If you've never had body work done on your car before, it can be difficult to know what to expect, especially in regards to time. Generally, the cost and time to repair will depend on the extent of the damage. Body shops have a specific set of procedures to inspect and repair a vehicle, though this process varies depending on how much and where the vehicle is damaged. Here are some of the things you should expect, in terms of time, when you take your car in for collision repairs in order of their severity.