Collision repair is capital-intensive — paint booths cost $120K+, frame machines run $40K, and insurance companies take 30-60 days to pay. Between DRP compliance requirements, OEM certification costs, and the constant need for updated repair procedures — body shops need capital from lenders who understand the collision industry.
This Is Why You're Here
You need a downdraft paint booth — $85K installed. Without it, you're subletting $8K/month in paint work to the shop down the street.
An insurer added you to their DRP network. OEM certification and equipment upgrades cost $40K. The volume will triple your collision work — but the investment is upfront.
Your frame machine is 15 years old and can't handle newer unibody structures. A new Celette or Car-O-Liner runs $45K. Without it, you're turning away $15K/month in structural repairs.
You've got $92K in completed repairs sitting as insurance receivables. Payroll is $28K on Friday and your parts supplier just cut your credit terms from net-60 to net-30. Cash is locked up in work you already finished.
A hailstorm just hit your area and you're looking at 60+ cars needing PDR and paint. You need $35K in supplies, a temporary paint tech, and booth time — before customers take their cars to the next town.
Insurance companies owed us $87K and we needed a new Car-O-Liner frame machine — $52K. Basecamp set us up with equipment financing and invoice factoring on the same call. Frame machine arrived in two weeks, cash flow problem solved.
Dana W., Collision Center Owner, Tampa, FL
Auto Body / Collision Financing
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Built for Your Business
You finished the repair three weeks ago. The insurer still hasn't paid. Meanwhile you've got $30K in parts on your credit line and payroll due Friday. We set up invoice factoring so you get paid in 48 hours, not 60 days.
A downdraft booth is $85K-$150K installed. Without one, you're subletting $8K a month in paint work to competitors. Equipment financing with the booth as collateral gets you painting in weeks, not months.
Getting on a Honda or Toyota OEM network means $20K-$50K upfront for tools, training, and welders — before you see a single referral. We fund the certification so you capture the DRP volume that pays it back 10x.
A 15-year-old Car-O-Liner can't handle newer unibody designs. Every structural repair you turn away is $3K-$8K gone. We finance frame machines in days so you stop sending money to the shop down the street.
What You're Up Against
| Challenge | What It Looks Like | Funding Solution | Amount | Speed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paint booth replacement | Your 20-year-old booth fails emissions or filtration standards — you're subletting $8K/month in paint work to the shop down the street | Equipment Financing | $65K–$150K | 3–7 days |
| Frame machine upgrade | Newer unibody and aluminum structures require updated bench systems. Without one, you turn away $15K/month in structural repairs | Equipment Financing | $35K–$55K | 3–7 days |
| OEM certification costs | Honda, Toyota, and Tesla OEM networks require $20K–$50K in tooling, training, and welders before you see a single referral | Working Capital | $20K–$50K | 1–3 days |
| DRP insurance program investment | Joining an insurer's Direct Repair Program means meeting their equipment, training, and cycle-time standards upfront | Working Capital | $15K–$40K | 1–3 days |
| Estimating software | CCC ONE, Mitchell, or Audatex subscriptions plus hardware and training run $5K–$15K/year — and insurers require specific platforms | Business Line of Credit | $5K–$15K | 1–3 days |
Pricing Transparency
| Product | Amount | Term | Rate | Speed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Working Capital | $10K–$2M | 3–18mo | 8–22% APR | 1–3 days |
| Equipment Financing | $10K–$5M | 2–7yr | 5–15% APR | 3–7 days |
| Business LOC | $10K–$5M | Revolving | 8–24% APR | 1–5 days |
| Invoice Factoring | $10K–$5M | 3–15mo | 1.15–1.45 factor | 1–2 days |
| Term Loans | $50K–$5M | 2–5yr | 7–18% APR | 3–10 days |
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| Equipment | Cost | Tax Rate | Deduction | Tax Savings | Net Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paint booth | $65,000 | 40% | $65,000 | $26,000 | $39,000 |
| Frame machine | $35,000 | 35% | $35,000 | $12,250 | $22,750 |
| Spot welder | $18,000 | 35% | $18,000 | $6,300 | $11,700 |
Finance the equipment. Keep your cash. Take the deduction. Your paint booth costs $39,000 after taxes and you never touched your reserves.
— Bobby Friel, Basecamp Funding - Founder
How It Works
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Auto Body / Collision Capital Uses
Two-post lifts, four-post lifts, alignment racks, tire machines, and brake lathes
Static and dynamic calibration tools for forward-facing cameras, radar, and LiDAR
Downdraft paint booths, frame machines, mixing systems, and ventilation
OEM-level scan tools, ISTA licensing, J2534 pass-thru devices, and subscriptions
Signing bonuses, tool allowances, and payroll bridging for new hires
Additional bays, second locations, facility upgrades, and lot paving
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Collision repair is a cash flow nightmare by design. You buy $15K in parts, do the repair, submit to the insurer — and wait 30-60 days to get paid. Meanwhile your paint booth needs a filter change, your frame machine is due for calibration, and your best painter wants a raise. That's the reality of running a body shop. And banks don't get it.
We work with collision shops every day. We know a $120K downdraft booth isn't a luxury — it's the difference between subletting paint work and keeping $8K a month in-house. We know OEM certification costs $40K upfront but unlocks DRP volume worth $200K a year. 70+ lenders compete for your business. Invoice factoring turns those 60-day insurance payments into 48-hour cash. One application. No hard pull. Same-day approvals available.
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