crash repairs

[/kræʃ rɪˈpɛrz/]
nounpl: crash repairs
reparos de colisão
1. repair work done on a vehicle that has been involved in an accident or collision
The insurance company approved the crash repairs for my car after the accident.
A companhia de seguros aprovou os reparos de colisão do meu carro após o acidente.
2. the restoration of a damaged vehicle to its original condition following impact damage
Crash repairs can be expensive depending on the extent of the damage.
Os reparos de colisão podem ser caros dependendo da extensão do dano.
In Brazil, crash repairs are typically handled through insurance companies (seguradoras), and the process involves damage assessment (avaliação de danos) and approval before repairs begin. In the USA, crash repairs are a standard automotive service with dedicated collision repair shops. The term reflects the formal automotive industry terminology in both cultures.
NYC Slang
fender bender repairs
Synonyms / Sinônimos
collision repairsaccident repairsimpact repairsbody work
Antonyms / Antônimos
regular maintenancepreventive repairs

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
reparos de colisão
most common and formal term used across Brazil
São Paulo
conserto de batida
informal variant commonly used in the state
Rio de Janeiro
reparos de acidente
alternative term emphasizing accident context
Portugal
reparações de colisão
European Portuguese uses 'reparações' instead of 'reparos'

Related Words

auto repairbodyworkinsurance claimdamage assessmentcollision center

Related Idioms & Phrases

get crash repairs done
file a claim for crash repairs
estimate crash repairs
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