Built for real situations.
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See how it works
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Based in Hawthorne, CA — pickup available across
LA and nearby areas, including San Diego.
LA and nearby areas, including San Diego.
We guide you through the process — from claim to repair. Clear steps, proper support, and quality work.
Collision Repair (Los Angeles)
001
Fast turnaround. Real workflow.
We write estimates and supplements used
by body shops. Structured, ready
for submission, and built for approval.
by body shops. Structured, ready
for submission, and built for approval.
Estimating (B2B Services)
002
A skill that pays. A career that scales.
Learn estimating through real cases
and real worktlows. Understand how insurance decisions are actually made.
and real worktlows. Understand how insurance decisions are actually made.
Academy (Estimator Course)
003
For drivers. For body shops. For future estimators.
Accidents are unpredictable. The process after shouldn't be.
About us
- training for future estimators
- professional estimating & supplement services
- accident support after a crash
Today, Crash Buddy is more than a collision center.
It’s a system built around real industry work that connects:
It’s a system built around real industry work that connects:
Built by professionals. Trusted by clients.
Designed to make the process simple.
Designed to make the process simple.
We don’t just talk about the process — we work inside it. Everything we do is based on real cases and daily experience.
As we grew, we saw the same issues every day —
missed damage, unclear claims, and delays in the process.
missed damage, unclear claims, and delays in the process.
Crash Buddy started as a body shop in Los Angeles with one goal — to take the stress off people after an accident and handle everything from A to Z.
Why Thousands of Clients Trust Crash Buddy
Trust
75+ Students Trained
Supplements Daily
CCC ONE Estimating
Real Body Shop Work
75+ Students Trained
Supplements Daily
CCC ONE Estimating
Real Body Shop Work
75+ Students Trained
Supplements Daily
CCC ONE Estimating
Real Body Shop Work
75+ Students Trained
Supplements Daily
CCC ONE Estimating
Real Body Shop Work
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we’re ready to help
we’re ready to help
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FAQ
Crash Buddy is a licensed body shop based in Hawthorne, CA.
We help people after accidents and provide repair, estimating, and training services.
We help people after accidents and provide repair, estimating, and training services.
We guide you step by step — what to do, where to go, and how to handle the situation. Simple, clear, and based on real experience.
Yes. Our body shop works with insurance companies daily.
We are a licensed automotive repair facility (BAR).
We are a licensed automotive repair facility (BAR).
No. You can choose any repair shop.
You can also contact us just for guidance.
You can also contact us just for guidance.
The fastest way is to call us. You can also submit a request,
and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible.
and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible.
No experience needed. We’ll explain everything
in a simple and clear way.
in a simple and clear way.
No. We are not a law firm and do not provide legal services.
We are a body shop operating in the collision industry.
We are a body shop operating in the collision industry.
We provide:
Collision repair
Post-accident guidance
Estimate & supplement writing (B2B)
Training for estimators
Collision repair
Post-accident guidance
Estimate & supplement writing (B2B)
Training for estimators
It depends on what you need. Repair, estimating, or training — each service is different. Best option is to contact us directly.
We have over 4 years of real experience in the collision industry.
We work with real cases daily and focus on clear, honest, and professional work.
We work with real cases daily and focus on clear, honest, and professional work.
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Auto Damage Estimator
Auto Damage Estimator
Request Estimate
Upload photos and claim info — get a PDF-ready estimate report.
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- VIN photo
- Mileage photo
- Full vehicle (4 corners)
- Damage photos (wide → close)
- VIN photo
- Mileage photo
- Full vehicle (4 corners)
- Damage photos (wide → close)
Request Supplement
Upload your estimate and photos — get a PDF-ready supplement report.
By submitting, you agree to our Terms of Services and Privacy Policy.
- VIN photo
- Mileage photo
- Full vehicle (4 corners)
- Damage photos (wide → close)
- VIN photo
- Mileage photo
- Full vehicle (4 corners)
- Damage photos (wide → close)
Insurance estimate or previous shop estimate
Insurance estimate or previous shop estimate