Coach doors
Rear-hinged doors close into openings that must be exactly square. After a side impact, the opening is checked before the doors are adjusted, along with the power-closing mechanism.
Rolls-Royce repair guide
One architecture, endless finishes
Since the Phantom of 2017, Rolls-Royce has built its cars on the Architecture of Luxury, an all-aluminum spaceframe shared by the Phantom, Cullinan, Ghost and the electric Spectre. The earlier Phantom VII also used an aluminum spaceframe, while the first Ghost, the Wraith and the Dawn were steel-bodied. Classic models such as the Silver Shadow are different again. The first job of an inspection is to know which of these the car is.
The second is to understand the finish. Coachlines, two-tone paint, Bespoke colors and polished brightwork are part of what makes each car individual, and each detail affects how a repair is planned. We record them before work starts, follow Rolls-Royce repair information for the structure and plan the paint so the repaired area disappears. For layered colors, see our multi-stage paint page.
Since 1977 · Aarau and Parma
Rolls-Royce and the Agnelli family
Rolls-Royce is one of the British luxury makes the family workshops worked on in Aarau, Switzerland, where Leonardo's grandfather, Afro, opened the business in 1977, and later in Parma, Italy. Leonardo learned from his father, Stefano. Round Rock is the family's first shop in Texas and is new.
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The Architecture of Luxury, and what came before it
The structure decides the repair method. Rolls-Royce has used three very different approaches in the last few decades.
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Architecture of Luxury (2017 onward)
An aluminum spaceframe under the Phantom, Cullinan, Ghost and Spectre. Aluminum is repaired with dedicated tools in its own area, and joints are recreated as Rolls-Royce specifies.
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Phantom VII (2003 to 2017)
Also an aluminum spaceframe, designed for the first Phantom of the BMW era. Parts and procedures are specific to it.
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Ghost, Wraith and Dawn (first generation)
Steel bodies developed with BMW engineering. They're repaired as steel structures, with the same attention to finish as the rest of the range.
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Measured, not guessed
After structural damage, the body is measured on our frame bench against Rolls-Royce dimensions before and after the repair.
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Coach doors, the Spirit of Ecstasy and the grille
The details that define a Rolls-Royce are also the ones that need the most care after damage.
Spirit of Ecstasy
The mascot retracts into the grille shell. After any front damage, we check that the mechanism moves freely and the mascot seats correctly.
The grille
The polished grille is one of the most visible parts of the car. Damaged vanes or surrounds are assessed for repair or replacement, and the grille is aligned to the hood and bumper.
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Coachlines, two-tone and Bespoke colors
Coachlines
If a repair crosses a coachline, the line has to be recreated in the same color, width and position. We discuss how that will be done for your car, and by whom, before work starts.
Two-tone paint
Two-tone cars have a precise split between colors. Repairs across it are masked to follow the factory line exactly, and each color is matched separately.
Bespoke colors
Bespoke colors may exist on only one car. The VIN and build details give us a starting point, the spectrophotometer reads your car and test cards are compared in daylight before painting.
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Silver Shadow and other classic Rolls-Royce
Different construction
The Silver Shadow used a steel monocoque with aluminum doors, hood and trunk lid. Later classics have their own materials, so each car is assessed individually.
Documenting originality
On older cars, original paint and trim matter. We record what's original before work starts and agree in writing which parts are repaired, refinished or replaced.
Model guide
Rolls-Royce models and their structures
A general guide to Rolls-Royce construction by era. We confirm your exact car from the VIN.
Architecture of Luxury
- Phantom (2017 onward)
- Aluminum spaceframe; rear coach doors.
- Cullinan
- Aluminum spaceframe SUV; rear coach doors.
- Ghost (2020 onward)
- Aluminum spaceframe; rear coach doors.
- Spectre
- Electric two-door coupe on the aluminum spaceframe, with coach doors.
BMW-era first generation
- Phantom VII
- Aluminum spaceframe (2003 to 2017).
- Ghost (2009 to 2020)
- Steel body; rear coach doors.
- Wraith, Dawn
- Steel bodies; two-door cars with coach doors.
Classic Rolls-Royce
- Silver Shadow
- Steel monocoque with aluminum doors, hood and trunk lid.
- Silver Spirit, Silver Spur, Silver Seraph, Corniche
- Assessed individually; original finish documented before work.
Construction notes are general. Rolls-Royce repair information for your exact car is what the repair follows.
Good to know
Before you book a Rolls-Royce repair
Spectre is fully electric
The Spectre carries a large high-voltage battery. Rolls-Royce procedures set how the system is made safe and inspected after an impact; we explain what applies to your car when we review the damage.
Classic cars, original finishes
On a classic Rolls-Royce, tell us what's original and what has been restored before. It shapes how we plan the paint and which parts we try to keep.
Inspection
What we check on every Rolls-Royce
Photos show what's visible. These checks happen at the in-person inspection, before a repair plan is written.
- Structure type from the VIN: aluminum spaceframe or steel body
- Coach-door openings, hinges and power-closing mechanism
- Spirit of Ecstasy retraction mechanism after front damage
- Grille vanes, surround and alignment with hood and bumper
- Coachlines, two-tone splits and Bespoke paint details
- Radar, camera and parking-sensor mounts in the bumpers
Repair cost guide
What Rolls-Royce repairs cost: planning ranges
These are the ranges from our repair cost guide for a Rolls-Royce. 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 | $400 to $1,500 |
| Scratches, scuffs or a dent that needs paint | $1,500 to $4,000 |
| Bumper repair or replacement | $3,000 to $8,000 |
| Door, fender or quarter-panel damage | $4,000 to $12,000 |
| Major collision or structural damage | $15,000 to $50,000+ |
| Hail damage | $6,000 to $20,000+ |
| Full respray or color change | $15,000 to $40,000+ |
Low-volume parts, carbon or aluminum construction, bespoke finishes and model-specific procedures can change the number fast. 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 Rolls-Royce 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 Rolls-Royce, we first record the structure type and every Bespoke finish detail the repair will touch. 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.
Rolls-Royce repair questions
Is every Rolls-Royce built on an aluminum spaceframe?
Current models are: the Phantom, Cullinan, Ghost and Spectre share the aluminum Architecture of Luxury, and the Phantom VII was also aluminum. The first-generation Ghost, the Wraith and the Dawn were steel-bodied, and classic models differ again.
Can a coachline be restored after a repair?
Yes, it has to be: if a repair crosses the coachline, the line is recreated in the same color, width and position. How depends on the car, and we explain the method and who carries it out before work begins.
My Spirit of Ecstasy didn't retract properly after a hit. What happens?
We check the mascot and its retracting mechanism as part of the front-end inspection. Damaged parts are ordered by VIN and the mechanism is tested before the car is returned.
Can coach doors be realigned after a side impact?
Alignment starts with the door opening, which must be square before the doors are adjusted. Whether the hinges, the door or the opening needs work depends on the damage, and the plan says which.
Are you approved by Rolls-Royce?
No. We're an independent body shop with no Rolls-Royce approval or certification. We work from Rolls-Royce repair information and use OEM parts where it requires them.
Do you repair the Spectre?
Send photos and we'll tell you what the repair involves. Damage near the battery or high-voltage wiring follows Rolls-Royce's specific procedures, and we explain who performs each step before you authorize anything.
