📍 118 W Nugent St., Lancaster, CA 93534 | Mon–Fri 7:30am–5pm  ·  Sat 8am–12pm | 📞 661-951-6000
How It Works

Our Rapid Repair Process

From estimate to keys back in your hand, here's exactly what happens, step by step. No mystery, no runaround.

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Step 1, Estimate

You submit photos online through our free virtual estimate tool, or you drop by for an in-person look, usually 15 minutes. Either way, we give you an honest, itemized estimate with no obligation.

Step 2, Insurance Authorization

If you're filing a claim, we work directly with your insurance company. We don't ask you to be the middleman, we coordinate adjuster review, send photos, and get the claim authorized. If you're paying cash, we skip this step.

Step 3, Drop-Off & Rental Pickup

You drop off your car at your scheduled time. We have on-site rental cars, you pick up the rental in the same parking lot. If your insurance covers rental, we bill the carrier directly. Total time: usually under 20 minutes.

Step 4, Disassembly & Parts

We tear down the damaged area to inspect for hidden damage. This is where we find what wasn't visible in the initial estimate. If we find additional damage, we document it with photos and submit a supplement to your insurance for authorization. Meanwhile, parts are ordered in parallel, that's the "Rapid Repair" part. Most shops wait for everything to be approved before ordering; we order while we disassemble.

Step 5, Structural & Body Repair

For collision damage involving the frame or unibody, we straighten on a precision frame rack with computerized measurement to factory specifications. For body damage, panels are repaired or replaced according to manufacturer procedure, OEM parts where structural and safety integrity demand it.

Step 6, Paint & Refinish

In our climate-controlled paint booth. We use a computerized spectrophotometer to read your vehicle's exact paint and create a custom-mixed formula that matches the panel you have, not just the factory paint code. Multiple coats, booth cure, wet-sand, and buff for a mirror finish.

Step 7, Reassembly, ADAS Calibration & QC

Vehicle reassembled, ADAS systems recalibrated (Toyota Safety Sense, Honda Sensing, Ford Co-Pilot360, etc.), and inspected to factory spec. Final QC includes alignment check, panel-gap verification, paint inspection, and a road test if applicable.

Step 8, Pick-Up

You come pick up your car. We walk you through the repair work, hand you the paperwork, and you drive away. Your repair is backed by our lifetime workmanship guarantee, if anything ever isn't right with our work, bring it back and we make it right.

We accept all major insurance carriers
FAQs

Process FAQs

How long does the whole process take?
For a typical collision repair, 3–10 business days from drop-off to pick-up. Heavier damage or back-ordered parts can push to 2–4 weeks. We give you a realistic timeline at estimate and update you throughout.
Will I get updates while my car is in the shop?
Yes. You have a single dedicated service advisor who calls or texts with updates at every major milestone, disassembly, supplement filed, parts arrived, paint complete, ready for pickup.
What if you find more damage after teardown?
That's normal, the initial estimate is based on visible damage. After teardown we document hidden damage and submit a supplement to your insurance. They authorize, and the repair continues. You don't pay extra (assuming the additional damage is from the same incident).
Can I see my car during the repair?
Absolutely. Stop by during business hours and ask for your service advisor. We'll walk you through where the repair is. Some shops don't like customers in the shop area; we prefer the transparency.
Real Customer Reviews

The AV's Most Trusted
Body Shop

★★★★★ 4.9 on Google
★★★★★ Carwise Verified
★★★★★ Yelp
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Google

“They hooked me up, the repairs was quick, the job was excellent, got my car looking like it's brand spanking new. I'd definitely recommend Executive Auto Body And Paint.”

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Shanta B.
★★★★★
Carwise

“Thank you soo much for making me feel at home with you guys. Thanks for being straight forward and for getting it done within the same month. I genuinely appreciate it.”

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Jose
★★★★★
Google

“I have had to contact Executive on a few occasions. Calling into the office spoke with Sara, she was very efficient and professional. While my car was at their shop for repairs, they gave me the opportunity to use their rental car.”

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Jay Cee

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