Smash Repairs · SS Automotive
Smash Repairs & Panel Beating in Dandenong
From car park dents to a full accident repair: panel beating at 5 Quinn Street and painting in our own spray booth, with a lifetime warranty on workmanship. Not at fault? See accident repairs and claims in Dandenong: we handle the insurer, the tow and a replacement car too.
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What's Involved
Panel beating, paint and accident repairs
Smash repairs cover the panel, paint and structural work needed to put a car right after a collision or a car park knock. Our panel beaters in Dandenong repair everything from a scraped bumper to collision damage that has reached the car's structure. Panels are straightened or replaced, paint is colour-matched and blended, and if the crash affected steering or suspension, our mechanics fix that in the same building. We're a short drive from Dandenong South, Doveton, Noble Park and Keysborough. If another driver caused the crash, we deal with the insurer, arrange towing 24/7, and once the claim paperwork is finalised and you drop your car off, you get a replacement car straight away. Panel and paint workmanship carries a lifetime warranty while you own the car.
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Panel Beating
Dents, creases and panel damage straightened and repaired to restore your vehicle's original shape.
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Paint & Refinishing
Colour-matched paint and refinishing work, blended to match the surrounding panels.
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Bumper & Dent Repair
Bumper repair and minor dent correction for everyday knocks and car park damage.
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Accident-Damaged Vehicle Repair
Structural and cosmetic repair for vehicles that have been in a collision, assessed and repaired methodically.
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Parts Replacement
Where a panel or component can't be repaired, replacement parts are sourced and fitted to suit the vehicle.
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Insurance Repair Support
We send the quote and photos to your insurer and chase the approval, so you're not the one making the calls.
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Assessment
Every repair starts with a proper look.
Panel and structural damage is assessed methodically before any work begins, so the repair plan matches what the vehicle actually needs.
Why SS Automotive
Panel, paint and mechanical repair at one address.
Panel work happens in our workshop and painting happens in our own spray booth on the same site, so we control the finish and the timing. If the crash bent steering, suspension or cooling parts, our mechanics fix those here too.
Every repair comes with a lifetime warranty on workmanship, which we go through with you when you collect the car.
Everyday Damage
Panel beating for dents and car park damage
Not every job starts with a crash. Car park dings, scraped bumpers, reversing knocks and door dents all count, and they're worth fixing early. A scratch that reaches bare metal can start to rust, and a cracked bumper can hide damage to the brackets and sensors behind it.
Small dents are straightened and refinished where the panel can be saved. Where it can't, a replacement part is sourced and painted to match, so the repair blends with the rest of the car.
Insurance Claims
How an insurance smash repair works
Every insurer runs its process a little differently, but most claims follow the same order. Having your claim number ready when you book keeps things moving.
1. At the scene
Make sure everyone is safe, swap details with the other driver and take photos of the damage, the cars and the location.
2. Lodge your claim
Contact your insurer, or the other driver's insurer if they were at fault, and note your claim number.
3. Send us the claim number
Call 03 8774 5785 or start your claim online. We contact the insurer, and arrange a tow (24/7) if the car can't be driven.
4. Assessment
We assess the damage, and where applicable we work alongside your insurer's assessment and approval process.
5. Repair and collection
Panels, paint and any mechanical damage are repaired on site, and the paint goes on in our own spray booth. Then you collect the car, with a lifetime warranty on workmanship.
Common Questions
Smash repair questions, answered
How much does a smash repair cost?
It depends on how many panels are damaged, whether they can be repaired or need replacing, the paint colour and how much blending is needed, parts availability, and any hidden damage behind the panels. We assess the car first and quote from what we find.
Can I get a quote before booking the repair?
Yes. Bring the car in for an assessment, or call 03 8774 5785 to arrange a time. For an insurance claim, Start Your Claim online and attach photos of the damage. For a private repair, send your rego and a short description through our contact page.
Can I choose my own smash repairer?
If the accident wasn't your fault, you can usually choose who repairs your car. If you're claiming on your own policy for an at-fault accident, it depends on the policy: some insurers let you choose, others use their own network. Check your policy wording or ask us.
Do I have to claim on insurance?
No. For minor damage, some drivers pay for the repair themselves rather than paying their excess or affecting their no-claim bonus. Compare the repair quote with your excess before you decide.
How long will my repair take?
It depends on the extent of the damage, parts availability and, for insurance jobs, how long assessment and approval take. We'll give you an estimate once we've assessed the car.
Can you fix mechanical damage from the same accident?
Yes. Steering, suspension and other mechanical damage from a collision is repaired in the same facility, including brake and suspension repairs, so your car doesn't have to move between workshops.
Can you tow my car if it can't be driven?
Yes. Towing is arranged 24/7: call 03 8774 5785, tell us where the car is, and we arrange for it to be brought to our workshop at 5 Quinn Street, Dandenong.
What does the lifetime warranty cover?
Our panel and paint workmanship is covered for as long as you own the car. It doesn't cover new accident damage, normal wear, or parts covered by the car maker's own warranty. The full terms are on our terms page.
Can you repair hybrids, EVs and cars with driver-assist sensors?
Yes. We repair hybrid and electric cars, and after a repair we recalibrate driver-assist cameras and sensors (ADAS) where the car needs it, so systems like lane keeping and parking sensors work as they should. Small dents with unbroken paint can often be fixed with paintless dent removal instead of a repaint.
Accident Claims
Not at fault? We handle the whole claim.
If another driver caused the crash, give us your claim number. We arrange the tow (24/7) and deal with the insurer while we repair your car. Once the claim paperwork is finalised and you drop your car off, you get a replacement car straight away. See how car accident repairs and not-at-fault claims work.
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