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Clear, high-quality photos help ensure accurate estimates and faster service. Follow these steps to get a precise quote and get your vehicle back on the road quickly!
When requesting an auto repair quote, providing clear, high-quality photos of your vehicle’s damage can significantly speed up the estimating process. At 312 Truck Body Repair & Painting, we rely on detailed images to assess truck body repairs, fleet refinishing, and collision damage, ensuring accurate pricing and faster turnaround times.
In this guide, we’ll walk you through the best practices for taking repair photos, so you can get a quote quickly and avoid unnecessary delays.
Whether you need fleet-wide repairs or a single collision repair, submitting clear, detailed images can make a major difference.
High-quality photos allow our technicians to:
Simply put, the more care taken with your photos, the more accurate your repair quote will be—which saves your company time, money, and hassle.
To ensure 312 Truck can give you the most accurate truck body repair quote possible, we recommend following these best practices as you’re taking photos:
Start with full-body shots from the front left, front right, rear left, and rear right angles. This provides a complete view of the vehicle, allowing our team to assess its overall condition.
📌 Pro Tip: Take these photos in good lighting (daylight or bright overhead lights) and avoid glare or shadows.
Once you’ve captured the full vehicle, focus on damaged areas by taking multiple close-ups from different distances:
📸 6–12 inches away: For precise detail of scratches, dents, cracks, or paint damage.
📸 3–4 feet away: To show how the damage relates to the surrounding area.
📸 6–10 feet away: To give a wider context of the affected section.
✅ For deep scratches or dents, place a coin, key, or tape measure next to the damage for scale.
📌 Pro Tip: If possible, take these images from multiple angles to prevent glare from hiding key details.
To ensure we match the estimate to your specific vehicle, include:
📷 License Plate: Take a clear, readable photo.
📷 VIN Number: Typically found on the driver’s side dashboard or door frame.
📷 Odometer Reading: A shot of the dashboard showing mileage helps assess wear and tear.
📌 Pro Tip: Ensure VIN and mileage are sharp and legible by turning off flash and avoiding reflections.
If the damage extends to other areas, be sure to include:
🔧 Underbody & Frame: If impact damage may have affected the frame structure or suspension.
🚛 Tires & Wheel Wells: If involved in a collision, a tire inspection may be necessary.
🔩 Glass & Mirrors: Capture any windshield damage or broken side mirrors.
📌 Pro Tip: The more details you provide, the more accurate and comprehensive your repair estimate will be.
For the most accurate auto body repair estimate, make sure to include:
📷 Full-vehicle photos: Front, back, and side views of your truck or commercial vehicle.
📷 Close-ups of the damage: Multiple angles for each dent, scratch, or cracked panel.
📷 Interior damage (if applicable): If the damage extends inside the cab, include dashboard, seat, or interior panel photos.
📷 VIN number or license plate: This helps us match your vehicle with the right parts and repair history.
📷 Tires and undercarriage: If the damage involves the suspension or frame, include clear shots of the undercarriage and wheel wells.
Providing this level of detail ensures a faster and more precise estimate, helping us prepare for your repairs in advance.
🚫 Blurry or Out-of-Focus Images: Double-check that all text and damage are clearly visible.
🚫 Photos Taken in Poor Lighting: Avoid dark spaces, harsh glare, or excessive shadows.
🚫 Not Including the Entire Vehicle: We need context, so always capture the full truck from multiple angles.
🚫 Forgetting the VIN, License Plate, or Mileage: These are essential for processing your estimate efficiently.
By following the photo-taking guidelines above, you’ll help us deliver a faster, more reliable quote with minimal back-and-forth.
Once we receive your photo submission, our expert team at 312 Truck will:
🔍 Review the Images: Our technicians will assess damage severity and identify necessary repairs.
📋 Provide a Detailed Repair Estimate: We’ll determine the cost and scope of work, from paint refinishing to body panel repair.
📅 Schedule Your Repair: If you approve the quote, we’ll get you on our service calendar ASAP.
📌 Pro Tip: The better your images, the faster we can provide a precise quote and get your truck repaired.
At 312 Truck Body Repair & Painting, we specialize in commercial truck body repair, glass repair & replacement, and heavy equipment restoration. By providing clear, high-quality photos, you’ll receive a quick and precise repair estimate without unnecessary delays.
📩 Ready to get started? Snap your photos and request a quote today. Let 312 Truck get your vehicle back in top condition—fast and hassle-free.
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"312 Truck has been a reliable partner for our vehicle maintenance centers in the Midwest. Their team has helped with everything from Promaster vans to full-size trailers. One of the key reasons we continue to trust them is their excellent communication—keeping us informed throughout."
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"Keeping our fleet in top shape is a priority, and we need a partner that operates with speed and efficiency. 312 Truck has been instrumental in helping maintain our delivery vehicles—everything from mechanical work to heavy collision and cosmetic repairs for hundreds of our units every year."
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