Auto Body & Paint in Hollywood, FL
When your car gets dinged, dented or crunched in an accident, you want it looking right again without the runaround. At Flame Auto Repair, our Auto Body & Paint service in Hollywood, FL restores your vehicle's appearance and protects it from rust, handling both the damage you can see and the hidden damage underneath. Because we also handle mechanical repairs under the same roof, you do not have to bounce between shops after a breakdown or a collision.
Why choose Flame Auto Repair
- One shop for body and mechanical work. Collision damage often goes deeper than the panel. We can check the body, paint, frame and the mechanical parts in one place, so nothing gets missed and you are not driving across town to finish the job.
- A clear estimate before anything happens. We inspect the damage, explain what we found in plain English, and give you a clear estimate with options. No work starts until you approve it, and we keep you updated as the repair moves along.
- Paint that actually matches. A repair is not finished if the blend line jumps out at you. We match the colour and blend it into the surrounding panels so the fix looks like it was never there.
- Honest recommendations, not pressure. We tell you what needs attention now for safety, what can be scheduled soon, and what can wait, so you can prioritise your budget without guesswork.
Our Auto Body & Paint process
- Listen and inspect. We start by hearing what happened, then look the vehicle over closely to find both the obvious damage and the hidden damage behind bumpers, brackets and panels.
- Give you a clear estimate. We explain what the repair involves and lay out your options in plain English, with a clear estimate up front. If it is an insurance claim, we document the damage and build a straightforward repair plan.
- Repair the structure and panels. Once you approve the work, we handle what is needed, from paintless dent repair for door dings and creases to bumper and panel work, frame straightening and structural fixes that affect how the car fits and drives.
- Match and apply the paint. We colour-match your vehicle's finish and blend the paint so the repair disappears into the surrounding panels. For drivers who want something different, we also do custom paint and creative finishes that look right up close. That includes a chrome delete, where we paint the chrome trim, grille and badges for a cleaner blacked-out look.
- Check fitment and finish. After the repair, we confirm the panels line up, the gaps are even and the finish is clean. We want the car to look and feel like it did before the damage.
- Final details. We can finish with detailing inside and out, replace damaged glass before small cracks spread, and fit aftermarket additions carefully so the upgrade does not create new problems.
Whether it is a small parking-lot ding or a full collision repair, we focus on getting the look, the safety and the alignment right, not just covering up the damage. If your car came in from an accident, we check that everything fits and finishes properly before you drive away, and we can take care of any mechanical issues the impact caused at the same time.
Serving Hollywood, FL and nearby
Flame Auto Repair is a family-owned shop in Hollywood, FL, led by Carlos Colon, whose love of cars comes from a family legacy. We work on everyday drivers, higher-mileage vehicles, classic cars and work vehicles, and we handle insurance claim repairs when you need them documented and done right. Drivers from Hollywood and the surrounding communities come to us because they can get body work, paint, diagnostics, maintenance and mechanical repairs in one place, with clear communication from the first inspection to the final handover.
If rearranging your day around a repair is a hassle, ask about our pickup and delivery service. We can collect your car, take care of the Auto Body & Paint work, and bring it back so you can keep your schedule.
Ready to get your vehicle looking and driving right again? Call Flame Auto Repair at (754) 400-0738 to book an inspection. We will listen to what happened, inspect the damage, and give you a clear estimate before any work begins, so there are no surprises along the way.
Signs your car needs body or paint attention
Some damage is obvious, but a lot of it hides until it causes trouble later. Keep an eye out for these symptoms:
- Paint that is chipped, scratched or starting to fade and dull in patches, which can let moisture reach the metal underneath.
- Small rust spots or bubbling under the paint, often around wheel arches, door edges and seams, that spread if they are left alone.
- Panel gaps that look uneven, or a door, hood or trunk that no longer closes and lines up the way it used to.
- A bumper that sits crooked, sags or has pulled away from its mounts after a knock.
- Cracks or stress marks around a dent, which can point to damage reaching past the surface.
- Doors or windows that stick, bind or feel off after an impact, since that can mean the structure shifted.
If you notice any of these, it helps to have the vehicle looked over before the problem works its way deeper.
What affects the cost and how to get a price
Every repair is different, so we look at the actual vehicle before talking numbers. A few things shape what the work involves:
- How deep the damage goes. A surface scuff is a different job from a dented panel with bent brackets or structural damage behind it.
- The number of panels involved. Damage that crosses from one panel into the next, or wraps around a corner of the car, takes more blending to finish cleanly.
- Paint and finish. Matching a factory colour and blending it into nearby panels takes more work than a small touch-up, and custom or specialty finishes add steps.
- Parts. Some repairs call for new bumpers, trim, glass or lighting, while others can be straightened and refinished.
- Hidden damage. Collision work often turns up issues behind the panel that only show once things come apart.
To get a real price, bring the car in so we can inspect it in person. If it is going through insurance, we document the damage and build the repair plan around the claim.
Caring for your vehicle after the repair
A fresh repair holds up better with a little attention in the first stretch. New paint needs time to fully cure, so it is worth going easy on harsh washes, strong chemicals and automatic car-wash brushes for a while. Hand washing with mild soap and a soft cloth is gentler on a recent finish. Try to keep the car out of long stretches of direct sun early on, and avoid parking under trees where sap and droppings can land on fresh paint. If you notice anything that does not look right once you are back on the road, let us know so we can take a look. Small follow-ups are easier to handle early.
Questions worth asking before you choose a shop
Before you hand over your keys, it is fair to ask how the repair will be handled. Ask whether the shop checks for hidden and structural damage, not just the dent you can see. Ask how they match and blend paint so the repair does not stand out. Find out whether they can also sort any mechanical problems the impact caused, and how they will keep you updated as the work moves along. Clear answers up front make the whole process easier.
