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Use our exclusive auto body estimate tool now and receive a quick and accurate written estimate in only a few hours from now. If you were in a car wreck or simply have a few minor dings or scratches you would like repaired, our convenient online body shop estimator is for you. Save your energy and time because now you don’t have to drive to different body shops all over the Washington DC area just to receive an estimate. Therefore, if you have been in an accident, or just need general body shop repairs, you can use our online auto body estimate form to receive a free estimate for the repairs or you can send us pictures of your car's damage. You may also use your smartphone to send in the details and images for a free quote. Just upload your photos via the form by following this link: http://www.collisioncenterquote.com/

Is there a warranty on the repairs done to my vehicle? Yes; Passport Collision Center provides a limited lifetime guarantee on all repairs for as long as you own the vehicle. Click here to schedule an appointment.

Had an Accident? Relax........This Changes Nothing. Once a BMW, Always a BMW. If you have an accident, you want to make sure that your BMW remains the ultimate driving machine. And, at the Passport Collision Center, we feel that when by choosing BMW, you deserve to enjoy that experience every moment you spend behind the wheel -- even after a collision. As a courtesy to all BMW drivers on the road today, the Passport Collision Center has obtained the rare and coveted BMW Certified Collision Repair Center Certification This means that when you choose the Passport BMW Collision Center, you will now receive all of the benefits of BMW's rigorous testing, training, and certification including: • 120-hour technician training. • Repair procedures tested by BMW engineers. • Original BMW parts. • Certified results. • For restoring your BMW to original vehicle specifications of performance, beauty and safety, BMW Certified Collision Repair Centers have no equal. So Call or Email us today at the Passport Auto Collision Center, and let us restore your BMW with BMW Certified Technicians, parts, and processes, and keep driving the ULTIMATE driving machine. The Passport Auto Group Collision Center is a Premier BMW CERTIFIED Body Shop serving Washington DC, MD, and VA. If you need a VA Body Shop, or a MD Body Shop, and you want BMW CERTIFIED Quality, The Passport BMW Certified Collision Center is your body shop of choice. Call, email, or come see us today in Marlow Heights, MD at The Passport Body Shop and Certified Collision Center and let us keep your BMW as the Ultimate Driving Machine.

HAD AN ACCIDENT? TAKE IT TO THE EXPERTS When it comes to damage caused by an accident, there's often more than meets the eye. Only Mazda Certified Collision Repair Centers - like the Passport Collision Center Washington DC - possess the technology, equipment and Mazda-specific expertise to identify problems beneath the surface. As a result of this ongoing commitment to the high MAZDA CERTIFIED COLLISION CENTER standards, we pride ourselves in being able to deliver more precise and reliable repair diagnoses, inside and out. To make your Mazda look and motor as good as new, bring it to the MINI team at the Passport Collision Center - Your Washington DC Mazda Certified Collision Repair experts! INDUSTRY-LEADING EQUIPMENT To be part of a Mazda-certified program, we equipped the Passport Collision Center with the most advanced and most current industry-leading diagnostic instruments, Mazda-approved measuring equipment, Mazda-approved spray booth systems, and a wide array of Mazda-approved specialized tools and equipment. As the proud representatives of the Mazda standards of excellence, Passport Collision Center Washington DC holds our team to the highest standards in the automotive industry, with only the best equipment to repair your Mazda at our Mazda Body Shop and Mazda Collision Repair Center.

Here are the basics of the repair process at Passport Collision Center to help you understand what goes on when you bring your vehicle in for collision repair. 1: Estimate Before any work can be done, we will assess the damage to your vehicle. Our staff will then give you or your insurance company a complete written estimate. Also, any parts needed to make the repair will be ordered during this phase. 2: Vehicle Prep The damaged parts of your vehicle will be disassembled and the vehicle repair will be blueprinted. You will be alerted if there is any hidden damage found at this point. 3: Body Work This is where the structural body repairs will repaired: dents taken out, new panels prepared and installed, priming, sealing and corrosion protection applied. The repair area will be cleaned, sanded and ready to be painted 4: Paint First the area will be washed and chemically cleaned, and then prepped, primed, sanded and sealed as needed. The vehicle will then begin the Passport Collision Center painting process. 5: Re-Assembly All remaninig items and repair parts installed. 6: Clean Up and Quality Control Your vehicle will be cleaned and inspected to verify all repair work has been performed.

Toyota Certified Collision Center - Features and Benefits Passport Collision Center demonstrates a commitment to excellence by meeting Toyota Benchmarks and Standards in ten key areas such as Technician Training, Certification, Tools, Equipment, Toyota Genuine Parts and Customer Satisfaction. We know your vehicle and understand the importance of fixing it right the first time to bring your car back to like-new condition. Because your Toyota is built to such high standards in fit and finish, an equally high level of collision repair and refinish service is required to restore your vehicle to original specifications. Genuine Toyota Parts assure that your vehicle will be repaired with the same quality parts originally installed on your vehicle at the factory. Genuine Toyota Replacement Parts are manufactured to the same specifications as the parts installed on new Toyota vehicles, a process that has helped Toyota gain its outstanding reputation for quality. Utilize the Power of Toyota Certification and choose Passport Collision Center for your repair needs.

Passport Collision Center interior reconditioning and repair provides a fast and easy way to recondition your interior. At surprisingly low cost, Passport Collision Center upholstery repair or dashboard reconditioning quickly and expertly eliminates the problem. Seat damage caused by cigarette burns or sharp objects is fixed and your car is brought back up to high standards of quality. Whether it is leather seat repair or holes in plastic fittings, don't let one moment of carelessness lead to lasting damage and an enduring eyesore. Passport Collision Center Interior reconditioning and repair renews the inner beauty of your vehicle. Passport Collision Center interior reconditioning and repair is especially good for eliminating: • Scratches and abrasions • Discolouration and spots • Holes up to 15mm in diameter • Rips up to 40mm in length

Passport Collision Center Bumper Repair Restores Positive Safety. Bumpers are designed to protect the hood, trunk, grille, fuel, exhaust and cooling system as well as safety related equipment such as parking lights, headlamps and taillights in low speed collisions. Passport Collision Center will restore this safety shield to manufacturer specifications. Bumpers are made of steel, aluminum, rubber, or plastic and the Passport Collision Center carefully and properly mounts the new bumpers on the front or rear of your passenger car.

Cracked window? Chipped windshield? No problem. Call Passport Collision Center in Suitland, MD, today. Known as the masters of auto glass repair within the greater Washington DC and Suitland area, with deep expertise in everything from repairing cracks to replacing shattered panes, we'll have you all fixed up in no time. 5 Reasons Drivers in the Washington DC area choose Passport Collision Center over Other Auto Glass Repair Shops 1. Belief that car glass repair should be a hassle-free experience 2. Ability to offer all car repair under one roof, including: transmission repair, new brake, muffler repair, insurance repair, dent repair and even regularly scheduled maintenance 3. Track record of customer satisfaction A-list team 5. Sincere commitment to the safety and well-being of our customers and their cars To learn more about Passport Collision Center's auto glass repair services, or to schedule an appointment, call us today. Or, visit us in person in Suitland, MD. If you would like to learn more about our auto glass repair services, please contact us by phone at (301) 423-2200, or fill out an online form. From everybody at Passport Collision Center, we hope to see you soon!

• Repair All Makes and Models Foreign and Domestic • Repair Cars, Trucks, SUVs, Minivans and Vans • Accept All Insurance Companies In the unfortunate event of a severe hail storm, fallen tree branch, fender bender, or major collision, the Passport Collision Center is here to restore your car to its pre-accident condition and performance, or better. And, to help reduce our customer's direct out-of-pocket expenses, we work with all insurance companies from the time the accident occurred to the time your car is back on the road. Our auto body repair shop has worked with thousands of customers from Suitland and Washington DC, and we would love an opportunity to earn your business. To learn more about our insurance repair services, contact us right away. Auto Repair Services Which May be Covered by Insurance • Wheel repair (including alloy wheel repair) • Auto glass repair • Auto body repair/dent repair • Broken mirror repair • Paint damage repairs/color matching • Unibody repair and frame straightening • And more!

Passport Collision Center Alloy Wheel Repair. Get great results every time. Since blemishes on your alloy wheels can ruin the appearance of your car, wheel repair can help retain its value. Wheels scraped, gouged, scratched, stained, corroded, or rubbed? Our professional refinishing process can restore them to look like new. Our professionals specialize in repairing curb rash, nicks, scuffs, and scrapes. Wheel damage can occur from something as minor as touching a curb. Should this happen, be sure to visit Passport Collision Center for professional Alloy Wheel Repair. In most cases, the damage is purely superficial and our alloy wheel repair can quickly remove all traces using an innovative process that delivers highest quality results. Bent or broken alloy wheels can create vibrations that cause undue stress to vital suspension parts and potentially can cause unsafe driving conditions. Alloy wheel repair is an alternative to replacing your wheels. Bent rim? Damaged wheel? No problem. Call Passport Collision Center of Suitland, Maryland today, and we'll have you fixed up in no time at all. With a wealth of expertise in everything from general wheel refinishing to alloy wheel and alloy rim repair, we're known as the masters of wheel repair within the greater Washington DC area.