Brougham Motors
“They were also great about handling the rental situation for me, arranging for pick up and drop off at the shop itself.”
Best Auto Body Shops in New Bedford, MA
15 technicians listed · 11 in New Bedford · 5 open weekends · 12 rated 4.5+
Data verified November 8, 2026
Hathaway Collison Center
“They were able to replace my rear bumper and perfectly match the paint on the replacement.”
Sparky's Collision Inc.
“I have used this shop for years both personally and with my large fleet and have never been let down.”
John's Auto Unlimited
“Be is a amazing mechanic and awesome prices would tell anyone to go here”
Grota's Auto Service and Sales Inc.
“It's the only place I trust.”
Xtreme Paint & Collision Inc
“Communication was great and they made sure everything went smoothly between insurance companies and rental services.”
Listed for drivers in and around New Bedford, MA, 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: New Bedford, MA
Of the 15 technicians we list here, 11 are in New Bedford itself and 4 come from towns including Dartmouth (1, 2 mi), Fairhaven (1, 3 mi) and Westport (1, 8 mi). The technicians on this page are rated from 4.3 to 5.0 across 841 reviews; 7 have 50 or more reviews and 12 are rated 4.5 or higher. 5 are open on Saturdays and 1 on Sundays. 10 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 6 websites of the technicians on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2006. We have a website on file for 8 of the technicians on this page; 6 publish a contact page; 3 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?
13 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.
Bents Auto Body
First Choice Auto Body Repair
“My car looked better than before the accident, these men definitely have pride in their work.”
Scott's Collision Center
Danny's Auto Body Inc
“Will be sure to recommend to all I know when they need bodywork done.”
John's Auto
Cole's Auto Center & Body Shop
“Very easy to work with I would definitely recommend them and also in the future I definitely will be bringing my vehicles back!”
Artistic Auto Body
“Art'll take care of what you need for exactly how much it cost to get done”
Five Star Collision Center Inc
“I even told them not to bother touching the interior because I have 3 dogs, yet they detailed that, too, and it was a great surpise getting into a clean truck.”
APC Autobody
“APC is THE place to bring your vehicle, not only are they skilled but they are courteous, honest and helpful.”
Why these companies made our list
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