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What You Will Find In Our Articles
As diesel and auto body repair specialists, we keep this section updated with practical information and insights on all things truck and vehicle repair. The articles below cover collision damage, paint and body work, dents, frame damage and keeping heavy-duty trucks and fleets on the road across Dallas-Fort Worth.
Why Choose Us
Why Read Advice From This Shop
A Written Estimate Before Any Work
Nothing is ordered or repaired until the number is approved in writing, whether it is one panel or a full fleet.
Our Own Drivers And Wreckers
A vehicle that will not drive is still collected. Pickup and delivery run out to 75 miles from the shop, with no third-party tow contract.
American And Texan Owned Since 1993
The same shop on Jim Street in West Dallas has handled Dallas area collision, paint and fleet work since 1993.
Estimates And Insurance
How A Job Runs Here
The articles explain what to watch for. When it is time to act, the process at the shop is always the same, and it starts with a written estimate.
GET MY REPAIR ESTIMATEStep 1
Call Or Text The Shop
Tell us the vehicle, what happened, and whether it still drives.
Step 2
We Collect It If It Cannot Drive
Our own driver or wrecker runs out to 75 miles and brings it in.
Step 3
We Look It Over Before We Quote
Panels and covers come off first, so the estimate reflects the real damage.
Step 4
You Approve The Number In Writing
Nothing is ordered or repaired until you sign off on it.
Services
What This Shop Does
The articles cover the topics; these are the services behind them.
Collision Repair
Frame and panel work after a wreck, quoted in writing before anything is pulled apart.
Dent And Bumper Repair
Single panel and bumper work priced as a cash job, with no claim opened.
Auto And Truck Painting
Colour matched to the manufacturer code and blended into the neighboring panels.
Insurance Claim Repair
We document the damage and deal with the adjuster directly, on your claim.
Fleet And Heavy Truck Work
Semis, dump trucks, ambulances, fire apparatus, school buses, RVs and trailers.
Detailing And Paint Correction
Machine cut and polish that takes the swirl marks out of an existing finish.
Bus And Coach Repair
School buses, coaches, ambulances and fire apparatus, in a booth that takes the whole unit.
Windshield Repair And Replacement
Chip and crack repair or full replacement, sealed and fitted for cars, trucks, buses and RVs.
RV And Motorhome Repair
Collision repair, paint matching and multi-axle alignment for Class A, B and C motorhomes.
Trailer Repair
Collision, brake, suspension and paint work for cargo, flatbed, enclosed and RV trailers.
AC and his team provided excellent, timely service from start to finish. They kept me proactively updated throughout the entire process.Google review of Marty Logan's House Of Colour Inc
Our Articles
Diesel And Auto Body Articles
As diesel and collision repair specialists, we keep this section updated with practical information and insights on truck and auto body repair, maintenance and what to watch for.
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Read The ArticleGetting Your Heavy Duty Truck Back on the Road After a Collision
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Read The ArticleHow Bent Frames Lead to Uneven Loads and Premature Suspension Wear
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Read The ArticleHow to Find the Right Professional Diesel Truck & Auto Collision Shop for Your Rig
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Read The ArticleHow to Handle Auto and Light Truck Collision Damage Like a Pro
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Read The ArticleHow to Know When Your Heavy-Duty Truck Dent Needs Immediate Attention
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Read The ArticleWhat to Do After a Semi Truck Collision on I-35E in Dallas
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Read The ArticleQuestions We Get Asked
Questions We Get In Dallas
Do you work on both trucks and cars?
Yes. The same crew handles semis, dump trucks, buses and trailers as well as cars and pickups. Around seventy percent of the work here is commercial.
Can you collect a vehicle that will not drive?
Yes. We run our own drivers and wreckers out to 75 miles from the shop on Jim Street in West Dallas.
Do you handle insurance claims?
Yes. We document the damage, deal with your adjuster directly, and keep you off the phone.
Service Area
Serving Dallas And Seventy-Five Miles Out
The shop is on Jim Street in West Dallas, and our own drivers and wreckers run out to 75 miles, covering Fort Worth, Plano, Arlington, Irving, Garland, Grand Prairie, Carrollton and Denton, and fifteen more towns.