Sonny's Body Shop
“After hitting a deer they put the pieces back together on my vehicle better than I could have imaged.”
Best Auto Body Shops in Traverse City, MI
10 technicians listed · 6 in Traverse City · 3 open weekends · all 10 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
Olson's Auto Body
“Doug took extra care in making sure all worked well and was perfect before completion.”
Traverse Body and Paint
“Jim went out of his way to look at the damage and give me ideas re repairs and costs.”
Craig's Body Shop Inc.
“When finished it was perfect and looks very nice on my 1964 R60/2 BMW.”
Rhino Linings
“From the phone call to the product they provide these guys are a top notch business.”
Serra on Barlow
“I've purchased vehicles from them in the past and was just as pleased then as I am now.”
Listed for drivers in and around Traverse City, MI, these 10 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: Traverse City, MI
Of the 10 technicians we list here, 6 are in Traverse City itself and 4 come from towns including Elk Rapids (1, 13 mi), Kingsley (1, 14 mi) and Kalkaska (1, 21 mi). The technicians on this page are rated from 4.5 to 5.0 across 379 reviews; 3 have 50 or more reviews. 3 are open on Saturdays and 1 on Sundays. 1 lists staff certifications (ASE). 7 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 30 years. 5 give free estimates and 5 are family- or locally-owned. We have a website on file for 7 of the technicians on this page; 7 publish a contact page; 4 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?
7 of the 10 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.
Ken's Body Shop
“I'm always satisfied when supporting our local Elk Rapids businesses like Ken's Body Shop.”
Auto Craft Collision
“Very professional replacement and repaint of a rusted bumper within the price and time quoted.”
Heiges Body Shop
“Had some dents and scratches on my tailgate, Bill repaired it on schedule and his workmanship was great looks factory fresh.”
Bill's Collision Specialist
“Always there when I need them, and good prices when it comes to keeping my trucks going....”
Why these companies made our list
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