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Free estimate

Free body shop estimate in Austin

For a written estimate, walk in during open hours, no appointment: most take 5 to 15 minutes (bigger damage takes longer). Can't come by? Send your VIN and photos from several angles, and we will reply with a starting point.

Close-ups and wider shots from several angles help. Up to 8 MB each.

We reply during business hours. We use your details to answer this request and, if you choose us, for your repair. With your request we also receive how you found us: the pages you viewed here, the questions you opened and any campaign link. Phone photos can include where they were taken; we only use them to look at the damage. Privacy notice. Please don't include payment card, driver's license or Social Security numbers, or medical information. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Prefer to text? Send your VIN and photos to 512-837-8174, or call 512-837-7723.

What does it cost?

The estimate is free. Repair prices depend on what we see, which is why we don't publish price ranges: in person, most written estimates take 5 to 15 minutes.

What happens after I send this?

We review your photos and reply with a starting point or questions. Nothing is scheduled or charged until you decide.

Will someone push me into a repair?

No. We will tell you when a repair isn't worth doing, or when a cheaper fix is enough.

Did your insurer suggest another shop?

Texas law lets you choose where your car is repaired, with your insurance or the other driver's (Tex. Ins. Code 1952.301). Know your rights.

Can I trust you?

Family-owned on North Lamar since 1980. Rated 4.8 on Google from 210 reviews and 4.8 on Yelp from 115, as of September 2026.

Walk in for a written estimate

Nova Body Shop8415 N Lamar Blvd
Austin, TX 78753
Monday to Thursday8 am to 5 pm
Friday8 am to 4 pm
Saturday and SundayClosed
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The main office entrance at Nova Body Shop, marked with an arrow
Estimates start at the main office door, under the canopy.

Frequently asked questions

How do I get a free body shop estimate in Austin?

Walk in to Nova Body Shop at 8415 N Lamar Blvd during open hours for a free body shop estimate, with no appointment. Most take 5 to 15 minutes (bigger damage takes longer). For a quote by text, send your VIN and photos from several angles to 512-837-8174 or email novabodyshop@yahoo.com.

Why do you need my VIN?

The VIN identifies the exact model, trim and options, which decides which parts fit and what they cost. It brings a remote quote much closer to the real repair.

What photos should I send?

Several angles: a wide shot of the whole side of the car, then closer shots of the damage from the front, the side and at an angle, in good light.

Is a photo estimate final?

No. Photos give a starting point. The in-person look confirms it, and hidden damage behind panels can add to the estimate once the car is apart.

Do you charge anything if I decide not to do the repair?

The estimate is free. We only take parts off or run scans after you agree to the repair. If we then find hidden damage that raises the cost a lot and you decide not to go ahead, we may charge a small fee for that work. We normally don't charge storage to customers paying out of pocket, unless the car stays with us a very long time. On insurance claims, storage is billed to the insurance company.