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How TLS Free Virtual Auto Body Estimates Work

TLS virtual estimates let you upload photos from your phone and receive a text quote from our Fort Myers team.

TLS Automotive offers a free virtual estimate for drivers in Fort Myers and Lee County.

You upload photos from your phone without visiting the shop first.

A TLS team member reviews the images and texts your preliminary repair quote.

What photos to include

Capture wide shots of the whole vehicle and close-ups of each damaged panel.

Include VIN or license plate if asked on the form.

Multiple angles help us see bumper, door, and structural damage.

Best practices for photo estimates

Take photos in daylight when possible for accurate color and damage visibility.

Include the odometer reading if the form requests it.

Photograph tire and suspension areas when wheel damage is suspected.

Send interior photos if airbags deployed or dash components were affected.

What the virtual quote covers

We provide a preliminary scope based on visible damage.

Hidden damage behind bumpers or panels may change the final estimate after inspection.

Insurance claims still require an in-person assessment before repairs begin.

How fast you hear back

TLS reviews virtual estimate submissions during business hours.

You receive a text response with preliminary scope and next steps.

Urgent fleet or insurance accounts can call (239) 334-4500 for priority handling.

When to visit the shop instead

Major collisions, airbag deployment, or frame damage need an in-person assessment.

Fleet and insurance partners can call for priority scheduling.

Walk-ins are welcome during business hours at 2559 Fowler St.

Virtual estimate and insurance claims

Your carrier may still send an adjuster or accept shop estimates for approval.

TLS coordinates with adjusters using the same photo documentation you provide.

Supplements are filed if teardown reveals additional damage.

After you receive your text quote

Schedule an in-person inspection to confirm parts and labor.

We work with your insurance adjuster when a claim is open.

See collision repair Fort Myers for our full repair capabilities.

Why drivers use virtual estimates

Virtual estimates save a trip when you need a quick answer on repair scope.

They help you compare shops before authorizing work.

They start the conversation with TLS before you tow or drive a damaged vehicle.

Related guides

Read collision repair cost in Fort Myers after you receive your text quote.

See insurance coverage for collision repair when filing a claim.

Review how to choose a body shop before authorizing repair.

Lee County drivers and TLS Automotive

TLS is located at 2559 Fowler St in Fort Myers — central for Lee County collision repair.

Drivers from Cape Coral, Bonita Springs, and Estero use our shop.

Fort Myers Beach and North Fort Myers pages describe local service from one credentialed facility.

Modern vehicle repair at TLS

Aluminum body panels and EV platforms need shop experience beyond general body work.

TLS repairs Tesla and other EVs and calibrates ADAS sensors in-house when required.

See Tesla collision repair Fort Myers and auto paint matching.

Questions before you book repair

Do you offer free estimates? Yes — in person and through our virtual estimate form.

Do you work with my insurance? We accept United, Loyalty, and all carriers.

Is there a warranty? TLS provides a lifetime warranty on our workmanship.

Call (239) 334-4500 or visit contact to schedule.

About TLS Automotive

TLS Automotive Inc. has provided collision and body repair in Fort Myers since 1974.

We are an I-CAR Gold Class certified shop at 2559 Fowler St, Fort Myers, FL 33901.

Services include fleet collision repair, insurance DRP, retail collision repair, and classic restoration.

Every repair is backed by a lifetime warranty on our workmanship.

Our Fowler St facility serves Lee County and Collier County drivers daily.

Fort Myers shop credentials

Gold Class I-CAR certification keeps technicians current on structural and refinish standards.

We repair steel, aluminum, EV, and ADAS-equipped vehicles from one location.

In-house ADAS calibration reduces delays when sensors are affected by collision work.

PPG color matching supports factory-quality finishes on every refinish job.

Lee County and Southwest Florida service area

Drivers from Cape Coral, Bonita Springs, Estero, and Fort Myers Beach use our shop.

We also serve North Fort Myers, Lehigh Acres, and Naples from the same facility.

City landing pages on our site map explain local body shop and collision services.

Call (239) 334-4500 for a free damage assessment.

Retail, fleet, and insurance repair

Retail collision work includes frame straightening, paint matching, and dent repair.

Fleet and rental operators use our fleet collision repair program.

Insurance partners include United, Loyalty, and all major carriers.

See insurance DRP repair for adjuster workflows.

What to expect at TLS

We document damage with photos before teardown begins.

Repair scope is explained before parts are ordered.

Structural work follows manufacturer specifications.

Final inspection happens before you pick up your vehicle.

When to call TLS after an accident

Call (239) 334-4500 for a free damage assessment.

Use our free virtual estimate to upload photos from your phone.

Walk-ins are welcome Monday through Friday 8am to 5pm and Saturday 8am to 12pm.

Related services and city pages

Browse collision repair Fort Myers, auto body shop Fort Myers, and frame straightening.

Lee County pages include Bonita Springs, Estero, Cape Coral, and Naples collision repair.

See our site map for every service and location page.

Collision repair process at TLS

Every job begins with a documented damage assessment and repair scope.

Structural repairs follow manufacturer specifications with measuring systems.

PPG formulation matches factory paint on collision and refinish work.

Fleet and insurance jobs receive photo documentation for adjusters.

Fleet and insurance partners in Fort Myers

Commercial fleets and rental operators use our Fowler St shop for volume collision repair.

United, Loyalty, and all insurance carriers are welcome with adjuster-ready documentation.

Classic restoration projects receive the same paint standards as daily collision volume.

Aluminum, EV, and ADAS repair capability

TLS repairs aluminum body panels and EV platforms with I-CAR Gold Class training.

In-house ADAS calibration reduces delays when cameras or radar are in the repair scope.

See Tesla collision repair for dedicated EV body work.

Lee County drivers after an accident

Drivers from Cape Coral, Bonita Springs, Estero, and Naples use our Fort Myers facility.

Free walk-in assessments are available Monday through Friday 8am to 5pm.

Saturday hours are 8am to 12pm at 2559 Fowler St.

More collision repair guides

Read collision repair cost in Fort Myers for pricing factors.

See insurance coverage for collision repair when filing a claim.

Learn how virtual estimates work before uploading photos.

Review how to choose a body shop when comparing estimates.

More collision repair guides

These articles expand on repair cost, insurance claims, virtual estimates, and choosing a Fort Myers body shop.

TLS Automotive has served Southwest Florida since 1974 from 2559 Fowler St.

Every guide links to our collision repair, insurance DRP, and free virtual estimate pages.

Return to the blog index for every TLS collision repair resource.

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Get your free virtual estimate

Upload damage photos from your phone — a TLS team member will text your repair quote back.