My mechanic sent me to Howard Auto Body for some cosmetic work to extend the life of my trusty 2010 Honda Civic. (Have you priced new cars lately?) I just picked it up and it looks brand new! Or rather, it looks like a brand new 2010 Civic. In addition to the contracted work, they removed the scuff marks from my bumper and from the passenger door where I'd scraped it against the trash bin. My car was returned to me spotless, inside and out. Truly exceptional work, reasonable price and professionalism all around. Special shoutout to Tony for getting the work finished in time for the holiday weekend. I'd give 10 stars if I could. read more

Howard Auto body has a nice and friendly staff. I needed my driver's side rear view mirror replaced in the rear license plate lights replace. The service was excellent, the repairs were done quickly. I had my car back within 2 days. If required, I would be happy to come back to use your services and would recommend friends and family. read more

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If I could have given zero stars I would have. Antonio charged an absurd amount of money waiting on estimate. I would suggest any other shop unless you would like to lose money. read more

When there for car alignment as an emergency and they made the problem even worse, took it to my mechanic and he said they just didn't do the right job. Everything was fishy since I got there he started finding problems before he checked my car. I got scam by people with license. read more

I am new to this neighborhood and had my car vandalized in the recent mass activity on Howard Street. I only had a little time to shop around and was referred to Tony at Howard Auto Body and Repair. I was blown away by his attention to detail, professionalism, and most importantly the final product. I drive a 2013 Honda sedan, purchased used a few years ago. After Tony and his team got done with their work it looks better than a brand-new car! The interior AND exterior were meticulously detailed. I should add that Tony found far more issues than my insurance company had found initially, he protected my car and finances in a big way. They even steam-cleaned the engine! In my very long life, I have never received this level of service. His front office people are just as helpful and accommodating. I'll never go anywhere else. read more

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Howard Auto Body was recommended by a Volkswagen dealership. Howard Auto Body shop went above and beyond in repairing my Jetta. They fixed 2 areas of damage that I brought the car in for and they not only touched up scratches and chipped paint all over the car they also washed it and cleaned inside. I feel like I have a new car! I was able to make an appointment right away and the work was done a day early. The final bill was the same as the estimate. Tony and the office staff are friendly and very nice, I highly recommend Howard Auto Body and Repair! read more

My Cat was stolen, Howard Auto Body got me a new one and made it unavailable for theft. Ask for Tony.

I scratched up the side of my Volkswagen pretty bad on a pillar in our building's garage. Everyone said it would need buffing and cost at least $1000. Then I was referred to Howard Auto Body and Repair and the owner, Tony took care of my issue in a very honest and upfront manner. First of all, he said that he could keep the cost manageable and fix the scratches without costing too much. And if that wouldn't be enough I could always get the more costly option with buffing etc. Turns out, he was right. The scratches were fixed and my car looks amazing all for $250. And Howard Auto Body and Repair was able to conduct the repair in less than 3 hours with no previous appointment. I highly recommend Howard Auto Body and Repair. Tony and team will take care of your damage and do a quality job with full transparency on cost and efforts. Thank you. read more

I'm unable to give 0 stars or I would. I took my car to HABR after my brakes failed. When this happened, I was really irritated with my previous mechanic, the car had a full tune up just months prior. I chose to go somewhere else and settled on HABR; they had good reviews, were close by, and were a minority owned business. In my initial interaction, they were really nice. They quickly provided a quote for the brakes and told me they found an oil leak. I gave approval for them to do both. Several days later, they followed up. They said there was a small crack in the engine block and provided a video as proof. They assured me they could easily fix the leak with sealant, and I approved the work. No problem. Four days later, HABR called and informed me that they were not successful in sealing the crack and that the engine had to be replaced. When I asked what happened they told me the failure was due to the car being old and rusty; they advised this might be due to the street conditions in Chicago. They also told me that the car had been like this when I brought it to the shop -- even though this simply was not true. HABR had provided the video of the cracked bolt as it was before they tried to fix the car but they never supplied an image of the car as it was after their tech tried to seal the crack. In fact, their tech had broken the bolt, and the car would not run. This was the cause for the engine failure -- but they never disclosed this, they omitted it. They blamed me. HABR were deceptive and presented false information in their diagnostic of the broken engine and quote; they omitted important, relevant information to fraudulently influence me to approve repairs. I gave them approval to order another engine -- under false pretenses. Furthermore, HABR never provided a timeline or any expectations so I followed up with them daily for progress. Tony got short with me after a few days and told me to stop calling. All in all, HABR had my car over 3 weeks. When I got the car back, the engine did not work, the car would not run, and the car had to be towed. It was filthy and coated with dust from being in their shop so long; it was hastily parked outside the garage, partially on the sidewalk and partially on the patch of grass adjacent to the curb. I asked Tony to please put it on the street so the tow truck could move it. Tony pushed my car across the street into a parallel parking spot -- and told me the 5 available spots in their parking lot where the tow truck could easily access the car were for their "good, loyal customers -- not me". HABR misrepresented the repair on the receipt. They also handed me a box with some bolts -- one of which was broken.. The car was immediately towed to Northside Toyota. NT did a diagnostic and confirmed the reason for the broken engine: HABR had, in fact, snapped the bolt. The engine hemorrhaged oil. They also confirmed that there was no indication of rust or corrosion (as HABR had advised). HABR were dishonest in informing me of what happened when they gave me an initial diagnostic and quote for the engine; they were dishonest in documenting the issue in the receipt they provided upon payment; and they were dishonest throughout most of the process. They continue to be dishonest. This was an awful experience -- "a nightmare", to quote NT. HABR's customer service was poor and sometimes abusive (Tony was combative; Tony and Alex were gaslighting me). The experience cost me a lot of money, time, and stress -- and I didn't have a car in total for 5 weeks. Please avoid! read more

I was excited to get my car fixed here rather than doing the work myself. They said that I could purchase the necessary parts elsewhere and they would install them. They quoted a price of $100 and the part cost $35 on Amazon. They claimed the part I purchased was defective, clearly not having given it a cursory inspection before they took the old part out. Now, my car was taking up space in their shop and they were adamant that I needed to get the proper part to them by the next day. They quoted the price of the part at about $175. (The same part was available at local auto part stores for around that price.) The final cost of the part they put in was $215, plus  $10 for incidentals brought the bill to $350. read more

Howard Auto Body & Repair is my go to shop whenever my vehicles need attention. Whether it's body work or repairs HABR is the best. Antonio is fair when estimating repairs and most importantly honest with the work that needs to be done. When you have older vehicles it's difficult to know what may go wrong when your vehicle is being repaired but one thing I know for sure is Antonio will make it right. My family and I have entrusted our cars to Antonio for years and I know this is why my cars are so reliable and well cared for. Antonio and his staff are knowledgeable, professional and kind. This is why I only trust Howard Auto Body and Repair with my vehicles. read more

Great place, great service! Highly recommend, honest and kind people. The entire team was a pleasure to work with.

Went in here to get my car looked at before a roadtrip and they did excellent work! Not only did they give me a in depth explanation to what was wrong with my car, the fixed it up quickly and really went above and beyond. The staff there is incredibly friendly and kind, and generally made what normally would have been a headache of a time with a car a better experience. read more

As always, Tony and his great staff returned my car in great shape. They handled the insurance end of things seamlessly. Can't say enough good things about them. An honest, professional and warm group of people. I always feel I get more than my money's worth. I know I've been treated fairly and gotten a fair price for any work they do. read more

The absolute BEST auto body shop you could go do. I got into an accident and they were on top of it and got everything done as fast as possible. They always keep me updated and have the sweetest people that work there. Highly HIGHLY recommend going here, there aren't too many shops like this anymore. They are so responsive and I can't imagine going to any other place!! read more

I needed $4,000 worth of auto body repair to my front passenger side. First, Tony is open on Saturday, which was helpful for me. Toby was so responsive. He comprehensively explained how the process works. I didn't have rental coverage and he really kept in mind that I needed a quick turnaround. His shop did a really great job on my car-looks new! I had a little ding in the back from a previous fender bender, and he was able to repair that for free. I also got my oil changed at the same time so I didn't have to make an additional stop. This shop really takes pride in their work and I'll definitely come back. read more

Tony and his family are INCREDIBLE!!! They went above and beyond and were so mindful and sweet. They got my car fixed so quickly and worked with my insurance to get everything taken care of as fast as possible. I recommend this shop to EVERYONE with a car !!!!!! read more

We've been taking our cars to Tony for 10+ years. He is our guy! Always fair, always does a great job. He goes the extra mile to really make sure his customers are happy. We feel so fortunate to have found him! read more

My car was damaged while I was parked on the street... no one left a note of course. I got a few estimates and cringed over something that wasn't even my fault. Howard Auto Body had the best pricing by far! I would have to say that they are hands down the best auto body shop in Chicago! I'm so glad I waited to get my car repairs done after I moved just north of their location. Loved that I could walk there! I had not had a good experience with a different body shop and waited to get my car repaired after my move was completed. They were up front about everything, worked with me to get the parts needed and even were able to help me with replacing some lightbulbs on my license plate area that were too confusing for me to replace. Professional, Friendly, and Honest are the best descriptions I can give. read more

I just transferred my license plates from TN to IL. In TN, we don't have to have front license plates, so I didn't have a front mount in place. I called up Howard Auto Body, and they told me to just drop on in. So, I went this morning. They had it done in minutes, and they didn't even charge me for it! I will definitely be going back for any regular maintenance and work I need doing. read more

I have been using Howard Auto Body & Repair for years and my recent experience with them was exceptional as in the past. My car needed some extensive work to replace the exhaust system. Tony walked me through the work that was needed, explained the costs, and even kept the car on the lift when I picked it up to show me the work that had been done. I use them for all my maintenance, even regular oil changes. Friendly people, quick service. Highly recommended. read more

We took our car to Howard Auto Body to get repaired after our neighbor accidentally smashed the entire right side of the car. So much work had to be done -- new doors, new wheel, new bumper, tons of internal work, painting, and checks of the entire car. Howard Auto Body did such an amazing job. They worked with the insurance company to make sure we got the best parts and the best service possible. They were so helpful and friendly, I actually enjoyed having to get our car fixed. They did such a great job that the car looked and worked better than it had in years. I would absolutely use them again and would recommend them to everyone. Thanks Howard Auto Body & Repair!! read more

I want to tell the world I've been going to Tony and Frankie for years with all my cars. My SUV was hit while it was park at work downtown and all I did was call Tony and he told me to bring it in for he could look at the damage. Although, I had to pay out of pocket, because I didn't want my insurance to go up. l knew taking my car to the best Guys in town I was in good hands. Please check them out. As long as I live in Chicago I would never take my car no where else, because they do not over charge you. Thank you once again Tony and Frankie for always taking care of my cars. read more

They were able to figure out the problems with my car quickly. They explained thoroughly what was needed and got the work done much faster than I expected. They even cleaned and washed my car! I really felt that their prices were fair. I felt like I was treated honestly and with respect. I so appreciate how kind and welcoming they were as well. I think their high ratings online are definitely deserved and have been recommending them to my family and friends. read more

I can't say enough about Tony and his staff. They took care of me and my car, my daughter and her car, and her boyfriend and his car. All three of us were more than satisfied. They handled the insurance matters completely and all I needed to do was drop my car and then pick it up when finished. Tony even offered to help with the transfer of my rental car. All three of our cars look showroom quality when finished. I would return without even a second thought if needed. Tony and his staff earned our loyalty and our business. read more

This place is my jam. Got rear-ended on LSD, and these guys fought the opposing insurance for weeks to make sure I was getting the best fix. They kept me updated every step of the way. Finish was beautiful and I couldn't even tell what had been crunched the month before. Brought my beautiful black Malibu back many-a-moon later, after neglected the searing sound of my front brakes nearing their judgement day. They were done in a couple hours, and I picked it up the next day. Heh, and my dad suggested I just take it to one of those illustrious chain service centers around the corner. No-can-do's-ville, baby doll. Howard Auto Body, forever. read more

Excellent service and affordable pricing. Swift service. Collision, mechanical, and body services. Let them take care of you!

I've been going to Howard Auto Body for a couple of years now and I've had nothing but positive experiences. They always do the work effectively and efficiently. When there are different options at different costs, they always give me the breakdown. And there have been a couple of occasions when I've asked for something to be done, where they told me it wasn't necessary, rather than simply doing it and charging me for it. read more

Frankie is such a honest guy!!!! My car is 14 years old and needed allot of work. He didn't charge me an arm & leg.

Tony and his crew couldn't be more professional and timely. Told me right up front it was my compressor and that's what it was I highly recommend you go here before anywhere else. read more

Dont be fooled by all these positve reviews. Watch out for this guy Antonio, the owner. He claims he just a regular guy and seems very nice, helpful, and sincere. Watch your wallet and your car. He hustled me 3 years ago for thousands of dollars of unnecessary repairs. I trusted him and he screwed me! Just make sure you check your car after the repair before signing anything!!!!!! I was very naive and dumb and it cost me alot of money! read more

I agree with Richard B. It's too bad I could only give them 5 stars because they have a 10 star service. I had an accident a few weeks ago and took my car here because I saw all the positive reviews on Yelp. Antonio (the owner) was so helpful and explained exactly what to expect. After I dropped the car off, he even gave me a ride to the train station. The car was fixed in a very timely manner and it looked much better than before the accident. My insurance company screwed up the payment and the check for the shop was sent to me 2 days ago. So, I took the check to Antonio yesterday and he gave me a free car wash. I can't recommend Howard Auto Body enough. read more

We had a small scratch on our car I and wanted to get a couple of quotes from nearby shops. When I stopped by one of the technicians came out to greet me, check out the car and provided me with a detailed quote on paper. I had such good experience with my meeting at Howard Auto Body + Repair that I decided I wanted to work with them after having receiving a similar quote from another local shop. They were available to get to work right away and had the car ready 24hrs before when I'd expected it. I was very happy with their service and will definitely go back to them again if I need any other car maintenance. read more

I had to have my car towed here on the Friday of Memorial day weekend after my brake line rusted out. I thought for sure I wouldn't see my car until at least Tuesday or Wednesday...after the holiday. But lo and behold, these guys really came through! Not only did I get a call around 6pm on Friday explaining what needed to be done and what the costs would be, I was told it could be done before the shop closed on Saturday! What? I would actually have my car for the holiday? AWESOME! When I went to pick up the car Antonio was out front cleaning my cars windows; it had also been washed and vacuumed! Bonus! Once inside, Frankie gave me the details of the repairs and pointed out that the estimate was off by about $15. No big deal. He also volunteered to show me the cruddy brake line...which was indeed all rusted out. I know that one of my ball bearings is going (I have an Alero...this has happened before...grrr) so I'll be back to see you guys soon! Everyone was super nice and they even called today to find out how the car was running. I also got a Thank You email! Well done, guys! Thanks! read more

Owner refused to honor 10% off coupon after I specifically inquired beforehand about it and was told that the coupon could be used for my body work. Without even denying what I was told, it was refused. It seems that squeezing an extra $86.50 out of a customer was more important that dealing honestly. Pretty much every shop in all of Chicago is "family owned" so that's hardly an attribute to write about. My repair was not impressive for the amount I paid. read more

I don't usually write these, but Antonio and his team definitely went above and beyond for me! I just found them on yelp after a bad accident nearby their location, (I have no affiliation) and I'm so glad I did. I've been hit 3 times in 2 months (thanks universe) and I've used Howard Auto Body for everything. What they did for me: -perfect body repair and paint job -replaced a bearing on my tire that maybe had nothing to do with the accident, but I'm not sure (on the house/no charge!) -gave me at-cost price for replacing a side mirror that had absolutely nothing to do with accident -extremely attentive and considerate service (I was waiting for my rental to pick me up and they noticed it taking too long, so they called, and sure enough the rental service didn't know they should be on their way. I would have sat there probably another hour 'til I figured that out) -took care of everything quickly and in the exact time they predicted -got a little k-clip keychain and nail file as like a souvenir, lol These guys are really on top of their game. It's not even nearby where I live, but totally worth the hike for service. Thanks Howard Auto Body! read more

Absolutely phenomenal work and communication. My daily beater had its bumper damaged to the point it fell completely off. These guys gave me an estimate and worked with me on the price and options m- allowing me to make an informed decision on what best worked for my situation. Their office is professional and always available, and the service has always been better than promised. They delivered the car in better than promised condition and even gave it a complimentary once over detailing! Guys, if you want a fair deal and better than good service, DO NOT HESITATE. A++ read more

I am going to have to revise this to a 2 star. I went to get my car detailed in April and they commented about the hood being a different "shade" than the rest of the car and that whoever did it didn't blend it in with the rest of the car. I didn't think much of it. I'm at a different body shop that my cousin recommended. As soon as one of the guys saw the car (dirty mind you) they asked if I had any work done and I said yes. He quickly commented that whoever did it did not do a good job and quickly said that the hood was not done well. As someone who pays another for a service because they do not have the knowledge or skills to do that certain service I expect high quality. But with these recent comments on the repair work done at this shop. I will have to give this a 2*. I will not be going back here. read more

Tony and his men are so far the best auto body mechanics in upper Chicago I have ever seen. They are very honest and prompt. They tell you all the details and every single bit that you need to spend. I tried to negotiate the price the beginning but could not succeed and then I realized that they do their business honestly and there is very little room that they can give you for price. Good work, nice people. read more

My wife and I have been going to Howard Auto Body for over three years. After my car was damaged in a hit and run, Tony (the owner) repaired my vehicle in record time and made it look brand new. He and his staff are very knowledgeable and their prices are fair. I highly recommend Howard Auto Body! read more