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Whitakers Auto Body & Paint
2019 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78704, United States
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Whitakers Auto Body & Paint

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Lu
Review №1

Customer service was excellent! I don’t remember the name of the receptionist but she was so sweet and helpful. Also the gentleman that helped us with the vehicle was great! I would recommend Whitakers to anyone.

Ni
Review №2

Whitaker’s was available to answer all my questions and help me with the rental car process. It is a huge perk that they partner with a rental service. They gave updates throughout the process of fixing my car and even got it out ahead of schedule! I will definitely be bringing my car back here if I should ever need to.

Na
Review №3

Took my VW Atlas here for ~$17k in hail damage (golf ball sized hail) after a friend recommended them. From the start, Shane was super communicative about the process and throughout their work. They got my vehicle in about a week after I called them. The vehicle needed pretty much every panel above waistline repaired or replaced. Despite a recommendation to replace the roof, Shanes team was able to repair the roof to the original condition as if nothing ever happened. The team clearly takes pride in their work and the finished product shows that. When I picked my vehicle up, it looked like a brand new car.Every time i visited the shop, I felt like a VIP. Shane treated me with respect and made sure I was informed about every aspect of the work they would be doing. When I picked up the vehicle, he even had it pulled right up front for me.I highly recommend this place if youve got body or paint work you need done! I will certainly use them again if I ever need a quality body shop again.

An
Review №4

This is the second time I’ve had work done at Whitakers Auto. Both times I worked with Kyle and both times a received top shelf service. This time, a front end loader took a sharp turn and ripped of the back end of my car. Kyle kept me informed all along the way as to the progress of the work. Because of how easy Kyle made getting the repairs done the first time was the main reason I went back the second time. Everyone was always pleasant, helpful and professional. My thanks the Kyle and everyone at Whitakers for keeping my car on the road.

Je
Review №5

Whitaker’s did a fantastic job on my car. They clearly communicated timing, what they were doing and if anything changed during the process. I was on a short timeline since I was driving cross country the next week; when I told them this they worked diligently and even got my car done early. I drove 4 hours down from my college town to my hometown because of the quality of work and customer service.

Ro
Review №6

The team at Whitakers was good to me, start to finish. From the estimate to confirming the rental car with my insurance and to final product. I felt well appraised of the progress and their work was great. I would work with them again without hesitation and plan on recommending to anyone I know of who needs repair/body/paint work.

Ma
Review №7

I had two great experiences at Whitakers. I thought Shane was professional, responsive and fair. He also did a good job in setting expectations and making sure my vehicle was done timely and within the quoted time frame. The pricing was very responsible as well and I didnt feel as though I was being taken advantage of. I cant recommend them enough.

St
Review №8

Whitaker was an approved body shop by my insurance company. I could not have been taken better care of. Their customer service was impeccable, they sent multiple updates through my car repair service and even called to follow up. I was so impressed! This is will be my family’s go to body shop going forward! Thank you to everyone at Whitaker for making my expertise so great!

Jo
Review №9

I chose Whitakers Auto Body & Paint from a list of body shops approved through Nationwide Insurance. Initially the choice was a crapshoot and really, I was just hoping for the best. However, it turned out to be one of the best service experiences Ive had in a very, very long time. The level of competency, professionalism, positive attitude and communication was so above bar it truly blew me away. I felt so well taken care of and valued as a customer. Other Austin businesses should take note: go old school and emulate Whitakers approach. Treat your customers honestly, be up front, be accessible for any questions or concerns they may have and keep your word! Will definitely be referring/recommending Whitakers Auto Body & Paint - the way business used to be in old Austin!!

Sa
Review №10

Was very impressed with the service. They always kept me in the loop on the progress of the repair. I would definitely come back if I am in need of this service.

El
Review №11

Communications between my Hartford Insurance company, the repair shop and the rental car agency were flawless. I delivered my car to Whitakers and was picked up there by the rental car agency,. The shop gave me updates on progress, and the return to pick up the car followed the same way. When I discovered one small glitch, I called and brought the car in and it was fixed in minutes, along with a lifetime warranty for their work. All in all a painless and confidence-building experience.

De
Review №12

I had front end damage to my vehicle after an 18 wheeler hit a large piece of tire and threw it onto my vehicle. Fortunately Whitakers was on my insurance companys preferred vendor list and I had used them for vehicle repair years before and was extremely satisfied. The staff is very professional, helped schedule my rental car and responded by email and phone any time I had a question. Repairs were completed on time.I would highly recommend Whitakers Auto Body & Paint.

Mi
Review №13

Very efficient and extremely professional. Quality of work was excellent. I will not hesitate to recommend their service

As
Review №14

I took my car to Whitakers to repair extensive hail damage. They were very professional and easy to work with from start to finish, communicating regularly about the status of my car. I was very happy with the repair job they did on my car. I would highly recommend working with Whitakers!

La
Review №15

My Land Rover was decimated by the April hail storm. My insurance company estmated $3k in damage in a virtual inspection. I took it to Whitakers to get fixed. They found 12k in damages and went back and forth with my insurance company to prove the damage and obtain the rest of the funds. I didnt have to make a single call. They helped me arrange my rental car. So easy. Now the car looks new. They used all Land Rover parts. Kyle always kept in touch. Great, great business!!

Ki
Review №16

Whitakers was awesome! I took my car in to fix the hail damage and everything turned out great! They were easy to work with and were very clear on the process. In addition to multiple calls with updates on my car they sent texts with time estimates of when everything was going to be completed. Highly recommend, will definitely be going back for any future issues.

Ka
Review №17

I just cant say enough, about how professional and helpful Whitakers Auto Body & Paint were after I took my car to their S. Lamar shop after a City of Austin truck backed into me. They were very patient with my situation and their preliminary estimate was actually much less than I anticipated and right on target. Kyle Adickes always responded to my e-mails and calls quickly. There were multiple hail storms in the Austin area just prior to my accident and there was 1 month minimum waitlist to get my car into the shop. There were also no rental cars available, due to the pandemic/ summer travel, etc. Thankfully, Whitakers has a contract with the Enterprise on S. Lamar for Whitakers customers and I was able to get a rental car for a month. I also appreciate that Kyle didnt cave in to the pressure from MY insurance company, that wanted the body shop to put a welded on used part in my vehicle. Kyle was professional, but stated that was NOT a good fix and eventually a supervisor at my insurance company got involved and agreed with Whitakers! After my repairs were done, I was so impressed with the quality of the repairs, the paint job and the extra day they took to run quality control checks on my vehicle. A week later, when my battery died from having been idle so long, I reached out to Kyle. He assured me it was the battery and not the starter. Even though the battery problem was not their responsibility, he sent a worker to my parking garage to jump my vehicle, and I drove my car to Whitakers and Kyle immediately put a new battery in my car on his lunch break. I paid for the new battery, and was on my way in 20 minutes! If I had taken my vehicle to my dealership or a garage on a Friday afternoon, I would have spent the rest of the day waiting for it to be worked on. I cant say enough about the customer service, professionalism and the quality of the work at Whitakers Auto Body & Paint, which is a local Austin business!

Ch
Review №18

Over the years we have only taken our cars to Whitakers and will never take our cars anywhere else! The entire staff is incredible -- kind, professional, communicative, and so helpful. The work they do goes above and beyond expectations and we are always more than satisfied with the end result. No matter what, we will always take our cars to Whitakers because we can be sure they will be in great hands!

Ap
Review №19

I went there for hail damage after the storm a month or so ago and they were SO communicative and my car looked great. I worked with Kyle & Julie. Every step of the way they were transparent about the process, and even when time to completion fluctuated, they kept me looped in. They also helped coordinate with the Enterprise rental car service down the street. They both gave me really helpful after care tips when I left as well. Cannot recommend this place enough.

Jo
Review №20

Whitakers does outstanding work and they are friendly and extremely knowledgeable.

Pa
Review №21

Ive used Whitakers four times in the last five years and have experienced professional service from Kyle, who wrote all three estimates for my vehicles. He clearly knows his business and is very clear in what needs to be done to make the vehicle look as good as it did before damage was done; from assessing the damage to dealing with the insurance and rental car companies, and on to staying in contact through the entire process, Kyle is exceptional. Hes kind, too. Julie, in the front office, also is kind, professional, and accommodating--she made sure a rental car would be available for me and remembered that I have a dog.Only one of the four repairs was my fault (the one when the garage wall jumped in front of my truck as I was pulling it in--unbelievable!), but Whitakers handled the minor cosmetic damage at a fair price so I didnt call anyone else when I wanted to replace my Coopers windshield or when it needed repairs after being rear-ended. I didnt meet the people who actually do the work but they are very good! My vehicles look exactly like they did before the damage was done. Good job guys!Nice people. Really nice. Professional service. I hope I dont need them again but ya know we cant trust those darn garage walls!

Ch
Review №22

My experience was fantastic - honest, top quality work, and kind! Shane (and other staff members) were wonderful.

Al
Review №23

They were timely when repairing my driver side door. Super appreciates it.

Wi
Review №24

Whitakers is our auto body repair choice and has been as long as weve lived in the Austin area. They did a great job for us the first time time over 10 years ago and we choose to return for repair when necessary. Their work is guaranteed, yet follow-up repair is rarely required. They are very competitive with other similar businesses in the area in both repair time and cost. The promise a lifetime guarantee and they honor they honor that promise.

Je
Review №25

Ive always had an incredible experience at Whitakers. The staff is friendly, personable and the work delivered is impeccable. They were also great at working with insurance which alleviated stress on my end. I wouldnt trust my car with anyone else and cannot recommend this place more!

Ch
Review №26

The team at Whittaker’s was quick, kind, professional, and their communication and quality of the work was excellent. I highly recommend them.

Te
Review №27

The people are Whitaker’s are helpful and friendly. Shane, one of the estimator’s, knows his stuff and kept me posted on the repairs of my vehicle the whole way through. Whitakers provides quality work. We have used them many times and have always been happy with their work!

Sh
Review №28

Shane, Julie, & the Whitaker crew made a very stressful experience as smooth & stress-free as it can be. They stayed on top of the claim with my insurance provider, kept me up to date on the progress, & went the extra mile to ensure my satisfaction with the paintless hail damage repair. First class all the way around. Their PDR returned the brand new truck to its original condition. Highly recommend! They are working on claim #2 now. Glad to know in todays electronic world, in person customer service still exists at this level.

Bj
Review №29

I typically do most of my own work on my car, but Ive used Whitakers on a few of the bigger projects that I dont have the time or knowhow to do myself. Theyve consistently produced quality work, delivered on time, and the staff is always helpful and friendly! Ive never felt like theyre trying to sell me something extra that I dont need, and are honest about what needs to be done to get my car back on the road! Would recommend Whitakers to anyone!

De
Review №30

Whitaker’s did a great job fixing my mirror. Good as new!

Ro
Review №31

My experience at Whitakers was genuinely the best experience Ive ever had getting my car fixed. I had damage to my car from a bear attack while on a road trip. I went into Whitakers, they ordered the part needed and had it the next day. I went in for what I though would be an hour repair. It was done in 10 minutes perfectly and I was charged for a mere 10 minutes of labor when I was expecting an hour of labor cost! I would recommend Whitakers to my best friends and my family. Super professional. Awesome place!

Br
Review №32

Whitaker’s Auto Body personnel are very professional and kind. They did an excellent job repairing a door ding to my Subaru Forester. I stopped by on a Thursday for an estimate and they had my car in the shop the following Monday. They handled the rental car (including pickup and drop-off) and made the whole process seamless.

Ke
Review №33

Whittakers defines Service and Professionalism. Ive had two vehicles that needed body work and had to be completed within a fairly strict time line and although they made no guarantees and communicated realistic expectations, Carlos and his team not only achieved my time line but repaired both vehicles ahead of schedule.Additionally, Whittakers estimates were both accurate and far less than I anticipated and less expensive than other collision repair facilities.I highly recommend Whittakers Auto Body and Paint whether your dealing with an insurance claim, fix minor scratches and dents, full paint job or just touch ups on you car or truck.Youll be happy you did!

Er
Review №34

Very communicative and professional! They worked around my schedule and the quality of service was great. They blended in the new body pieces pristinely and even buffed the headlights free of charge. Will certainly use them again.

Ky
Review №35

Came to Whitakers because of an accident I had in the now Infamous Winter Storm of 2021 we had here in Austin. They replaced the front bumper of my wifes Mazda CX-5 as well as painting it and a little other damage. They did a really great job of lining everything up correctly and made sure the color of the new bumper and the rest of the car matched. We were really please on how everything turned out. They even washed the outside as well as vacuuming the inside which was really in need of. I definitely recommend them. They communicated really well throughout the process and the work they did was top notch.

Ke
Review №36

Kyle was very helpful and knowledgeable. My 2015 Camaro had an incident with a deer and I was not interested in a quicky repair from a chain body shop with Chinese parts. Kyle understood I wanted factory parts and went to bat with my insurance company. I was very happy with the work and communication. Kyle called once or twice a week to keep me updated. I would use them again should the need arise.

Ch
Review №37

Whitakers helped me fix my pickup after it was broken into during the polar vortex. They went above and beyond, helped me deal with the insurance company and got everything fixed up at minimal cost to me. I cant recommend Whitakers enough!

Wi
Review №38

Whitakers did a fantastic job repairing my wifes Lexus RX450h when it a truck hit the drivers door & front qtr. panel. Based on my prior very positive experience with them, I only got one bid on the work which they were able to complete in only 7 days. I did not file on insurance and really appreciated Kyles help with options to minimize the cost. And, true to his word, anything that turned out to require less work than estimated was indeed reflected on the final cost. Most importantly, the repair & paint job are absolutely perfect. I would highly recommend Whitakers.

La
Review №39

Very professional and courteous staff. Kyle Adickes was my service writer. He was thorough, not only assessing the work required on my car, I was kept me up to date on the progress of the repairs through trim he time it was there. The car was in and out of the shop within a week. And, the work was fantastic. You couldn’t tell there was any damage. I couldn’t be happier with the work, or with the way I was treated by Kyle. I will definitely refer others to Kyle, and to Whitaker’s Auto Body and Paint. Thanks!

Je
Review №40

This place is the best!! Kyle, Larry and Julie are amazing! I really had the best service from start to finish! Kyle, you went above and beyond and I will never go anywhere else. Julie your sweet demeanor and bubbly personality would put anyone in a better mood. Larry, how kind of you to call and check up on us. Thanks again, Jennifer

Ke
Review №41

I want to start off by saying, in the times of an accident to where your pride and joy vehicle gets damaged, you will definitely be looking forward to the transition of getting your vehicle fixed to be simple. Ill go as far as to say that dealing with Whitakers Auto Body & Paint was all but simple! It exceeded my expectations by far, my experience with them was perfect! From the initial contact with the sales guy Shane, the receptionist, and all parties involved. Shane really went the distance of making me feel comfortable with my repairs, and dealing with the insurance company. I mean wow! And when I got my car back? I was impressed! My car was put back to the original condition it was in prior to the accident! Looked like it came right off the lot!I want to jump straight to my appreciation of the customer service and the work that was done to repair my vehicle! I couldnt be more happy with the whole process! If you need some body work done in any fashion, choose Whitakers! Couldnt go wrong!

Mi
Review №42

I was extremely impressed with the professionalism and communication that Whitakers showed when working on my BMW. This was one of the first times I felt like an auto shop was sincere and honest with me. The work was great, the team was fantastic, and the price was outstanding. Larry (the owner) even called me himself to make sure everything was up to par. I will certainly be coming to Whitakers for all my car needs moving forward and sending all of my friends there as well. Kudos to all of you!

le
Review №43

Very nice people, the front desk lady was very helpful in getting me a rental, and very professional, Thank you Shane was very helpful and professional I really appreciate everything yall have done, Thank you!

Sh
Review №44

Highly recommend! They were extremely communicative on the progress being made for auto body work on my vehicle and the turn around was was faster than I’d anticipated. Best experience I’ve had with any auto body shop hands down. The life time guarantee for my paint job was cherry on top.

Tr
Review №45

I was recommended Whitaker’s from an Austin local and had a fantastic experience.Had to get my front bumper replaced from an accident that was being handled through insurance. Shane was professional and quick in his assessment and treatment of the damage to my Subaru. He fought insurance for OEM and had it painted and installed in 4 business days. It looks like the car is brand new again and I couldn’t be happier.They rinsed my car before delivering it and handled payment from insurance and I took off easy as that. I’m not affiliated with anyone at Whitaker’s and did not receive compensation for my review.If you have to get your car body repaired, please give Whitaker’s a shot. They are local, quick and do outstanding work.

ma
Review №46

Shane worked with me to make sure my car was repaired correctly and as quickly as possible. Thanks to all the workers at the shop for a repair done right.

ta
Review №47

I am so impressed with my experience at Whitakers Auto Body & Paint! I was worried about having someone work on my car that I am unfamiliar with, as I have worked in the car industry and have seen horrible body work ruin beautiful cars. However, Whitakers was wonderful. They kept me informed throughout the process, put up with nit-picky questions, and eased any concerns. I would highly recommend this company to any of my friends or family!

Jo
Review №48

U3: Mr. Whitaker has asked me to remove my review repeatedly, but I cant do that. We researched extensively and if we had seen negative reviews we wouldnt have chosen Whitakers.U2: Got an apology email from the owner & offer of free car washes for a year. We live 20min away, so wont take him up on it, but appreciate the gesture. Was asked to bring my car in Tuesday, in the morning, and would be provided with a rental for the day while they fixed the issues. Car went back first thing in the morning. We did a test drive and I showed the trim panel issues. Enterprise picked me up and one other customer, but it turns out Whitakers hadnt made a car reservation for me yet and Enterprise was pretty much out of cars. I had to wait at Enterprise for at least an hour for a car to become available. Wish that had been thought about. Content w/the final work but wont be going back.UPDATE: After I spoke to Nationwides shop manager this morning, Whitakers is going to set us up with a rental car for the day while they fix the issues we have with their work. Upgrading my rating by a star as they start to actually work with us. Hopeful the end result will be better than this initial experience.We spent 20 days without our car and when we got it back the work wasnt great. We were merged into on a major road in Austin and needed the drivers side door replaced. The other persons was at fault and insurance covered it, but instead of taking our MINI to the body shop weve used before, we used Whitakers because they were covered by Nationwides lifetime warranty and because they offered their own. Plus the rest of the reviews are really good.Unfortunately, our experience was the opposite of most every review we read. We were first told our car would be done at the beginning of the week by one person, before another person later told us the end of the week. We had to proactively call about our car because we werent kept up-to-date on its progress. When my wife would call, the project manager would sound annoyed that we were calling yet again.Over the course of this repair, our pickup date was delayed at least 3 times. When we called at the end of the week (because Whitakers rarely called us with an update), we were told the car was in the wash bay but had an airbag light on — something it hadnt come in with — that needed to be sorted out by calling a specialist. When our contact called later that day he said it came down to a shorted wire or a circuit board not having been plugged in when the door was put back together. This was a Friday and Whitakers isnt open on the weekend. So we were delayed an entire weekend.Come Monday, we called around 1pm and were told the airbag light was being fixed. Our manager called at 3:30pm to tell us that a clip that holds the interior trim panel to the door had been broken from taking it off and putting it back on too many times and that they needed to get a part from MINI but that itd be ready first thing — at 11am — the next morning. So that delayed our pickup another day.We called Monday at 11:30am, since we hadnt heard from anyone, an were told the car was ready and was being detailed and that we could come by at 2pm to pick it up. I was unavailable so my wife went and endured 10 minutes of what felt like a lecture from one of the owners, and then waited another 20 minutes for the car to be ready.So, we have our car back, but the work is not good. The interior trim panel buckles at the top where it meets the interior window weather seal and there is a wide gap at the bottom, approximately 3x the width of the factory-installed panel on the passenger side. To top it off, theres an issue with some of the weather stripping causing wind and outside noises to be a lot louder than they were before.Whitakers work carries a lifetime warranty, but Im worried itll take a lifetime to do this work correctly, especially when the customer service has been mostly non-existent and overly aggressive when it does show up. I cannot in good conscience recommend Whitakers to anyone.

Ac
Review №49

We have used Whitaker’s twice now and can highly recommend them to take excellent care of your car. The customer service was fantastic. Our main contact person was Shane and he did an excellent job of informing me each step of the way. Great company!

Bo
Review №50

Whitaker’s did a great job repairing the back bumper of my car. It looks as good as new and the paint was matched beautifully. The staff was friendly and the work was done on time. We have had repair work done by Whitaker’s in the past and will continue to do so in the future.

Ar
Review №51

Rear bumper was repaired with great result. Exceptional service.We were extremely pleased with the entire process and cost was less than 4 other body repair businesses.

Ke
Review №52

I was rear ended and Whitaker had my car ready within 3 days! They replaced my bumper and repaired my trunk beautifully. They also helped me with my rental car and provided excellent communication throughout the repair. Its been 1 month now and everything still looks perfect. Very glad Ive done business with them and will continue to do so!

Al
Review №53

I brought in my car to repair bumper damage from a minor incident that happened a few years ago. Having previously gotten a very high estimate at another shop, I chose to wait on the repair until it was necessary to get it done as I was no longer keeping the car.Whitakers came up as one of the best-reviewed body shops in my area, and I am pleased to say that the entire experience was wonderful. I was able to get through on the phone and come in for a quick estimate. Since I had a damaged plastic bumper, I was warned that the metal behind the bumper might also have damage, and I was pleased that the staff was very transparent with me about this but also gave me the choice of how to proceed.Based on previous experience, I knew that the estimate I received was reasonable, so I was happy to leave the car the same day. Not only was the work actually completed a day or two early, but the final amount was slightly below the estimate. Communication was excellent the entire time and I received a text with photos showing me what the metal looked like after the bumper was removed. I really appreciate Whitakers staff for taking this extra step to make sure I felt comfortable and understood everything that was happening.In the end, my repair was completed on time, on budget, and the end result looked excellent. Everyone I worked with was courteous and communicative. I would highly recommend Whitakers based on my experience.

Ad
Review №54

Exceptional service for a BMW X3! Highly recommend!

Ke
Review №55

Whitakers did a great job for me. Great direction in dealing with insurance co to ensure work able to be done correctly, and truck looked like new when they gave it back to me. Thanks folks.

Ty
Review №56

Great, professional and timely service! Hopefully no one hits my truck again but if they do I’d go back to them over any other shop here in Austin. Thanks again!

S2
Review №57

Excellent experience from booking the appointment to car delivery. Rob was kind and accommodating to install new front grille to my Audi S4, everything thing went smooth, and met my high expectations. Highly recommend!

Lu
Review №58

Fixed the rear view mirror of my car in a straightforward and quick manner.

Mi
Review №59

First-time customer. Wonderful experience. Quality work. My Honda Accord was damaged (driver side panel/door) by a tow company in early December 2019, and they agreed to pay for the repair - not what you would expect! I researched body shops online and found Whitakers for a quote. Even the tow company said they knew of their work and found the estimate to be reasonable. Kyle provided the estimate quickly. Body and painting work done well and in a timely manner. Great follow up by the company. Will go here If I ever have any other issues.

Sh
Review №60

Kyle and all the staff did an amazing job. The body and paint looks awesome, they communicated often during the process in extreme detail, and finished the work timely. Highly recommend!

Wi
Review №61

Kyle and the receptionist sorry forgot your name were super friendly and professional especially during these trying times. I researched online for the best auto body shops especially with hail damage and these guys came up as one of the best if not the best. Family owned and operated since 1975 I believe. They exceeded my expectations and Kyle even cleaned the spoiler that was chalky and I couldnt get it perfect like he did and he didnt even have to do that. Thank youI do have to go back and get the sunroof plastic piece attached properly because it is too loose but hardly something that cant be fixed quickly so I dont even mind I gotta go back. Awesome and I really wanted to praise yall since I certainly wasnt going back to the last place that did my bumper. Peace and Love and bless Whitakers Auto Body!!! My car looks brand new. Keep taking so much pride in your work and you will be blessed

Ni
Review №62

I was recommended to this body shop after I was involved in an auto accident. From the beginning to end, Shane was extremely detailed. He explained what would need to be replaced and how long it would take. He would provide me updates and I was never left guessing what was taking place.Not only was the work done perfectly, but the professionalism was outstanding. My BMW 228i was good as new!Highly recommend this location!

Sc
Review №63

First time using Whitakers and couldn’t be happier with the high quality work and service. Kyle in the office kept me well informed as they found some additional issues, creating a slight delay. And he was nice enough to touch up a number of paint chips from rocks elsewhere on the car when I picked it up. Highly recommend!

Mi
Review №64

Shane was my estimator and point of contact. he talked me through the best course of action. you guys delivered on tine and the outcome was great. Shane is a real credit to your organization. I applaud you on your service for this is not the norm in Austin

Br
Review №65

Whitaker’s is the only auto body shop that I’ve ever been perfectly satisfied with. Extremely friendly and knowledgeable staff. Shane kept me informed every step of the way and explained all of my options clearly. They finished on time and the car looks great.

Ne
Review №66

Took my BMW for repairs at Whitaker’s Auto Body & Paint and they were very professional . This was my visit and would recommend them to anyone needing repair on their car.

MA
Review №67

My car was involved in a hit and run and I decided to take my car to Whitakers (this shop is out of network with my insurance) and I am so glad I did! Kyle was amazing! He explained in GREAT detail how the claims and insurance adjustment process works, as I had never filed a claim before. He kept me up to speed on the progress of my car and provided a timeline every couple of days or so. When I received my car it looked better than new! I am so glad I chose this shop! The staff is very professional and provides quality work with speedy turnaround!

Ba
Review №68

Worked with Kyle at Whittaker’s to repair the damage from a deluge of water through the panoramic sunroof on our 2014 VW. They did a phenomenal job on a very challenging part to troubleshoot. They took their time and made 100% sure it was done right.Not only that, but they gave the car back detailed fo fine that it looked BETTER than it did when we bought the car. Fantastic experience, would 100% recommend them for any repair work you need

Je
Review №69

I sustained paint damage on my front bumper and chose Whitakers based on the exceptional reviews. They did a phenomenal job and provided outstanding service. Kyle promptly followed up with were he was in the process of my car repair. I even received a follow up call from the owner. I highly recommend this place if youre looking for perfect results and stellar service.

Mi
Review №70

I have nothing but the highest praise for Whitakers Auto Body & Paint. I had what I thought was a minor collision with a road work garbage barrel on I-35 that rolled into my lane and Whitakers went to bat for me with the insurance company from beginning to end. My 10 year old car looks like new and has a lifetime warranty on the work they provided. Total thumbs up.

An
Review №71

Timely, great staff and professional

Ka
Review №72

Wonderful experience. They were very professional, polite and provided excellent service. Everyone there was friendly and helpful. Kyle explained everything to me and kept me updated and it was done on time which was a bonus!!! Desk was helpful as well (I forgot her name sorry). Outstanding work. Highly recommended and fun fact- Lexus doesnt have a body shop which is how I found them. Excellent work on Lexus if you are looking for someone to work on yours.

Sa
Review №73

This is my first review Ive ever written and for good reason. I took my car to Whitakers after I had a low speed collision with a deer that damaged my front fender and headlight, requiring replacement parts. I was lucky to do so, as Whitakers noticed how terrible of an estimate my insurance agent had given me in order to save his multimillion dollar company a few bucks at my expense. Whitakers notified me and dealt with my insurance company on my behalf, ensuring that I would get the proper replacement parts that I was owed. Despite the setbacks with my insurance company, Whitakers got my car back to me in a reasonable timeframe and kept me updated on all developments along the way. The replacement fender perfectly matched the surrounding body in terms of color and fit, and youd never think I had a collision to begin with. As a side note I was pleased to notice the precautions they had taken regarding the COVID-19 pandemic, from clean pens at reception to seat covers inside of cars currently under maintanence. The next time I need auto body work in Austin I know I can trust Whitakers at every step to look out for me and do the job right.

Lu
Review №74

Reasonable prices and great service. They explain every detail and even coordinated the rental car reservation and pick up for me! Definitely would recommend

Ma
Review №75

My Corolla was in the wrong place at the wrong time, in a cross fire of bullets. No one hurt except my car. You cant imagine how much damage 2 bullets can do!My brother referred me to Kyle at Whitakers. The whole experience was so easy and stressless! He kept in contact all thru the process. The car was ready in less than half the time the insurance estimator said it would take. Julie at the front desk took care of calling the rental car company for me.Everyone was so very nice and helpful! Best part is my car looks terrific!Thank you Whitakers!Mary Ann Saenz

Ye
Review №76

They are great! They handled the insurance for us and our 4Runner was ready a day early and looks good as new. Its great to find a body shop with such attention to detail.

Da
Review №77

Excellent service. Very nice people. Work is done well and on time. Would definitely recommend them.

Ni
Review №78

My family has been going to Whitakers for many years for all of our autobody issues. They have always been awesome! Kyle is great. He has been the one taking care of 3 of my vehicles so far. He goes out of his way to make sure everything is perfect. Everytime I have gone in for an issue, they have taken care of several extra little things. All around honest and courteous business. I have never trusted any other car repair shop ever, but I absolutely trust Whitakers.

Gl
Review №79

After a terrible experience at a shop about 15 minutes away, came here and met with Shane and one of their estimators. I can’t recall his name, but he was incredibly helpful and set expectations for the cost to have a hood repainted and installed on my truck. Shane showed me some work they did and everything looked awesome. For the first seven years of my automotive career, I inspected vehicles across the country for leasing companies to determine previous repairs and frame damage. I’m very particular. Awesome paintwork and it’s guaranteed as long as you own the vehicle. Shane reviewed the repair with me and even helped with a touch-up on a completely unrelated part of my Tahoe. Stellar service here. Very happy with these folks and I’ll be recommending to everyone I know.

Ch
Review №80

Best body shop experience I have ever had. Great job dealt with insurance and great result.

Hu
Review №81

A friend of mine recommended Whitakers, after the first phone call they had my business. They are extremely professional, fast, and courteous. From drop off to pick up they clearly put their customers first. Shane went above and beyond making sure all my concerns were addressed, he was very knowledgeable and tactfully handled insurance adjustments. I felt included throughout the process. The work they did was impeccable.

Ka
Review №82

The most pleasant experience I have ever had dealing with anything car related. I had a broken handle on my tailgate replaced, and I had put in wood paneling in place of the normal interior plating and they managed to take it apart and put the whole ramshackle job back together and get the new handle in perfectly. Even asked them to try some stuff they normally didnt do, but they said they could take a stab at it, and when they werent able to do it it, they took off the cost of labor. Then they even had some paint left from a previous job and filled in a chip in my paint just because they could. Good people, honest business, and very professional.I also work in healthcare and am a bit of a germaphobe and their current precautions made me feel perfectly fine and they are going above and beyond to follow them.Glad I came across town to go to this place, because I didnt think it was possible for an auto body shop to ever have almost 5 stars! Thankfully it was true!

St
Review №83

The entire trunk and rear bumper had to replaced on my A4. I worked with Shane and he was fantastic. He regularly kept in contact about the status and timing and when I picked up the car it looked better than new. I highly recommend Whitakers for their professionalism and quality of work.

Ha
Review №84

Ive used other body shops in the past that also provided great work but have found my go to body shop after picking up my vehicle from Whitakers. Kyle and the rest of the staff were a pleasure to work with and are on top with communication. If you need any work done, give them a call to schedule a free quote and you wont regret it.

Sa
Review №85

Recently, my vehicle was involved in an accident. It received serious injuries to the front end. I havent lived in Austin that long, so was not sure where to turn. A friend referred me to Whitakers Auto Body and paint, so I went with them.I am so pleased with the outcome of my vehicle. The Whitaker team did a great job repairing my truck, it looks new again! I was updated from time to time on the repair progress and projected time frame of completion. The entire staff was friendly and professional. Totally satisfied...Thank you!

Ro
Review №86

The best place in Austin for auto body repair. My insurance company attempted to low ball the repairs on my vehicle with generic parts. Whitakers had my back in negotiating with my insurance company and used quality parts for the repairs. I am a repeat customer and my experience has been satisfactory every time.

Jo
Review №87

Good 🤙👍

Do
Review №88

I chose Whitakers on the strength of their excellent reviews, and I couldnt be happier with the results. The repairs to my cars crushed rear bumper were done well, and the paint matches exactly. It looks just like new. The folks at the shop were friendly and helpful, calling with regular and accurate status updates. Best of all, they got the work done just in time for me to pick up my car before the holidays, saving me an expensive rental. Excellent work! Thank you, Whitakers! Great businesses like yours are the reason I prefer local shops to national chains. Ill certainly recommend you to anyone needing great, dependable body or paint work.

Em
Review №89

Great place, friendly people! They made sure I was all taken care of and did a great job on my car!

Ke
Review №90

Everyone at this shop was incredibly attentive, helpful, and professional throughout the entire process. They handled everything from the insurance to the rental car and kept me in the loop every step of the way. Highly recommend this place if you have any kind of body work you need done.

Sa
Review №91

I was extremely pleased with the work and level of professionalism by everyone I came into contact with at Whitakers! I will gladly recommend them to anyone that needs a body shop. They stand behind their work for as long as you own the car they repair, who does that anymore. You cant go wrong with this company. Kyle kept me updated all along the way.

Br
Review №92

Whitaker’s has been amazing to work with for all our car repair needs. My husband and myself have both unfortunately needed repairs to his Tahoe and my Range Rover. I’m so happy that Whitaker’s was recommended to us. Alicia at the front desk was so personable and friendly. She helped me manage my rental car ride and all the necessary paperwork. I worked with Kyle for an insurance claim and he was so kind and knowledgeable. He kept me in the know about my repair status and got my car back to looking brand new! My husband worked with Shane for an out of pocket repair and felt the same. The owner even followed up to make sure we were happy with their work. All our repairs were given a Lifetime warranty, which gave us peace of mind. I’m so happy we chose Whitaker’s and I hope whoever reads this does too!

Ga
Review №93

I found this body shop after my car’s front bumper was clipped by the bike rack on a city bus. They got me a same day appointment to have my car inspected. Aside from the obvious dent in my bumper, the gentleman inspecting my car saw that the bike rack also scraped my tire, which I hadn’t noticed. He was quick to put together an estimate. They got me in contact with a local car rental company. I was probably in and out within 20 minutes. The day I dropped my car off they contacted the rental car company for me who promptly arrived to pick me up. When I arrived to pick up the repaired car, the repair was flawless and I couldn’t tell that the bumper was ever replaced. They provided a lifetime warranty for their repair. The car was washed and looked beautiful again.The quality of the work was great. The lady at the front desk who helped coordinate a lot of this was very polite and professional. They seem to have a great team working at this body shop. My overall experience here was very satisfied. I was already happily on my way when a week later one of the owners called me too follow up and make sure I was happy with my service!If any of my cars ever need body work this will be the first place I contact.

Fr
Review №94

We have had our vehicles repaired following collisions by Whitakers Auto Body & Paint three or four times, and keep coming back because of the way they do business. First of all, their repair work and painting is definitely top notch. They guarantee their work for as long as you own the vehicle, so hey, theyve GOT to get it right. They work well with our insurance company (Liberty Mutual/Safeco), and help with a lot of the little logistic things that drive you crazy when dealing with insurance companies (Whitakers lined up a rental car to pick us up at the shop when the car was dropped off; they work with the insurer to take care of any hidden damage that might not have been covered in the initial estimate without delay or getting me involved, etc.).They are a family owned and operated business, and their follow-up and customer service is stellar. As long as I keep banging up my car, Ill rely on Whitakers to make it look like new.

Co
Review №95

I recently took my vehicle to Whitakers (for the second time) for repairs and, as expected, was very satisfied with the results. My trunk and rear bumper cover needed to be replaced and painted after being rear-ended, and these repairs were completed in approximately one week. If you want body and paint work done timely and properly, there is no better choice than Whitakers.

Sc
Review №96

After I backed into a tree (yeah, I did that) a co-worker recommended Whitakers to me. Kyle was very helpful during the initial estimate and, after I decided to move forward with the repair, Shane did a great job working with my insurance company to make things go smoothly.The repair work was very high quality and the communication was excellent. Whitakers was able to complete the job quickly even though another part on my car failed during the reassembly. When the part failed they reached out to my insurance company and got that repair covered as well.Also, Whitakers has a great relationship with Enterprise. I was picked up from the shop and taken to the Enterprise office when I dropped my car off. And when the repair was done, Enterprise dropped me off at Whitakers. This made the whole experience that much more painless.I was really pleased with the service provided and highly recommend Whitakers.Thanks guys!Scott

Fa
Review №97

I have used Whitakers over the years for many of my auto repairs. They are kind, consistent, reasonable and always deliver high-quality work. I could not recommend them high enough. Support your local business and long-standing family of Austin and go to Whitakers.

Ad
Review №98

Everyone at Whitakers was absolutely wonderful. The receptionist (apologies for forgetting her name!) was wonderful and Shane was immensely helpful. Will recommend to all my family/friends who are looking for auto body work!

B
Review №99

I have used Whitakers for over 20 years for personal vehicle repairs on 5-6 occasions. They were referred to me by a longtime mechanic for us. Whitakers is local, family owned, with personable front office staff and technician and very organized. They went the extra mile to help us with insurance, repair a few paint chip spots, and return a clean car inside and out. I am a retired Colonel and physician with old-fashioned values and can recommend them highly.

Br
Review №100

Whitakers took care my car and it looks like the accident never happened. I have been thankful for the quality of work and the great customer service. I highly recommend anyone to use Whitakers for their car auto body repair needs.

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  • Address:2019 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78704, United States
  • Site:http://whitakersautobodyandpaint.com/
  • Phone:+1 512-442-2235
Categories
  • Auto dent removal service
  • Auto body shop
  • Auto repair shop
  • Car service
  • Truck repair shop
Working hours
  • Monday:8am–5pm
  • Tuesday:8am–5pm
  • Wednesday:8am–5pm
  • Thursday:8am–5pm
  • Friday:8am–5pm
  • Saturday:Closed
  • Sunday:Closed
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance:Yes
Amenities
  • Mechanic:Yes
Planning
  • Appointments recommended:Yes
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