Going to an automotive body shop is usually like going to a hospital: you only go when something…read morebad has happened. Automobile accidents are an unfortunate reality for many of us considering how congested traffic has become, as well as the increase in distracted drivers. Alas, when someone recently ran into the side of my 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190SL, thankfully nobody was hurt, but they damaged my passenger side rear quarter panel, fender and door. FYI, I had this car professionally restored in the late 1980's and took it on the regional auto show circuit and did quite well. Today, I drive it on nice weather weekends and to local car shows and enjoy sharing it with admiring onlookers. Being a valuable older, special interest vehicle, I contacted respected friends and auto industry executives who know and work on these types of cars and understand what is involved to appropriately repair to a very high standard, any damage. Tommy Caruso, Proprietor of Caruso's Auto-Motive, Inc. came highly recommended by the owner of a regional Mercedes-Benz Dealership, as well as several Mechanics who specialize in German automobiles, from the 1950's to present day. From the moment I spoke with Tommy on the phone, to when I had my car flat-bedded to his repair shop in Plainfield, NJ, I had a very good sense that I had made the right choice. I found Tommy to be very personable and together we reviewed the damage, and he assured me that it was not as bad as it looked. His biggest concern was the anticipated challenge of blending the new paint on the repaired rear fender and door with the rest of the vehicle's 37-year-old paint. He met with a second appraiser from my automobile insurance company and submitted a detailed supplemental claim, explaining why he strongly felt the need to paint the entire car, since matching the older paint would be very difficult. Thankfully, my insurance company agreed and accepted his supplemental claim. Once the work was complete and the new paint fully cured, I saw the repaired and repainted car and was most pleased. He and his team made sure that the costs for all the work was always stated and shared with me, as well as clearly communicating his process and progress. He even detailed my car before I left. I can attest that Tommy strives for excellence in his auto repair work. He and his crew's experience, expertise and passion for doing an excellent job is most evident in not just my car, but in the other examples of several older and current Porsches, BMW's, Mercedes-Benz's, AMG's and Maybach's, that were in his shop at the same time as my car. If you have a special car that has a body issue that needs attention, it is well worth checking out Caruso's Auto-Motive, Inc.

Staff are so friendly, communicative, and know what they are doing! Thank you for taking good care…read moreof my car!!

If you're a woman and you've hesitated to find a complete auto body shop that won't rip you off and…read moretake advantage, look no further. I came to this shop and had front & rear brakes and rotors replaced on my 2012 Camaro. Price was very reasonable and fair. I also came back the following week due to an ongoing issue with my tire that was making a clicking noise when I drove. They discovered a previous shop sealed my tire, but left the nail inside the tire. The tire is starting to crack and they quickly fit me in their schedule to replace my two rear tires, which was also reasonably priced. The owner took the time to educate me on my vehicle and explain the process clearly. A1 customer service! I'm going to return for all future maintenance.

$79.99 for a wheel alignment wow!!…read more That is deeply over priced. Just called in to see if they had any space so I can get my wheels aligned and the person on the phone ask me? why do I need to get it done ? Awkward question what u mean why I need to get it done I just told you I need to get my wheels aligned. Then he asked me if I did anything to my car. I said no, he then asked me for model and year of the car then gives me this over priced number. Most a wheel alignment cost is $50.00 what's the extra charge for ????

I stupidly managed to slightly bend my hood while closing it while the prop was still up (in my…read moredefense it was cold as f outside and the car was covered in snow so I was eager to get inside). Brought it here to get a quote for repair. The guy in the office walked out and spent a while "unbending" it, and brought it back to an almost new condition... all without charging me. He mentioned that the alternative would be to buy and install a new hood, which would cost over a grand so he didnt recommend. That was definitely appreciated. I'm hoping that I don't need to use body shop services in the future, but if I do, I will definitely strongly consider this shop.

Northeast Collision at 1128 North Avenue in Plainfield has a staff that is super professional,…read moresuper knowledgeable, super thorough, super patient, super friendly and super kind! I worked directly with Leah and Andrew and I had an excellent experience with this company. Sincerely, E. Tucker

This place is amazing! They should call it Family Auto Repair! I feel like family getting your car…read morerepaired there! They are professional polite and precise! A rare shot where you don't feel ripped off when you leave!!! the mechanics are super smart super fast. I highlyrecommend and when you go in and say hi to Luis for me! Lebron Auto Repair 367 Saint Georges Avenue, Rahway, NJ 07065 (732) 396-8800 LebronAutoRepair@gmail.com

Answer to my review is nothing but a smart cover up lie. I didn't seek a warranty of my own new…read morepart but yes you gave me a warranty of recharging system but later when I asked, you started saying that there is no warranty because you didn't get the part from us and we don't have time to see the problem. Your guy did bad installation of condenser and its corner got leak, that's what I have been told by Toyota mechanic. You guys are Theif with incompetence!

This place is Great. Painting was showroom perfect and panels look like they did when I first…read morepurchased the vehicle. Brought in aftermarket spoiler which was also painted body color and installed. Kevin is honest, super friendly and very reasonable in pricing.

Had my car body work done and it came out beautiful. These are some of the nicest people you'll…read moreever meet. Their prices are fair too. Highly recommend.

Union Collision is outstanding. From start to finish, the experience was professional, seamless,…read moreand genuinely positive. The quality of their work is absolutely top-tier -- my car looks amazing, like it just rolled off the dealership lot. What really sets them apart is the people. Everyone I interacted with was kind, professional, and clearly invested in doing things the right way. There's a dedicated team in the office handling the details, paperwork, and follow-ups, and they make sure you feel informed and taken care of every step of the way. You can tell this is a family-run business. The care, pride, and sincerity come through in how they treat customers and how meticulous they are with their workmanship. If you're dealing with a stressful car situation and want a shop you can trust, this is the place to go. I'm genuinely happy I found Union Collision. Fantastic experience, detailed craftsmanship, and truly great people. Thank you all -- you're the best.

5 stars all the way,!! what wonderful work, they did on my car, from scheduling to letting me…read moreknow when it's going to be ready... but the best part was Ron, and everyone there , were so helpful and nice. .... And in today's world made you feel that they truly cared about your situation , so thanks guys I will recommending you to others as my friend did to me ... she said " Union Collision is the Best , and the Only place to Go " and it truly is. Martha Kasbar

Good, honest mechanics! I received a sound recommendation with a competitive quote. The car was…read morefixed as promised. Thank you!

Lo and behold we start our week a with flat tire first thing in the morning. I quickly called…read morePaul's garage and Paul answered the phone politely and said I could bring the car in. Got the car in , whole process took 20 mins and they were very accommodating. It was priced reasonably and I was on my merry way !

J&S Automotive has been my go-to shop for ALL my car care needs for the last 20+ years. I even…read morebring my Motorhome there for service. They have always been great at not only fixing what the obvious problem/service that I bring them, but they also check things out and let me know if there is something I may need immediately or to keep an eye on for the future. I always say, as a single woman, I trust them to car for my vehicles, like a father would do for his daughter. They are always willing to work with you and they try to help keep things in your budget.

Stay clear of this place. They jacked my 2012 Jeep Liberty up! I came to them with an engine light…read moreon thinking they could fix it. They came highly recommended. Welp, all I can say is by the time I picked up my car and didn't even make it around the corner, the engine light was back on in ADDITION to my airbag light and no AC! I argued with them and the pizza face girl at the front desk started getting nasty saying something like IF WE TOUCHED IT we will fix it. I'm like you DID touch it. I gave them another change to fix it. I left my car for another 2 days while they worked on it trying to get it together. When I called to see if it was ready (they didn't call me) I was basically told it was a big job to tear everything down and try to pin point the problem. Needless to say I took my car and got the hell outta there. There was no way I was giving them anymore money after paying a whooping $1700. They tried to charge me an additional $500 for a tune up! They charge dealer prices and the work is subpar. They must have their friends writing fake reviews because this place is horrible.