The Best Local Auto Body Shops in the Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

Crunch! As we were painting the exterior of our Minneapolis area home, the neighbor backed out of his driveway and directly into one of our cars. Fortunately, no one was injured, but the car didn't fair too well. We exchanged information and took pictures. Then he was on his way and we were left wondering what to do next.

A big part of accident follow up is getting repair estimates from local auto body shops. Not knowing where to begin, we read through Yahoo! and Google reviews as well as Better Business Bureau ratings. That helped us to pare down our list of possible shops. Next came the legwork: getting estimates.

From our experience in visiting several local auto body shops, we found three that stood out as the best in customer service in the Minneapolis and St. Paul area:

LaMettry's Collision Repair
From the moment I stepped in the door of the Burnsville location, I felt welcomed. They offered refreshments while I waited for someone to personally speak with me. However, the response time was so quick that there was no time to waste eating a snack.

With six locations throughout the Twin Cities, LaMettry's is locally owned and family operated. They offer free estimates in person or online for all auto body repair including accidents and hail damage. LaMettry's in Burnsville is located at 14601 Burnhaven Drive and can be reached by phone at 952-898-1636.

Southport Autobody
Finding Southport Autobody in Apple Valley, Minnesota, was a minor challenge as it is located near an auto dealership. But any inconvenience was quickly put to rest by the sincere, friendly service. Quick to answer any question, my concerns were put to rest as I was put at ease.

Providing full-service collision, glass and auto repair, Southport offers free estimates online, at the shop or even offsite if requested. The I-Car certified technicians handle domestic and import models and work with all insurance claims. Located at 7640 146th Street in Apple Valley, Southport can be reached by telephone at 952-891-1540.

Fairway Collision and Automotive
As an independent, family-owned company, Fairway Collision in Vadnais Heights is committed to providing quality service and achieving the highest level of customer satisfaction. Further, it supports local sports teams, community programs and charitable organizations. The commitment to customers and to community is evident in how they welcome people as soon as they walk in the door.

From paintless dent removal to auto body repair to tune up to tires, Fairway provides full-service collision and automotive repair. With numerous certifications, the highly trained staff works on your car and works with your insurance company. Located at 125 East County Road F in Vadnais Heights, Fairway can be reached by phone at 651-483-4055.