{
  "name": "Body & Collision Repair",
  "edition_label": "October 2026",
  "edition_updated_at": "2026-10-11",
  "slug": "body-collision-repair",
  "kind": "subcategory",
  "parent_slug": "automotive-services",
  "url": "https://madgicx.com/labs/industries/automotive-services/body-collision-repair",
  "scope": "Category research. Parent-industry AOV benchmark shown as a separate reference.",
  "directory_status": "deferred",
  "page_readiness": "published",
  "directory_notice": null,
  "benchmark": {
    "status": "unavailable_insufficient_cohort",
    "slug": "body-collision-repair",
    "parent_slug": "automotive-services",
    "cohort_scope": "exact_child",
    "median_aov_usd": null,
    "p25_aov_usd": null,
    "p75_aov_usd": null,
    "metric_window": null,
    "scope_label": "The exact category cohort does not support a publishable AOV aggregate.",
    "methodology": "No publishable AOV benchmark is available for this category. Parent and sibling benchmarks are not substituted.",
    "read_at": "2026-10-11T14:06:40.917993+00:00",
    "period_label": "No publishable aggregate",
    "citation": "Madgicx Research & Labs. Body & Collision Repair: no publishable AOV benchmark. The exact category cohort does not support a publishable AOV aggregate. Status reviewed 2026-10-11T14:06:40.917993+00:00. https://madgicx.com/labs/industries/automotive-services/body-collision-repair#benchmark",
    "source": {
      "name": "Madgicx Research & Labs",
      "url": "https://madgicx.com/labs/industries/automotive-services/body-collision-repair#benchmark"
    }
  },
  "metric_definitions": [],
  "metric_definitions_scope": "Definitions only; no ACV, MRR or ARPU benchmark or measured correlation is supplied.",
  "brands": null,
  "answers": [
    {
      "group": "In this category",
      "id": "answer-auto-body-collision-repair-1",
      "question": "Why separate estimating from repair?",
      "text": "ASE lists damage analysis and estimating as its own collision test, distinct from collision repair and refinishing. An ad can invite an estimate without implying that photos settle the repair plan.",
      "context": "",
      "url": "https://madgicx.com/labs/industries/automotive-services/body-collision-repair#answer-auto-body-collision-repair-1",
      "citation": "Madgicx Research & Labs. Body & Collision Repair. Why separate estimating from repair? ASE lists damage analysis and estimating as its own collision test, distinct from collision repair and refinishing. An ad can invite an estimate without implying that photos settle the repair plan.  Source: https://ase.com/tests/b2-b5/ Answer: https://madgicx.com/labs/industries/automotive-services/body-collision-repair#answer-auto-body-collision-repair-1",
      "source_url": "https://ase.com/tests/b2-b5/"
    },
    {
      "group": "In this category",
      "id": "answer-auto-body-collision-repair-2",
      "question": "What does collision repair cover beyond paint?",
      "text": "ASE describes its collision series as covering analysis and repair of collision damage as well as paint-finish damage. Creative can name the actual shop scope instead of treating every dent as cosmetic.",
      "context": "",
      "url": "https://madgicx.com/labs/industries/automotive-services/body-collision-repair#answer-auto-body-collision-repair-2",
      "citation": "Madgicx Research & Labs. Body & Collision Repair. What does collision repair cover beyond paint? ASE describes its collision series as covering analysis and repair of collision damage as well as paint-finish damage. Creative can name the actual shop scope instead of treating every dent as cosmetic.  Source: https://ase.com/tests/b2-b5/ Answer: https://madgicx.com/labs/industries/automotive-services/body-collision-repair#answer-auto-body-collision-repair-2",
      "source_url": "https://ase.com/tests/b2-b5/"
    },
    {
      "group": "In this category",
      "id": "answer-auto-body-collision-repair-3",
      "question": "Why name the repair discipline?",
      "text": "ASE’s collision series separates painting, non-structural, structural, and mechanical or electrical work. A service page can distinguish the offered work while avoiding a universal repair capability claim.",
      "context": "",
      "url": "https://madgicx.com/labs/industries/automotive-services/body-collision-repair#answer-auto-body-collision-repair-3",
      "citation": "Madgicx Research & Labs. Body & Collision Repair. Why name the repair discipline? ASE’s collision series separates painting, non-structural, structural, and mechanical or electrical work. A service page can distinguish the offered work while avoiding a universal repair capability claim.  Source: https://ase.com/tests/b2-b5/ Answer: https://madgicx.com/labs/industries/automotive-services/body-collision-repair#answer-auto-body-collision-repair-3",
      "source_url": "https://ase.com/tests/b2-b5/"
    },
    {
      "group": "In this category",
      "id": "answer-auto-body-collision-repair-4",
      "question": "Can a certification badge replace a work description?",
      "text": "ASE identifies specific collision test series and separate estimator testing. An ad should use only credentials the actual provider holds and still describe the inspection and estimate process.",
      "context": "",
      "url": "https://madgicx.com/labs/industries/automotive-services/body-collision-repair#answer-auto-body-collision-repair-4",
      "citation": "Madgicx Research & Labs. Body & Collision Repair. Can a certification badge replace a work description? ASE identifies specific collision test series and separate estimator testing. An ad should use only credentials the actual provider holds and still describe the inspection and estimate process.  Source: https://ase.com/tests/b2-b5/ Answer: https://madgicx.com/labs/industries/automotive-services/body-collision-repair#answer-auto-body-collision-repair-4",
      "source_url": "https://ase.com/tests/b2-b5/"
    },
    {
      "group": "Category research",
      "id": "answer-benchmark-status",
      "question": "Which AOV benchmark is shown?",
      "text": "The reference benchmark is for Automotive Services.",
      "context": "Parent industry benchmark. Snapshot read 11 October 2026.",
      "url": "https://madgicx.com/labs/industries/automotive-services/body-collision-repair#answer-benchmark-status",
      "citation": "Madgicx Research & Labs. Body & Collision Repair. Which AOV benchmark is shown? The reference benchmark is for Automotive Services. Parent industry benchmark. Snapshot read 11 October 2026. Source: https://madgicx.com/labs/industries/automotive-services#benchmark Answer: https://madgicx.com/labs/industries/automotive-services/body-collision-repair#answer-benchmark-status",
      "source_url": "https://madgicx.com/labs/industries/automotive-services#benchmark"
    },
    {
      "group": "Use this research",
      "id": "answer-download-research",
      "question": "Can I download this industry research?",
      "text": "The exports section provides this edition in Markdown and JSON, along with a research index. Credit Madgicx Research & Labs and link to the exact source. Keep its snapshot date and scope.",
      "context": "",
      "url": "https://madgicx.com/labs/industries/automotive-services/body-collision-repair#answer-download-research",
      "citation": "Madgicx Research & Labs. Body & Collision Repair. Can I download this industry research? The exports section provides this edition in Markdown and JSON, along with a research index. Credit Madgicx Research & Labs and link to the exact source. Keep its snapshot date and scope.  Source: https://madgicx.com/labs/industries/automotive-services/body-collision-repair#reuse Answer: https://madgicx.com/labs/industries/automotive-services/body-collision-repair#answer-download-research",
      "source_url": "https://madgicx.com/labs/industries/automotive-services/body-collision-repair#reuse"
    },
    {
      "group": "Use this research",
      "id": "answer-cite-research",
      "question": "How should I cite a finding from this page?",
      "text": "Credit Madgicx Research & Labs and link to the exact source. Keep its snapshot date and scope.",
      "context": "",
      "url": "https://madgicx.com/labs/industries/automotive-services/body-collision-repair#answer-cite-research",
      "citation": "Madgicx Research & Labs. Body & Collision Repair. How should I cite a finding from this page? Credit Madgicx Research & Labs and link to the exact source. Keep its snapshot date and scope.  Source: https://madgicx.com/labs/industries/automotive-services/body-collision-repair#reuse Answer: https://madgicx.com/labs/industries/automotive-services/body-collision-repair#answer-cite-research",
      "source_url": "https://madgicx.com/labs/industries/automotive-services/body-collision-repair#reuse"
    }
  ],
  "parent_benchmark_reference": {
    "scope": "parent_industry",
    "parent_slug": "automotive-services",
    "parent_name": "Automotive Services",
    "source_url": "https://madgicx.com/labs/industries/automotive-services#benchmark",
    "benchmark": {
      "status": "verified_aggregate",
      "slug": "automotive-services",
      "parent_slug": null,
      "cohort_scope": "root_and_children",
      "median_aov_usd": 78.78,
      "p25_aov_usd": 37.72,
      "p75_aov_usd": 232.65,
      "metric_window": null,
      "scope_label": "Equal-weight AOV benchmark",
      "methodology": "Median and middle 50% of observed account-level average order values in USD, with each account weighted equally. Use this range as a comparison, not a profitability measure.",
      "read_at": "2026-10-11T14:06:40.917993+00:00",
      "period_label": "Dated snapshot",
      "citation": "Madgicx Research & Labs. Automotive Services account AOV: median $78.78; middle 50% $37.72 to $232.65. Snapshot read 11 October 2026. https://madgicx.com/labs/industries/automotive-services#benchmark",
      "source": {
        "name": "Madgicx Research & Labs",
        "url": "https://madgicx.com/labs/industries/automotive-services#benchmark"
      }
    },
    "citation": "Madgicx Research & Labs. Automotive Services account AOV: median $78.78; middle 50% $37.72 to $232.65. Snapshot read 11 October 2026. https://madgicx.com/labs/industries/automotive-services#benchmark"
  }
}