Auto Body Shop help, PLEASE INPUT.

[mike4cy]

So I just had my first accident in the Des Moines/Urbandale area last night, it was not as bad as it should have been. But I am going to need body work on my rear passenger door. :sad:

Does anyone know of a good place to take your care that is somewhat reasonable but is still going to do a good job reparing it? Is there such a place down here? Any input is very much appreciated.

 

[cytech]

I take it this won't be a insurance job then?

 

[ISUonthemove]

I would HIGHLY recommend Pleasant Hill Auto Body. My wife got in an accident and they did the work for us. I thought they were reasonably priced and were really great to work with. Very good customer service.

 

[ISUATC]

I would HIGHLY recommend Pleasant Hill Auto Body. My wife got in an accident and they did the work for us. I thought they were reasonably priced and were really great to work with. Very good customer service.

The owner, Brian, is a neighbor of mine. Great guy! Although, I've never had to have him do any work for me, other neighbors have and were very pleased.

 

[mike4cy]

No, insurance will be involved but I don't want to pay the whole deductible if I can help it.

 

[brianhos]

I have had really good luck with Ankeny auto body, they are really nice guys, and always do a great job for a fair price. My wife had a streak a few years back where she would get hit by someone every 6 months, and we always went there, and always had a good experience.

 

[cybsball20]

I would also suggest Pleasent Hill Auto Body.

 

[83Clone]

I have had really good luck with Ankeny auto body, they are really nice guys, and always do a great job for a fair price. My wife had a streak a few years back where she would get hit by someone every 6 months, and we always went there, and always had a good experience.

I can also vouch for Ankeny Auto Body-a couple of buddies of mine from work went to high school with the owner-he does good work-tell him your situation and he might be able to work with you

 

[Landshark]

I would also suggest Pleasent Hill Auto Body.

I've only heard good things about them here in Altoona.

 

[ISUATC]

My brother in-law had a small dent fixed on his fender at Pleasant Hill Autobody and they painted all of his rock chips for him at no extra charge. He was quite surprised.

 

[CySmitty]

My father is an insurance agent in the DSM area and often reccomdends Central Body Shop. They have done some work on his car and they seemed pretty resonable.

 

[mrsbrianhos]

I have had really good luck with Ankeny auto body, they are really nice guys, and always do a great job for a fair price. My wife had a streak a few years back where she would get hit by someone every 6 months, and we always went there, and always had a good experience.

The place Brian is talking about is called Smith's auto body, in Ankeny. Ask to talk to Gary.

 

[ColoradoClone]

Jacobsen Auto Body on Fuller Road in West Des Moines does great work. Plus the owner Clark is a huge cyclone fan.

 

[Drews79]

I'm a..... cough... cough.... field claims adjuster and I work with body shops around Des Moines. I definitely know the higher priced shops...
Pleasant Hill A/B is a good shop. Another highly recommended shop is Tony Moro A/B off of 2nd Avenue. They do really good work. Charles gabus Ford on Merle Hay is another good shop. The shops mentioned likely won't "gouge" you too bad.
I can certainly name some shops that will stick it to you as well....

 

[cygrads]

Lack's Auto Body is very good and happens to be in Pleasant Hill as well.

 

[herbicide]

If you are looking for top notch work, I would recommend Betts Cadillac or Smitty's Auto Body.

 

[ISU4ME]

I work in the claims field as well. All of the shops are reputable body shops. Since you are not going through your insurance company and are looking to spend as little money as possible fixing your car, I would recommend obtaining 3-4 estimates for the repairs. Shops write estimates differently as do insurance companies. You will see some variance in the cost each one quotes you.

One last thing, ask the shop if they offer a lifetime guarantee (most shops do, but there are a few out there that do not).

 

[chriscyzer]

I'm a..... cough... cough.... field claims adjuster and I work with body shops around Des Moines. I definitely know the higher priced shops...
Pleasant Hill A/B is a good shop. Another highly recommended shop is Tony Moro A/B off of 2nd Avenue. They do really good work. Charles gabus Ford on Merle Hay is another good shop. The shops mentioned likely won't "gouge" you too bad.
I can certainly name some shops that will stick it to you as well....

Why would they stick it to you? Just curious. I hope you do not work for Progressive.:biglaugh:

 

[ketchupnmustard]

I have had really good luck with Ankeny auto body, they are really nice guys, and always do a great job for a fair price. My wife had a streak a few years back where she would get hit by someone every 6 months, and we always went there, and always had a good experience.

I would agree with Ankeny Auto Body. They fixed my truck back in the 1900's and did a really good job doing it.

 

[CYCLONE STATE]

Smith's in Ankeny and Gabus Ford in Des Moines do good work.