Overdrive Auto Repair
“Shawn, Rem, and the rest of the crew were very understanding and open to what I was trying to explain on what my vehicle was doing and the noises it was making.”
Best Auto Body Shops in Iowa City, IA
15 technicians listed · 12 in Iowa City · 4 open weekends · 14 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
Vic's Auto Body Repair
“They did a quick and thorough assessment, and because it was relatively minor, they fixed it without charge.”
Harv's Auto Body Repair
“Got my car in and out of there within a week after an accident.”
Hanson Automotive Inc
“He wanted to make sure that it wasn't something else that caused the serpentine belt to malfunction, before he gave the car back to us”
Chuck Smith Body Shop
“I would definitely recommend this shop to anyone in the area who is tired of being taken advantage of with unfair pricing.”
Los Amigos Auto Repair & Body Shop
“He worked with my work schedule for pickup and was extraordinarily kind.”
Listed for drivers in and around Iowa City, IA, these 15 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 15 technicians we list here, 12 are in Iowa City itself and 3 come from Coralville (1, 4 mi), North Liberty (1, 7 mi) and Solon (1, 11 mi). The technicians on this page are rated from 4.3 to 5.0 across 1,747 reviews; 9 have 50 or more reviews and 14 are rated 4.5 or higher. 4 are open on Saturdays and 1 on Sundays. 3 list staff certifications (ASE and I-CAR) and 7 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 9 websites of the technicians on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1999. 2 give free estimates and 2 are family- or locally-owned. We have a website on file for 13 of the technicians on this page; 9 publish a contact page and 9 list a public email. 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?
12 of the 15 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.
Outlaw Auto Reconditioning
“I unfortunately put a scrape into my bumper and most shops wanted more than double the price outlaw quoted me and were only offering to paint the entire bumper.”
JP Auto Body
“JP was great to work with and got me right in as a walk in.”
Number One Auto
“I needed to get my windshield replaced as soon as possible, and they were not only able to accommodate me, but also offered me the best price from all the places I had contacted!”
Star
“Beautifully rebuilt, with brakes, water pumps, timing belts and other bits and pieces either repaired or replaced.”
Victory Lap Motors LLC
“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!”
Sexton Auto Body
“We have used Sexton Auto Body exclusively for the past 10 yrs and the do excellent work!!”
Kahler Collision Center
“Got me right in and did a great job fixing my car.”
Premier Automotive Inc
“They did a great job repairing the front end of my vehicle.”
Mark's Auto Body
“Not only that but they did a wonderful job on the paint & body work & even had my car done ahead of schedule.”
Why these companies made our list
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