Frame & Unibody Repair in Times Square, Manhattan — D. MacArthur Auto Body
Frame & Unibody Repair pricing for Times Square, Manhattan drivers depends on damage scope — itemized in writing before any work starts on a Times Square vehicle. D. MacArthur Auto Body works 13.0 miles directly west of Times Square at 136-31 Springfield Blvd (thirty-plus minutes away), with direct insurance billing and a lifetime workmanship warranty for Times Square customers. Call (718) 723-6163 for a written estimate.
What does frame & unibody repair cost for Times Square drivers?
Frame & Unibody Repair pricing for Times Square drivers depends on three things: damage severity, parts type (OEM vs aftermarket), and labor hours required for the Times Square job. The estimate at D. MacArthur Auto Body breaks each line out so the carrier and the Times Square customer see the same numbers.
For Times Square-area frame & unibody repair specifically, the most common tier runs mid-range — bumper, fender, and panel work after low-to-mid-speed collisions, the kind Times Square drivers see along 8th Ave. Carrier mix among Times Square customers: Tesla Insurance, USAA, Allstate. Each carrier has slightly different supplement workflows we know cold.
Every estimate at D. MacArthur Auto Body itemizes parts, paint, labor hours, and consumables — no vague "shop time" lines that hide markups. Same format your carrier expects.
How long does frame & unibody repair take in Times Square?
frame repair for Times Square drivers — same equipment, same crew, same standards as every other job at our Springfield Boulevard shop. For Times Square drivers specifically — 13.0 miles directly west of the shop, drop-offs typically come down 8th Ave.
Times Square sits 13.0 miles directly west of the shop — typically thirty-plus minutes for a Times Square customer to reach 136-31 Springfield Blvd. Most arrive via 8th Ave, West Side Hwy, Riverside Dr. Zip 10036 sits on the daily call list, which is why Times Square jobs rarely involve out-of-area parts logistics or unfamiliar carrier offices.
In Times Square specifically, the most-frequent intake patterns include computerized frame straightening on a times square customer's suv, frame measurement after a hit-and-run in times square, and used-car frame check before purchase by a times square buyer. Each is well-rehearsed at this shop.
Send a few photos and we'll get you a written estimate, no obligation.
Why Times Square drivers pick D. MacArthur for frame & unibody repair
A body shop without a downdraft paint booth is a body shop guessing on color. D. MacArthur Auto Body's booth at the Springfield Boulevard location runs spectrophotometer-matched paint with a controlled cure cycle, which is why Times Square cars don't come back six months later with off-color panels visible in Manhattan sunlight.
Times Square-specific patterns we see most often: tesla collision work; valet-garage scratch damage. Each Times Square pattern produces a recognizable damage signature — bumper-and-fender for parking incidents, full-quarter for backing collisions, hood-and-grille for road-debris strikes. Times Square intake calls usually identify themselves within the first thirty seconds of the description.
Recent frame & unibody repair jobs from Times Square
Hail damage claim for a Times Square customer — full-vehicle PDR completed without paint, comprehensive coverage waived the deductible at carrier Tesla Insurance.
Tesla owner from Times Square brought in a Model Y after a parking-lot strike — aluminum quarter panel repair, paint blend, and ADAS recalibration completed in 11 working days.
Recent insurance claim handled for a Times Square customer through Tesla Insurance. Initial estimate revised after teardown supplement — full amount approved, customer paid only the deductible.
Vehicle mix in Times Square skews Porsche and Tesla — which sets the parts inventory and tooling we expect to need for any given week's intake from Times Square. Times Square's dominant carrier set runs Tesla Insurance, USAA, Allstate, so the adjuster relationships and supplement workflows for Times Square customers are well-rehearsed.
We bill your carrier directly and handle the paperwork for you.
Cost and timeline questions from Times Square customers
Do you offer pickup and delivery?
Yes — free pickup and delivery, plus a free shuttle to the train or your home. Call (718) 723-6163 to set it up.
What insurance carriers do you work with?
Every major NY carrier — GEICO, Allstate, State Farm, Progressive, Liberty Mutual, USAA, Nationwide, Travelers, Farmers, MetLife, Esurance, AAA, plus local and specialty carriers.
How much does a bumper repair cost?
Minor scuff repair $250–$500. Plastic crack repair $400–$900. Bumper cover replacement with paint $700–$1,500. Sensor calibration adds $150–$400 if needed.
Do you do paint matching or just paint replacement?
Both. Spot blends within a panel, edge-to-edge respray, and full vehicle refinish — we match factory color codes with spectrophotometer reads, not just stock paint codes.
Do you de-energize the EV battery before repair?
Yes. Any structural repair that approaches the high-voltage system requires battery isolation per manufacturer protocol. We follow Tesla, Rivian, and Lucid procedures.