The repair process
How long will it take for my car to get repaired?
Before you decide
Confirm current policy terms and local requirements with your insurer and repair professional.
Most insurance companies take the labor hours divided by a set formula according to their company guidelines. Every insurance company will be different but it is typically an average of a 5 hour word day. For example, if the estimate calls for 45 hours total labor, divide 45 by 5 and your estimated repair time is 9 business days. The majority of repair shops do not have weekend hours.
This repair time can be delayed by parts on back order, additional repairs that require supplements or other unexpected factors.