Deer strikes, rock hits and SH 78 fender benders · Lavon body shop · (000) 000-0000

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Lavon collision shop

Lavon Collision Repair for Deer Strikes and Highway Damage

A deer at dusk on SH 78, a rock off a gravel truck or a trailer that swung wide. We repair what you can see and track down what you can't, so the car is right for the road again.

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How we handle road damage

  • Look behind the panel

    Radiators, brackets and sensor mounts checked, not assumed.

  • Fix the cause, not just the dent

    Cooling, lighting and alignment issues sorted with the body work.

  • Road test before pickup

    The car is driven and checked before you get the keys.

  • Straight talk

    What's damaged, what it costs and what can wait, in plain words.

Repairs

Collision and Body Repair in Lavon

Each repair below has its own page explaining what's involved. Road damage usually touches more than one: a deer strike can mean a bumper, a grille, a headlight, a radiator support and a sensor or two. One estimate covers it all. You don't need the right words. Tell us what happened and we'll take a look.

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Hidden damage

What a Deer Strike Really Damages

From the outside, a deer strike often looks like a cracked bumper and a broken headlight. Behind that bumper is where the real cost hides. The radiator and air-conditioning condenser sit just inches back, along with plastic brackets, the hood latch, washer bottles and, on newer vehicles, the radar or camera that runs the safety systems.

A car can drive away from the scene with a slow coolant leak or a sensor knocked out of aim, and the driver won't know until the engine runs hot or the warning lights come on. That's why every front-end repair here starts with the bumper off and a proper look.

If it's damaged, it goes on the estimate with photos. If it's fine, we tell you that too, so you're not paying for parts that didn't need replacing.

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From Roadside to Road-Ready

Six steps, in order. Each one is about making sure nothing gets missed between the crash and the drive home.

  1. 01

    Call us

    Tell us what happened and whether the car drives. If it doesn't, we arrange a tow.

  2. 02

    Teardown and inspection

    Bumper and panels come off so we can see the cooling system, brackets and sensors.

  3. 03

    Written estimate

    Every damaged part listed with photos, for you and your insurer.

  4. 04

    Structural and mechanical

    Supports straightened or replaced, cooling and lighting parts restored.

  5. 05

    Body and paint

    Panels repaired or replaced and refinished to match the rest of the vehicle.

  6. 06

    Scan and road test

    Systems scanned, sensors checked and the car driven before pickup.

Why Lavon Drivers Bring Road Damage Here

Out here, cars and trucks get used hard. They tow boats to the lake, haul feed and tools and cover a lot of highway miles. A repair has to hold up to that.

  • We know this kind of damage

    Deer, debris, gravel and trailer bumps are a regular part of the work.

  • Nothing left behind the bumper

    Cooling, lighting and sensor damage is found during teardown, not after you leave.

  • Trucks and SUVs welcome

    Pickups, family haulers and work vehicles are repaired with the same care as cars.

  • No upselling

    If something's worn but not damaged, we'll mention it and leave the choice with you.

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Driving in and Around Lavon

Lavon sits on the east shore of Lake Lavon, and SH 78 carries most of the traffic through it, west toward Wylie and the causeway and northeast toward Copeville and Farmersville. SH 205 heads south toward Rockwall County, and the farm-to-market roads branch off into open country. It's a fast-growing town on roads that were built for fewer cars.

That mix brings its own damage. Deer cross the highways at dawn and dusk, especially in fall. Gravel and construction trucks drop rocks onto windshields and hoods. Narrow shoulders and soft edges catch mirrors and wheels, and boat trailers at the lake ramps lead to plenty of low-speed bumps.

Spring hail and summer heat add to it. Whatever the cause, the approach is the same: find all of the damage, repair it properly and get the vehicle back on the road.

Gray car's rear fender with scrapes along the paint

Rock and debris

Small Hits That Shouldn't Be Ignored

A rock chip in the hood or a pit in the windshield seems minor. Left alone, a chip through to bare metal starts to rust, and a small windshield crack can spread across the driver's view with the next cold morning or rough stretch of road.

We repair chips before they spread, replace glass when a repair won't hold and check that cameras mounted behind the windshield are working afterward. It's quick work compared with fixing rust or a cracked windshield later.

Serving Lavon and Nearby Towns

Lavon sits between Wylie to the southwest and Copeville and Farmersville to the northeast, with Nevada to the southeast and Princeton across the lake. Most customers reach us in a few minutes, and plenty come in from the surrounding towns.

  • Roads we know

    SH 78, SH 205, the lake roads and the farm-to-market routes. Tell us where it happened and we'll know the stretch.

  • Same thorough teardown

    A truck from Farmersville gets the same behind-the-bumper inspection as one from down the road.

  • One number to call

    Estimates, tows and repair questions all go through (000) 000-0000.

  • LavonSH 78 · SH 205Home
  • WylieSouthwest on SH 78
  • CopevilleNortheast on SH 78
  • FarmersvilleNortheast on SH 78
  • NevadaSoutheast of town
  • PrincetonNorth, across the lake
  • St. PaulWest, past Wylie
  • LucasWest across Lake Lavon

Farther out? If the vehicle can make the trip, or a tow truck can, we'll give it the same thorough look.

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Road Damage Questions

Short answers. For anything else, call (000) 000-0000.

I hit a deer but the car still drives. Should I worry?

Get it checked soon. Radiator, condenser and sensor damage often hides behind an intact-looking bumper and shows up later as overheating or warning lights.

Is a deer strike covered by insurance?

Usually under comprehensive coverage rather than collision, but it depends on your policy. We'll work with your insurer either way.

Can a rock chip be fixed without repainting the hood?

Small chips can often be touched up and sealed. Larger or rusting chips may need a small refinish. We'll tell you which after looking.

When does a windshield crack need replacing?

Long cracks, cracks at the edge and damage in the driver's line of sight usually mean replacement. Small chips can often be repaired.

Do you work on trucks and SUVs?

Yes. Pickups, SUVs and work vans are a big part of what we repair.

My trailer hitch hit the bumper. Is that a big repair?

Often not, but tailgates and rear bumpers can hide bent brackets and sensor damage. We'll check before quoting.

How do I get an estimate?

Call (000) 000-0000 and we'll set a time to inspect the vehicle in person. Most road damage can't be judged from photos.

Can you tow my vehicle?

Yes. Tell us where it is and we'll arrange a tow to the shop.

How long will the repair take?

It depends on the damage and parts. You'll get a realistic estimate up front and a call if anything changes.

Do I have to use my insurer's preferred shop?

No. In Texas the vehicle owner chooses the repair shop.

Repair workshop with workbenches, tools and a vehicle lift

A Lake-Country Body Shop

Autobody Repairs Lavon was set up for drivers who put real miles on their vehicles. We take the time to look behind the damage, repair what's broken and leave alone what isn't. Most of our customers live around the lake, and we'd like every one of them to drive away confident the job was done properly.

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Divided highway at sunset with light traffic

Hit Something on the Road?

Tell us what happened, whether the vehicle drives and where it is now. We'll explain the next step and set a time to look at it. No pressure to decide on the call.

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Serving Lavon, Wylie, Copeville, Farmersville, Nevada and nearby.