Expert Auto Body Repair Since 1926
Collision Repair Services in Tampa, FL
Tampa Collision Repair, Owner-Checked Since 1926
Collision repair at Dixie Paint & Body Shop starts with a free estimate and ends with Angelo Traina Jr. looking your car over himself. The Traina family has been fixing Tampa cars after accidents for nearly 100 years, since 1926. Our ASE certified technicians restore your vehicle to its pre-accident condition, and we deal with your insurance company so you don't have to.
What Auto Collision Repair Involves
Structural & Frame Damage Repair
From minor frame adjustments to major structural rebuilds, we use precision equipment to put the car back to spec. If the frame is off, nothing else lines up right, so this comes first.
Dent & Ding Removal
A small parking lot ding or a door pushed in by another car. We pull, work and finish the metal until the panel looks the way it left the factory.
Bumper Repair & Replacement
Modern bumpers are complex safety systems. We repair or replace damaged bumpers and make sure the sensors and safety features behind them still work.
Panel Replacement
When a panel is beyond repair, we fit a quality OEM or aftermarket part and blend it into the panels around it so the swap never shows.
Welding & Metal Work
Our craftsmen do precise welding and metalwork on structural damage, restoring the strength your car needs to protect you in the next hit.
Glass Replacement
We work with trusted glass specialists to replace windshields, windows and mirrors broken in the accident.
Common Car Accidents We Fix Around Tampa
Rear-Ended Near Malfunction Junction
Stop-and-go traffic where I-4 meets I-275 downtown produces more rear bumper claims than anywhere else in town. The cover usually takes the scuff, but the reinforcement bar and trunk floor behind it are what we check first.
Parking Lot Dings and Door Dents
Tight spaces, swinging doors, shopping carts. Small damage, but left alone the chipped paint invites rust in this humidity.
Side Swipes on Dale Mabry
Lane changes in heavy traffic leave long scrapes across doors and quarter panels, often with a mirror gone too.
Slides in Summer Downpours
The afternoon storms turn oily roads slick in minutes. Those slides tend to hit a corner of the car: headlight, fender, wheel and suspension all at once.
Hard Hits That Bend the Frame
A front-end crash can look like a bumper and hood job when the real damage is structural. We measure before we quote, so nothing gets missed.
How We Approach Car Accident Repair
Nearly 100 Years of Experience
Three generations of the Traina family have perfected collision repair techniques, combining time-tested craftsmanship with modern technology.
Personal Quality Control
Angelo Traina Jr. personally inspects every collision repair job before it leaves our shop. That's a promise we've kept for decades.
All Makes & Models
Classic cars and the latest models, foreign and domestic. If it rolls through the door, we can repair it.
Insurance-Friendly Process
We work directly with all insurance companies and handle the paperwork, so the claim moves without you sitting on hold.
What to Expect During Your Collision Repair
01
Free Detailed Estimate
We inspect the whole car, not just the dent you can see, and put every repair in writing before work starts.
02
Insurance Coordination
Filing a claim? We talk to your adjuster directly and send the photos and supplements they ask for.
03
Quality Repairs
Our technicians use current techniques and quality parts to restore your vehicle properly.
04
Final Inspection
Angelo personally reviews every repair before you pick up your car.
05
Guaranteed Work
We stand behind our repairs with our guarantee, just like we've done since 1926.
Collision Repair Costs, Estimates and Insurance
Free Written Estimates
Every repair listed before we start
Insurance Paperwork Handled
We work with all insurance companies
No Hidden Fees
Competitive estimates, nothing tacked on
OEM or Aftermarket Parts
OEM and high-grade aftermarket options
Guaranteed Repairs
We stand behind our work
Family Treatment
You're more than just a claim number
Collision Repair Across Tampa, Ybor City and Brandon
The shop sits at 3426 N 15th Street, so if you searched collision repair near me from Ybor City, Seminole Heights or East Tampa, you're a short drive away. We also handle Tampa accident repairs across the city, collision repair in Brandon, Riverview collision work and cars from Temple Terrace drivers. Smaller jobs go through our auto body repair for dents and scrapes, and every car leaves with factory-matched paint.
Collision Repair Questions We Hear Most
Do I have to use the body shop my insurance company picks?
No. You choose where to repair your car, not your insurance company. We work directly with all insurance companies, handle the paperwork, and keep your adjuster updated while the car is here.
How much does collision repair cost?
It depends on what the impact actually damaged, and a lot of that sits behind the bumper cover where you can't see it. That's why we start with a free, detailed written estimate. Have a number from another shop? Bring it in and our low overhead lets us beat it.
Can you fix frame damage after a car accident?
Yes. Frame damage repair runs from minor frame adjustments to major structural rebuilds, and we use precision equipment to bring the car back to its original specs so it drives straight and protects you the way it was built to.
Will you repair my bumper or replace it?
Whichever the damage calls for. Bumper repair works for scuffs, cracks and small tears. When the cover or the reinforcement behind it is too far gone, we replace it and make sure any sensors and safety features mounted there still work.
Who checks the car before I pick it up?
Angelo Traina Jr. He personally inspects every collision repair job before it leaves our shop, the same promise the Traina family has kept for decades.
Get Your Free Collision Repair Estimate
Accidents happen. Getting quality repairs shouldn't be an accident. If you're looking up auto body repair near me with a crumpled fender, call us first. Panels that need refinishing go straight to our auto painting booth, and a door ding on its own goes to dent repair.
Have an estimate from another shop? Bring it to us. Our low overhead allows us to beat their price while delivering superior quality.
When you need collision repair, choose experience. Choose family. Read how the Traina family started in 1926.
Dixie Paint & Body Shop, Inc.
3426 N 15th Street
Tampa, FL 33605
Monday – Thursday
8:00 AM – 6:00 PM