Yes, clear photographs can often help AG Body Shop carry out an initial review of visible vehicle damage, but photographs cannot always confirm the complete repair scope.
For the most useful initial assessment, send a wider photograph showing the affected side of the vehicle, a full view of each damaged panel or bumper and several close photographs from different angles. Reflections across a panel can also help show the shape of dents and creases.
Photographs are particularly useful for identifying visible scratches, paint loss, dents, bumper scuffs and obvious exterior damage. However, a camera cannot reliably show everything behind a bumper, trim panel or exterior fitting. Lighting and viewing angle can also make panel distortion or colour differences appear more or less noticeable than they are in person.
A workshop inspection may therefore be required where there are concerns about concealed damage, changed panel gaps, bumper mountings, previous repairs, corrosion or damage extending beyond the visible surface.
If the vehicle was involved in a collision, our guide to Car Accident Damage Assessment explains why visible and concealed damage are considered separately.
Send your make, model, registration and photographs through our vehicle assessment form. We can review the visible condition and advise whether photographs provide enough information for the next step or whether the vehicle should be inspected at the workshop.