Collision Repair in Hollywood, FL
An accident throws off your whole week, and the last thing you need is to bounce between a body shop and a mechanic to get your car back. At Flame Auto Repair, we handle collision repair in Hollywood, FL under one roof, restoring both the safety and the appearance of your vehicle after a crash. We start by looking closely at what happened, explain what we find in plain English, and give you a clear estimate before any work begins.
Why choose Flame Auto Repair
- Mechanical and body work in one place. A collision often damages more than the panels you can see. Because we do both mechanical repair and auto body work here, we can check for hidden issues with steering, suspension or cooling while we repair the bodywork, so you are not sent somewhere else to finish the job.
- A clear estimate and your approval first. We inspect the damage, show you what needs to happen and why, and give you a written estimate with options. No work starts until you say yes, and we keep you updated as the repair moves along.
- Honest recommendations, not pressure. We tell you what affects safety and has to be fixed now, and what is cosmetic and can be handled on your terms. You decide how to prioritise, with the full picture in front of you.
- We check fitment and finish before you get it back. A repair is not done until the panels line up, the doors close right and the paint blends without an obvious line. We confirm all of that before handing you the keys.
Our Collision Repair process
- We listen and inspect. You tell us what happened, and we examine the vehicle inside and out to find both the visible damage and the hidden damage underneath, including brackets, mounts and alignment points.
- We diagnose before we commit. Where the impact may have affected mechanical or structural parts, we test to confirm the root cause instead of assuming. You should not pay for parts that do not need replacing.
- We give you a clear estimate. We explain what we found, lay out the repair plan with options, and put it in writing. If you are working through an insurance claim, we document the damage and build a plan you can hand to your insurer.
- You approve, then we start. Nothing happens until you sign off on the estimate. Once approved, we begin the repair and keep you posted on progress.
- We repair the structure and panels. We straighten, repair or replace damaged panels and bumpers, and address any frame or structural issues that affect safety and alignment.
- We paint and match. We refinish the repaired areas with colour matching so the blend line does not stand out, because a paint repair that is obvious is not finished.
- We check everything, then hand it back. We verify fitment, finish and function, confirm the car is safe to drive, and return it to you cleaner than you might expect.
If the accident also left you with a warning light or a drivability issue, we handle that properly too. We do not clear a trouble code without fixing the cause behind it, and we do not swap parts without diagnostic testing to confirm what is actually wrong. That keeps you from paying twice for the same problem.
Serving Hollywood, FL and nearby
Flame Auto Repair is a family-owned shop in Hollywood, Florida, led by Carlos Colon, whose love of cars runs in the family. We work on everyday drivers, work vehicles, classics and more, and we treat a collision repair with the same care whether the damage is a crumpled bumper or something more serious underneath. Drivers across Hollywood and the surrounding South Florida area come to us because they want straight answers, a clear plan and no guesswork after a stressful day.
We know an accident is not something you planned for, so we try to make the repair side as simple as possible. If you need help getting your car to us, ask about our pickup and delivery service so you do not have to rearrange your whole day. If you are dealing with an insurance claim, we will document the damage, explain what is needed and give you a repair plan you can use with confidence.
When you are ready, call us at (754) 400-0738 to talk through what happened and set up an inspection. We will take a look, walk you through what we find, and give you a clear estimate before any work starts, so you always know exactly where things stand.
Signs your car needs collision repair after an accident
Some damage is obvious, but a lot of it hides until you look closer. After even a minor fender-bender, walk around your car and check for anything that seems off. Common signs you should have the vehicle looked at include:
- Gaps between panels that look uneven, or a door, hood or trunk that no longer closes flush.
- A bumper that sits crooked, sags at one corner or has pulled away from its mounting points.
- Paint that is chipped, cracked or scraped down to bare metal, which can start to rust if left alone.
- The car pulling to one side, shaking at speed or feeling loose through the steering after the hit.
- New rattles, clunks or scraping sounds when you drive over bumps or turn.
- A warning light that came on during or after the collision.
If you notice any of these, it is worth an inspection even when the car still drives. Small structural shifts can affect how the vehicle protects you in a future impact.
What affects the cost of your repair
Every collision is different, so the price depends on what the impact actually did. We give you a clear estimate after inspecting the car, but it helps to understand what moves the number. The size and location of the damage matter: a single scuffed panel is simpler than damage spread across several body sections. Whether a part can be repaired or needs replacing makes a difference, and so does the type of part chosen. Hidden damage to brackets, mounts, frame sections or mechanical components can add to the scope once we look underneath. Paint work adds cost too, especially when the colour needs careful matching and blending into surrounding panels so the repair does not stand out. If you are filing an insurance claim, we document everything and build a plan you can share with your insurer. To get an accurate figure, bring the car in so we can see it in person rather than guess from a description.
Caring for your car after a collision repair
Once your vehicle is back, a little attention helps the repair last. Fresh paint and refinished areas benefit from a gentle approach in the first stretch after the work, so avoid harsh chemicals and automatic brushes while the finish settles. Wash by hand with mild soap and keep the repaired panels out of strong, direct sun when you can. Keep an eye on how the car drives: if a pull, vibration or new noise shows up after you have put some miles on it, let us know so we can take another look. If part of the damage touched the structure or suspension, pay attention to tyre wear and handling over the following weeks. You are always welcome to call us at (754) 400-0738 with questions once the car is back on the road.
