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No fluff and no upsell. Just what we tell people who call the shop and ask what their vehicle actually needs.

Dent damage on the front of a car
Collision & PDR

Paintless dent repair: when it works and when it doesn't

PDR is the best repair there is when it fits, because it never touches your factory paint. Here is how to tell whether your dent is a candidate.

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The Unique Image shop bays in Las Vegas
Estimates & Advocacy

Why your insurer steers you to a shop, and what it costs you

You are not required to use the shop your insurance company suggests. Here is what the recommendation is actually based on.

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Restored red classic convertible in the shop
Custom & Classic

What a classic restoration actually involves

Restoration is not a big collision job. It is a different discipline with a different clock. Here is what to expect before you commit.

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The Unique Image front desk in Las Vegas
Estimates & Advocacy

Full coverage vs liability: what it means for your repair

Most people find out what their policy actually covers on the worst possible day. Here is the plain version, before you need it.

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Classic Mustang fastback outside the Unique Image shop
Custom & Classic

What is a restomod? Classic looks, modern guts

A restomod keeps a classic's vintage looks but modernizes everything underneath, so it starts every time and drives like today. Here is what that means and what gets upgraded.

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