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5 Best Auto Body Shops in New York (2026)

Independently ranked by our review of ratings, reviews and reputation · How we chose

Talise Sterling
By Talise Sterling, Goods and Shopping · ✓ Data verified July 2026 · 8 min read

A car that's just been in a collision needs a shop you can trust before you've had time to shop around. New York's top auto body shops have logged 2,651 reviews between them, and the top name here, TNS Auto Collision, has well over double the reviews of the shop in fourth place, a gap that says a lot about who this city actually keeps coming back to.

Short answer: TNS Auto Collision in Brooklyn leads with a 4.9 rating across 889 reviews, the most of any shop on this page. Gotham City Collision and Precision Auto Collision both rate 4.8 to 4.9 on strong volume, and every shop here handles insurance claims directly, a real time-saver after a collision.
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How New York's top body shops compare

# Business Rating Reviews Best for
1 TNS Auto Collision 4.9 889 Overall / most-reviewed View ›
2 Gotham City Collision 4.9 634 Total-loss saves, communication View ›
3 Precision Auto Collision 4.8 499 Transparency, fair pricing View ›
4 Salerno Auto Body Shop *Since 1959* 4.6 374 Longevity, Williamsburg location View ›
5 Blue Star Brothers Auto Repair Shop | Greenpoint 4.8 255 Fast turnaround, full-service repair View ›
5 Best Auto Body Shops in New York (2026)

The shops, one by one

TNS Auto Collision logo
#1 Overall🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

TNS Auto Collision

4.9889 Google reviews

TNS Auto Collision operates out of Brooklyn's 61st Street, offering frame repair, body work and paint services, with certified technicians and free estimates. Its site cites over 30 years of expertise and seamless support for insurance claims, and it's the most-reviewed shop on this page by a wide margin.

What people praise

  • Paint matching repeatedly praised, including on specialty finishes like matte paint
  • Frank named directly across multiple reviews for smooth, helpful communication
  • Reviewers describe fair, transparent quotes before work begins
Reputation scorecardrank in New York
Rating4.9 / 5
Review volume889 · 98th
Confidencevery high
Recency3 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown95% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: Nearly three times the review volume of the shop in fourth place, and a 4.9 that's held despite that scale. The safe first call for collision or paint work in Brooklyn.

1011 61st St, Brooklyn, NY 11219

Gotham City Collision logo
#2🕑 Open 6 days/wk

Gotham City Collision

4.9634 Google reviews

Gotham City Collision, based in Long Island City, describes itself as certified by leading automobile manufacturers and top insurance companies, using up-to-date equipment and software for modern vehicle repair. It also offers online booking and Enterprise Rent-a-Car on site during repairs.

What people praise

  • Multiple reviewers describe cars written off as near-total-loss coming back looking new
  • Text updates throughout the repair process called out repeatedly as a plus
  • Jason and Val named directly for clear, honest communication with no hidden fees

Worth knowing

  • One reviewer notes it can take some persistence to get scheduled in, though called it worth the wait
Reputation scorecardrank in New York
Rating4.9 / 5
Review volume634 · 93th
Confidencevery high
Recency8 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown95% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A 4.9 on strong volume, and the reviews describing genuinely difficult repairs (a car reviewers thought was totaled) coming back clean stand out as a real vote of confidence.

11-30 44th Rd, Long Island City, NY 11101

Precision Auto Collision logo
#3🕑 Open 6 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Precision Auto Collision

4.8499 Google reviews

Precision Auto Collision, in Long Island City, handles everything from minor dents and scratches to major collision damage, and works with all insurance companies according to its site. It also offers 24/7 towing and dedicated claim assistance for customers navigating the insurance process.

What people praise

  • Sabina and Ricardo both named for honest, transparent pricing and clear timelines
  • Color-matching praised even on older vehicles with paint from decades earlier
  • Repairs on higher-end and specialty vehicles specifically called out as handled well
Reputation scorecardrank in New York
Rating4.8 / 5
Review volume499 · 88th
Confidencehigh
Recency5 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown95% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A 4.8 on solid volume, with reviewers repeatedly using the word transparent, worth noting since that's not a word every body shop earns after an insurance claim.

37-16 22nd St, Long Island City, NY 11101

Salerno Auto Body Shop *Since 1959* logo
#4🕑 Open 6 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Salerno Auto Body Shop *Since 1959*

4.6374 Google reviews

Salerno Auto Body Shop has operated in Williamsburg, Brooklyn since 1959, family-owned across three generations according to its site, offering body work alongside general repair and brake service. Six decades on one block is rare in this trade, and reviewers still describe the kind of straight-talking, neighborhood-shop service that keeps a business running that long.

What people praise

  • Long-time customers, including one for nearly a decade, describe the shop as consistently honest and reliable
  • Reviewers highlight prices coming in lower than the original quote, not higher
  • Described as a genuine neighborhood fixture with a warm, personal atmosphere

Worth knowing

  • One detailed negative review describes a dispute over a power steering repair using customer-supplied parts, which the shop's public reply attributes to parts it did not source or warranty
Reputation scorecardrank in New York
Rating4.6 / 5
Review volume374 · 83th
Confidencehigh
Recency12 days ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown87% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The longest-standing shop on this page by decades, and the rating holds at 4.6 despite that history. Worth knowing the shop's own reply to its lowest review draws a clear line around parts it didn't supply itself.

451 Lorimer St, Brooklyn, NY 11206

Blue Star Brothers Auto Repair Shop | Greenpoint logo
#5🕑 Open 6 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Blue Star Brothers Auto Repair Shop | Greenpoint

4.8255 Google reviews

Blue Star Brothers Auto Repair Shop, based in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, covers body work alongside oil changes, car inspections, towing and wheel alignment, making it more of a full-service garage than a body-only specialist. It offers online appointment scheduling directly through its site.

What people praise

  • Reviewers describe getting a car back in as little as three days after a collision, with no rental needed
  • Interior detailing thrown in after body work praised as an unexpected extra
  • Jared named directly for handling insurance coordination so customers pay nothing out of pocket

Worth knowing

  • One reviewer notes an oil change took roughly double the estimated time
  • A dispute reported over a declined repair request involving an insurance claim, which the shop's public reply says it turned down for not matching its standard practices
Reputation scorecardrank in New York
Rating4.8 / 5
Review volume255 · 68th
Confidencehigh
Recency9 days ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown92% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The most recently reviewed shop on this page, and the fastest turnaround times mentioned by name. A solid pick if speed matters as much as the collision work itself.

384 McGuinness Blvd, Brooklyn, NY 11222

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How we score these shops

Rating is the live Google average for each shop. Review volume measures how many customers have left a review, ranked against the others on this page. Confidence blends rating with volume, so TNS Auto Collision’s 4.9 across 889 reviews carries more weight than a similar rating built on far fewer. Recency tracks how recently people are still reviewing. No shop can pay to change these numbers.

How much does auto body repair cost in New York? (2026)

None of the shops on this page publish fixed collision or paint repair rates, since cost depends heavily on the extent of damage, whether insurance is covering the claim, and the make and finish of the vehicle. All five shops offer free estimates and work directly with insurance companies, so getting a specific quote costs nothing before you commit.

Serving New York’s boroughs

These five shops cluster in Brooklyn and Queens, from Sunset Park and Williamsburg to Long Island City and Greenpoint, all within reach of most of Manhattan and the outer boroughs. If you’re searching for an auto body shop near me in New York, towing distance matters as much as reviews since Precision Auto Collision and TNS both handle pickup, which can save you the drive entirely after a collision.

What to ask before you choose a body shop

  • Will you work directly with my insurance company, or do I need to handle the claim myself?
  • Can you match my paint finish exactly, especially if it’s an older or specialty color?
  • Is towing included if my car isn’t drivable?
  • What’s the estimated turnaround time for my specific repair, not just a general range?
  • Do you warranty parts I supply myself, or only parts you source?
  • Is a rental car available on-site while my vehicle is in the shop?

Frequently asked questions

Are these rankings paid?

No. Rankings come from public Google data. A business can pay to be a Featured Partner (badge and top placement), but that never changes another business’s score or position.

How did you choose these shops?

We pulled real Google Business Profile data for auto body shops in New York, then ranked them by rating, review volume, and recency of reviews.

How often is this updated?

This page reflects data verified in July 2026. Ratings and review counts shift over time, so treat the specific figures as a snapshot rather than a permanent score.

Will these shops handle my insurance claim for me?

Most shops on this page, including TNS, Gotham City, and Precision, advertise working directly with insurance companies and assisting with claims. Confirm directly with your chosen shop and your insurer before dropping off your vehicle.

The bottom line

TNS Auto Collision is the safe default: the most reviews on this page and a 4.9 that’s held through nearly 900 of them. If speed after a collision matters most, Blue Star Brothers’ three-day turnarounds are worth a call, just confirm your specific repair timeline before you commit.

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