{"id":3730,"date":"2026-04-13T10:39:51","date_gmt":"2026-04-13T10:39:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.way.com\/ask\/?p=3730"},"modified":"2026-04-20T10:08:22","modified_gmt":"2026-04-20T10:08:22","slug":"what-is-collision-repair","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.way.com\/ask\/what-is-collision-repair\/","title":{"rendered":"What is collision repair?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">When it comes to collision repair, there are two kinds. One is Repair and Install (R&amp;I). This is where the original part is removed, fixed, and reinstalled. The other is Remove and Replace (R&amp;R). In such cases, the damaged part is replaced with a new or recycled one. \u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:120,&quot;335559739&quot;:120}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Collision repairs involve specialized tools and professional technicians. To restore your vehicle after an accident, you can go to a collision repair center or an auto body repair shop. Collision repair centers are usually for major damage, such as structural or frame straightening. Auto body repair shops are better for minor repairs, like dents, scratches, or paint touch-ups. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:120,&quot;335559739&quot;:120}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When it comes to collision repair, there are two kinds. One is Repair and Install (R&amp;I). This is where the original part is removed, fixed, and reinstalled. The other is Remove and Replace (R&amp;R). 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