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Central Avenue Auto body Repair
Get Your Car Fixed Fast at Central Avenue Auto Body in NE Minneapolis
Ever since owner Ray Czupta established Central Avenue Auto Body in 1981, he and his staff have been dedicated to quality repairs and excellent customer service.
Come to Central Avenue Auto Body for all your auto body repair needs. Whether you need luxury detail work or extensive repairs after a collision, our team can get the job done.
You only need to come to one shop to take care of all your vehicle’s auto body repair needs. We offer a full range of auto body services:
- 24-hour towing
- Assistance processing all insurance claims
- Buff, wax, and interior clean-up
- Bumper repair and replacement
- Complete frame and suspension repair
- Scratch, dent, body repair
- Whole car and spot painting
To see examples of the quality work we do, check out our gallery.
Use Our FREE Loaners While We Fix Your Vehicle
When your repairs take a few hours or a few days, we don’t leave you waiting around for a ride or spending a lot of money on a rental car. Use our FREE loaner vehicles to get around while we make your repairs. You only have to pay for the gas you use.
Give Us a Call
Your vehicle always leaves the shop looking better than when it came. To get a quote or schedule an appointment for service, call your premier Minneapolis, MN auto body shop today at 612-781-2711 today!
our services
FULL UNIBODY & FRAME REPAIR
When you have been in a car accident, there are a lot of factors involved in properly repairing your vehicle. First is proper diagnosis, and one of the main components that is typically damaged includes the frame of your car.
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PAINT-LESS DENT REPAIR
Have you been in a hail storm, get a door ding at the grocery store? Let the Pro’s at Central Ave Auto Body fix it within an hour.
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FREE LOANER'S
Life doesn’t stop the moment you get into an accident and Central Avenue Auto Body understands, which is why we offer FREE loaner cars to all our customers. While we repair your car you don’t have to worry about finding rides or spending more on a rental car. It’s quick and easy!
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CUSTOM PAINTING
We use the highest tech equipment to color match your classic car or restore your current vehicle to its original look, using the highest quality products and painting services.
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Testimonials & News
Melodie Dohm
21:37 02 Mar 20
Called about getting an estimate, “Sure just stop in any time.” Didn’t need an appointment, how convenient. Got there, they told us our car was totaled and how to go about getting compensated from the other insurance company as we only had liability. We were talking with Gary, who used to be an insurance adjuster. They didn’t charge us anything, but gave lots of good advice when they had nothing to gain. Super kind and professional. Will definitely bring any future business here just because they were so friendly and honest.
Robin Viele
16:56 20 Feb 20
The people here are so kind and really seem to want to help! They got my car driveable and safe for $0!! Gary and Rick looked at my car without an appointment. They were honest with me about what it would cost to make it perfect, and didn’t charge me for their time or labor at all. It was a small problem, but totally the kind of thing places will rip you off for. I will absolutely go back if I need any repairs done, and will be recommending them to anyone who needs bodywork done!
Eric Severson
15:36 07 Feb 20
Great, honest service people. Highly recommended! They'll do as much or little as you want them to and recommend buying parts from a junk yard.
Bonnie Marihart
20:59 25 Jan 20
Skilled, honest and helpful. A local mechanic referred me to Central Avenue Autobody and I can't thank him enough. The honest conversation and expertise shared are simply amazing. Anyone needing repairs or a paint be job needs to go here for the best experience ever.
Amal Karim
15:52 14 Jan 20
Would highly recommend Central Ave Auto Body! Was in my first accident and had no idea how to deal with insurance etc. Gary was so helpful and even helped me navigate some insurance questions. The work on my car was great and they have a quality assurance person call you later to make sure that everything went well. Great local business.
Cody Chamberlain
15:19 20 Oct 19
Immensely friendly and most importantly they do fantastic work at fair prices.
Konrad Case
13:28 11 Sep 19
This place was fantastic! The new bumper on my car looks great, they even cleaned my interior!
Mariah Toledo
21:15 01 Sep 19
I went here to get my claims fixed and Gary was awesome! He was very helpful! When I got my car back, they even cleaned the inside and the mats! Thank you so much to everybody there! My car came out perfect!
Madeline Massey
18:41 06 Aug 19
Moving from Pittsburgh I was nervous I was going to get jipped in price and service.. HOWEVER the gentleman at the Central Auto Body Shop were remarkable. They finished my car in such a timely manner and went above and beyond repairing the damage. Not only did they fix the damage on the outside but they also detailed the inside of my car. They were so nice and just provided and overall great experience. Hopefully I won’t have anymore reasons to go back, but if I do I know they’ll take care of me!
Thomas Heller
20:44 08 Jul 19
A few years ago, we were caught in the really bad hail storm in Blaine. All three of our cars at the time were in the driveway because we were setup for a graduation party. One of the cars was totaled and the other two Honda Accord and Pilot had over $10,000 in damage... each.
We brought the two Hondas to Central Avenue Auto body to do the repairs. I was pleased with the work they did then.
Flash forward two years and just the drivers side door on my wifes Accord is starting to rust. This is an awesome car, she loves it (so do I), and we want it to last as long as possible (it's paid off). I took it back to Central Avenue Auto body to get an estimate to get the rust taken care of.
They looked up the previous repair and informed me that everything is warrantied and they we supply us with a loner while they fix the door.
I HIGHLY RECOMMEND CENTRAL AVENUE AUTO BODY!!!
Sonja Johnson
17:08 28 Jun 19
Fantastic service. Unbeatable price. Very knowledgeable and wanted to give me the lowest price they could. My car looks and functions great. Also, gives loaner cars while your car is being worked on. Highly recommend!
Caleb Esler
21:40 10 Apr 19
These guys are phenomenal. Honest, upfront, transparent, friendly, fast, and very competitive with their prices. They even talked with the insurance company when it looked like I might have issues securing a rental. I highly recommend them.
Abraham Humnick
01:16 10 Apr 19
I could not be more pleased with the repairs from Central Auto Body. I was initially skeptical that they gave such a low quote for repair my bumper when other shops were quoting my ten times as much saying they needed to replace the entire front bumper cover. But Central Auto Body made the repairs for even less than their initial estimate and also cleaned up the scrapes on my bumper making it look good as new!
Georgia Hunter
16:42 01 Apr 19
I am extremely pleased with the service I received at Central Ave Auto Body! My Honda Fit was in TERRIBLE shape after getting backed into by a truck. The people at this shop took care of everything with the utmost professionalism, despite dealing with a frustratingly slow insurance company.
My car looks beautiful once again. Thank you!
Jerry Kudanovych
13:08 12 Mar 19
Place has great prices and also do a great job, plus they give you a loaner vehicle..
Kevin Mendel
23:16 31 Jan 19
We've been using Central Avenue Auto Body for over 20 years, and they NEVER disappoint! Rick and Ray and the whole crew are terrific to work with. They are timely, professional, fair, and go above and beyond to make sure you are happy with the work. No reason to go anywhere else!
Shelly Parry
16:16 22 Jan 19
I could not be happier with the Central Auto Body. They are always professional and prompt. We have used them 3 times in the past year (unfortunately) and would highly recommend their work. They give you your vehicle back in beautiful condition, cleaned inside and out. I'm always very impressed with this shop.
kim breitbarth
16:40 16 Jul 18
I just stopped in to get an estimate on some work. I spoke with Gary who was extremely pleasant and appeared to be honest in his opinion. He took the time to answer all my questions. As a person who is fairly ignorant about cars, I truly appreciated being treated with the utmost respect!
TCEricR
20:18 19 Jun 18
Easy to work with, work done on time and done well. I have been to them twice over the past 4 years for quotes and repair. They take the stress out of car accidents.
nevets nosrednug
23:17 17 May 18
super service great work and above and beyond what was necessary.
had a great experience this is the place they made the rogue look nicer than the day I bought it! I will refer all my friends and clients for great body work. they mediated the insurance claim and performed superior work and detailed the car as well. ray and his team are the best and I know many body people and it is a grievous industry with insurance people wanting to cut corners and do shoddy work. this is not the case here and I would drive by 100 other shops to get my work done here !!!! thank you job well done and you deserve the best Steve G.
April Johnson
18:46 13 Feb 18
I chose Central Ave based on reviews of do many others positive experiences. I was not disappointed! Rick helped me out got some extra work that was needed taken care of. I left feeling my car was in good hands. When I picked it up... it was beautiful! Great work and they even cleaned my car inside and out for me! So nice! I hope to never need work again but if I do Central Ave is the only place I will go to!
Jeni Zinda
17:24 06 Jan 18
Great job fixing our front end after hitting a deer. Easy, convenient, fast. Extra attention to detail! Highly recommend!
K. Visuals
17:24 02 Dec 17
Tom was great with helping repair my door. He even offered a ride to work and got my jeep repaired ASAP
slabtm . . .
13:59 10 Aug 17
I HIGHLY recommend Central Avenue Auto Body if you need auto body repair. I needed repair on my fender, as my paint was chipped down to the metal during a windshield replacement. The quality of the service and repair was outstanding. Rick and the fellows are extremely nice and professional.
Rachel Koep
17:39 12 May 17
My family has been going to Central Avenue Auto Body for decades. They are honest, have amazing customer service, wonderful technicians, and prices that are unmatched. Not only do they give you a loaner car, your repaired vehicle will be returned to you with a fresh wash and detailed interior. You car will feel like new.
Diana Thorne
23:11 13 Apr 17
I needed a new bumper after someone parallel parked into my car. Central Ave Auto Body was wonderful to deal with on the phone and in person. The other guys' insurance company tried to get them to use after market parts (which is naughty) and Central Ave did right by me and installed a shiny new bumper at the lower price. They offered me a free loaner while my car was in the shop, and the work was done quickly. The car looks beautiful, and Central Ave is my new body shop.
john carlson
16:22 09 Mar 17
I had my Trunk lid repainted, and some minor work replacing the front wheel well fender, covered all the work exceptionally and would recommend to anyone seeking body work. Got a few estimates around town, but none would do the thoroughness of stripping off and repainting the lid, plus it was important for me to support a local business. Staff always friendly and very detailed in explaining what needed to be done, no surprises at all. In the end, a great experience, glad I met them, and wouldn't hesitate to trust them to fix my car again .... Thanks much!
Ricki Disdier
16:54 24 Feb 17
I can't talk about the work they do because my car was totaled. I want to say that, even though there was really nothing in it for them, they treated me so well. (Another body shop made excuses -- they obviously didn't want me.) I dealt with Rick, who was polite and helpful and answered all my questions. I heartily recommend them just for their niceness and honesty.
Steve Tripp
20:59 01 Mar 16
Easily the best experience I've had getting my car fixed. They are great to work with and do great work. They explain your options and are very easy to talk to.
Steve Tripp
20:59 01 Mar 16
Easily the best experience I've had getting my car fixed. They are great to work with and do great work. They explain your options and are very easy to talk to.
Peter Euphosin
15:37 12 Nov 15
BEST AUTO BODY SHOP IN NE MINNEAPOLIS! Ask for Rick!
Reasons why you should go here:
- Incredibly polite staff (especially on the phone)
- Do an outstanding job every time
- They are in the business of helping people not squeezing money out of people
- Prices are difficult to beat
- Family owned business
I have brought my BMW in here multiples times for details and dent/scratch removals. For the details I usually only get the external one, but every time I bring it in for one, I notice they detail the inside as well. In addition the scratch removals, I usually leave one or two out that look minor and they find every thing and fix it without any additional charges. Getting scheduled in can be a little challenging but you will soon realize that it is worth the wait due to the quality, service, and pricing.
Recently I nicked my garage and got some white paint on it(About a food in length). I scheduled a time to bring it in to get fixed, but when I brought it in to get an estimate, they came out, cleaned it up with some chemicals, and sent me on my way with no charge. I insisted on paying but they insisted that it was more important to make me happy. Their above and beyond, make the customer happy, and beat expectations is something that happens every time I visit. I would highly recommend you go here to get your car fixed or detailed. You will leave happy every time. In addition insurance will work here as well. You just have to sign an extra form if they are not within your authorized shop with your insurance company.
Central Ave is worth the wait, delivers amazing customer service, family owned, and will ensure you leave happy every time.
Peter Euphosin
15:37 12 Nov 15
BEST AUTO BODY SHOP IN NE MINNEAPOLIS! Ask for Rick!
Reasons why you should go here:
- Incredibly polite staff (especially on the phone)
- Do an outstanding job every time
- They are in the business of helping people not squeezing money out of people
- Prices are difficult to beat
- Family owned business
I have brought my BMW in here multiples times for details and dent/scratch removals. For the details I usually only get the external one, but every time I bring it in for one, I notice they detail the inside as well. In addition the scratch removals, I usually leave one or two out that look minor and they find every thing and fix it without any additional charges. Getting scheduled in can be a little challenging but you will soon realize that it is worth the wait due to the quality, service, and pricing.
Recently I nicked my garage and got some white paint on it(About a food in length). I scheduled a time to bring it in to get fixed, but when I brought it in to get an estimate, they came out, cleaned it up with some chemicals, and sent me on my way with no charge. I insisted on paying but they insisted that it was more important to make me happy. Their above and beyond, make the customer happy, and beat expectations is something that happens every time I visit. I would highly recommend you go here to get your car fixed or detailed. You will leave happy every time. In addition insurance will work here as well. You just have to sign an extra form if they are not within your authorized shop with your insurance company.
Central Ave is worth the wait, delivers amazing customer service, family owned, and will ensure you leave happy every time.
Cory Nelson
14:04 10 Jul 15
Myself and family have used these guys for years, they're fair, honest and do great work. I recommend them to everyone who asks.
Cory Nelson
14:04 10 Jul 15
Myself and family have used these guys for years, they're fair, honest and do great work. I recommend them to everyone who asks.
Bonnie Barlage
15:28 22 Dec 14
The staff was kind & very helpful through the whole process. My car looks better than when I bought it....very happy customer.
Bonnie Barlage
15:28 22 Dec 14
The staff was kind & very helpful through the whole process. My car looks better than when I bought it....very happy customer.
Kim Peichel
21:01 25 Jul 11
I am a repeat customer. Every time I am there I get unparalleled customer service, excellent workmanship and an entirely perfect experience. They deal well with the insurance companies and estimators and I appreciate being able to hand them my keys, get into a nice loaner, and return in a few days to my car looking fantastic.
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