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Ding & Dent Repair

Need Dent or Ding Repaired in Minneapolis? Call Central Avenue Auto Body Have you been in a hail storm, door

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Life doesn't stop the moment you get into an accident and Central Avenue Auto Body understands, which is why we

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Central Avenue Autobody is conviently located on Central Ave in Northeast Minneapolis. A block and a half north of Lowry,

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

Central Avenue Auto Body
Central Avenue Auto Body
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Kevin Mendel
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 . . .
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
Quazi Rahman
Quazi Rahman
14:47 04 Jan 16
These people are really good. I loved their work.
Quazi Rahman
Quazi Rahman
14:47 04 Jan 16
These people are really good. I loved their work.
Peter Euphosin
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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Our Team

Jim Choate

Technician/Frame Specialist

Dave Lear

Paint Specialist/Technician

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Corey Johnson

Technician

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Tom Henry

Technician

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Gordy Hansen

Technician

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Rick Johnson

Manager

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Ray Czupta

Owner

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