April 18, 2026 · 6 min read
What to do after a car accident in California
A step-by-step guide: safety, documentation, insurance, and choosing the right body shop.
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Honest auto body & collision repair advice from the team at Focus On Cars.
A step-by-step guide: safety, documentation, insurance, and choosing the right body shop.
Short answer: no. California law gives you the right to choose where your car is repaired.
What drives the timeline - parts, paint, frame work - and how to plan around it.
When PDR is the right call, and when you need full panel repair and refinishing.