J Smitty Autobody Collision repair of Schenectady in Schenectady

1563 State St, Schenectady, NY 12304, United States

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(99 reviews)
Specialties: Auto body shop Auto repair shop Car repair and maintenance service

About

J Smitty Automotive Inc. is a full-service auto body repair facility in the Schenectady, NY 12304 area, specializing in Auto Body & Refinishing Services , Collision Repair Services, and Custom Paint Services since 2016. Our experts have the knowledge to repair even the most challenging collision damage on all makes and models of domestic and import vehicles. We use the latest technology to assess the situation and offer you alternatives. We guarantee all of our work and know you'll be happy with the outcome. Stop in or give us a call at 518-280-4023 to let us know how we can help you!

Website
jsmittyautomotive.com
Address
1563 State St, Schenectady, NY 12304, United States
Plus Code
Q3QQ+Q3 Schenectady, New York, USA
Time Zone
America/New_York

Business Hours

Monday
9 am–5 pm
Tuesday
9 am–4 pm
Wednesday
9 am–5 pm
Thursday
9 am–4 pm
Friday
9 am–5 pm
Saturday
10 am–12 pm
Sunday
Closed

Services

Service options
On-site services Language assistance
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park Wheelchair-accessible entrance Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Amenities
Mechanic Toilet
Crowd
LGBTQ+ friendly Transgender safe space
Planning
Appointments recommended
Recycling
Hazardous household materials
Payments
Credit cards Debit cards Credit cards
Parking
On-site parking

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Reviews

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February 16, 2025

From the communication to my experience, everything was great. Josh and his coworkers were a great help. Honda told me my car wasn’t fixable, but they were able to bring my car in take a look at it, and fix the problem immediately. Great work & great prices :)

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February 7, 2025

My experience with J Smitty was amazing! They are very helpful, very respectful and they are honest. I would recommend going here if you need a collision job done and they definitely take their time so your car can be perfect.

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January 15, 2025

Best automotive collision repair shop around the area highly recommend these guys great people to talk to really easy communication. Best quality bank for Buck. There is in the area. Definitely give these guys a call and ask for Josh. You will never be disappointed. Guaranteed. Again, thank you J Smitty collision For all the great work, you guys do to our company vehicles

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January 15, 2025

I always have my work done to my car at j Smitty’s! They are great. Smitty is the best at what he does and you can’t beat the prices. I’ve had them do my body and mechanical on every vehicle I’ve owned for years.

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December 26, 2024

Excellent and reliable service. Wait time was much shorter than I expected to complete the repair work. I would recommend J Smitty to anyone. They turned a bad experience of me damaging my car into a very pleasant one! Courteous, helpful and very professional.

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November 16, 2024

I reached out to Josh after many recommendations throughout the 518 car community. I had a nasty door ding/dent in-front of my driver-door handle. I also had a nasty chip from somebody carelessly closing my rear passenger door with rings on. Everybody I had previously spoken to warned that the Sonic Gray paint on a 2021 Civic Type R would be incredibly hard to paint match + blend due to the nature of the color, and the jade green/aqua blue pearl. Not even the Honda certified body shop was confident they could make it perfect. I am a perfectionist at heart and very meticulous about my vehicles, so you could understand my anxiety to have paint work done. Josh took on my problem spots with no hesitation or concern about being able to complete the job successfully. Not only was Josh confident he could do the work, but now my car’s showroom appearance has been restored with no visible signs that paint work had even occurred! Josh is a master in his craft and matched the color perfectly! He had me back on the road in my pride & joy so quickly! I highly recommend giving JSmitty your business when it comes to auto-body & paint!

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March 20, 2024

I was in a really bad Tbone accident in January, I found Josh on Google!! So many shops wouldn’t take my car, but Josh took my car the day my insurance company dropped my car off!! I was so thankful for this! Josh fixed the side damage from the accident within exactly 1 month and was very kind and updated me weekly on the progress. Josh even fixed parts like a missing window button inside the car for me! There was front damage done to the car while in the hands of my insurance company. The side damage was fixed first and then I brought back the car this past Friday to fix the front damage! Josh fixed the grill and bumper by Monday evening! He even helped me out with an oil change too. I would HIGHLY recommend JSmitty shop to anyone!! It was worth the tow to Schenectady from Albany! Josh is so genuine with his work! As a women it’s very difficult to find trustworthy & genuine mechanics & body shops! I am so pleased with not only his work but his spirit with his customers! He also gave me my car back clean & detailed!!! I give JSmitty 10⭐️

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January 4, 2024

I want to say thank you to Josh @ J Smitty Automotive - Collision Repair for fixing this awful couple scratches on my door looks amazing! Highly recommend this auto body shop for all your dent/scratch repairs and all collision related damage!. Top notch work guaranteed every time!! He was fast and reliable! Great to work with. Was amazing with communication! What he quoted me for my needs We’re very fair! Give him a shout today!

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★★★★★
March 17, 2025

BEST BODY SHOP IN ALBANY 100%! If I could give them 10 stars I would & that s me being completely honest. Josh was a great help & always made me feel confident in the repairs. He explained everything to me down to the smallest detail & even would go the extra mile for me with no problem or hesitation to make sure my car got fixed. I would go back to them every time & am going to recommend everyone their way. J smitty is the way to go, trust me!

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February 19, 2025

I want to start out by saying thank you to josh and all the guys a j smittys autobody. They helped me every step of the way and kept me in the loop with everything when it was going on. I highly recomend these guys with all of you body work and paint needs Contact them about custom paint jobs too ;)

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Verified Reviewer
February 19, 2025

Great body shop.

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February 19, 2025

Beautiful job on my truck easy to work with friendly people fast service. Great job would write a recommend them to everybody.

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January 19, 2025

Very good work i would recommend all my family and friends to smiths auto repair

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January 19, 2025

Im extremely impressed! Josh was super responsive to all my many emails, and fixed my car (Beyond my expectations) in 2 days! I HIGHLY recommend their services!

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January 19, 2025

2023 Caddy Escalade. Needed a new spoiler due to damage. J.Smitty was great to work with. They found the part that the dealer said was on back-order, in just two days. Painted and installed it in one day. Saved me big over the dealer and got the job done. Highly recommend!

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January 19, 2025

One of the best! Thx Josh.

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January 19, 2025

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December 19, 2024

I took my car here for damage done to the rear bumper of my car. I came in on a Wednesday with a prompt estimate, parts were ordered, and I dropped it off Thursday afternoon. It was fixed by Wednesday morning and is good as new. They provide excellent customer and perform their work swiftly and at an affordable price. I ll definitely come again if I ever need body work done.

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Verified Reviewer
November 19, 2024

Josh is the man. Highly recommend!!

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October 19, 2024

The absolute BEST ! The go above and beyond for their customers!

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October 19, 2024

This is without a doubt the best body shop in the area ! Ive been using the same shop for years until a month ago when I bought my car in and was told they couldnt match the paint so pick it up they didnt even want to try! I read all of the reviews on Josh and brought the car to him GM Diamond White Tri coat they not only did the bodywork perfectly but blended the paint so perfectly you couldnt tell what was repaired! Josh and his dad are an absolute pleasure to say the least to work with and do the best work Ive ever seen ! Highly recommend this shop

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September 19, 2024

Better price than other body shops I got quote from and they did an amazing job too!

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August 19, 2024

Excellent service! They went out of their way to help my son with an unexpected repair needed - I highly recommend them!

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July 19, 2024

If you want your vehicle done like it came out of the factory you bring it to Josh or his father the best body man paint man that Ive ever come across they get five stars

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Verified Reviewer
July 19, 2024

When it comes to my automotive needs there is no one I would trust more than J Smitty automotive. He is very fair and explains things in a manner that can be understood easily. He is very thorough and clean with his work. Hope to do business again soon.

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Verified Reviewer
June 19, 2024

GREAT SERVICE AND GREAT OWNERS! Josh and Smitty are the BEST!

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May 19, 2024

Josh really came through for me its almost like the accident never happened definitely recommended coming to him for repairs it my second time here and he didnt disappoint

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April 19, 2024

Absolutely amazing service and quality of work. Ive never felt so at ease at a car repair shop. Will absolutely use again and tell others about the great work Josh did!

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April 19, 2024

I don t trust many with my car, but J Smitty s definitely won my trust. They took care of my car repainted and straightened out many flaws my car had. Paint match, service, & professionalism was all perfect.

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April 19, 2024

He is a very fair man who does excellent work n very fast fast fast!!!

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March 19, 2024

I got a lot of aftermarket parts installed and painted by josh and his father plus some minor body work and they killed it I came back to my truck looking clean and everything installed and painted above my expectations I felt very satisfied with the quality of work

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March 19, 2024

I needed my side view mirror fixed, and was able to have it fixed way cheaper than I thought it would be. I was very satisfied with my service. A couple of weeks later I needed something else fixed for my windshield, and knew where to go! I would highly recommend anyone to go here. Much appreciated and thank you again!!

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March 19, 2024

Exceptional service. He went above and beyond to bring my car door back to original form. Ill definitely be back if needed.

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March 19, 2024

Amazing, easy, quick service. They fixed the paint on one of the body side moldings on my Subaru. I delayed fixing it because I assumed it would be pricey but they offered me 70% less than the dealership. They made the process super easy. For two visits, I spent about half an hour there and they fixed it in a week. I wish I took a photo of the damage before because it looks like new. 10/10 would go here again

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March 19, 2024

Great job for the right price!

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March 19, 2024

They did a great job fixing my buick!

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March 19, 2024

Josh did an absolutely amazing job installing my carbon fiber doors. From fitting all the oem electronics to lining the doors up. I will be sending the car back for him to align the rest of my carbon fiber pieces!

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March 19, 2024

Smitty made my Daughters car look like new I m glad to have someone there I can trust. I live in Las Vegas while my daughter is there in the tri city. Thank you Josh.

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March 19, 2024

Ive been to this shop a few times (first time my neighbors kid took a rock to my hood in an attempt to get the dirt off of it, Josh took the scratches out and repainted it immediately and I had essentially 0 wait time, and got the car back within a day. Second time someone destroyed my tail light in an aldis parking lot, Josh ordered the part and I got it installed right away. And Ive had a few other pain corrections here and there. Service has always been above expectations, very fast and reliable. I recommend all my friends go here!

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March 19, 2024

He fixed my door and made it look like new. Very honest workers and always on time. Services

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March 19, 2024

Quality work with a quick turn around time! Would recommend this shop to everyone!

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March 19, 2024

Josh and crew (Miko) were fantastic in getting my SUV completely fixed up to par even after the insurance company told me it was totaled. After looking at the initial photos he said that the damage up front was totally fixable and he would be happy to take on the project. I moved forward with the repair and Josh delivered on all of his promises, was great in working with me on cost, and got it done in a reasonable time. He was very professional and informative during the process and although I certainly hope I dont need to use him again, I would go back to him in a heartbeat if needed.

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March 19, 2024

Quality work, would highly recommend to friends and family. Great turn around time and affordable prices!

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March 19, 2024

Thank you so much for taking such good care of our KIAs front end damage! Seriously looks better than it ever did. Youre always fair, honest and look out for your customers, not the insurance company! Thank you again for the great job and making our car great again!

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March 19, 2024

Great! Great! Quality Work! My Car Looks Brand New! These guys are In A Class Of Their Own! Body Work Done And Car Was Detailed! Amazing!

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March 19, 2024

I TRAVELED FROM TROY NY TO SCHENECTADY JUST TO GET THEM TO FIX MY CAR!! If you need body work done from a collision(CarAccident) or paint job J. SMITTY IS WHO YOU WANT TO TRUST YOUR CAR WITH!!! Him and his team worked to fix my car in a timely manner and you can t even tell I was ever in an accident!!!

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March 19, 2024

Josh is amazing- he worked with us to get everything we needed done, finished our car quickly, and got us back on the road for a very good price. He keeps you informed whether it s over phone or email and he took the time to go over our estimate and answer any questions we had. He was always very kind on the phone, not pushy like some others I ve talked to. I highly recommend you give him a call, we re very glad we did!

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Verified Reviewer
March 19, 2024

Great Service

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March 19, 2024

Great experience, Josh came right out, I let him know about a scratch I wanted to remove from my truck; expecting to leave it with him, nope fixed on the spot!! Reasonable man! I ll be back for sure.

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March 19, 2024

Came through real quick for a pre purchase inspection and the tech was very knowledgable and made sure all of my concerns were addressed!

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March 19, 2024

Great shop to do business with. Much more attention to detail then other shops Ive been to and easy to communicate with during repairs.

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Verified Reviewer
March 19, 2024

Ive known owner Josh Smith my whole life. Hes a consummate professional, hes been helping me research parts for a car Id like to have him work on. In the mean time hes fixing my friends and families vehicles and theyre thanking me constantly thats how good he is; hes so good, it makes me look good just recommending him. Consummate professional that knows how to have fun and put customers at their ease.

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March 19, 2024

Excellent customer service and the guys do an amazing job. Josh is great to work with. My car looks perfect!

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Verified Reviewer
March 19, 2024

The service is beyond exceptional!! Five stars all the way around with customer service, professionalism and the work I had done. Handles the in between with insurance which is extremely helpful. Highly, highly recommend

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March 19, 2024

Josh is great! I went to him after hitting a deer with my RAV4 and he had it back to me looking and driving like it s brand new! He helped me with the entire claim process and even vacuumed my car out before giving it back to me! I will definitely be referring people to him in the future! Him and his team were amazing!

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Verified Reviewer
March 19, 2024

They do amazing work! Have fixed my car twice now and you would have never known it was damaged

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March 19, 2024

This a GREAT repair shop very knowledgeable about working with the insurance company to help get my repairs paid for always kept in touch with me about the repairs on my car as well did a amazing job on the repairs itself fast and great work !! Definitely recommend

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March 19, 2024

Smitty and Josh weonce again fantastic! This was the 3rd vehicle weve brought in and never have we ever felt they were trying to upsell us or screw us over! They did a great job and the repairs look like new! They will always be our spot for body repair and well worth the trip we have to make to bring a vehicle there!!

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March 19, 2024

High quality work.

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March 19, 2024

Amazing work and great customer support!! 10/10 i recommend going to him for all your body work

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March 19, 2024

Josh from J Smitty Automotive is the Go to guy for all your body work needs! J Smitty Automotive did an great job on my honda oddesey After Tom Baloney was on the phone with tom jenkins guys and tboned me! Josh and his crew really came thru n fixed my car!!

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March 19, 2024

Was a great pleasure dealing with J, Very professional, super helpful and very informative. They worked amazingly on replacing my damaged trunk. And the paint work was phenomenal. The best part is they knew exactly how to deal and work with insurance. Would highly recommend and work with them again.

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March 19, 2024

Josh is very easy and great to work with did outstanding work fixing my truck after I got rear ended was in and out within a week or so can t even tell the truck got hit very satisfied with the workmanship definitely will continue to bring my business there

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March 19, 2024

This was my first time getting work done on my car and I am so impressed! From the very start, this shop was extremely helpful and personable. My trust was gained immediately and truly felt like they had my best interest. They work quick and efficient. I certainly found a shop I can trust and will continue to use in future. Highly recommend to all.

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March 19, 2024

I had a great experience working with Josh. My truck had some rust that was building up. He was able to make it look like new again for a fair price and turned it around very quick. I would highly recommend!

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Verified Reviewer
March 19, 2024

Great prices and services

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Verified Reviewer
March 19, 2024

Josh has always taken care of me when it comes to tail lights that I need painted car parts and always in a timely fashion

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March 19, 2023

Highly recommend. Exceeded expectations!

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Verified Reviewer
March 19, 2023

Great work great customer service

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March 19, 2023

These guys did an awesome job. Highly recommend!!!

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Verified Reviewer
March 19, 2023

GREAT guys good work

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March 19, 2022

I hit a raccoon and took my car here for it to be fixed. Josh worked with me closely and got everything I needed for me, he took care of me and my car and hooked me up more along the way. I wouldnt take my car anywhere else, Josh has a passion for his craft and it shows.

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Verified Reviewer
March 19, 2022

Brought my C300 to get the front bumper and grille repaired and replaced. They did a phenomenal job and he even took a look at a trunk misalignment for me and fixed it too. I am very pleased with the service and time it took for him to complete. I recommend for any vehicle.

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March 19, 2021

They are the best! I had an accident and they took care of everything, from finding a rental, dealing with my insurance, my car came back looking better than it did before the accident! When the insurance company wanted to skimp on repairs Josh made sure they paid for things to be fixed the right way. I tell all of my friends to go there if they ever need work done. Fair, honest, and priced right!

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March 19, 2021

Excellent service, my truck was in a rear end collision where brake light was in pieces and a good sized dents and scrapes were present, he was able to get everything fixed looking brand new, I also requested for him to do extra work outside of the insurance estimate and was able to do exactly and more then I expected, very satisfied with the results of the fender bender and requested repairs outside of the fender bender, will be using him again for every and any of my auto body repair needs.

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March 19, 2021

Known them for years, they do fast, solid work and work with you on the price.

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March 19, 2021

They did a really great job on my car.I had too have them do body work on my car after a snow plow hit it they was very professional and was on time with everything the work they did was amazing I would highly recommend them too anyone

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March 19, 2021

Very accommodating! Super nice.

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March 19, 2020

My car was in a accident I brought my car to this shop and they did a great job on my car it looks brand new!!! They are very professional and get the job done quick. I am very happy with all the work they did on my car!!

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March 19, 2020

J. Smitty did an outstanding job repairing my car after I hit a deer. Smitty is very professional, keeps you up-to-date on repair and takes pride in his work. All around, great job and would highly recommend.

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Verified Reviewer
March 19, 2020

Amazing!! My cars back bumper needed replacement, and other places I went to were trying to overcharge for service and unnecessary parts. J Smitty gave me a fair estimate and managed to replace my bumper all in ONE day. I dont know how they did it but they made my car look brand new. I would definitely recommend them and go back if I ever have any repairs needed in the future.

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March 19, 2020

Great place to go for all your dents and crash repairs. Do not hesitate to call them!!!!!!

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March 19, 2019

Excellent shop. Had my car good as new and did it quickly! Will be back again!