Crash Champions went above and beyond to fix my car after my catalytic converter was stolen while in Chicago last month. My car was my home on a road trip, and having it be in the shop for several days was a big fear I had. I would have had no where to sleep, and I was planning to move on that day to a new place. They fixed the car same day for me even though I just dropped in, and made the entire experience absolutely painless. Great energy there with awesome customer service. Everyone who worked there was helpful and knowledgeable and did everything they could to work with me! I’ve had no car issues and have not had to go back since they fixed everything. It could have been so much worse logistically, and I’m so thankful for this really positive experience out of what could have been even more unfortunate than having something stolen from your car. Thank you!!
I had my car serviced for repairs twice and also detailed here. Jason was able to have my car ready 3 days after drop off. I was so happy with the repairs- definitely my go to body shop. They were also was able to schedule me a rental vehicle while my car was in. Super satisfied and will definitely continue to recommend them.
Crash Champions did an excellent job fixing a small dent over the driver side rear wheel. There was this odd color mismatch in a small section but that turned out to be some adhesive residue and Moses cleaned it off with some polish in under a minute. After that, the paint looked great! As others have mentioned, they have excellent customer service at this location. A bonus was that they can work directly with State Farm.
Customer service feels like a top priority as soon as you walk through the door, everyone is friendly and everyone wants to make sure you are informed and up to date on your vehicles repairs. A very quick turn around with quality work makes this place a go to, hopefully I won’t have to return in the future for further repairs but this will be definitely be my first choice if I must.
Stopped in with a big dent in my front left bumper. Nate took care of it without any delay. Great customer service. Highly recommended.
This was one of the options given to me by my insurance company after something hit my car. I am so glad it was one of my options! They did I do an amazing job of repairing my car, but they went Above and Beyond in preparing the car for my pickup. I would highly recommend them if anybody needs any work done on a car
Didn’t know what to expect from the shop came in for my appointment for my appointment front desk secretary was kind and very professional she had called for my rental got to meet nate greeted me asked me how I was doing very professional asked me let’s take a look at what type of damages my vehicle has gave me an estimate how long the car should be in the shop took down my email on my phone number said he will keep in contact with me with any updates on my vehicle right after I I dropped it off Saturday calls me telling me then my vehicle is going to be done the following week Friday the communication was good he updated me during the week letting me know that the parts are in for my vehicle and they’re working on it it’s all coming up Thursday afternoon I get a call saying my vehicle is ready to get picked up at 4:30 today crash champions worked a miracle delivering my vehicle a day before vehicle look perfect like nothing ever happened I was very pleased with their work I just want to thank everyone at crash champions that was involved on fixing my vehicle from front desk secretary to ordering parts and taking apart the damage parts on my vehicle you guys are awesome I had an awesome experience with you guys I wanna give a big shout out to the paint Department they did a amazing job on painting my car it was unrecognizable like if it wasn’t damage I rate you guys five stars you guys are awesome keep up the good work crash champions
Good team. Kept me informed during the process. Easy to communicate. Recommended
This is my 3rd time using this body shop (Previously Albany Auto Body) over the years and they are a class act. Jason and his team were upfront and honest from the start, managing my expectations in terms of timeline, cost, and results, and are always trying to help keep the out-of-pocket cost down as much as possible - while maintaining quality. I know I can trust them to do amazing work and to be honest. Communication was top-notch as I was updated as to the progress on a daily basis via texts and phone calls. Barb at the front desk is wonderful and kind. She has a relationship with the rental car place and was able to handle everything so I didnt have to stay on the phone with them forever. She even helped me get a certain type of rental car that I needed as a caretaker to my elderly mother and ensure it was covered by the insurance. Everyone was invested in the results to the point of calling me when there was a software issue (with my collision system) that required some extra adjustments, to them needing some extra time to make sure my car was impeccable, spotless, and sparkling clean when I picked it up. I was fine with the extra time rather than having a car turned over to me that had an issue. They are committed to perfection and also very careful about Covid safety and sanitation. I feel like I just drove a new car off the lot. I hope I dont have to see them again for a while, but I would send all my friends, family, and neighbors to this body shop again and again. In a world that seems to have lost the art of customer service, Crash Champions - Albany Auto has remembered and internalized the importance! They get my 5 stars and my referrals!
They did a fantastic job with the repair. A big storm pushed a large waste dumpster over the front driver side wheel panel. It took them exactly a week and they handled all the communication with my insurance. They also left the interior of the car cleaner than I had left it. They are in the network of preferred vendors for progressive insurance.
As a single woman, I always fear when I need to have work done on my car. Ive had people treat me poorly, assume I am stupid, try to overcharge me, etc. This place is different. Jason and his team are so professional, communicative, and efficient. They replaced my broken mirror quickly and completely. They even made recommendations about another, separate issue. Thanks so much, guys. Highly recommend.
I wish I could give 4.9. The only reason its not 5 is because after my initial consultation, I had to call them a few days later for the quote. They told they simply forgot to send it to me. I really appreciated their honesty and they more than made up for it with their exemplary service.I had to get a side mirror completely replaced. They were always helpful and courteous and honest. They provided a quote for a brand new mirror and an aftermarket one. They recommended the aftermarket one, which was cheaper, because they promised they could make it look like new. They were right. They were able to make the replaced mirror look just like the new one.Definitely check out Crash Champions for any body work.
Fixed my crashed vehicle so it looks like new. Pleasant surprise to experience all around.
A great experience from start to finish. Office personnel were very nice. Work performed to replace dented fender was excellent and on time. Paint match on 15 year old paint was very good. Would recommend to others.
I don’t know much about cars, but I highly recommend this place. Went in for an estimate, they determined they needed to order a part for my car, and they had it the next day. The whole process was quick and easy. Fair pricing, friendly employees and a really easy-to-get-to location. I’ll be back for any car repair needs!
New managers arent focussed on the customer like Jason was. Felt like I was an inconvenience. Time to find a new local body shop
Crash Champions was suggested by Geico and I couldnt be more happier with the service I have received from Crash Champions. They were super professional, friendly, to the point and gave me updates daily. They were able to get my car fixed in only a couple of days as they promised and my car looks as good as new. Ask for Nathaniel, he will take a good care of your car!
It was the best experience I’ve seen in and hadA long time I took them my 2017 Hyundai it looks brand new now thank you all & thank you Jason as well
Amazing service. Fixed my bumper the same day I contacted them, helped me and explained everything to me along the way. They really went above and beyond. Nate was great.
Jason and the team are great. Patient and willing to go the extra mile when working with the insurance companies. I’ve used them 4 times now and would do so again.
Ive been taking my car here for years--for body repair and general maintenance. Theyre honest, do great work, and charge very reasonably. Most recently, they replaced an unrepairable rim that a pothole ruined. They went out of their way to find a reconditioned OEM rim at a good price. Ive never had any reason to bring my car anywhere else.
I was pleasantly surprised that the vehicle was done earlier than expected. Their professionalism from my first phone call to the time I picked up the vehicle was fantastic. They kept me alerted to every step of the process
I have taken my car here once before and I was beyond impressed with their professionalism and service. I had a faulty wheel bearing, plus I needed new brakes on my rear wheels. Albany Auto was up front with me about what they were doing, and even proactively called me during the repair process when an issue came up (trouble with the alignment, not their fault at all). Everyone I interacted with was friendly and informative, and was more than happy to answer my many questions. I cannot recommend Albany Auto highly enough, and I will absolutely be bringing my car here for repairs in the future.
I got in a terrible wreck just up the street from Albany. They heard the crash and came running out to assist.I dont want to gush too much about how amazing they were, but they were amazingly helpful, supportive and did fantastic work. They did everything they could to save my car and after $12,000 of damage (covered by insurance), they fixed up my car, good as new! I am so grateful to Albany and they have a customer for life!
This is our second time going to Albany. Jason is always so helpful and nice. We had some body work that needed to be done and they always do a great job. Would highly recommend going to see them. We will continue to use them moving forward.
Rear quarter-panel repair and repaint was very high quality for a fair price and job was done in the time frame quoted. They also specialize in vintage cars of all makes. Few shops have their level of appreciation for the automobile experience.
I had the most pleasant experience here! I brought my car in for a repair. The work exceeded my expectations. It turned out to be a lot less expensive as well! Exceptional customer service by Barb and Jason. 10/10 would recommend Albany Auto to anyone!
Professional service, repairs completed within original promised time, great communication. They dealt completely with my insurance company and my car looks great. Would recommend!
I went in for a simple de-badging and they did it free of charge(!) and wiped down the interior. If thats not incredible customer service, I dont know what is. Jason was very helpful with getting everything taken care of and Id recommend anybody to use this shop if they need body work.
Fast, efficient and honest shop with friendly people. Would definitely recommend.
Albany Auto is great. I have used their services on our last three vehicles including: body repair, repaint, brakes, ignition system, and tune-up work to two classic vehicles. Always very transparent regarding timeline and cost. Friendly staff to work with.
I would like to express how much I appreciate the guys at Albany Auto for having top notch professionalism and great work!!That is a great combination Thank you guys at Albany Auto ‼️
Went there because theyre affiliated with Progressive. Excellent job fixing my car. Everyone I dealt with was super courteous and professional!
Nate is so helpful! I brought my 2003 Land Cruiser in for a sanity check re: some structural welding she needed due to a rusted bracket. While Albany wasnt able to tackle the job at the time, Nate added real value by double checking that my vehicle wasnt part of a Toyota frame recall and also wrote down some service intervals I need to be aware of... he spent 15 minutes with me and the vehicle and I appreciated his help and transparency.
I had a minor bump in the parking lot and my bumper popped out and I took it to them because in the past they have be insanely honest, helpful and knowledgeable. Long story short they solved my problem! If there is anything I can share with you about them is that they have never overcharged me. In fact I felt like I needed to pay them more. Trust me Im cheap and I am OCD so this is a big deal. Rest safe knowing that they would never charge you a penny more than they should. Where in Gods Earth can you say that nowadays? I have taken my car there multiple of times and got the fastest and best quality care for my car.
Albany Auto is top notch! Jason made the whole process seamless and was great to work with. I brought in my 16 Hyundai Elantra GT with a cracked bumper that needed to be replaced and it came out looking super clean! Jason went over all my options with me and I was very satisfied with the whole process. Highly recommend Albany Auto!
Proud that this place is in my neighborhood. After neglecting my BMW for at least a few years, repair-wise, I was able to get $800 worth of repairs with a good turnaround, including belts and brakes. Car drives so much better. Robert is such a great communicator about the issues and estimates.
Love the staff here. Super friendly and honest. They will tell you the truth and are happy to explain the details.
The place on the northside for anything car related. My windshield wiper on my driver side suddenly stopped working. They got me in right away and fixed it with no issues. It was just loose so they tightened it up and they threw in a new set of wipers! They are honest, it’s very clean and professional. Please give them a visit Because I’m getting all my work there from now on!
Good honest people who know their craft. I have had old Bessie in their hospital twice. Once for body work, and the others for repairs. New to the area and was missing my mechanic of 20 years when I found this crew. My first visit the staff was working on care packages for the homeless. Their lot is filled with classic cars pampered with TLC. My jeep had been attacked by a truck and all my new neighbors saw the damage. All of them recommended Albany. Know I know why. Work was done satisfactorily at the lowest possible price. I am in no hurry but definitely will be back.
Great people, good price, good work.
Quick service, very friendly. They suggested just buffing out my scratches rather than replacing a panel on the door even though that only cost 10% as much. By looking out for my best interests Im a loyal customer from here on.
Thank you for another amazing job!! We sent a customer of ours to Mike at Albany Auto...we used Albany Auto five or six times already. Theyve done such a great job on all of our clients cars, from providing excellent customer service, honestly top of line. Mike and his team truly care about the consumer and it shines through. Their price is honestly unbeatable!!! They truly are Chicago Best Body Shop. Im so glad we met and will continue to use them and send our customers to them as well.
These folks do their job just the way it ought to be done everywhere and then go beyond it. They were very communicative throughout my repair job and made sure I knew what was happening. They tried to save me money where they could and informed me of any changes they had to make to the job as they went. They worked well with my insurance company.I worked mainly with Kurt and you can tell he loves what he does and likes to see things done right. Not many like him around.At the end of the job, they were at the garage early at the appointed time and were very friendly and helpful. They delivered the car cleaner than I gave it to them and kept it warm in the garage for me so I could get right in and drive off.Really excellent company and service. Im going back if I need anything else.
I found these guys just calling around getting prices for a new starter and they provided a very competitive price. After getting the quote I saw all their yelp reviews and I decided to give them a try. They completed the job quickly and were very polite in the process. Their facility was impeccably clean and showed all the signs of a well run business. All I have to say is that I have a new go to shop for any issues my car may have.GREAT A+ work and service
For over three years Jason and Nate have been taking care of all my cars. Their expertise, ability to find gremlins on first try is unrivaled.If you demand the best service at deep savings over dealership, look no further.
Jason at Albany has always been good to me. We had some body work done here once for a car that was practically totalled and they restored it to the point where the car looked brand new. I have been a loyal customer ever since.
Carlos did an excellent job on the interior/exterior detailing of my SUV. He was up front with the pricing, and the result is truly remarkable. Were selling our 14-year-old vehicle, and now it looks like new. Thank you!
Doesnt accept customer provided parts as a company policy. Not even OEM Mercedes parts. A dead giveaway that theyre profiting on parts costs. Which is why they get a 1 star and lose my business.
Wow! The work they do is amazing! It’s obvious that people trust them. Just look at the cars in the lot. I was assisted by Kurt. He was courteous, welcoming and professional. I
Driving around downtown Chicago for 15 years, really takes a toll on a car with the way people park on top of you on the street or in narrow parking lots. Small scrapes and scratches on doors and bumpers, now all gone, and the car is looking great because I took it to Albany Auto. They were affordable, professional, and did great work. Definitely recommended.
Will be my go-to mechanic. Nothing that previous users havent said. Honest, transparent, and fair priced.
Great communication. They were able to bill the warranty I had on my car. Very clear billing and good service.
Friendly and helpful. Highly recommended. They do excellent work!
My new, and now only place to go. After getting rear ended, they repaired my trunk like the accident never happened. They also made the whole process as painless as possible, from coordinating the rental car to dealing with the insurance company. Also, they cleaned my car, so not only did it look great, it smelled like new. Also, make sure to take a tour of their place. It is the cleanest shop I have ever seen!
If you have any auto repair or body work needs you definitely should check out Albany. Jason is a great guy and does excellent work at a fair price.
The guys who work here are knowledgable about anything with wheels. Theyre always professional and a pleasure to be around. Go here before you go anywhere else!
Very professional. Highly skilled. Fantastic service.
I came here to check out a couple of small problems I had on my Camry (the front bumper grill came off and my charger outlets went working). They fixed it immediately and explained everything very clearly. I normally dread going into body shops but these guys are a breathe of fresh air. Also dig the yoga balls the front office use to sit on.
Terrific with insurance claims! Communicated well and completed within timeline they told me. Made stressful & annoying situation as best as possible.
Excellent Service, quality workmanship, honest and accommodating.
I would definitely recommend this place. They really did an awesome job.
Ive had my 1964 Corvair repaired twice by these guys, and was very pleased both times. Theyre not cheap, but if you need your vintage ride serviced right, this is the place.
The Best mechanic in the city! Honest, good prices & family owned.
Great body work. Lot of vintage cars for sale.
Full car detail and buff... they saved my car! And they then gave me advice on my tires (winter is coming..)Very professional and will be a customer for life!
Absolutely perfect service. Honest price quotes and a friendly staff.
Jason is great super cool guy. I went there almost close time it was around 6.00 pm but they helped me with my car. I was the only one there my plate number and my bumper needed to be fixed it and they did very good job . And I was trying to pay it he did not charge me nothing. They are such a great people. I was really shock because nobody cares each other especially auto repair business, they usually try to screw BUT JASON HAS SUCH A GREAT PERSONALITY AND HE LIKE TO HELP PEOPLE. THIS IS MY FIRST TIME TO BE HERE. I FINDED THIS PLACE ON GOOGLE MAP BY RANDOMLY. NEXT TIME IF I HAVE A ANY PROBLEM I AM GONNA GO THERE. AGAIN JASON THANNKKKKK YOUUU SOOO MUCH :)
Absolutely stunning workmanship and excellent service. Committed to get you the best value.
Amazing work, kind employees, and a really clean environment!Recommend this place to everyone!
Extremely quick service, hunted for the least expensive parts and was very friendly the whole time
Friendly faces and amazing service.
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