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Suburban Auto Body is open and fully staffed M-F from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.  We are operating normally and continue to schedule vehicle repair appointments and insurance estimates, as needed.

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Suburban Auto Body in St. Paul talks about some of the key questions you should ask when considering an auto body repair shop. We share our best advice for making the most responsible choice when choosing a shop for car accident repair. 

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The car collision repair team Suburban Auto Body in St. Paul talks about choosing a great repair shop for your body work. We discuss auto body collision repair, paint, hail damage repair, and more.

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Being involved in an automobile accident can be a traumatizing situation, ultimately resulting in a series of decisions one must make to get things back to normal. One of the most crucial of these decisions is who will get your vehicle back to that normal state from before the accident. Assuming most people are not regulars at a particular auto body shop, it is difficult to know who to trust to do the job right and in a timely manner. Before throwing a dart at a page in the phone book, consider the following questions to aid in making a wise decision.

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While you may feel personally injured upon finding dents in your favorite automobile, put your mind at ease. There are several painless methods for removing such damage including three main methods for repairing damaged body panels when a full panel replacement is not needed.

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When you have to take your car into the shop, it can be something of a chore. This is especially true when you’re working with a shop or collision technician who is unfamiliar with your car and its unique needs. When you work with a collision repair team that’s familiar with your vehicle, you can count on them to get the OEM parts necessary to meet your warranty requirements. A good auto body repair team will also be trained in repairs specific to your vehicle.

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When your car is in a collision, there are some types of damage that clearly need to be repaired. If your front end is seriously damaged or your mirror gets knocked off of the car, there’s no question that damage will have to be repaired. However, if your car sustains only minor damage, you may find yourself wondering if it’s even worth the repair. Because smaller scratches and dents are primarily cosmetic problems and don’t typically impair your vehicle’s functionality, many car owners decide to forgo such a minor repair.

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Winter in Minnesota can turn the Twin Cities into a winter wonderland. But driving on snow and ice can pose serious risks if you’re not prepared. That’s why one of the most important steps you can take is assessing your vehicle’s safety before you set out on the road this holiday season.

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Winter is upon us with all of the ice and snow it brings. For drivers in the Twin Cities area, that means the chances of getting involved in an auto collision are increased. On any given day when you get behind the wheel, there’s always the slight possibility that you can end up in a fender bender. But when winter precipitation takes over our state, those chances go up significantly. From minor dents to serious accidents, it’s important to have a good repair team behind you like our certified technicians at Suburban Auto Body. In this blog post, we’ll help you weigh the pros and cons when it comes to deciding whether to file an insurance claim.

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There’s nothing quite like the feeling of rolling your car right off the showroom floor when it’s still got that new car smell. We all love our cars, and we want to keep them looking just as good as the day we pick them up over the years. But the sad truth is that can be easier said than done. That’s why it’s not uncommon for new car owners to do everything they can to avoid parking near anyone else or under a tree. No one looks forward to that first little ding in your paint job.

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