I have never met anyone who loved looking for a body shop. Once perusing Portsmouth, Chesapeake, or Suffolk body shops you may not get the same magical feeling you had when you were shopping for that new car. The new car that is now damaged and needs repair. It probably feels more like getting a doctor than anything else.

On top of that most people in Hampton Roads have no idea what to look for, what to watch out for, and what to expect. It is new territory. Well hopefully this article will give you some key information to add to your repertoire of experience. I will say that I could not possibly go over every thing you need to know here. I am saying that knowledge is power and any tidbit can help you get the best price, value, experience, and deal.

Auto Body Shop: Tip 1

Am I paying for more than I bargained for?

This question may seem a little sinister but I am referring to overhead costs that you are paying for that you really shouldn’t. I saw an article by Edmunds that mentioned you are paying for that great location a body shop is in. Yes, one body shop may be pristine with a coffee machine, new couches, television, and other mini amenities except there is one problem. The problem:

You Are Paying For It

Yes those fantastic freebies are not free. They are costs being passed back to you in the form of higher fees. It also means a garage or auto body repair shop may be more aggressive in selling more things than you may need. Hey, overhead is overhead. It has to be payed for somewhere and businesses are there to make money, not give things away.

Did I mention Labor?

All labor is not created equal. In fact one auto body repair in one part of town may have to pay more to staff than another. And guess what…those costs are passed on to you. Do not judge a book by it’s cover, labor in one part of town will cost more if costs more to live in that area.

The solution

Check out Mack’s Body Shop. Our prices are reasonable and our prices are great! Contact us for an estimate. We work with insurance companies as well.

Our Location

We are conveniently located in Portsmouth, Virginia