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Hanson Automotive Inc
- Trust
- Vehicle
- Job
“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 Paint Shops in Iowa City, IA
24 professionals listed · 12 in Iowa City · 4 open weekends · 22 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
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Vic's Auto Body Repair
- Pricing
- Job
- Insurance
“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
- Crew
- Diagnostic
“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
- Brand
“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
- Truck
- 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 paint and refinish cars. What each one says about spray booths, paint brands and warranties comes from its own website; ratings and quotes come from public reviews.
Area overview: Iowa City, IA
Of the 24 professionals we list here, 12 are in Iowa City itself and 12 come from towns including Coralville (1, 4 mi), Hills (1, 7 mi) and North Liberty (1, 7 mi). The professionals on this page are rated from 3.9 to 5.0 across 1,979 reviews; 11 have 50 or more reviews and 22 are rated 4.5 or higher. When customers rate these professionals on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (93%), quality (89%) and punctuality (67%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the professionals on this page are "price" and "estimates". 4 are open on Saturdays and 1 on Sundays. 5 list staff certifications (ASE, I-CAR and EPA) and 13 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 20 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 65 years. 1 offers financing; 5 give free estimates and 4 are family- or locally-owned. We have a website on file for 22 of the professionals on this page; 16 publish a contact page; 12 list a public email and 1 takes bookings online. We count these figures across the professionals on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the professional before you visit.
Can I get a paint quote without bringing the car?
5 of the 24 shops advertise free estimates, and paint is the job where that still means bringing the car. A painter needs daylight and an angle to see how far the clear coat has gone and whether the old finish will take another coat. Photos only get you a range.
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Outlaw Auto Reconditioning
- Price
- Work
- Job
“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
- Questions
- Tires
“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
- Price
- Skills
“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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Sexton Auto Body
“Very accomodating and knowledgeable would recommend”
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Kahler Collision Center
- Price
- Gentleman
- Vehicle
“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
- Price
“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
- Vehicle
- Deer
“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
- Drive
- Price
“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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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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M & M Truck & Auto Body Inc
- Vehicles
- Work
- M&m
“Mark has seen my car in his shop many times (I'm not a bad driver things just enjoy running out in front of me) each time I am impressed by the quality of work and the efficient job time.”
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Holmes Collision Repair
- Prices
“Holmes set up a date and time for me to bring my SUV in for the repairs, told me approximately how long the repairs would take, and gave me the name/phone number of Enterprise Car Rental in town.”
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Buds Auto
- Work
- Honest
- Prices
“Always my first stop for any car troubles.”
Car Painting and Refinishing Services in Iowa City, IA Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$1118
Maximum cost
$5030
National Average
$1565
$1342
$2012
Average price range is based on 505 cost profiles
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