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Hanson Automotive Inc
- Trust
- Vehicle
- Work
“Hanson Auto has been fantastic - I have been to a few other places in Iowa City, and haven't received half of the high-quality service that I have gotten at Hanson's.”
Best Auto Body Shops in Iowa City, IA
24 technicians listed · 13 in Iowa City · 5 open weekends · 21 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
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Vic's Auto Body Repair
- Pricing
- Job
- Vehicle
“All of the folks at Vic's are exceptionally friendly (I could almost say sweet 😁) and the body work done on my 2017 Ford Escape which was T-boned on the driver's side door was beautiful.”
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Overdrive Auto Repair
- Vehicles
- Price
- Truck
“Their driver, Remington, was extremely friendly and helpful by going above and beyond to make sure the car was left where I wanted it and was considerate of my yard.”
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Arena Auto Body
- Work
- Price
- Job
“From the moment I walked in and he provided me with an estimate to the moment I picked up my car, he went above and beyond to ensure the process of dealing with insurance claims etc.”
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Harv's Auto Body Repair
- Price
- Insurance
“I'm just a tow truck driver so I've never really had them do any work for me but I've told a few cars though their customers seem to love them and are very loyal I know their works good and they're very honest”
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Chuck Smith Body Shop
- Price
- Job
- Work
“Chuck Smith ordered a mirror to replace the damaged mirror on our '18 Suburu Forester and had trouble getting the cover from Dave Wright in Cedar Rapids, which isn't Chuck's fault.”
Listed for drivers in and around Iowa City, 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: Iowa City, IA
Of the 24 technicians we list here, 13 are in Iowa City itself and 11 come from towns including Cedar Rapids (2, 23 mi), Coralville (1, 4 mi) and Hills (1, 7 mi). The technicians on this page are rated from 3.9 to 5.0 across 1,939 reviews; 11 have 50 or more reviews and 21 are rated 4.5 or higher. When customers rate these technicians on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (92%), quality (88%) and punctuality (65%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the technicians on this page are "price" and "estimates". 5 are open on Saturdays and 1 on Sundays. 4 list staff certifications (ASE and I-CAR) and 13 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 14 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 3 are family- or locally-owned. We have a website on file for 21 of the technicians on this page; 15 publish a contact page; 11 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?
19 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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Outlaw Auto Reconditioning
- Price
- Job
- Work
“I asked him to do a job for as cheap as he could, even if it the paint color didn't match the original perfectly and it ended up looking very very close which I was very pleased with.”
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Los Amigos Auto Repair & Body Shop
- Job
- Price
- Vehicle
“Been known him along time he does good work 100% did work on my 02 chevy very reliable and i think i've done a great job with this guy keep up the good work i'm coming back for something else to be done thank you....”
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Number One Auto
“Bought a car from this place and it is the best car I ever owned, they are an absolute honest shop, they'll give you the right repair for your car and straight forward, very recommended shop.”
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JP Auto Body
- Fender
- Skills
- Price
“JP was very accommodating with his schedule to work in this paint job and took the time to blend various paint tints to get a color that matched flawlessly with the original body panels.”
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Star
- Vehicles
“I purchased the first one back in 2013 and it still runs perfectly even though I ran it into the ground.”
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Victory Lap Motors LLC
- Price
“Mohammed even helped me with getting my parts at a discount and getting me linked with a cheaper tow company, Thank you, Victory Lap Motors you have gained a forever customer!”
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Sexton Auto Body
“Very accomodating and knowledgeable would recommend”
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Kahler Collision Center
- Price
- Insurance
- Team
“Noticed my headlight that had been replaced was misaligned, pulled the back cap offs off both low and high beam and realised they didn't actually put the mounting bracket for my LED headlights I had installed back into the new headlight from the old ...”
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Premier Automotive Inc
- The Future
- Vehicle
- Work
“I've taken several vehicles to Premier for various auto body repairs over the last 15 or so years and have always had a great experience, the most recent with some tail light/bumper damage to my Explorer.”
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P B Body Shop
- The Future
- Deer
- Vehicle
“After stopping in to have my vehicle's parts inspected and assessed for repair, I walked out of their shop with a peace of mind that my will be in the best of hands.”
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Mark's Auto Body
- Work
- Price
- Drive
“The staff goes above and beyond to help me every time I go in :-) I saved a lot of money and would definitely recommend Mark's to anyone looking for a new auto body shop!”
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Denny's Body Shop
“Great person Denny did amazing work I would recommend Dennys body shop”
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C S Auto Body LLC
- Job
“Chris not only managed to make the tight deadline, but they also got everything I wanted done completed (even got a couple extra things done too) on time and the car looks amazing!”
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U.S. 6 Bodyworks
“It's nice”
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AJ Auto Repair
“Affordable and timely service.”
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Andrews Collision Center Inc
“Came here obviously because a lady decided to park pretty much into my car lol but i had good service and they pretty much did what they needed to do in good time I called regarding an issue of the area they worked on is not cooperating and they said...”
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Waln Repair & Collision Center
“Steve and company are friendly, professional, providing quality and value for an experience that will make them your auto repair service for a lifetime…worth the travel.”
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Cassill Collision Center
- Vehicle
- Rental Car
“I made it to Cedar Rapids safely and called Cassill to find out if they could help and get me same day service as I had to go on to western Iowa later in the day.”
Automotive Damage Repair Services in Iowa City, IA Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$179
Maximum cost
$5365
National Average
$358
Avg Per Hour Rates
$95
$246
$559
Average price range is based on 274 cost profiles
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