Dave Sinclair Buick GMC Collision Center
Auto Body and Collision Repair in St. Louis, Missouri
Dave Sinclair Buick GMC Collision Center provides auto body and collision repair for drivers in St. Louis, Missouri, and surrounding communities.
Whether your vehicle has accident damage, dents, damaged paint or another body repair need, our team can inspect the vehicle and explain the next steps. We can also help you arrange towing when a damaged vehicle should not be driven.
Contact our collision center to request an appointment or discuss your vehicle’s damage.
Collision Repair Services
Our St. Louis collision center helps with a range of vehicle body and accident repairs.
Body and Collision Repairs
- Auto body repair
- Collision damage repair
- Bumper and body panel repair
Paint and Dent Services
- Paint and body work
- Dent repair
- Repairs related to accident damage
Inspection and Assistance
- Vehicle damage inspections
- Collision repair estimates
- Towing assistance
The repairs your vehicle needs will depend on the location and extent of the damage. Some damage may not be visible until the vehicle has been inspected or damaged exterior parts have been removed.
Collision Repair After an Accident
After an accident, begin by checking whether the vehicle is safe to drive. Do not drive a vehicle with leaking fluids, damaged tires, broken lights, loose body parts or damage that affects steering or braking.
Contact Dave Sinclair Buick GMC Collision Center when you are ready to have the vehicle inspected.
Information to Provide
- Your vehicle’s year, make and model
- Where the damage is located
- Whether the vehicle can be driven
- Whether the vehicle needs to be towed
- Whether you have started an insurance claim
Our team will use this information to help determine the appropriate next step.
Collision Repair Estimates
A collision repair estimate identifies the visible damage and the repairs that appear necessary at the time of inspection.
Additional damage may be found after repair work begins or damaged parts are removed. When that happens, the repair plan and estimated cost may need to be updated.
Factors That May Affect Repair Cost
- The location and severity of the damage
- The parts and materials needed
- Labor required to complete the repair
- Damage found during disassembly
- Insurance approval when a claim is involved
- Parts availability
Contact our collision center to request an inspection and estimate for your vehicle.
Speak With Our Collision Center
Choose Option 3.
Help With the Insurance Repair Process
You may contact Dave Sinclair Buick GMC Collision Center before or after speaking with your insurance company.
When contacting us about an insurance repair, provide your claim information when available. Our team can review the visible damage, prepare repair information and communicate with the insurance company as needed during the repair process.
Insurance coverage, deductibles, repair authorizations and approved parts depend on the customer’s policy and insurance provider. Customers should contact their insurance company with questions about individual coverage.
You Can Choose Your Collision Repair Center
Drivers always have the right to choose the collision repair facility that works on their vehicle. An insurance company may provide a list of repair facilities, but customers may ask to have their vehicle repaired at a different shop.
Before repairs begin, confirm the repair facility with your insurance provider and ask whether your policy includes any requirements that may affect the claim.
Collision Repair for Different Vehicles
Buick and GMC Collision Repair
Buick and GMC vehicles may include cameras, sensors, driver-assistance systems and other components that can be affected by a collision.
Our team will inspect the damaged areas and prepare a repair plan based on the condition of the vehicle. The parts and procedures used will depend on the damage, repair authorization, parts availability and insurance approval when applicable.
Provide your vehicle identification number, or VIN, when contacting us. The VIN can help identify the correct vehicle configuration and parts.
Collision Repair for Other Vehicle Makes
Dave Sinclair Buick GMC Collision Center can also assist owners of other vehicle makes.
Contact us with the vehicle’s year, make, model and a description of the damage. Our team will review the information and help determine whether an inspection should be scheduled.
Body, Dent and Towing Assistance
Paint and Body Repair
Body damage can affect the appearance, fit and operation of exterior vehicle parts.
- Scratches and damaged paint
- Dented body panels
- Damaged bumpers
- Misaligned exterior panels
- Accident-related body damage
- Loose or damaged exterior parts
The vehicle must be inspected to determine which repairs are appropriate.
Dent Repair
The recommended repair method depends on the dent’s size, depth and location, as well as the condition of the paint and body panel.
Some dents may be repairable without replacing the affected panel. Other damage may require conventional body repair, refinishing or part replacement.
Schedule an inspection so our team can evaluate the damaged area.
Towing a Damaged Vehicle
A vehicle may need to be towed when accident damage makes it unsafe or impractical to drive.
Contact our collision center before arranging delivery when possible. Provide the vehicle’s location, condition and type of damage so our team can help you plan the next step.
Do not drive the vehicle when you are uncertain whether it can be operated safely.
What to Expect During the Collision Repair Process
Contact the Collision Center
Tell us about your vehicle and the damage. Include your contact information and insurance claim details when available.
Schedule an Inspection
Our team will inspect the visible damage and identify the repairs that appear necessary.
Review the Repair Plan
The repair plan will outline the work expected based on the inspection. It may be updated if additional damage is found.
Obtain Necessary Authorization
Repairs begin after the required customer and insurance approvals have been received.
Complete the Authorized Repairs
Our collision team will perform the approved repair work. The completion time will depend on the extent of the damage, parts availability and any additional damage discovered during repairs.
Vehicle Pickup
Our team will contact you when the authorized repairs are complete and the vehicle is ready for pickup.
How Long Does Collision Repair Take?
There is no single repair time for every damaged vehicle.
Our team can provide more information after inspecting the vehicle and preparing the repair plan.
Factors That May Affect Repair Time
- The extent of the damage
- The number of damaged parts
- Parts availability
- Insurance inspections and approvals
- Additional damage found during repairs
- The type of body and paint work required
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need an appointment for a collision estimate?
Yes, you will need to schedule an appointment for a collision estimate. Scheduling ahead allows our team to collect information about your vehicle and prepare for the inspection.
Can I send photos of the damage?
Yes. Photos can help show the visible condition of the vehicle. However, photographs may not reveal damage behind bumpers, panels or other exterior parts. An in-person inspection may still be required to inspect and understand the full extent of the vehicle damage.
Can you repair a vehicle that was not purchased from Dave Sinclair Buick GMC?
Yes. You do not need to have purchased the vehicle from our dealership to contact our collision center about repairs. We repair vehicles of any make and model.
Can you help with an insurance claim?
Dave Sinclair Buick GMC works with all insurance providers. Our team can prepare repair information and communicate with an insurance company as needed during the repair process. Coverage and claim decisions are determined by the customer’s insurance provider and policy.
Can I choose where my vehicle is repaired?
Customers have the right to choose where their vehicle is repaired. Contact your insurance provider to confirm any requirements that apply to your individual claim.
Can I drive my vehicle after an accident?
That depends on the damage. Do not drive a vehicle with problems involving steering, braking, tires, lights, leaking fluids or loose exterior parts. Arrange towing when the vehicle may not be safe to operate.
Will the estimate be the final repair cost?
An initial estimate is based on the damage visible during the inspection. The cost may change if additional damage is found after parts are removed or repairs begin.
How do I start the collision repair process?
Call Dave Sinclair Buick GMC at (314) 842-4200 and select Option 3. Then provide information about your vehicle and its damage. Our team will help determine whether the vehicle should be inspected, scheduled or towed.
Request a Collision Repair Appointment
Contact Dave Sinclair Buick GMC Collision Center to discuss accident damage, body repair, paint repair, dent repair or towing assistance.
Please Include:
- Your name and contact information
- Vehicle year, make and model
- A description of the damage
- Whether the vehicle can be driven
- Insurance claim information, when available
Choose Option 3.
Dave Sinclair Buick GMC5655 South Lindbergh Boulevard
St. Louis, MO 63123 Call the Collision Center