Bob Rohrman Collision Repair Center proudly serves West Lafayette, Indiana and the entire Purdue University community. Just minutes from campus across the Wabash River, our I-CAR Gold Certified team backs every repair with a lifetime warranty and offers free 24/7 online photo estimates so you can get a professional quote without leaving your dorm, apartment, or office. Over 50 years of experience, all insurance companies welcome, and the honest, transparent service students and families deserve.
We're located just across the Wabash River from West Lafayette, Indiana at 3400 National Drive in Lafayette, Indiana — a quick 10 to 15 minute drive from the Purdue University campus. For more than 50 years, Bob Rohrman Collision Repair Center has served drivers throughout the West Lafayette and Greater Lafayette, Indiana community with expert auto body work, factory-quality paint, and structural repairs you can count on.
Whether you drive a new lease, a hand-me-down commuter, or something in between, we service all makes and models and work directly with every major insurance company. No run-arounds, no pressure — just honest repairs, clear communication, and a lifetime warranty backed by one of the most recognized names in Indiana automotive care.
We regularly work with customers coming from every corner of West Lafayette, including State Street, Chauncey Village, Happy Hollow, the neighborhoods near Sagamore Parkway, and the student apartments clustered near the Harrison Bridge. No matter where in West Lafayette you're coming from, getting to our shop is simple — and getting your vehicle back on the road is our top priority.
Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana brings together students, faculty, staff, and visiting families from all 50 states and more than 120 countries. We treat every one of them like a neighbor. Whether you're a first-year engineering student from out of state, a graduate researcher with a packed lab schedule, or a parent helping your son or daughter sort out their first fender bender from three states away, our team makes the process straightforward.
We understand academic schedules. That's why our free 24/7 online photo estimate tool is perfect for students — just snap a few pictures of the damage from your phone between classes and we'll send back a professional written estimate, usually within hours. No need to skip a lecture, miss a lab, or cut into study time at Hicks or the WALC.
If you need transportation while your vehicle is being repaired, we coordinate rental car arrangements directly so you don't miss class, work-study shifts, or that internship interview. We also handle out-of-state insurance all the time. Many Boilermakers are covered under a policy held by parents in another state, and we communicate with any carrier in the country so you don't have to play phone tag between campus and home.
The most common repairs we see from the Purdue community are parking lot dings and door dents, rear-end fender benders near campus, hit-and-run damage from dorm and apartment lots, hail dents from spring storms, and winter weather damage — especially for out-of-state students navigating their first Midwestern winter on salted roads. Whatever the situation, you'll get an honest estimate, transparent pricing, and zero judgment. Student budgets are real, and we respect that.
After more than five decades of serving West Lafayette, Indiana and the surrounding area, we've seen just about everything. Here are the repairs we handle most often for drivers coming from West Lafayette and the Purdue campus:
Not sure what you need? Send us photos through our free online estimator and we'll walk you through the options.
West Lafayette, Indiana has plenty of options when it comes to auto repair, but drivers keep choosing us for a reason. Here's what sets Bob Rohrman Collision Repair Center apart:
Put simply, we combine big-shop capability with hometown customer service — and we've been doing it longer than most shops in the state.
Address: 3400 National Drive, Lafayette, IN 47905
Phone: (765) 448-1100
Email: collision@rohrmanAUTO.com
From the Purdue University campus in West Lafayette, Indiana: Head east on State Street across the Harrison Bridge into Lafayette, continue on US-52 South, then follow signs toward Sagamore Parkway. We're located just off Sagamore on National Drive. The drive is typically 10 to 15 minutes depending on time of day and campus traffic.
Coming in from further out? We're easy to reach from I-65 as well — take exit 172 and follow Sagamore Parkway West. Free, easy-to-navigate parking is available on-site.
Answers to the questions we hear most often from West Lafayette, Indiana drivers and the Purdue community.
About 10-15 minutes from Purdue's West Lafayette, Indiana campus. We're located at 3400 National Drive in Lafayette, Indiana, just across the Harrison Bridge via State Street.
Yes. We work with all major insurance companies regardless of what state the policy is from. Many of our customers are Purdue students whose insurance is held by their parents in other states — we handle the paperwork and communicate directly with the carrier.
Absolutely. Use our free 24/7 online photo estimate tool — just snap photos of the damage from your phone and we'll provide a professional estimate, typically within hours. No trip required.
We coordinate rental car arrangements for all customers. If your insurance covers a rental, we handle the logistics so you don't miss class. We're partnered with rental agencies that offer competitive daily rates.
Parking lot damage is #1 — especially on State Street, near Chauncey Village, and in dorm/apartment complex lots. We also see a lot of rear-end damage from busy intersections and hail damage from Indiana's storm season.