I cannot believe how rude this man was to me. I chose this shop for the good reviews I saw on Yelp, but Boris treated me horribly throughout my experience. I came to get an estimate for replacing my front bumper and headlight after my neighbor backed into my parked car. When I first pulled up to the shop, he got upset with me because I bumped into one of his rubber cones when I parked. He made an angry gesture at me and asked me what I was doing there as if I didn't deserve to be on his property. My boyfriend and I (I am a woman) got out of the car, and even though I was driving, he turned to talk to my boyfriend instead of me and barely acknowledged me. Even when I asserted myself as the owner of the vehicle, he directed all of his questions at my boyfriend. The entire interaction consisted of him undermining my knowledge of the car and what happened. He insinuated that I was stupid for going to him to get an estimate when I already got a quote from my neighbor's insurance. I tried to explain to him that the insurance company already told me that their estimate would be lower than the actual cost. He literally shushed me to get me to stop talking. I regret wasting my time engaging with this man. Please, especialIy if you are a woman, do not allow this man the opportunity to disrespect you. read more

Boris is amazing. He has helped me twice in the last 10 years and I trust him. I followed him to Seatac and its worth the drive. - Laura M

I LOVE BORIS! Seriously, this place is a gem. No credit cards accepted, just cash and personal checks so have the funds! I've been here twice for two different car boo-boos and they have done a perfect job with a quick turnaround. Really friendly, knowledgable and prices are always negotiable. I'm sure I'll be back since I keep bumping into things. ;) read more

Posting a second/updated review for Boris as I went back in to see him for some potential frame repair work a couple months back. The big thing I want to highlight here is that my review and other reviews were incorrect in saying Boris only accepts cash. He takes other forms of payment outside of credit cards. So you can also pay by check, cash, money order, etc. Just not credit card. I believe this also includes no debit cards, but I forgot to ask the specifics. The only reason he does this is to avoid the credit fees. After going back to Boris a second time for some potential work he admitted he would likely not be able to do he also informed me that he took these other forms of payments. As an added bonus, he also sent me to some other possible shops which would be more likely to help me with the work I was looking to get done. If I could give him a sixth star, I certainly would. It is pretty damn rare to find someone in the auto repair industry who will actually turn down work and money because they are not comfortable/positive they can deliver the result you're looking for. Thanks again Boris! I will miss having you at my disposal now that I have moved from Seattle. Original Post: Boris is a pleasure to deal with, an honest man and business owner, and he does great work. If you're in need of solid auto body work at an affordable price you have found the right place. As a car enthusiast/gear head/what have you I generally avoid taking my car into the shop in lieu of fixing or installing things myself. I enjoy working on my car, saving myself from the expenses of a shop's labor, and not having to deal with a shop or a dealership trying to sell me on additional work or parts I know I don't need (or can do myself). However body work is something I lack the time, space, tools, and experience to take on by myself. Boris was recommended to me by a very reputable suspension shop (Group 2 Motorsports) whom I deal with for my track tuning needs; I could not have been happier with his services. Boris is a very honest man. He will not bullshit you, give you the run around on price/schedule/etc, or try and talk you into additional services or repairs. If you go to him with something that needs fixing he will give you a very fair price to fix it. He will explain to you what parts will be required to make the repairs, give you a reasonable timetable, and a very fair price to get it all fixed. He takes any form of payment outside of credit card. I believe this also includes debit card. I was originally incorrect in thinking he took only cash, as other reviewers had stated the same. In my personal experience with Boris, he really went the distance in working with my schedule to get the repairs completed. I travel frequently for work and am out of town about 80% of the year. He allowed me to drop my car off on a weekend before leaving town and made sure to get everything fixed up before I returned the following Friday. He did a great job with the repairs and had everything finished up as promised by the time I returned. He also took the time to wash the exterior of the car for me (which obviously helps in making his work look all the better) before I picked it up. Always a nice touch as even dealerships have been downgrading to simply handing out coupons for a car wash post service work. When I thought I couldn't be happier in picking up my repaired car, on time, for the price we had agreed to; Boris stepped up further by offering to buy me some lunch before I left. So in closing - If you're looking for some solid, affordable, no BS body work on your car then you have found the right place. Give Boris a call, go in for an estimate, and allow him to fix your car. Boris is a pleasure to deal with, but especially so considering his trade in the auto repair industry. Thank you Boris for your repair services and for the amazing customer service you provide. read more

Boris and Lake Union Autobody exceeded all expectations. Great Price, Great Service, High quality of body work on my 2008 VW GTI! Thank you! read more

Because I wanted the job done in a shorter timeline (Boris works alone and had a lot to work on), I didn't end up going using this service. But I do want to express my experience here. When I got here, I had just scraped the side of my car and was hysterical. Boris talked me through the exact process of how it'd be fixed. As I was literally crying (a bit of a drama queen but I'm protective of my car), he literally sat and talked me down explaining that it is solely a cosmetic problem and can definitely be fixed. Most body shops I've experienced can be pretty standoffish and take advantage of how desperate you may be to fix the problem. I may not be able to comment on the quality of work, but I would trust Boris any day with my car. Honestly. read more

Boris. I never new that taking my car in would be such an entertaining and wonderful experience! Boris is a charming man and was extremely professional. He gave me the best quote in town and fixed everything that was wrong with my car, even without charging me for it. He went above and beyond his call of duty and delivered my car on time and in perfect condition! Don't waste your time elsewhere. read more

Boris is not only a fixer of cars, but a fixer of worries as well. Without going too much into detail, he goes above and beyond in his customer service to help allay concerns and provide wisdom to his customers. He has given me the impression that he cares about his customers more than he cares about making money. He is also very obviously proud of his work and he does a great job. I really don't even know how to explain how he helped me without making it sound trivial, but I also have talked to other customers who are equally as glad to have found him. If you get a ding, dent, or any kind of body damage to your vehicle this is a place for a great service and a fair quote. And if you have are left with any worries or concerns from your accidents, you'll leave Lake Union Body Shop feeling a whole lot better. read more

This guy was rude from the beginning. In addition to that, he wouldn't give me a quote for the cost of painting a brand new hood for my trusty '02 4Runner offroading rig because he "doesn't do OLD CARS." I'm sorry--does the "old" style of the panel have any bearing on the process of painting a brand new hood? That's outrageous! What an a**hole! read more

This place is amazing! Boris is a great guy! He was very kind and extremely nice to me, but also very professional. He did an amazing job on my car and quoted me substantially less than any of the other body shops I went to. He got the job done quicker than he quoted me and I couldn't be more happy with how my car looks. I would come back here in a heartbeat and refer any of my friends and family to Lake Union Auto Body. read more

After a small accident with a concrete pillar in a parking garage I knew I needed to get the damage fixed ASAP. Living in the neighborhood and the wonderful reviews of Boris and Lake Union Autobody, it was a no brainer to bring my car here. Boris was friendly and honest through the whole experience. Even my insurance guy was impressed with how great Boris was to work with. Boris was able to get my car in fairly soon and got it fixed to be good as new in about a week. I strongly recommend him to anyone who wants quality work done to their vehicle. And because he's a sweet man it makes working with him a pleasant experience. I hope to not need my car fixed again (knock on wood) but if I do, I know where I'll be bringing it. Thanks Boris!!! read more

Boris is the man! He was the cheapest quote in the area, finished in a timely manner and even bought me a coffee at the adorable espresso stand near his shop. He also smoothed out a previous dent that was not even included in our quote for free! Don't go anywhere else. Boris is your man : ) read more

Boris was very helpful and courteous and his repair work on my 2003 Jetta was amazing. He also beat the competitors by several hundred dollars. I highly recommend him! read more

My car was hit in a hit-and-run. However, Boris, the owner, made my car look good as new! Not only that, he made all of the repairs (to the driver side mirror and doors) faster than he said he would. But wait, there's more!: he voluntarily stayed open 1 hour later just so I could drop my rental car off and return to his shop to pick up my car when it was ready. Who does that kind of stuff for customers anymore?! Well...Boris does. He's a craftsman in the true sense of the word and provides outstanding customer service. If you're ever in need of autobody work, please consider Lake Union Autobody. read more

Boris at Lake Union Body shop lived up to his reputation. We brought in a 2003 Mini Cooper with extensive damage to the left side, and not only was the job done extremely well, but faster than first quoted. The work was top-notch, and his price was lower than his competitors. Great work!!! read more

Once you have experienced the wonders of Boris, all other body shops seem like puny little girly men.

Boris is very personable, works to give you exactly what you are looking for, doesnt try to upset you on anything, and does a fantastic job. I just got my car back, repaired after being rear-ended while parked. I'm so extremely happy with it. Thanks, Boris. read more

Boris is great guy, i would not use anybody else for any body and paint work. Had to fix my ford expedition didn't know where to go cause everyone charging you tons of money for body work, so i called my friend he suggest me lake union body shop. Went there drink some tea got my estimate. My car was ready in one week. read more

Boris is Great! He fixed up my car and actually made it look better than before! He took extra time fixing up scratches that I I didn't ask him to fix and even refinished my rims! To top it off he also offers the lowest price in town. I would highly recommend lake union body shop. read more

I cannot express how happy I am with the work Boris did on my car. I brought my car in to have the door repainted because it had a large scratch, and I wanted the bumpers repaired, they were pretty dinged up from living on capitol hill for a year. The quote he gave me was close to half of what I was quoted by a place in SODO. He finished the work faster than he had originally estimated and even called me the next day and asked me to come back in because he forgot to change out my headlamp light which was out. (i had not even asked him to do that) I would highly recommend Lake Union Auto body to anyone looking to have auto body work done. The blend on the door was not even noticeable and my car looks good as new! Thanks Boris! read more

Boris is so great. The front end of my car had to be repaired. He quickly gave us an estimate and timeline. Initially we thought it would be a few weeks before he could get to it - because he is in demand. Then his schedule opened up and he was able to do the work soon. He said it would take a week and it took about 3 days. He does great work. I highly recommend him. read more

Where is the six star button? I went here based on Yelp reviews and was not disappointed. Everyone was right about Boris, but they failed to mention he is a magician. I went here for an estimate to repair a bad scrape on my front fender from a parking lot hit and run. Boris brought out a rag and magic potion and rubbed it out, then circled my car and rubbed out every nick and scratch accumulated over the last six years. No charge! read more

Boris was nothing but kind and helpful. He fixed my nearly brand-new car beautifully and in a very timely manner. Boris even offered to drive me to work after I dropped my car off. For a generally stressful and unpleasant situation, dealing with Lake Union Auto Body was neither. I would highly recommend Boris and his shop to anyone! read more

This was one of the best experiences I have had in Seattle! Who knew it would be from a car accident... Boris was amazing. He gave the lowest quote, and did fantastic work. The car was done sooner than I expected. The perfect job he did on my car was just a bonus to getting to meet such a wonderful person. It is rare to find someone who really seems to care about what he is doing. I would recommend Lake Union Body Shop hands down. read more

Great work and very reasonable price. I gave my car for removing dent, and painting. Boris did a great job on the car. Very honest man, great service and was able able to fit my car repair in his busy schedule and delivered much faster than promised. I am very happy with my car repaint. I would give 6 stars if I could. read more

I'm so happy with my car repair! Boris is, indeed, a pleasure to work with. Fair prices, exceptional work and he takes pride in his work.

I have brought my car to Boris at Lake Union Autobody twice now for body repair work. My experience with him has been flawless repair and replacement work, excellent and personable customer service, and consistently faster than promised delivery. He's a local business owner with a huge heart for his work and community; I won't go anywhere else. read more

As other reviewers have said, Boris is simply awesome. I had some bumper and fender work done. It was on time and well done. He'll work with you to drop off/pick up if it's off hours. He is really courteous to work with, and funny to boot. I hope to not have a further need for auto body work, but if I do, I'll be right back here. read more

Boris provided the ideal body shop experience. He was friendly throughout the process and honest in his assessment, advising against a complete bumper replacement and recommending a cheaper fix. I went with the the more expensive option since my car's leased, and the work was done quickly and professionally. There were no surprises and the whole process was as painless as it could've been under the circumstances. It was a pleasure working with Boris and I plan to bring all my future repairs to him. read more

After reading the reviews here I called Boris. He totally lived up to my expectation and even more. Really gem of a guy. He did a fantastic job with my car door which was smashed by a garbage truck. He gave me some honest suggestions. He fixed my door for a much lower price than others and also did some other work for free. His work is good no doubt but the important thing to me was his jovial personality. I enjoyed my conversations with him and made the car fixing very stress free. Yes..and the coffee stories are also true. No matter what time of the day he is always up for a cup of coffee around the corner...and yeah don't even attempt to pay for it. I highly recommend him ofcourse. read more

I had the best experience here. Boris is amazing. He is honest and super friendly, plus he has probably the best prices in town.. He does beautiful work - my car looks great! I highly recommend him to anyone needing body work. read more