TLDR
RV collision repair with structural measurement before quoting and documented supplements so the carrier approval matches the vehicle. Estimates at no charge.
About RV Collision Repair in Newport Beach
RV collision repair restores a motorhome to pre accident structural and cosmetic condition. OCRV Center measures structure against factory specification, documents hidden damage as a carrier supplement, and completes Newport Beach repairs in shop.
Collision damage on a motorhome does not behave like collision damage on a car, and that single fact explains most of what goes wrong with these claims. A car has an engineered crush structure. A coach is a chassis with a house built on top, joined by adhesive and fasteners that were designed to hold things together, not to absorb impact. Force travels along the sidewall and into the floor, and the result is a vehicle where the visible dent is frequently the least important part of the damage. We measure structure before we quote so the estimate describes the real repair.
Problems We Solve
These are the situations Newport Beach owners bring us most often for this work. If yours is not listed, call and describe it. We would rather tell you it is outside our scope than take a job we are not the right shop for.
- Visible panel damage concealing structural displacement behind it
- Doors, bays, or slide rooms that stopped seating correctly after the impact
- Another shop declined the job as too large or too complex
- Carrier estimate that covers cosmetics and ignores structure
- Water now entering through a seam the impact opened
- Coach tracking or driving differently since the accident
Our Process
- Documented intake: Full photographic record and written damage map before a single fastener comes out.
- Structural measurement: Frame and structure measured against factory specification to find displacement the photos cannot show.
- Teardown and supplement: Impact zone opened, hidden damage documented, supplement submitted to your adjuster immediately.
- Structural then cosmetic repair: Structure corrected and verified first, then panel, seam, and refinish work on top of a sound base.
- Quality control and delivery: Function testing, water testing, road test, and multi point inspection before release.
What Is Included
- Structural measurement and correction to factory specification
- Panel repair, replacement, and alignment
- Seam and seal restoration where the impact opened the envelope
- Color matched refinish blended into adjacent panels
- ADAS scan and recalibration where equipped
- Full documentation package for your claim file
Ballpark Pricing
Every job is quoted from the vehicle after inspection. The ranges below let you plan before you call. Body and paint labor is billed at $210 per hour, mechanical and electrical at $260 per hour, and diagnostics at $285 per hour with the diagnostic hour refunded as a credit against an authorized repair.
| Scope of Work | Ballpark Range | Typical Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Minor collision repair | $1,000 to $6,500 | 5 to 30 hours |
| Major collision repair | $6,500 to $50,000 | 30 to 250 hours |
| Full collision restoration | $50,000 to $150,000 and up | 250 to 800 hours |
Ranges are ballpark figures for planning. Your written estimate is built from the actual vehicle after inspection.
Collision estimates are provided at no charge and insurance walk ins are always welcome. RV systems estimates covering slides, awnings, water, electrical, and generators are $150, refunded as a credit against an authorized repair. See the full posted rates and terms.
Insurance Notes
The first estimate gets written from photographs. The correct estimate gets written from measurement and teardown. We produce the second one and submit it as a supplement, which is where most of the value in choosing a specialist shop actually sits.
We bill direct with every major carrier and hold direct repair relationships with several. Read how the claim process works or the 25 things carriers do not tell you about RV and van claims.