Do I have to use the shop my insurer recommends?
No. In Texas the vehicle owner chooses the repair shop. Your insurer can suggest one, but the decision is yours at any point.

McLendon-Chisholm collision shop
After a crash on SH 205 or a fender bender on the way into Rockwall, the hardest part is often the claim. We deal with the adjuster, document every hidden repair and keep the estimate honest to what your car needs.
Let us handle the claim — (000) 000-0000Estimates, photos and follow-ups go through us.
Anything found during teardown is photographed and submitted.
The maker's procedures included in the estimate, not skipped.
Texas drivers choose the shop, whoever the insurer is.
Repairs
Every repair below has its own page explaining what it involves and how it's handled with your insurer. Most collisions need more than one, and a single estimate and claim cover them together. You don't need the technical name for the damage. Tell us what happened and we'll take it from there.
Full accident repair with the claim paperwork, hidden-damage supplements and factory repair steps handled on your behalf.
See how it worksDented doors, pushed-in fenders, buckled hoods and damaged quarter panels straightened or replaced, with the estimate written to match each panel's true condition.
See how it worksUnibody and frame damage measured, corrected and documented so the insurer is looking at the same figures as our technicians.
See how it worksCreased and deep dents reshaped and refinished, with the estimate listing the paint and blending the repair truly needs.
See how it worksDings, door dents and hail worked out from the back side so the original finish stays, and hail claims documented panel by panel.
See how it worksColor matched to your actual paint, applied in a booth and faded into nearby panels, with refinish time and materials written into the estimate.
See how it worksScratches and chips corrected at the right depth, from a careful polish to a spot refinish, with the choice explained.
See how it worksTorn or cracked bumper covers mended or renewed, along with absorbers, brackets and sensors checked and documented for the claim.
See how it worksDents from a Rockwall County hailstorm counted panel by panel, with the claim built to cover every one of them.
See how it worksCameras, radar and sensors re-aimed after body or glass work, with the calibration written into the repair estimate.
See how it worksAluminum panels and structure repaired in a separated area with the tools and joining methods the maker calls for.
See how it worksElectric and hybrid cars repaired after a crash, starting with safe battery handling and following the maker's high-voltage procedures.
See how it worksWindshields, door glass and rear windows swapped out after a collision or road debris, with camera calibration handled when it applies.
See how it worksWe deal with the adjuster, compare estimates against what the car needs and send supplements, so you're not arguing alone.
See how it worksAfter a wreck, we arrange a tow to the shop so the car isn't stuck in a storage yard while the claim gets started.
See how it worksWork trucks, vans and company cars repaired after a crash, with clear estimates and claim coordination that keep downtime in check.
See how it worksYour rights
When you report a crash, your insurer may point you toward a shop it works with. You're not required to use it. Texas law leaves the choice of repair shop to the vehicle owner, at any point in the claim.
When you choose us, we become the point of contact for the repair side of your claim. We send the estimate and photos, talk with the adjuster, request re-inspections when needed and file supplements when teardown finds damage nobody could see at first.
We can't promise what an insurer will approve, but we can make sure the request is complete, documented and based on how the manufacturer says the car should be fixed.

Six steps, in order. We'll tell you which one you're on, and we'll be the ones chasing the insurer, not you.
Tell us what happened, who the insurers are and where the car is. We arrange an inspection or a tow.
Every damaged area is documented so the estimate starts with evidence.
Built from the maker's repair procedures and sent to the adjuster with the photos.
Teardown reveals hidden damage. We document it and file a supplement before going further.
Structure, panels and paint, followed by any calibrations the maker requires.
Final scan and road test, then we walk you through the repair and the paperwork.

Most people only deal with a collision claim once every few years. We deal with them every week. That experience is what we put on your side.
Insurers approve what they can see. Clear photos, measurements and procedure references make the repair easier to justify.
Hidden damage is common. We expect it, document it and submit it promptly so the repair doesn't stall.
If a step is required for safety or fit, it belongs in the estimate. We include it and explain why.
We send updates when something changes and keep the back-and-forth with the adjuster off your to-do list.
McLendon-Chisholm has grown from farmland into neighborhoods, and the roads are catching up. SH 205 carries steady traffic north to Rockwall and south toward Forney and US 80, with turning traffic and new intersections that see their share of side impacts and rear-end bumps. FM 550 and FM 548 link to Fate and I-30, and construction traffic on newer roads brings rock chips and scraped bumpers.
Like the rest of Rockwall County, the town gets spring hail, sometimes more than once, and summer sun that's hard on clear coat. Hail claims in particular can involve a lot of back-and-forth about which panels can be repaired and which need replacing.
That's exactly where we help: we look at the car carefully, document what we find and present the repair to your insurer in a way that's complete and easy to approve.
Supplements
An estimate written from the outside of a car can only include what's visible. Once a bumper cover or door panel comes off, there's often more: a cracked absorber, a bent bracket, a broken sensor mount. That's normal, and it's why supplements exist.
When we find hidden damage, we stop, photograph it, write up the additional repair and send it to the insurer for approval. You get a call explaining what we found. The repair continues once it's approved, so nothing is skipped and nothing is added without a record.

McLendon-Chisholm sits along SH 205 between Rockwall to the north and Forney to the south, with Heath, Fate and Royse City close by. Most customers reach us in a few minutes, and plenty come from the neighboring towns as well.
SH 205, FM 550, FM 548 and Rochell Road. Tell us where it happened and we'll know the spot.
A car from Forney gets the same documentation and adjuster follow-up as one from down the road.
Estimates, tows and claim questions all go through (000) 000-0000.
Farther than that? If the car can get here, or a tow truck can, we'll handle the rest, including the insurer.
Ask about your town — (000) 000-0000Short answers. For anything else, call (000) 000-0000.
No. In Texas the vehicle owner chooses the repair shop. Your insurer can suggest one, but the decision is yours at any point.
Yes. We send the estimate and photos, answer the adjuster's questions and follow up on approvals. You'll get updates when anything changes.
An addition to the estimate for damage found once the car is apart. We document it with photos and submit it for approval before doing the work.
No shop can. What we can do is submit a complete, well-documented estimate based on the maker's repair procedures.
We can work with the other driver's insurer or yours. Call us with both claim numbers if you have them and we'll sort out the next step.
It depends on your deductible and the repair. Once we've seen the car, we'll give you a realistic picture so you can decide.
Call (000) 000-0000 and we'll set a time to inspect the car in person. Photos can't show what's behind the panels.
That depends on your policy and the repair. We'll tell you whether parts are new from the maker, aftermarket or recycled before they're installed.
Call from the scene or the tow yard. We'll arrange the tow and start the claim paperwork that day.
It depends on the damage, parts and approvals. You'll get a realistic estimate up front and a call if anything changes it.

Tell us what happened, where the car is and who the insurers are. We'll explain the next steps and start the paperwork with you. No pressure to decide on the call.
Start with a call — (000) 000-0000Serving McLendon-Chisholm, Rockwall, Heath, Fate, Forney and nearby.