generation and options. The same applies across the range: a 718 Cayman, a Cayenne and a Taycan each have their own material mix.
So we start every Porsche repair with the VIN: generation, option codes and paint code. Then we check where the impact went and what Porsche's repair information says about those parts. Steel and aluminum are repaired with different tools in separate areas, and structural damage is measured on our frame bench. Paint gets the same care, because Porsche colors are part of what owners chose. See paint matching for how we approach it.
Since 1977 · Aarau and Parma
Porsche is one of the German makes the family workshops worked on, in Aarau, Switzerland, where the business started in 1977, and later in Parma, Italy. Leonardo learned the trade there from his father, Stefano. Round Rock is the family's first workshop in Texas: the experience is European, and the shop is new.
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What the body is made of decides how it can be repaired. On a 911, that changes with the generation.
Steel bodyshells. Steel can often be repaired and straightened within Porsche's limits, though older cars bring their own questions about previous repairs, corrosion and original paint.
Aluminum and high-strength steel together, joined with methods that include rivets and adhesives. Damaged aluminum parts are often replaced rather than reshaped, and aluminum is kept away from steel tools to prevent corrosion.
GT3, GT3 RS and GT2 RS versions add lightweight parts such as carbon-fiber or magnesium panels, depending on the generation and options. We identify each part before planning the repair.
Many 911s have a front-axle lift option because the front lip sits low. After a front scrape we check the lip, the radiators behind the front corners and the lift system together.
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Porsche owners care about color, and Porsche offers more of it than most: standard colors, special colors and Paint to Sample.
Paint to Sample colors come from Porsche's extended palette, and Paint to Sample Plus colors are developed for one customer. They may not be in standard formula libraries, so the paint code and build sheet help us start from the right formula.
We read the panel with a spectrophotometer and spray test cards to compare in daylight. A 15-year-old Guards Red and a new one are not the same color, even with the same code.
Metallics like GT Silver and solids like Chalk both need to be blended into adjacent panels to avoid a visible edge. We tell you which panels before work begins.
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Porsche's electric cars use 800-volt systems with the battery in the floor.
On the Taycan and Macan Electric, the battery pack sits under the floor. After an impact that reaches the underbody or sills, Porsche's procedures set how the battery and high-voltage system are inspected.
Before certain repairs, the high-voltage system has to be disabled following Porsche's procedure. We explain which steps your repair involves and who carries them out before you authorize anything.
Outside the high-voltage system, panels and paint follow the same process as any Porsche: correct materials, factory joining methods and a measured color match.
Model guide
A guide to how each Porsche family is built. Options and model years change details, so the VIN has the final word.
Construction notes are general summaries. Porsche's repair information for your exact car is what the repair follows.
Good to know
On older cars, original paint and original panels matter. We record what's original before work starts, agree in writing which parts are repaired or replaced and keep the repair as close to factory as the damage allows.
E-Hybrid models, the 918 Spyder, the Taycan and the Macan Electric all have high-voltage systems. What that means for your repair depends on where the damage is; we explain it when we review the damage.
Inspection
Photos show what's visible. These checks happen at the in-person inspection, before a repair plan is written.
Repair cost guide
These are the ranges from our repair cost guide for a Porsche. 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 | $250 to $900 |
| Scratches, scuffs or a dent that needs paint | $700 to $2,200 |
| Bumper repair or replacement | $1,500 to $4,500 |
| Door, fender or quarter-panel damage | $2,000 to $6,000 |
| Major collision or structural damage | $10,000 to $30,000+ |
| Hail damage | $4,000 to $12,000+ |
| Full respray or color change | $9,000 to $20,000+ |
Factory repair procedures, mixed materials, specialty paint systems and driver-assist sensors often add time and cost. 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
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.
From January 2027, at our Round Rock workshop. On a Porsche, we first confirm the generation and options, because the same panel can be steel on one 911 and aluminum on another. Structural damage is measured on our frame bench against factory dimensions.
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.
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.
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 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.
It depends on the generation. Air-cooled 911s and the 996 and 997 are built around steel bodyshells; the 991 and 992 combine aluminum and steel, and the 992's outer panels are aluminum. GT models add carbon or magnesium parts. We confirm yours from the VIN.
We start from the paint code and build sheet, read the car with a spectrophotometer, spray test cards and blend into neighboring panels. PTS colors take more preparation than standard ones, which is why we plan them before the car arrives.
Send photos and we'll tell you what the repair involves. On the Taycan, damage near the battery or high-voltage wiring follows Porsche's specific procedures, and we explain who carries out each step before you authorize anything.
No. We're an independent body shop and don't claim Porsche approval or certification. We follow Porsche's repair information and use OEM parts where it requires them.
Structural repairs are measured against Porsche's dimensions, and we check suspension mounts and wheel alignment after any wheel impact. Before handover, you review the finished car with us.
They can suggest one, but in Texas the decision is yours. We work with your insurer and write supplements if the teardown finds hidden damage.
Free photo estimate
Send a few photos for a free estimate today, or call with questions about the repair or your insurance claim. Our Round Rock workshop opens January 2027.
