Know the Repair Cost Before You Decide on Insurance
We get you a detailed repair estimate and help you with your options—file a claim, take the insurance payment, or plan your repair.
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- We document the damage beyond what's visible.
- We prepare a line estimate to bring to any shop.
- We assemble an appraisal packet to help you get an insurance check if you're not ready to repair.
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SCHEDULE YOUR INSPECTION
How it works
How It Works
We produce a detailed, evidence-backed repair estimate and advise on how to proceed with your insurance options based on your repair costs, policy, and deductible.
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Bring us your vehicle
Kinetic's machine collects hundreds of HD photos while our technicians perform a diagnostic scan in 10-20 minutes.
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We document the damage
HD imaging, 3D measurement, and diagnostic scanning identify visible, structural, and electronic damage.
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Get your repair estimate
We review the estimate with you and advise on the best course of action with insurance.
Know Exactly What You're Getting
HD damage photos · Diagnostic scan · Industry-standard repair estimate
A professional appraisal packet you can share with your insurer or repair shop.
1. HD Vehicle Photos
Detailed visual documentation of the damage with measurements
2. Diagnostic Scan Report
Electronic fault codes and vehicle-system findings
3. Industry-Standard Repair Estimate
A detailed estimate produced in the same estimating platforms used by insurers and repair shops
Kinetic technology helps identify and predict hidden damage, but some conditions may only be discovered once the vehicle is disassembled during repair.
What drivers say
Frequently Asked Questions.
Who should get a Kinetic Inspection?
Anyone whose vehicle has been damaged in a collision, a minor accident, theft, or vandalism, and who wants an objective picture of the damage before choosing a repair facility or requesting an insurance reimbursement.
Does my vehicle need to be drivable?
Yes. The current appraisal service is for drivable vehicles that you can bring to us. If your vehicle is not drivable, contact us and we will tell you what options exist.
How long does the inspection take?
Your visit takes no more than 20 minutes, and usually about 10.
How much does the service cost?
FREE TO YOU. The Kinetic deep inspection service is provided at no cost to you, the vehicle owner — Kinetic is paid by insurers and repair facilities for its services. There is no charge to you and no repair commitment attached to the appraisal.
What happens after I schedule?
We will contact you during business hours to confirm your appointment
What will I receive?
An itemized repair estimate, high-resolution images of the vehicle, and a diagnostic scan of the fault codes that you can send to your insurer or chosen repair facility.
Can I take the estimate to any body shop?
Yes. The estimate, photos and the diagnostic scan are yours. You can take them to any repair facility you choose, or send it back to your insurance carrier.
Does Kinetic repair the collision damage?
No. Kinetic is not a body shop. We perform the inspection and the diagnostics. Collision body repairs are completed by the repair facility you select. After that work is finished, Kinetic can perform or coordinate the required sensor programming, calibration, and post-repair validation as a separate service.
Will my insurance company accept the estimate?
In most cases, yes. Kinetic is a licensed vehicle appraiser, and our repair estimates are written to the documentation and manufacturer-procedure standards carriers expect — we are already integrated directly with several insurers. Coverage and payment decisions still rest with your carrier under the terms of your policy, but you are giving them a documented, evidence-backed estimate rather than an unsupported one.
What if I take the insurance payment and don't repair?
That’s your decision, subject to your insurance policy and any lender requirements. Kinetic can help you document the vehicle’s condition, what repairs may be needed, and what your options are next.
Does Kinetic have a license to operate?
Kinetic is a licensed independent vehicle appraiser in states that require it by law.
Does the inspection include sensor and module reprogramming?
The diagnostic scan identifies the sensors and electronic components damaged, and the digital repair that is likely required. Performing those operations is a separate service, carried out after body repairs are complete — by Kinetic or by a provider we coordinate with, if you ask us to.
What if additional damage is found during repair?
It can happen. Some conditions are only visible once a repair facility begins teardown. A digital inspection is designed to move more of that discovery to the beginning, but it does not replace teardown, and a supplement may still be needed. If new damage appears, the repair facility documents it and works with your insurer or you directly.
Start with clarity.
Before repairs begin, understand the damage, the safety-system requirements, and what should happen next.
No repair commitment required. You remain free to choose any repair facility.