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Scotty's Body Shop
“They make the process easy from step one, deal with the insurance company so you don't have to and get your vehicle back to its original condition quickly and beautifully.”
Best Auto Body Shops in Des Moines, IA
24 technicians listed · 22 in Des Moines · 8 open weekends · 23 rated 4.5+ · 1 shows a license
Data verified October 18, 2026
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Schlarbaum Auto Body Inc
“There was an issue with some parts coming in broken and they were nice enough to set me up with a rental car to make up for the extra couple days wait.”
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Jacobsen Auto Body
- Vehicle
- Work
- Truck
“We went through insurance and our insurance company was a bit slow but Jacobsen got all the info to insurance promptly and also kept us in the loop with that status.”
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Action Auto Body
- Work
- Insurance
- Communication
“They removed any need for me to interact with insurance and even explained things insurance could take care of that the insurance representative never told me, ultimately getting me a better bang for my buck.”
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Brad's Collision Center Inc
“Brads body shop did excellent work and looked out on my oil change and they do good work with out trying to ripp you off like these other shops just got a new loyal customer Thanks Brad”
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Brad's Complete Auto Care
“The best part, if I was able to pick out a car that I liked, and was able to split down payments up that worked with my payment schedule, and all that jazz!”
Listed for drivers in and around Des Moines, IA, these 24 shops handle bodywork and paint. What each one says about panel work, paint warranties and insurance jobs comes from its own website; ratings and quotes come from public reviews.
Area overview: Des Moines, IA
Of the 24 technicians we list here, 22 are in Des Moines itself and 2 come from West Des Moines (9 mi). The technicians on this page are rated from 4.4 to 5.0 across 1,114 reviews; 6 have 50 or more reviews and 23 are rated 4.5 or higher. When customers rate these technicians on specific qualities, they most often praise quality (100%), professionalism (90%) and value (81%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the technicians on this page are "estimates" and "communication". 8 are open on Saturdays. 1 shows a license on its website; 1 lists staff certifications (ASE) and 5 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 7 websites of the technicians on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1999. 1 offers financing; 5 give free estimates and 6 are family- or locally-owned. We have a website on file for 13 of the technicians on this page; 10 publish a contact page; 6 list a public email and 1 takes bookings online. We count these figures across the technicians on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the technician before you visit.
Are any of these shops long established?
15 of the 24 shops claim ten or more years of trading. Longevity counts in body work, because paint systems and bonded panels have changed and a shop that stayed open had to keep retraining. It is what their listings state, not a rating.
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Unitedfleet
“I was visiting Des Moines for the weekend and was leaving town and ended up getting a flat after a blizzard and I needed up right across the street from this place.”
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Fisher Body & Paint Inc.
- Hail
- Pricing
- Insurance
“I must admit, I am not the most trusting person when it comes to car repairs because I often don't have a good point of reference for comparing pricing.”
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West Side Autobody
- Estimate
- Insurance
- Opinion
“The estimate was much lower (lower overhead here I'm guessing) so I was able to keep my car from being totaled out by the insurance company - which is what I wanted.”
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Precision Collision Repair
- Truck
- Team
- Priced
“Very quick on getting the estimate to me in fact 4 hours after meeting very reasonable pricing quick turn around truck looks flawless would never know anything happened I would recommend to anyone”
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Auto Artists
- Vehicle
- Job
- Quarter Panel
“We went in planning to just do the fenders and hood (a fancier, used one that was the wrong color) and then Jeff suggested we also have them paint the black top to match the body.”
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Duz Mor Inc
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Wreck-a-Mended Collision Center
- Job
- Boat
- Money
“Also he let me know the manufacturer had updated the design a little and told me if I had any issues to call and he would make it right.”
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J & S Body Shop
“I called them to put my license on the front of my car the guys did this for me with no charge they were very nice I will recommend them to everyone I know & Will return again if I need help a GREAT SHOP Thanks Again”
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Corado Body Shop
“Jose his wife and his guys are amazing at what they do and very efficient I will take every car I own that's needs body work done here without a second thought.”
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Leydens Automotive
- Work
“Jay is the best around he can paint anything he painted my harley fairing and it matched the custom factory paint perfectly highly recommended 👌 …”
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Mc Farlin Body Shop
- Prices
“Bob has corrected several of my "mistakes" with a smile and great work.”
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Hall's Auto Body
“They always do the best work and get the best quality.”
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Juans Autobody and Detailing
- Vehicle
“Other auto body shops was gonna charge me 300+ to somewhat fix my dented door frame an was recommending I replace my door, which would have cost me 800 to 1k...”
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Extreme Auto Body
“Good service, they left my truck well painted”
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Carlos Body Shop LLC
“Very knowledgeable.”
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Autoworks
“Great service and reasonably priced”
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Donis Auto Body Shop
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Precision Body & Metal Shaping
Automotive Damage Repair Services in Des Moines, IA Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$196
Maximum cost
$5860
National Average
$391
Avg Per Hour Rates
$104
$269
$611
Typical price range is based on 332 cost profiles
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