Auto Body Shop help, PLEASE INPUT.

**mike4cy** · 01-19-2008, 08:54 AM

So I just had my first accident in the Des Moines/Urbandale area last night, it was not as bad as it should have been. But I am going to need body work on my rear passenger door.

Does anyone know of a good place to take your care that is somewhat reasonable but is still going to do a good job reparing it? Is there such a place down here? Any input is very much appreciated.

**cytech** · 01-19-2008, 09:00 AM

I take it this won't be a insurance job then?

**ISUonthemove** · 01-19-2008, 09:03 AM

I would HIGHLY recommend Pleasant Hill Auto Body. My wife got in an accident and they did the work for us. I thought they were reasonably priced and were really great to work with. Very good customer service.

**ISUATC** · 01-19-2008, 09:09 AM

Originally Posted by ISUonthemove

I would HIGHLY recommend Pleasant Hill Auto Body. My wife got in an accident and they did the work for us. I thought they were reasonably priced and were really great to work with. Very good customer service.

The owner, Brian, is a neighbor of mine. Great guy! Although, I've never had to have him do any work for me, other neighbors have and were very pleased.

**mike4cy** · 01-19-2008, 09:18 AM

No, insurance will be involved but I don't want to pay the whole deductible if I can help it.

**brianhos** · 01-19-2008, 09:20 AM

I have had really good luck with Ankeny auto body, they are really nice guys, and always do a great job for a fair price. My wife had a streak a few years back where she would get hit by someone every 6 months, and we always went there, and always had a good experience.

**cybsball20** · 01-19-2008, 09:28 AM

I would also suggest Pleasent Hill Auto Body.

**83Clone** · 01-19-2008, 09:30 AM

Originally Posted by brianhos

I have had really good luck with Ankeny auto body, they are really nice guys, and always do a great job for a fair price. My wife had a streak a few years back where she would get hit by someone every 6 months, and we always went there, and always had a good experience.

I can also vouch for Ankeny Auto Body-a couple of buddies of mine from work went to high school with the owner-he does good work-tell him your situation and he might be able to work with you

**Landshark** · 01-19-2008, 11:59 AM

Originally Posted by cybsball20

I would also suggest Pleasent Hill Auto Body.

I've only heard good things about them here in Altoona.

**ISUATC** · 01-19-2008, 12:09 PM

My brother in-law had a small dent fixed on his fender at Pleasant Hill A****ody and they painted all of his rock chips for him at no extra charge. He was quite surprised.

**CySmitty** · 01-19-2008, 12:49 PM

My father is an insurance agent in the DSM area and often reccomdends Central Body Shop. They have done some work on his car and they seemed pretty resonable.

**mrsbrianhos** · 01-19-2008, 02:00 PM

Originally Posted by brianhos

I have had really good luck with Ankeny auto body, they are really nice guys, and always do a great job for a fair price. My wife had a streak a few years back where she would get hit by someone every 6 months, and we always went there, and always had a good experience.

The place Brian is talking about is called Smith's auto body, in Ankeny. Ask to talk to Gary.

**ColoradoClone** · 01-19-2008, 02:40 PM

Jacobsen Auto Body on Fuller Road in West Des Moines does great work. Plus the owner Clark is a huge cyclone fan. :-)

**Drews79** · 01-19-2008, 03:09 PM

I'm a..... cough... cough.... field claims adjuster and I work with body shops around Des Moines. I definitely know the higher priced shops...
Pleasant Hill A/B is a good shop. Another highly recommended shop is Tony Moro A/B off of 2nd Avenue. They do really good work. Charles gabus Ford on Merle Hay is another good shop. The shops mentioned likely won't "gouge" you too bad.
I can certainly name some shops that will stick it to you as well....