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Certified Collision & Auto Body

Auto Collision Repair in Round Rock & Liberty Hill, TX

Collision repair restores your vehicle's safety, structure, and finish after a crash, done by I-CAR Gold Class technicians at both shops, using factory procedures and genuine parts.

[ Hero photo · collision repair ]
I-CARGold Class
Certified
ASECertified
Technicians
Porsche Approved
Liberty Hill
2Locations North
of Austin
What it covers

What Auto Collision Repair Includes

Auto collision repair is the full process of returning a damaged vehicle to its pre-accident condition. A real repair starts with a careful inspection that finds the hidden damage behind the visible dents, then moves through structural correction, panel and part replacement, refinishing, and a final safety check.

Structural & frame straightening
Panel repair & replacement
Color-matched paint & refinishing
[ Photo · structural inspection & measuring ]
Our process

Our Repair Process, Step by Step

01

Estimate & photos

Photos or a visit, and a clear written estimate.

1–2 days
02

Insurance coordination

We work with your insurer on a correct plan.

Insurer-dependent
03

Disassembly & assessment

We find the hidden damage and update the plan.

1–2 days
04

Structural & frame

Measured and pulled to factory spec.

As needed
05

Panel repair / replace

Repaired where correct, replaced where not.

Varies
06

Refinishing

Painted in the booth, color matched.

2–4 days
07

Calibration & road test

Safety systems calibrated, vehicle tested.

1 day
08

Quality control

Final inspection before we hand the keys back.

Final step
Why Podium

Genuine Parts & Factory Procedures

A collision repair is only as safe as the parts and procedures behind it, which is why we follow the manufacturer's repair methods and use the correct parts for your vehicle. Modern bodies mix steel, aluminum, and high-strength materials that each call for specific tools, welds, and adhesives.

Our technicians are I-CAR Gold Class and ASE certified at both shops, and our Liberty Hill location is a Porsche Approved Collision Center. We do not cut corners on the parts or the process to hit a number.

[ Photo · genuine parts & factory tooling ]
Proof

Before & After

Real Podium repairs. Photography is added as jobs are documented.

Before
After
Front-end collision, panel and paint
Before
After
Structural repair and refinish
Before
After
Rear collision, bumper and sensors
Cost & insurance

Working With Your Insurance Claim

We work with any carrier while keeping the repair built around your vehicle's safety rather than an insurer's cost target. Podium does not run insurer direct-repair programs, by choice.

Through insurance

We coordinate with any carrier, document the damage thoroughly, and advocate for the repairs your vehicle actually needs. Your deductible is the part you pay; the rest goes through the claim.

Out of pocket

The estimate is the place to start. It lays out the work and what drives the cost, with no obligation, so you know your options before any work begins.

What drives cost

Severity of the damage, whether parts are repaired or replaced, the paint and refinishing required, and whether safety systems need calibration.

Questions

Collision Repair FAQ

Do you work with my insurance company?+
Yes. Podium works with insurance claims and coordinates directly with your carrier. The repair plan is built around proper procedures and your vehicle's safety rather than insurer shortcuts, because we are independent of direct-repair programs by choice.
How long does collision repair usually take?+
It depends on the damage. A light bumper repair is very different from structural work. Timing comes down to how severe the damage is, parts availability, insurance approval, and whether paint or safety-system calibration is needed.
Do you use genuine manufacturer parts?+
Yes. For certified and premium repairs we follow the manufacturer's procedures and use the correct parts for your vehicle. Your estimate spells out exactly which parts the repair uses.
Can you repair both cosmetic and structural damage?+
Yes. The collision process can include disassembly, structural and frame checks, panel repair and replacement, refinishing, and a final quality control inspection.
Is the repair work guaranteed?+
Podium stands behind the quality of its workmanship, and the details of any guarantee are spelled out on your written estimate, so you know what is covered before the work begins.
Free, no obligation

Get Your Free Repair Estimate

Upload a few photos of the damage and we will get you a clear, honest estimate. Certified, insurer-independent, and accountable for the repair.