Pro Autobody of Rye

Pro Autobody of Rye We are an autobody shop serving the community for over 50 years.

Every 5-star review is a reminder of why we do what we do. Thank you, Phil, for trusting Pro Autobody of Rye with your d...
05/28/2026

Every 5-star review is a reminder of why we do what we do. Thank you, Phil, for trusting Pro Autobody of Rye with your door repair:
I took my CX five in for repair after someone backed into me in the Costco parking lot. Angel was super helpful from the minute. I walked in the door, very friendly and accommodating. I wanted to take my car on a driving trip and didn’t want to leave it, until after I got back, so Angel pre-ordered the parts and everything was pretty much waiting for me when I got back

My car looks great-like it never happened!!
My car was returned to me clean and perfectly repaired. Pro Auto Body was on the list of Geico approved repair shops, but I would take any vehicle that I owned to Angel and his shop.
Seamless experience!

Most local collision damage is not dramatic.It is the everyday stuff.A bumper tap on I-95.A tight merge on the Hutch.A m...
05/26/2026

Most local collision damage is not dramatic.

It is the everyday stuff.

A bumper tap on I-95.
A tight merge on the Hutch.
A mirror clip in town.
A parking lot scrape in Rye.
A side-swipe near school pickup.
A low-speed hit that looked annoying, not serious.

That kind of damage is easy to minimize.

But before you shrug it off, check the basics:

Are the panel gaps even?
Do the lights work?
Is the bumper sitting correctly?
Are there cracks in the paint?
Is the mirror loose?
Did any warning lights appear?
Does the door, hood, or trunk close differently?
Is there glass damage spreading?

Westchester and Fairfield County roads are busy, tight, and unforgiving. Small impacts happen fast.

Ignoring them is where bigger problems start.

If the gap changed, something moved.That is the simple version.After an impact, look at the space around the door, hood,...
05/21/2026

If the gap changed, something moved.

That is the simple version.

After an impact, look at the space around the door, hood, trunk, bumper, and fender. If one side suddenly looks tighter, wider, higher, lower, or just slightly off, do not ignore it.

Uneven panel gaps can point to more than cosmetic damage.

They can mean a bracket shifted.
A hinge moved.
A mounting point changed.
A panel is not sitting correctly.
A seal may not close the way it should.
Something underneath may need inspection.

This is why “the door still opens” is not the same as “the repair is fine.”

Panel alignment tells a story after a collision.

A good shop knows how to read it before the small problem becomes your problem every time you drive.

Not every dent needs paint.But not every dent is a good candidate for paintless dent repair either.PDR may be an option ...
05/20/2026

Not every dent needs paint.

But not every dent is a good candidate for paintless dent repair either.

PDR may be an option when the paint is still intact, the metal is not stretched too far, the dent is accessible from behind, and the damage is not sitting on a sharp crease or difficult bodyline.

That is why the right answer starts with an inspection.

A small door ding may be perfect for PDR.
A sharp crease may not be.
A dent with cracked paint usually needs a different repair.
A dent near an edge or bodyline may be more complicated than it looks.

The mistake is assuming every dent has the same solution.

The smarter move is asking what method protects the panel, the paint, and the value of the car.

If you have a dent and the paint is still intact, ask whether PDR is possible before assuming the whole panel needs to be refinished.

A proper repair is not “how we usually do it.”It is what the vehicle requires.That difference matters.Modern vehicles ar...
05/18/2026

A proper repair is not “how we usually do it.”

It is what the vehicle requires.

That difference matters.

Modern vehicles are built with specific materials, attachment points, sensors, panels, adhesives, corrosion protection, and repair procedures. A repair that worked on an older car may not be right for a newer one.

That is why OEM repair standards matter.

They help determine what needs to be repaired, what needs to be replaced, where the vehicle can be safely worked on, and how the finished repair should perform.

The wrong shortcut can still look good when you pick the car up.

The problem shows up later.

In panel fit.
In paint failure.
In wind noise.
In warning lights.
In safety systems.
In resale value.

A good repair does not start with habit.

It starts with the correct procedure.

Before you wait three weeks for Tesla body repair, ask one question:Is the damage nonstructural?That answer can change y...
05/14/2026

Before you wait three weeks for Tesla body repair, ask one question:

Is the damage nonstructural?

That answer can change your timeline.

Not every Tesla repair needs to sit in a long backlog. Damage to bumpers, panels, doors, and paint may fall into nonstructural repair, which means you may have a faster option than waiting around for an appointment that keeps moving.

Pro Autobody of Rye is recognized by Tesla for nonstructural repairs, including bumpers, panels, doors, and paint refinishing.

We can often get your Tesla scheduled this week, starting with a free initial estimate.

So before you commit to a long wait, get a clear answer.

If the repair is nonstructural, you may not need to lose weeks.

Call Pro Autobody of Rye at (914) 967-3396 or visit proautobodyofrye.com.

White paint sounds simple until you try to match it.So does silver.So does gray.So does pearl.These are some of the colo...
05/12/2026

White paint sounds simple until you try to match it.

So does silver.
So does gray.
So does pearl.

These are some of the colors where bad repair work shows fast.

Why? Because the color changes depending on light, angle, metallic flake, pearl layers, panel shape, and how the original finish has aged.

A paint code gets you started. It does not guarantee the repair disappears.

That is why a proper refinish takes testing, adjustment, blending, and judgment. The goal is not to match the color under one shop light. The goal is to make it look right in daylight, shade, parking lots, driveways, and every angle you see walking up to the car.

You should not notice the repair every time the sun hits the panel.

Good paint work disappears.

Bad paint work follows you around.

If your insurance company recommends a body shop, do not panic.Just do not say yes without asking a few questions.Ask ho...
05/07/2026

If your insurance company recommends a body shop, do not panic.

Just do not say yes without asking a few questions.

Ask how soon the shop can actually start the repair.
Ask whether they follow the proper repair procedures for your vehicle.
Ask whether they handle supplements if hidden damage is found.
Ask what happens if the estimate changes after teardown.
Ask whether they will explain the repair clearly before work begins.
Ask if you are choosing the shop because it is right for your car, or because it is convenient for the claim.

That last question matters.

An insurance-recommended shop may be fine. But recommended does not automatically mean best for your vehicle, your timeline, or your repair.

Your car is the one being repaired. You are the one who has to drive it afterward.

Choose the shop that gives you confidence, not just the shop that gets handed to you first.

After an accident, most people take one or two photos of the damage and think they are covered.They usually are not.If i...
05/05/2026

After an accident, most people take one or two photos of the damage and think they are covered.

They usually are not.

If it is safe, take photos of everything:

The full scene.
Both vehicles.
License plates.
Damage from multiple angles.
The other driver’s insurance card.
The other driver’s registration.
The road conditions.
Traffic signs or lights nearby.
Skid marks, debris, or impact points.
Any visible injuries or deployed airbags.

Then take one wide photo from farther back.

That wide shot can matter because it shows context. Where the cars ended up. What lane you were in. What the intersection looked like. What the damage looked like before anything moved.

Most people forget that part.

You do not need to become an investigator. You just need to protect yourself from confusion later.

Save this now, because after a crash is the worst time to remember what photos you should have taken.

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27A Nursery Lane
Rye, NY
10580

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Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

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