A first quote after a crash can feel provisional. You hear a number, you exhale, then you get a call saying the file needs an “update.” That swing is annoying, but it’s evidence-based. Before panels come off, a shop can only price what it can verify from the exterior, and modern vehicles conceal a lot behind surfaces. The smarter move is understanding why revisions happen and keeping approvals organized. In this article, we will discuss why costs shift after disassembly and how to stay in control.