Additionally, the VIN can tell us the service records for your vehicle as well as if the car has been in any other accidents and had other auto body repair work. The VIN also tells us about factory recalls, owner registration, insurance coverage and is necessary for warranty claims.

An auto body shop repairs damage to the exterior and non-moving parts. Restores vehicles after minor or major collisions. Repairs dents in the sheet metal. Restores paint and repaints to match factory colors. Replaces bumpers, damaged body panels, and other components that are not part of the engine.

There are 107,857 Car Body Shops businesses in the US as of 2023, an increase of 1.6% from 2022.