From Damage to Delivery
How a vehicle moves from accident pickup through inspection, repair, and return.
Crash Buddy
Collision
Experts.
Three services. One system. Choose what brought you here.
About Us
Built Inside the
Collision Industry
Built inside a real collision shop — real estimates, real supplements, real repair workflow.
Crash Buddy was built inside real collision repair — not from the outside. Real repairs. Real estimates. Real accident workflow.
We help drivers after accidents, support body shops with estimates and supplements, and train future estimators using real collision cases.
Crash Buddy · Los Angeles, CA · Est. 2023
Three Services · One System
Choose Your Path
Drivers. Body shops. Future estimators.
Choose the service built for your situation.
01
Accident Help
Had an accident? We help coordinate towing, inspection, and repair.
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02
Estimate — $105
Photo-based CCC ONE estimate. Clean, professional, PDF-ready.
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03
Supplement — $145
Missing damage? We review and document what was missed.
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04
Estimating Training
Learn collision estimating through real-world repair workflows.
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Your Situation
What Kind of Accident
Did You Have?
Pick what happened — we'll tell you what to check and what to do next. Not sure? Send photos or bring the car in, and we'll walk you through it.
Step 01
Check the Basics
Look for cracks, loose trim, bumper gaps, or new warning lights. Parking-lot hits often look worse than they are — but not always.
Step 02
Send Us Photos
A few clear photos are enough to start. We'll take a look and tell you what we see.
Step 03
What Photos Miss
Clips, brackets, and sensors sit behind the bumper — they don't show up in pictures.
Step 04
Stop By to Confirm
If the car drives normally, swing by for a quick inspection. Ten minutes and you'll know where you stand.
Step 01
Check Before Driving
Look for coolant or oil under the car, steam, or warning lights. If you see any of these — don't drive it.
Step 02
Call Us First
If the car isn't safe to drive, call us and we'll help arrange towing to the shop.
Step 03
Photos If Safe
Front damage, both sides, and the dashboard. Photos help us prepare before the car arrives.
Step 04
Full Inspection
Front hits often reach the radiator, sensors, and safety systems — we'll check what photos can't show.
Step 01
Check the Rear
Look at brake lights, tail lights, and how the trunk closes. If lights work and it drives straight, it may be okay to move short distances — when in doubt, call us first.
Step 02
Send Us Photos
Bumper, trunk edges, plate area, and any warning lights. We'll review and tell you the next step.
Step 03
Behind the Bumper
Rear hits often push into the reinforcement or trunk floor — damage photos simply can't show.
Step 04
Bring It In
If it drives normally, stop by for an inspection. If something feels off, call us and we'll arrange towing.
Step 01
Wheels & Doors
If a wheel looks tilted, steering feels off, or a door won't close right — don't drive it.
Step 02
Call Us First
Side hits can reach suspension and structure. Call us and we'll figure out towing or the safest next step.
Step 03
Photos If Safe
The full side, wheel angle, door gaps, and dashboard. Every angle helps.
Step 04
Inspect Before Repair
Side damage needs an in-person look before any repair — alignment and structure can't be judged from photos.
Step 01
Send Photos First
Scratches, dents, scuffs, paint transfer — photos are usually enough for a first look.
Step 02
Honest Review
We'll tell you straight whether it's a quick fix or needs a closer look in person.
Step 03
Cash or Insurance
For small damage, paying cash is sometimes simpler. We'll lay out both options so you can decide.
Step 04
Book the Repair
Pick the option that works for you, and we'll schedule it and get the car looking right again.
Not sure how bad it is?
Send us photos or stop by — we'll help you understand the next step.
Legal Notice: Crash Buddy does not provide legal advice, public adjusting, or claim settlement services. Insurance-related services depend on individual policy terms. Every claim is different.
For Drivers
From Accident
to Full Recovery.
Towing, inspection, repair, supplements, insurance communication support, rental car coordination (through your insurance or rental provider), and vehicle return — handled inside one system.
One call. We guide the rest.
01
Accident Assistance
One call starts the process. We guide your next steps from the moment of impact.
02
Vehicle Recovery
Fast towing coordination when your car isn't safe to drive.
03
Damage Inspection
Visible damage is only part of the story — we inspect structural and hidden impact.
04
Estimate & Supplement
Photo-based CCC ONE estimate, with supplements for documented damage found later.
05
Repair Coordination
Repair planning and progress — handled inside one clear process.
06
Vehicle Delivery
Repair completion, rental coordination, and your vehicle returned to you.
Available for accident assistance — 24/7
For Body Shops & Vehicle Owners
Professional
Repair Estimates.
Send vehicle photos and repair information. We prepare a structured repair estimate with clear line-by-line documentation, visible damage review, and repair recommendations based on the submitted materials.
✓Real collision repair logic
✓Visible damage review
✓Repair notes & recommendations
✓Built for clear decision-making
Built from submitted photos & repair details.
Estimate
Service
Service
Per Estimate
$105
Structured repair estimate prepared from submitted photos, vehicle details, and repair information.
Typical Turnaround
≈ 2 Hours
What You Get
✓Repair estimate PDF
✓Line-by-line repair documentation
✓Photo-based damage review
✓Notes when applicable
✓Ready for shop or customer review
For Body Shops
Real CCC ONE
Supplement Support.
Missing damage, teardown findings, denied operations, or insurer updates? Send the current estimate, photos, notes, and repair information. We prepare a structured supplement package with clear documentation, OEM procedure notes when applicable, and repair recommendations for review.
✓Missing items & denied operations review
✓OEM procedure notes when applicable
✓Teardown findings organized
✓Built for fast supplement review
Fast, clean supplement documentation.
Supplement
Support
Support
Per Supplement
$145
Structured supplement documentation based on the current estimate, teardown photos, repair notes, and submitted materials.
Typical Turnaround
≈ 6 Hours
What You Get
✓Current estimate review
✓Supplement write-up support
✓Teardown photo references
✓Hidden damage documentation
✓Clean PDF ready for review
Crash Buddy Estimator Training
Learn Real
Collision Estimating.
Learn estimating from real collision cases — not theory. We teach repair logic, supplements, documentation, CCC ONE workflow, and how estimates are built inside an actual body shop process.
✓Real claim logic
✓CCC ONE estimating workflow
✓Hidden damage decision-making
✓Documentation mindset
Real shop workflow. Not textbook theory.
Crash Buddy
Estimator Training
Estimator Training
Tuition
$2,450
Practical estimator training built around real collision repair workflow.
Start Date
October 1, 2026
What You Get
✓Live online training
✓Recorded lessons
✓Real claim examples
✓Supplement practice
✓Q&A support
Why Crash Buddy
Built Inside
the Industry
Real shop · CCC ONE estimates · OEM repair mindset · LA based
Real Shop Experience
Built from daily collision repair operations — real estimates, real supplements, real repair flow.
CCC ONE Workflow
Estimates and supplements structured inside the same system used across the collision industry.
OEM Repair Mindset
Repair planning based on proper procedures, documentation, and real-world shop experience.
Fast Documentation
Clear photos, organized notes, and PDF-ready estimate and supplement files.
Clear Communication
We keep the process simple for drivers, body shops, and insurance communication.
Los Angeles Based
Hawthorne location. Serving Los Angeles, Orange County, and surrounding areas.
FAQ
Common Questions
Make sure everyone is safe, document visible damage, exchange information, and contact your insurance if needed. If you're unsure what to do next, contact Crash Buddy and we'll help explain possible repair-related next steps.
Repair time depends on damage severity, parts availability, approvals, and vehicle type. Minor repairs may move faster, while larger repairs can take longer.
Not always. If the vehicle is unsafe or not drivable, towing may be needed. Depending on the situation, we may help coordinate pickup.
Yes. Depending on documentation and photos provided, we may prepare an estimate or discuss possible repair options.
In many situations, drivers may choose the repair facility they want to work with. Insurance policies and claim situations vary, so we help explain repair-related next steps without providing legal advice or claim representation.
Legal Notice: Crash Buddy is a licensed collision repair facility. We do not provide legal services, public adjusting, insurance claim settlement, or representation against insurance companies. Repair timelines, coverage, and outcomes vary depending on vehicle condition, insurer decisions, and individual policy terms.
Crash Buddy Stories
Real Repairs.
Real Stories.
Inside the Crash Buddy workflow — from accident recovery and repairs to supplements, estimating, and training.
Accident Recovery
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Supplement
▶ Watch Story
What the First Estimate Missed
Learn how teardown and documentation reveal additional repair needs.
Estimating Training
▶ Watch Story
How Estimators Actually Learn
Training built around real repair workflow, live claims, and practical estimating — not textbook examples.
Find Us
Had an Accident?
We Handle the Next Steps.
Licensed collision repair shop in Hawthorne, California.
Call, text, or visit us after an accident.
Address
13737 Hawthorne BlvdHawthorne, CA 90250
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Disclaimer: Crash Buddy is a licensed collision repair company. We do not provide legal services, public adjusting, insurance claim settlement, negotiation, or representation before insurance companies. Repair timelines, approvals, coverage, and claim outcomes vary by vehicle condition, insurer decisions, and individual policy terms.