The experience of a collision can be stressful which is why the team at Ira Acura Westwood is here to make the repair process as seamless as possible. In the unfortunate event that you’re in an accident it’s important to first check on the safety of the people involved and then contact 911 to establish a documented report. After that, make sure to gather the other driver’s information, contact your insurance company, schedule your collision repair, and finally analyze your estimate prior to signing.

Describing Damage Severity

A large part of the collision repair process is accurately describing damage severity levels which can be broken down into three distinct categories. Minor damage includes scratches, scrapes, and small dents. Moderate damage includes large dents and damage to several body panels on the vehicle. Major damage includes frame damage as well as deployed airbags. If you’re unsure which category your vehicle fall under contact our team for further assistance.