What’s the deal with fender benders?
Seriously, how is it that everyone in Kirkland gets a little sunshine, a little summer breeze, and immediately forgets how to use their brakes? One minute you’re just waiting in line at a Starbucks drive-thru, and the next—BOOM! Someone’s Honda just “gently kisses” your bumper like it's trying to ask it out on a date.
It’s not a big accident. It’s never a big accident. It’s always “just a little bump.” A nudge. A tap. Like your car got into a slow-motion slap fight. But it doesn’t matter how small the bump is—your car still ends up with a crumpled fender, scratched paint, and your mood ruined before you even get your iced vanilla oat milk whatever.
Well, friends, this is your sign. Your escape. Your freedom from fender benders. Welcome to L-M Body Shop, Kirkland’s most trusted collision repair shop since 1987. We’re the people you call when your car’s dignity needs to be restored.
Fender Benders: The Most Annoying Accidents on Earth
Now don’t get us wrong—we’re thankful your car isn’t totaled. No airbags went off. No tow truck had to drag your ride away while you stood there holding your latte and your tears. But still...
Fender benders are sneaky. They look harmless. But what you don’t see is:
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Bent support brackets
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Hidden frame damage
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Paint scratches starting to rust faster than an abandoned grill
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That bumper slowly drooping like it just lost a bet
They call it a fender bender, but what it really bends is your patience. And your wallet—if you don’t fix it fast.
Why Summer Is Prime Time for Collisions in Kirkland
Ah yes, summer. The season of fun, freedom, and distracted drivers trying to eat soft serve while merging. You’d think clear skies would improve everyone’s driving, right?
Wrong.
Here’s what summer brings in Kirkland:
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Tourists who don’t know where anything is
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Locals who suddenly forget how to park
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Construction zones everywhere
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Sunglasses, flip-flops, iced drinks, and... no attention to the road
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Traffic at every beach, trailhead, and farmer’s market within a 10-mile radius
Put all that together, and it’s like fender benders are on a promotional tour.
That’s why L-M Body Shop stays busy year-round, especially in summer. And we’re not just fixing dents—we’re restoring pride, paint, and personal space.
Why Choose L-M Body Shop for Collision Repair in Kirkland?
Here’s the thing—we’re not some fly-by-night garage that takes your car, disappears for three weeks, and gives it back with “one or two things we’ll fix later.” No.
We’ve been doing this since before Bluetooth. Since before Google. Since phones had cords.
At L-M Body Shop, here’s what you get:
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✅ State-of-the-art repair & estimating tools – no guesswork, no “eyeball it” jobs
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✅ Certified collision repair – from small scrapes to major crunches
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✅ Auto paint services that match like it’s original stock
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✅ Dent repair and scratch repair that make it look like the accident never happened
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✅ Vehicle frame and unibody repair – because structure matters, people
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✅ We work with all major insurance companies – because paperwork should be your last worry
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✅ A+ BBB Rating for 15 years – that’s right, FIFTEEN. We’re basically the valedictorian of auto repair in Kirkland.
And did we mention the personal attention? You’re not just a ticket number at L-M. You’re part of the shop family. Well, the well-behaved part of the family, anyway.
Let’s Break Down What We Actually Fix
1. Bumpers – Front, rear, partially hanging, slightly cracked, or fully smashed. We fix ‘em.
2. Dents – Small ones, deep ones, weird mystery dents that just appeared one day.
3. Paint scratches – Whether it’s from a rogue shopping cart or a jealous ex, we got it.
4. Stone chips – Because Washington’s roads love throwing pebbles like confetti.
5. Auto paint and restoration – Your car can look new again. Yes, even if it’s not.
6. Frame repairs – If your car’s been hit hard, we’ll make sure the bones are back in line.
7. Curb appeal fixes – Because your car deserves to turn heads again.
We don’t just repair—we restore. So you can pull out of the lot like, “Yep. I still got it.”
Insurance Claims Don’t Have to Be a Nightmare
Here’s a little-known fact: the average person would rather floss with a pine needle than deal with insurance after a collision.
At L-M Body Shop, we say: No. Not today, Satan.
We’ve built strong relationships with all the major insurance companies. That means:
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We help file your claim
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We work directly with your adjuster
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We make sure the right parts get approved
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We keep the process moving
You just focus on being mildly annoyed that someone hit your car. We’ll handle the rest.
Don’t Wait for the Dents to Multiply
Dents don’t heal on their own. You can’t put a Band-Aid on your bumper and hope it works itself out. In fact, the longer you wait, the worse it gets:
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Moisture gets in
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Rust starts creeping
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Paint fades
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Everything starts warping like a dollar store spatula in a hot pan
Before you know it, that “small fender bender” is a full-blown paint, panel, and frame job. And you’ll be kicking yourself like, “Why didn’t I just get it fixed earlier?”
We’ll tell you why: Because you hadn’t called us yet. So now’s your chance.
Your Freedom From Fender Benders Starts Here
You deserve to drive a car that doesn’t look like it’s been playing bumper tag with every other vehicle in Kirkland.
So this summer, whether you’re:
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Headed to the lake
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Planning a road trip
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Hosting backyard BBQs
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Or just sitting in traffic while muttering to yourself
Do it with a car that looks GOOD.
Visit L-M Body Shop – Kirkland’s Collision Repair Pros
📍 13209 NE 126th Pl, Suite A140, Kirkland, WA 98034
📞 (425) 821-8074
🕒 Mon – Fri: 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Call us. Stop by. Tell us the story of your fender bender. We’ve heard ‘em all.
At L-M Body Shop, we turn “Oops” into “Oh wow!”
Because when it comes to collision repair in Kirkland—nobody does it better.
