After an accident, drivers in Fort Myers and Lee County ask what collision repair will cost.
Every vehicle and impact is different.
TLS Automotive provides free damage assessments at our Fowler St shop before work begins.
What drives collision repair price
Labor hours, replacement parts, refinish materials, and frame or structural repair all affect the total.
Luxury imports, aluminum panels, and EV platforms may need specialized procedures.
ADAS-equipped vehicles may need in-house sensor calibration after bumper or glass work.
Sample repair cost factors
Bumper cover replacement plus paint on a sedan is a different scope than quarter panel structural work.
Hail damage with intact paint may qualify for paintless dent repair at lower cost.
Frame straightening and structural sectioning add labor and measuring time.
OEM parts cost more than aftermarket alternatives — your insurer may specify which parts apply.
Insurance vs out-of-pocket
When your policy covers the loss, you pay your deductible and the carrier pays the repair per your coverage.
TLS works with United, Loyalty, and all major carriers.
We document damage with photos and provide repair scopes for adjusters.
How TLS builds your estimate
We inspect visible damage and note panels that may hide impact behind bumpers or liners.
Parts and labor are itemized before repairs are authorized.
Supplements are documented when teardown reveals additional damage.
Insurance carriers review our scope before final approval on covered claims.
Free virtual estimates from TLS
Upload damage photos through our free virtual estimate page.
A TLS team member texts back a preliminary quote.
Final pricing is confirmed after in-person inspection.
Typical repair categories
Minor dent and bumper jobs cost less than structural frame work or full panel replacement.
PPG color matching adds refinish labor when panels are replaced or blended.
Fleet and insurance DRP jobs follow agreed rate schedules.
Reducing surprise costs
Ask what is included in the initial estimate versus possible supplements.
Confirm rental coverage with your insurer if you need a vehicle during repair.
TLS explains timeline and parts availability when you approve the repair order.
Get a Fort Myers repair quote
Call (239) 334-4500 or visit collision repair Fort Myers for details.
Related guides
See insurance coverage for collision repair in Florida when your claim is open.
Read how virtual estimates work before you upload photos.
Review how to choose a Fort Myers body shop after an accident.
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.
- Does Insurance Cover Collision Repair in Florida? — Most Florida collision policies cover repair when the loss is covered. Here is how claims and body shop choice typically work.
- 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.
- How to Choose a Body Shop After an Accident in Fort Myers — Choosing the right Fort Myers body shop affects repair quality, insurance timelines, and your vehicle's safety systems.
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.
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