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Online collision & body repair estimates
Been hit? Know the cost before you commit.
Send us photos of the damage. We write an itemized estimate with every part and labor hour priced out, so you see exactly what the repair involves — a free AI instant estimate in about a minute, and the full breakdown reviewed by an I-CAR certified technician for a flat $19.99. One padded line item at a body shop can cost you hundreds — this report exists to catch it before you pay.
- ✓Free AI estimate
- ✓$19.99 flat unlock
- ✓~24-hour tech review
Deer season
Hit a deer? November is the #1 month for deer collisions. See what a deer strike really costs to repair — and what insurance actually covers — before you talk to a shop.
Deer collision repair costs →Itemized, line by line
Parts, labor, and paint priced separately.
Fast estimates
Most estimates back to you within 24 hours.
Works with insurance
Itemized paperwork your insurer can use. Your car, your choice of shop.
Free tools
What will your damage cost?
Tap the damaged panel, tell us what happened to it, and get the typical repair range from our own cost guides — no email, no signup. Then get the exact number for your car from your photos.
1. Tap the damaged panel2. What happened to it?
Start with the car
Tap any panel — bumper, door, fender, glass, wheel — and we'll show you what that repair typically costs.
What the $19.99 covers
An estimate you can read
Our estimating software helps us find every damaged panel and part and price each one, so nothing gets missed and nothing is vague. An I-CAR certified technician reviews every estimate before it goes to you.
Where options exist, we show OEM, aftermarket, and used parts side by side with prices, so you choose.
- ✓Every part, labor hour and material priced for your exact trim
- ✓Plain-language explanations of each line item
- ✓Flags for inflated, duplicate or vague charges
- ✓Questions to take back to the shop before you authorize work
- ✓Reviewed and approved by an I-CAR certified technician
Sample estimate (illustration only)
| Item | Action | Part | Labor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Front bumper cover | Replace | $412.50 | $238.00 |
| Right fender | Repair | — | $204.00 |
| Hood | Refinish | $85.00 | $170.00 |
| Headlamp assembly | Replace | $189.99 | $34.00 |
Real estimates list every part, labor hour, and paint charge. See a full sample report
What you receive
See exactly what lands in your inbox.
Every order is reviewed and approved by an I-CAR certified auto body technician — not just an AI printout. Here is what a finished report looks like:
SAMPLE
Your estimate
Reviewed and approved by an I-CAR certified auto body technician.
Parts
| Description | Qty | Unit price | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Front bumper cover — OEM | 1 | $412.50 | $412.50 |
| Headlamp assembly, right — aftermarket | 1 | $189.99 | $189.99 |
| Bumper retainer clips | 1 | $12.00 | $12.00 |
Labor
| Operation | Hours | Rate | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| R&R front bumper cover | 1.5 | $68.00 | $102.00 |
| Refinish front bumper cover | 2.0 | $68.00 | $136.00 |
Materials
| Description | Qty | Unit price | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paint & refinish materials | 1 | $85.00 | $85.00 |
Subtotal$937.49
Est. tax (7.00%)$65.62
Total$1,003.11
Technician notes
Color should be blended into both front fenders so the repair is invisible. This trim has no front radar, so no ADAS calibration is needed.
Your second opinion
Shop estimate audited by an I-CAR certified auto body technician.
Questionable — worth challenging
This quote runs roughly $700 over a fair price for the repair. Two charges look inflated and one line is too vague to justify — take the flags below back to the shop.
Flags (3)
Paint & materials — $240high
$240 for paint and materials on a single bumper refinish is steep — typical is $85–$120.
Fair value reference: $85–$120
Misc shop supplies — $95medium
No breakdown given for this line. Ask the shop to itemize it or take it off.
Fair value reference: $0 unless itemized
Blend both front fenders — $180low
Blending is the right call, but the labor time charged here is on the high side.
Fair value reference: about $140
Sample reports use made-up numbers. Your report is built from your actual photos or your shop's actual quote, priced for your exact vehicle and trim.
The process
How it works
Choose your service: a free AI instant estimate from your damage photos, or a second opinion on a shop's written quote. Send your photo, see your estimate total — payment only unlocks the full breakdown.
We write the estimate
Damage identified, repair or replace decided, labor hours set. Our AI drafts it in about a minute.
Parts get priced
Current prices for each part for your exact trim, with OEM, aftermarket, and used options where available.
Review & delivery
An I-CAR certified technician reviews every line, then your full breakdown is delivered — ready for any shop or your insurer.
Repairs we handle
We write the estimate — you pick the shop. From a crumpled bumper to major collision damage.
Collision repair
Front, rear, and side impact damage, estimated line by line.
Dent & panel repair
Doors, fenders, hoods, and quarter panels — repair or replace, priced out either way when there's a choice.
Bumper & fender replacement
New or refinished, priced for your exact trim and matched to your vehicle.
Paint & color matching
Refinish and blend time priced so the repair matches your factory color.
Frame & structural repair
Structural damage identified and priced, with ADAS calibration flagged when your vehicle needs it.
Insurance claim support
Itemized paperwork and supplements your insurer can use. Your car, your choice of shop.
Services
Two ways to get answers.
Start with your damage photos, or bring a shop's quote for a second opinion. Either way, a certified technician has the final word.
Photo estimate
One photo of the damage gets you a free AI instant estimate in about a minute. Unlock the full line-by-line breakdown for $19.99 — tech-reviewed in about 24 hours.
Start my estimateSecond-opinion audit
Already have a shop quote? Upload it and we'll review every line — labor hours, parts prices, duplicate charges — and tell you what's fair and what to question.
Get a second opinionRepair guides
40+ plain-language cost guides for common repairs — what things should cost, and the questions that keep shops honest.
Browse the guides
Reviewed by a real technician
Qualified Technician, I-CAR Certified
Every paid HonestFix report is reviewed line by line by a qualified technician — a working I-CAR certified auto body tech — the same trade that writes the estimates at the body shop. He checks parts pricing, labor hours and repair procedures against your photos before your estimate is delivered. No call center, no outsourced reviewers: the person who signs off is the person in the photo.
Questions about an estimate? Email support@honestfixauto.com.
Customer reviews
What customers say
Every review is submitted by a customer and approved by hand — good or bad. We never write our own.
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Honest Fix Auto
Online collision & body repair estimates — no shop visit, no obligation. Send photos of the damage and get an itemized estimate priced for your exact vehicle and trim.
- Emailsupport@honestfixauto.com
- FreeAI instant estimate from your photos
- $19.99unlocks the full tech-reviewed report
- 24 hrstypical turnaround on the certified review
- I-CARcertified technician reviews every estimate
Already holding a shop quote? Pick Second opinion in step 1 and upload their estimate instead — same $19.99, every line checked.
Pick your service — a free AI instant estimate from your photos, or a second opinion on a shop's quote — then upload, see your estimate, and unlock the full breakdown to start your certified review.
Start with your photo
Just one photo is required — a wide shot that shows the damage on your vehicle. Close-ups and extra angles improve the estimate's accuracy, but they're optional.
The one photo we need
- One wide shot: the damaged panel plus the vehicle around it, so we can see where the damage is.
- Shoot outside in even daylight when possible.
- Turn off filters, portrait mode and digital effects.
- Hold your phone in landscape orientation.
Optional extras (better accuracy)
- Close-ups of dents, scratches, gaps and broken parts.
- One or two more angles of the damaged area.
- VIN plate or odometer, if they're handy.
One rule: show WHERE the damage is — keep the damaged panel and the vehicle around it in the same frame.
Upload the shop's estimate
Photograph every page of the shop's written estimate — all pages, sharp and readable.
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Upload your photos
Create your order above first — photos attach to it.
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Just 1 photo required — a clear wide shot of the damage on your vehicle. Extra angles are optional. Photos go straight to your order — nothing is emailed.
Quick details
Name, email and the basics — that’s all we need to attach your photos and build the estimate. Trim is optional: plenty of people don’t know theirs, and the VIN helps us pin down the rest.
✓ Order created
Save this order ID — you’ll need it to track your review. Continue to upload your photos →
Get your free AI instant estimate
Our AI builds your repair estimate from your photos — free. Pay $19.99 only to unlock the full line-by-line breakdown, reviewed by an I-CAR certified technician.
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🛡️ Full refund if you change your mind before the technician starts your review. Refund policy
Complete steps 1 and 2 to unlock payment.
Track your review
Your review moves through these stages within 24 hours after complete photos, documents and payment are received.
ReceivedWe’ve got your photos.
AI draftingAI is drafting your estimate.
In reviewA certified technician is reviewing it.
Ready for youReady for you — check your email.
My garage
Save your cars once — next time, start an order with one tap. We email you a login link; no password to remember.
My orders
Tap an order to see its live status — no order ID to remember.
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Do it yourself
DIY kits, written by the technician.
Diminished value claims, estimate decoder, total loss negotiation, insurance claim scripts, used-car inspection — five step-by-step kits from $9. Browse the kits →
Questions, answered.
How does the review work?
Four steps: tell us about your vehicle (year, make, model and trim), upload photos following the guide, get your free AI instant estimate in about a minute, then pay $19.99 to unlock the full line-by-line breakdown — an I-CAR certified auto body technician reviews your damage and approves the final estimate. You can watch the progress in Track your review.
Is the free estimate really free?
Yes. Our AI reads your damage photos and builds your repair estimate instantly — you'll see the estimated total right away, no payment needed. It's clearly labeled as an AI estimate that hasn't been reviewed by our certified tech. Paying $19.99 unlocks the full line-by-line breakdown, and only then does an I-CAR certified technician review and approve the final estimate.
What photos and information do I need to provide?
Your name, email, the exact year, make, model and trim (trim matters — it changes part prices), an optional VIN, and a description of the damage. For photos: just one clear wide shot of the damage — wide enough to show which panel it's on, shot in daylight. Close-ups and extra angles are welcome but optional.
How long does it take?
Your free AI instant estimate is ready in about a minute. The certified review is delivered within 24 hours after your $19.99 unlock payment. You'll see each stage — received, drafting, estimate ready, in review, delivered — in Track your review.
How do I get my finished estimate?
Once your review shows Ready for you, look up your order in Track your review — your approved estimate appears right on the page, and you can download or print a PDF copy to take to any shop.
What does the $19.99 cover?
The flat $19.99 unlocks the full line-by-line breakdown of your free AI estimate, plus an independent review and approval of the final estimate by an I-CAR certified auto body technician.
Can I get a second opinion on a shop's estimate?
Yes — choose the "Second opinion" service when you order. Photograph every page of the shop's written estimate and upload it. An I-CAR certified technician reviews each line item for inflated labor hours, excessive parts markup, duplicate charges, unnecessary operations, and vague fees — then delivers a plain-language verdict with specific questions to take back to the shop.
Does this replace an in-person inspection?
No. The service reviews documents and photos. It does not replace an in-person vehicle inspection, mechanical diagnosis or repair-facility assessment.
Will the final repair total match the estimate?
Not necessarily. Hidden damage, parts availability, labor requirements and supplements can change the final cost after work begins.
Who reviews my estimate?
An I-CAR certified auto body technician reviews the estimate—not an automated scoring tool.
What's your refund policy?
If your paid review hasn't started yet (free estimate generated but no payment made, or payment made but the technician hasn't begun), contact us for a full refund. Once the technician has begun work on your review, the $19.99 covers the labor performed and is non-refundable. See the full Refund Policy.