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Collision Repair for Bellevue Drivers

Bellevue drivers have more body shop choices than anyone on the Eastside, and many of them still drive fifteen minutes north to L-M Body Shop because they want a family-owned shop where the owner knows their name. If you have been in an accident in the Bellevue area, the first thing to know is that you choose the body shop, not your insurance company. The second is that L-M Body Shop has been fixing exactly these cars from Totem Lake since 1987.

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Collision Repair in Bellevue, L-M Body Shop

Why Do Bellevue Vehicles End Up Needing Collision Repair?

I-405, I-90 and SR-520 converge on Bellevue, and the downtown garages and Bellevue Square, Crossroads and Factoria lots produce constant parking damage. Higher speeds on the freeways mean the structural repairs we see from Bellevue tend to be more serious. Bellevue is luxury and EV territory: Mercedes, BMW, Audi, Lexus, Porsche and Tesla, where pearl paint matching, aluminum repair and driver-assistance calibration are part of the job.

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Collision Repair at L-M Body Shop in Kirkland

How Does Collision Repair Work for Bellevue Customers?

Collision repair at L-M Body Shop means a written estimate, teardown to find the damage a photo cannot show, structural and panel repair to manufacturer procedures, computer-matched refinishing, and a check of every light, sensor and gap before the car goes home. We talk to your insurance adjuster so you do not have to, and we arrange a rental through Enterprise. Every Bellevue collision repair starts with a free written estimate. After drop-off the damaged area is torn down, hidden damage is documented for the adjuster, parts are ordered, the structure is measured if the hit was hard enough to need it, and the car is repaired, refinished, checked and washed.

Our technicians have been with the shop for 10 to 30+ years. That is why Bellevue customers come back, and why their kids come now. Every car leaves washed and vacuumed, and we touch up small future scratches at no charge.

Our collision repair customers come from Downtown Bellevue, Crossroads, Factoria, Lake Hills, Bridle Trails and the rest of the Bellevue area. Bellevue is about fifteen minutes up I-405 to the NE 124th exit and our shop on NE 126th Place.

Call (425) 821-8074 or use the online estimate form and a real person will get back to you, usually the same business day. We are at 13209 NE 126th Pl, Suite A140 in Totem Lake, Bellevue is about fifteen minutes up I-405 to the NE 124th exit and our shop on NE 126th Place.

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L-M Body Shop in Totem Lake, Kirkland

INSURANCE COMPANIES WE WORK WITH

every major carrier, plus Direct Repair for The Hartford

Collision happens, you call your insurance company, and then you call us. We work with every carrier below and many more, and we have handled claims from this same Totem Lake building since 1987. Don't see yours? Call (425) 821-8074, we almost certainly work with them too.

Also USAA, PEMCO, The Hartford, Mutual of Enumclaw, Esurance and any other carrier that writes auto policies in Washington.

You choose the body shop. Not your insurance company.

After a collision the first call is usually to the insurance company, and the adjuster may steer you toward a "preferred" or "network" shop. In Washington the choice of repair shop is yours. Your insurer cannot require you to use a particular shop, and it still has to pay for a proper repair at the shop you pick.

  • Network shops have agreements with the insurer. The agreement is with them, not with you.
  • Tell the adjuster: "I am taking it to L-M Body Shop in Kirkland." That is all it takes.
  • We send our estimate and photos to the adjuster, handle the supplement for hidden damage, and bill the insurer directly. You only pay your deductible.

How insurance claim repairs work at L-M

MORE SERVICES IN BELLEVUE

everything we fix for Bellevue drivers

NEARBY AREAS WE SERVE

from our shop in Totem Lake, Kirkland

CUSTOMER REVIEWS

4.9 stars on Google from 265 reviews

Great service and great people. I had passenger side door's panel came off due to a little accident. I reached out to multiple body shop but LM body shop struck great impression in my mind. In the first interaction I knew that they're genuine and not trying to scam you. One of the part from the panel seems to be reusable and advised me to buy part by myself, so I can return if they don't ended up using it while repairing. And they didn't use it and saved me $500. Other bodyshops that I went, they never offered me this option and asked me to replace good part as well. In addition to that I didn't have to take the appointments for the quote, like I had to for the other places. They gave me quote promptly and squeezed the repair in their schedule as soon as the part arrived. I would definitely recommend this body shop to my friends and family.

Shalin MehtaGoogle review · a month ago

Lorri and her team were amazing. This was my first time dealing with collision repairs and an insurance claim after someone damaged my rear bumper, so I wasn’t really sure what to expect. They took the time to answer my questions, explain the process, and made everything feel much less stressful. Lorri was calm, kind, and incredibly easy to communicate with from start to finish. Her customer service really stood out and made a difficult situation so much easier to navigate. Highly recommend for quality repairs and excellent customer service.

Brenton LovellGoogle review · 2 months ago

I can't say enough good things about L-M Body Shop. I brought my brand-new Lexus in for a scratch, and Lorri took the time to try the least invasive solution before recommending a repair. The result exceeded my expectations, and I truly appreciated the honesty and care. It's refreshing to find a shop that genuinely looks out for its customers. Thank you again, Lorri!

Karin ChenGoogle review · 2 months ago
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COLLISION REPAIR IN BELLEVUE

questions from Bellevue drivers

Do I have to use my insurance company's shop for collision repair in Bellevue?

No. Washington law lets you choose any repair shop. Your insurer can recommend network shops but cannot require one, and it still pays for a proper repair at L-M Body Shop.

How far is L-M Body Shop from Bellevue?

Bellevue is about fifteen minutes up I-405 to the NE 124th exit and our shop on NE 126th Place.

Can I get a rental car while my car is repaired?

Yes. We coordinate with Enterprise so a rental is ready at drop-off and handle the paperwork with your insurer if your policy includes rental coverage.

More answers on the Collision Repair Q&A page, or call (425) 821-8074.