Deer Accident Repair
Deer accidents are part of driving up here. We’ve seen more than a few.
Hood, fender, grille, headlight.
Forty years on the North Shore means deer damage is part of the job description, from a glancing blow to a full broadside. We check the panels you can see and the mounts behind them, fix it with the right parts, and road-test it before you drive it home.
- Minor and severe deer damage
- Hood, fender, and grille repair
- Headlight and lighting replacement
- Color-matched paint and refinish
Insurance and claims
We work with all insurance companies. You file the claim yourself, but it doesn’t have to be done before you call us. Not sure where to start? Call Eric first. He’ll explain the next steps, put together the estimate, and work with your insurer. Paying for it yourself? That works too. Just request an estimate. The questions we hear most are below.
Deer repair questions
What should I do at the scene?
Get the car off the road if you can do it safely, turn on the hazards, and stay buckled until you are out of traffic. Photograph all four corners, the point of impact, and the road. Then decide if it is safe to drive. If it is not, arrange a tow and call us so we know it is coming.
Is it driveable or should I tow it?
If fluid is dripping, if a headlight or the hood is loose, if the radiator is hissing, or if a wheel is rubbing, tow it. Coolant loss alone can kill an engine in a few miles. When in doubt, send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
What hidden damage is common after hitting a deer?
Radiator supports, condenser fins, hood latches, headlight brackets, washer reservoirs, and the little plastic tabs that hold everything together. The fan shroud and cooling lines are easy to miss, and they are exactly what fails first on the drive home. That is why we pull the bumper cover before we quote.
What happens if the airbags went off?
Airbag deployment means sensors, seatbelt pretensioners, and the module all get inspected, and several of those parts are one-time use. We go through the full restraint system before any panel work, because a car that looks fixed but has a disabled airbag is not actually fixed.
Can you get parts for an older truck?
Usually yes, though it can take more calls. OEM is often still available for popular trucks, and quality used or remanufactured pieces fill in when it is not. We tell you up front what the parts picture looks like so you can decide how you want to proceed.
Do you work with my insurance company?
Yes. We work with all insurance companies. You file the claim with yours, and Eric will walk you through the next steps, put together the estimate, and work with your insurer. You’ve got enough to deal with without taking up insurance paperwork as a hobby.
Do I need to file a claim before I call you?
No. You don’t need a claim number or a finished claim to call us. Filing the claim is up to you, but if you’d like some guidance first, call Eric before you file and he’ll explain what comes next, one step at a time. If you’re paying for it yourself, skip the claim and request an estimate.
Can I bring in the estimate from my insurance?
Yes. Bring it in and we will go through it with you before any work starts, so everyone is working from the same page.
Can I pay for the repair myself instead?
Sure. No claim required. Request an estimate and you’ll know what it costs before you decide anything.
It happens. Bring it to us.
Bring it by and we’ll give you clear answers about what comes next.
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