Tow-In to Drive-Out
Collision Repair & Auto Body
Insurance & Out-of-Pocket · Free Estimates
Fender-bender or full front-end hit, we bring your vehicle back to factory spec and factory finish. Dents, crumpled panels, bumpers, quarter panels, and bent frames — straightened, rebuilt, and refinished with a flawless color match, right here in Sweet Home.
Wrecked? Start Here
We Handle the Hassle
You've got enough going on after a collision. We work directly with your insurance and keep you in the loop the whole way.
Choose Your Own Shop
Oregon law lets you pick who repairs your vehicle — not your insurance company. Tell your adjuster you're bringing it to Howerton's and we'll take it from there.
Estimates & Adjuster Coordination
We photograph and document the damage, write a fair estimate, handle supplements if hidden damage turns up, and communicate with your carrier so the repair is approved and done properly.
How It Works
The Collision Repair Process
Estimate
Bring it in or send photos. We assess the damage and write a free, itemized estimate.
Repair Plan
We coordinate with your insurer, order parts, and lay out the timeline before work starts.
Body & Paint
Panels straightened or replaced, frame squared, then prepped and refinished in the booth.
Delivery
Final fit, buff, and a quality check — you drive out with a repair you can't see.
Every Kind of Damage
What We Repair
Dents & Dings
Door dings to deep creases — metalworked and refinished, or paintless where it fits.
Dent & body repair →Bumpers & Fascias
Cracked, scuffed, or torn bumpers repaired or replaced, then blended to match.
Panels & Quarter Panels
Fenders, doors, hoods, and quarter panels repaired or swapped and aligned.
Frame & Structure
Bent frames and unibodies measured and straightened back to factory spec.
Frame straightening →Paint & Refinish
Color-matched, blended refinishing — metallic and pearl included.
Auto painting →Glass & Trim
Damaged trim, moldings, lights, and glass coordinated as part of the repair.
Like It Never Happened
Repaired Right, Not Just Fast
A collision repair isn't finished when the panel's back on — it's finished when the gaps line up, the color matches in every light, and the structure is safe. That's the standard on every job that rolls through our door.
Never rushed, never half-done. Done right, or not at all.
Before
After
Good Questions
Collision Repair FAQ
Do you work with insurance companies?
Yes. We write estimates that work with all major carriers, document the damage, and communicate directly with your adjuster. You have the right to choose your own shop — you are never required to use the insurer's preferred vendor.
Do you offer free estimates?
Always. Bring the vehicle by or send photos and we'll get you a fast, honest estimate on repair vs. replace.
Will the paint match the rest of my car?
Yes. We match to your paint code and blend into adjacent panels so the repair disappears — including metallic and pearl finishes.
Can you fix a bent frame?
In most cases, yes — we measure and straighten frames and unibodies to factory spec. If it's beyond safe repair, we'll tell you straight.
Our Promise
Backed By a Guarantee
- Lifetime workmanship warranty on collision & insurance repairs — for as long as you (the original owner) own the vehicle.
- Parts & products we install are covered by their manufacturers' warranties.
- We work with all insurance carriers.
- Free estimates — and you always choose your own shop.