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September 2024 by Thomas Ivanoff
I pulled a travel trailer to this business asking for an estimate to repair a corner of the trailer. It has an exterior made of fibreglass so I know it is expensive to repair. The area was about 6 inches by 3 inches. With fibreglass you may be needing to repair well beyond the Crack site. They quoted me 4000 dollars and I thanked them for the estimate and moved on. The materials required to fix it is in the neighborhood of 200 dollars. Yes labor would include prep and paint but I cannot believe it should cost that much. I will fix it myselfsince we are not even close to what I believe to be reasonable. But remember this is me talking and I cannot in any way speak of the quality of work done. Mike did tell me everything he was estimating that needed to be done but I believe it was a bit exaggerated for me. I appreciate him giving me an estimate that he honestly felt was right. I just do not agree....
As an update, I finished the repair myself. The professional may have given me a better finish but I am completely Happy with the results. Total cost was around $250.
That included the fiberglass repair kit with fibreglass cloth, grinding wheel, sandpaper supplies, body putty, glaze, finish sanding paper, new aluminum corner strap, 2 part catalyst paint, painters tape. Buffing compound, and Polishing compound with buffing pads.
It was time-consuming doing a little each day at an hour or so each time. I would say maybe 10 hours total. Yes, it was intimidating each step of the way but slow and steady melted the stress down each step of the work. I was so impressed with the results when I was done and I am positive I fixed the panel and have zero thoughts of any failure of my work. So, if the price is too high, look up you tube repairs and give it a try. The cost cannot be worse if you fail and you still learned trying. You can always shop around too, I just ran out of time and needed it done. Remember, your trailer insurance may cover an item like this that was an accident. I just forgot to submit it to my insurance when it happened but I would have been upset by the cost if I had gone that direction.
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May 2024 by LeTanya Ellis
I tried to post on FB but I couldn't .... I absolutely loved them ... I had the best experience with them... They were very professional and kept me in the loop with everything... I cried when the work was done because my truck was beautiful when it was done... I recommend all who needs work to go to them.... I promise you won't be disappointed... Thank you Mike and Diana and team ??
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February 2024 by Sue Mickelson
I highly recommend. Mike went out of his way to make things easy for me when my Acadia was hit by another driver on icy roads. He communicated with my insurance company taking a lot of stress off me. Best of all, my Acadia looks great!
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April 2023 by Angie Williams
My son used this place 2 times, both times we received an estimate, they started to work on the truck, then after work was started they came back and said they found other things wrong with and both times raised the price over 3k, in which the work needed to be finished, and they made it sound like they had to do the work. I believe they give you a low estimate just to get you in the door, seems odd both times were about the same in additional cost. So be ware, your estimate doesn't mean anything. And they didn't complete the since there is damage to right rear.
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February 2023 by Brock Matherly
Did a phenomenal job?? Highly recommend!!
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January 2023 by Destiny Rios
The best body shop in Kankakee il , very nice sweet people I’m a returning customer they did an amazing job on my charger looks like it just came out the box . Thank you classic images
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October 2022 by Pete kling
Mike did great job.
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August 2021 by Amy Hedger
Mike & his crew provided an easy peasy experience with a fantastic outcome! Thank you for the amazing work!
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July 2021 by yust1more
Im sorry,Just not happy, There are a few things that customers absolutely hate when it comes to mechanic shops or body shops,1. Discuss work to be done, figuring in labor for that work into the estimate and then that particular work not getting completed.2. Give an estimate to the customer and then, just a short time before they are to pick up the car tell them the cost is higher than they were quoted.3. Not giving an itemized receipt!!Just the car model & a price for labor.Unfortunately all three of these things happened during my experience with this shop.I read every single review of this shop before i wrote this, looking at all the other reviews i do not believe my experience to be a regular one or i would have seen complaints about it,I feel the employee may have told the boss the work had been completed when in actuality it had not.Would i use this shop again?? Yes i would, but i would have a complete understanding of what is to be done & make sure they are also aware of my needs, everyone can misunderstand someone.This is as fair as i can be.
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July 2021 by Amy Parker
Extremely high quality work!! Quick turnaround and service with a smile. Love this local, family owned and operated business. HIGHLY recommend!!!
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May 2021 by Bill Chadwick
Very nice people,I drop off and pick up cars for a dealership,they do very good work!!
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April 2021 by Ramy Zavala
Best body shop in town! Definitely recommend
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November 2020 by Jason Russow
I want to thank Mike and his crew for the great job they did fixing our car for us. I stopped in on a Monday afternoon talked to Mike. He got our car in the following week and estimated about 12 working days on the vehicle and had it returned to us at the end of the 10th working day. super service dealt with the insurance company after taking possession of the vehicle and it came out looking just the way it did the day we bought it. Thanks again Mike and I will definitely be telling friends and family about Classic Images Auto Body. Thanks again! Jason Russow.
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September 2020 by Kevin Greene
They do amazing work here and the customer service is amazing. I highly recommend this shop.
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September 2020 by Kirk Harrington
Great people doing great work at great prices! From wrecks to restorations
