Body Builders Automotive

What Body Builders Automotive does

Body Builders Automotive (BBA) is a family-owned and operated collision repair business founded in 1978 by brothers Michael and Patrick Phillippi in the Chicago Northwest Suburbs and now headquartered in a single 20,000+ square-foot facility at 3737 Industrial Avenue, Rolling Meadows, Illinois. The company specializes in collision repair for luxury, exotic, electric, and import/domestic vehicles, holding 13+ OEM certifications — including the only Aston Martin Approved Body Repair Centre in the Midwest, alongside Rivian, Tesla, Porsche, BMW, Lexus, Acura/Honda ProFirst, Infiniti, Hyundai, Kia, Nissan, Subaru, and Mopar/FCA credentials — and employing I-CAR Gold Class certified metal technicians. Service modules span collision repair, paintless dent repair, ADAS sensor recalibration, EV high-voltage system handling, hail damage repair, glass replacement, body modification, and detailing/ceramic coating, with operations supported by AI-powered photo estimation (Tractable) and online appointment scheduling (CarWise).

BBA earns revenue through quote-based professional services, primarily collision and specialty repair funded via insurance claim reimbursements (direct billing or Right to Appraisal processes) and out-of-pocket payments, supplemented by cash-pay detailing, custom modifications, and ceramic coating. Go-to-market is multi-modal: direct-to-consumer through the single physical location, inside sales via phone/email/contact forms, OEM-certified dealer and brand network referrals, insurance carrier partnerships (15+ named carriers including CHUBB, AIG, Nationwide Private Client, and Zurich), and community-led local sponsorships in the Northwest Suburbs. Customers include owners of brands such as Aston Martin, Bentley, Ferrari, Lamborghini, Porsche, Rivian, Tesla, BMW, Lexus, and mainstream imports/domestics, with a stated service area spanning Illinois, Wisconsin, Iowa, Michigan, Indiana, Minnesota, Missouri, and Ohio. The business is now in its second generation of family ownership under General Manager Joseph Phillippi and partner Maria Quintero, with no outside institutional capital disclosed.

Name

Body Builders Automotive

Legal name

Body Builders Automotive LLC

Website

https://bodybuildersauto.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1978

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Body Builders Automotive is a family-owned, OEM-certified collision repair shop in Rolling Meadows, IL, specializing in luxury, exotic, and electric vehicles across the Midwest with I-CAR Gold Class technicians and AI-powered photo estimation.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Auto Body Collision Repair

NAICS

Automotive Body, Paint, and Interior Repair and Maintenance (811121), Automotive Body, Paint, Interior, and Glass Repair (81112)

SIC

Services-Automotive Repair, Services & Parking (7500)

akta.pro primary industry

Collision Repair, Bodywork & Paint (Light-Duty) (TLAKAAAK)

Keywords

• Auto body repair
• Collision repair services
• Paintless dent repair
• ADAS sensor recalibration
• EV collision repair

Headquarters

HQ city

Rolling Meadows

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Collision Repair Services: Full collision repair services including frame straightening, paintless dent repair, panel replacement, paint matching and refinishing, and mechanical repair. Backed by a written lifetime warranty for as long as the customer owns the vehicle. Pricing is quote-based, paid by customer and reimbursed through insurance (direct billing to insurance or via Right to Appraisal process).
2. Specialty Repair & Modification Services: Specialty one-time services including body modification (body kits, custom bumpers, spoilers, wheel/tire upgrades, suspension, custom paint, performance enhancements), paintless dent repair, hail damage repair, glass repair and replacement, sensor recalibration, and post-collision inspections. Pricing is quote-based and varies per service and vehicle.
3. Detailing & Exterior Coating: Auto detailing (shampooing carpets/upholstery, leather cleaning, window cleaning, paint protection), paint correction, ceramic coating and polishing, and interior detailing services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion5 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Body Builders Automotive operates a single 20,000+ square foot collision repair facility in Rolling Meadows, Illinois, providing OEM-certified auto body collision repair and related specialty services (PDR, ADAS recalibration, hail damage repair, glass replacement, post-collision inspection, body modification, and detailing) for luxury, exotic, electric, and import/domestic vehicles. The shop works directly with 15+ insurance carriers, is certified for approximately two-thirds of all automotive brand names, and holds I-CAR Gold Class technician credentials.

Product overview

Body Builders Automotive (BBA) operates as a single integrated auto body collision repair service center rather than a multi-product software platform. Its core offering is full-service collision repair and related automotive services, delivered from a state-of-the-art 20,000+ sq ft facility in Rolling Meadows, IL. Around that core, BBA offers eight named service modules: Collision Repair, Body Modification, Post Collision Inspection, Hail Damage Repair, Glass Repair & Replacement, Paintless Dent Repair (PDR), Recalibration of Sensors (ADAS), and Detail & Exterior Coating. These modules are additionally specialised along vehicle brand lines — Exotic (Aston Martin, Porsche, Bentley, Ferrari, Jaguar, Lamborghini), Luxury (BMW, Lexus, Corvette, Audi, Cadillac, Land Rover, Mercedes), Electric (Rivian, Tesla, Chevrolet, Hyundai, Volkswagen), and Import/Domestic (Infiniti, Acura, Nissan, Kia, Jeep, Subaru, Ford) — and they share the same intake/estimate workflow powered by Tractable AI photo estimation and Carwise online scheduling.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Collision Repair Full-spectrum auto body collision repair service for luxury, exotic, import, domestic, and electric vehicles, performed by I-CAR Gold-class certified metal technicians with ongoing factory repair training. Includes frame straightening, panel replacement, paint matching and refinishing, and paintless dent repair, backed by a written lifetime warranty.
• Paintless Dent Repair (PDR) Cost-effective dent removal service that manipulates metal back to its original shape without disturbing the factory paint, covering door ding removal, hail damage, minor crease removal, collision dent repair, and dent removal consultation.
• Hail Damage Repair Specialist hail damage repair combining paintless dent repair, traditional dent repair, precision paint matching, panel replacement, and glass replacement to restore vehicles to pre-storm condition.
• Recalibration of Sensors ADAS and sensor recalibration service covering ADAS sensor recalibration, Forward Collision Warning (FCW), Lane Departure Warning (LDW), Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM), collision sensor, brake sensor, steering sensor, and electrical sensor calibration using advanced diagnostic tools to manufacturer guidelines.
• Post Collision Inspection Comprehensive post-accident inspection covering structural, mechanical, and electrical systems with frame alignment assessment and diagnostic scans, producing detailed reports with photographic evidence of all identified damage and recommended repairs.
• Glass Repair & Replacement Automotive glass repair and replacement service covering windshield repair, windshield replacement, side and rear window replacement, and power window repair, using OEM glass and quality window motors/regulators.
• Body Modification Custom body modification service that transforms vehicles into one-of-a-kind builds, including body kit installation, custom bumper design, spoiler/wing additions, wheel and tire upgrades, suspension modifications, custom paint schemes, interior modifications, performance enhancements, and lighting upgrades.
• Detail & Exterior Coating Auto detailing and paint protection service covering shampooing of carpets/upholstery, leather cleaning and conditioning, window cleaning, paint protection treatments, paint correction, ceramic coating and polishing, and interior detailing.

Quantifiable outcome

• 98% on-time repair rate
• +3 more outcomes

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

AI capability2 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

37 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• Aston MartinflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerBBA is the only certified Aston Martin collision repair center in the Midwest. Aston Martin Approved Body Repair Centre with genuine Aston Martin parts, factory-trained technicians, and precision repair processes. Serves Aston Martin customers across IL, WI, MI, IN, MN, MO, OH.
• RivianflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial Rivian Certified Collision Center with factory-trained technicians, genuine OEM Rivian parts, aluminum and composite bodywork capability, high-voltage EV system diagnostics, ADAS recalibration. Serves Rivian R1T and R1S owners across IL, WI, IA, IN.
• PorscheflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerPorsche Approved Collision Center with Porsche-certified technicians, OEM Porsche parts, factory-approved repair processes, advanced aluminum and multi-material body repair, precision ADAS recalibration. Serves Porsche owners (911, Cayenne, Taycan, Panamera, Boxster) across IL, WI, IA.
• TeslaflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerTesla Repair Certified facility with rigorous training and certification processes to meet Tesla's specific requirements. Technicians trained to handle high-voltage systems, battery management, and intricate electrical components specific to Tesla EVs.
• BMWflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerBMW Certified Repair Center using genuine BMW parts, advanced technology and specialized tools specifically designed for BMW repairs. Capable of structural repairs, paintwork, refinishing, and precision ADAS recalibration.
• LexusflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerLexus Authorized Collision Center with experienced and certified technicians providing specialized collision repair services meeting Lexus exacting standards. Uses genuine Lexus parts.
• Acura (Honda ProFirst)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHonda Acura ProFirst Certified collision repair facility. Skilled technicians trained in Acura-specific repair techniques and using genuine parts to restore Acura vehicles to pristine condition.
• NissancoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNissan Repair Certified facility using genuine Nissan parts and following manufacturer guidelines for collision repair. Skilled technicians well-versed in Nissan design and technology.
• InfiniticoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInfiniti Repair Certified facility using genuine Infiniti parts and following manufacturer guidelines for collision repair.
• HyundaicoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHyundai Electric Repair Certified facility for Hyundai electric vehicle collision repair. Trained to handle high-voltage systems, battery management, and Hyundai-specific electrical components.
• KiacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKia Repair Certified auto body shop with specialized training and certification using genuine Kia parts and following Kia's rigorous repair standards.
• Jeep (Stellantis)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJeep Repair Certified facility with rigorous training for Jeep-specific collision repair using genuine Jeep parts and manufacturer-approved repair techniques.
• SubarucoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSubaru-certified collision repair services with skilled technicians trained in Subaru's intricate design and advanced technologies. Uses genuine Subaru parts.
• Mopar / FCA US LLC (Stellantis)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCertified Collision Repair Center for Mopar/FCA brands including Chrysler, Dodge, and Ram vehicles.
• Volkswagen EVminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVolkswagen EV repair facility with rigorous training for VW electric vehicle collision repair. Technicians trained in high-voltage systems, battery management, and VW-specific EV components.
• Chevrolet EVminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerChevrolet Electric Repair facility for collision repair on Chevrolet electric vehicles. Trained in high-voltage systems, battery management, and Chevrolet EV components.
• FordminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFord repair facility with extensive training for Ford-specific collision repair using genuine Ford parts and following manufacturer guidelines.
• CHUBB InsurancecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTrusted insurance carrier partner — listed among 15 recommended insurance companies that BBA collaborates with for collision repair claim handling. Provides customer referrals and works with BBA on claim processing.
• Pure InsurancecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTrusted insurance carrier partner — listed among 15 recommended insurance companies that BBA collaborates with for collision repair claim handling.
• AIG InsurancecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTrusted insurance carrier partner — listed among 15 recommended insurance companies that BBA collaborates with for collision repair claim handling.
• Nationwide Private ClientcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTrusted insurance carrier partner — listed among 15 recommended insurance companies that BBA collaborates with for collision repair claim handling.
• Amica InsurancecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTrusted insurance carrier partner — listed among 15 recommended insurance companies that BBA collaborates with for collision repair claim handling.
• Auto-Owners InsurancecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTrusted insurance carrier partner — listed among 15 recommended insurance companies that BBA collaborates with for collision repair claim handling.
• Berkley OnecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTrusted insurance carrier partner — listed among 15 recommended insurance companies that BBA collaborates with for collision repair claim handling.
• Bristol West InsurancecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTrusted insurance carrier partner — listed among 15 recommended insurance companies that BBA collaborates with for collision repair claim handling.
• Central InsurancecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTrusted insurance carrier partner — listed among 15 recommended insurance companies that BBA collaborates with for collision repair claim handling.
• Country FinancialcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTrusted insurance carrier partner — listed among 15 recommended insurance companies that BBA collaborates with for collision repair claim handling.
• Encompass InsurancecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTrusted insurance carrier partner — listed among 15 recommended insurance companies that BBA collaborates with for collision repair claim handling.
• Erie InsurancecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTrusted insurance carrier partner — listed among 15 recommended insurance companies that BBA collaborates with for collision repair claim handling.
• Selective InsurancecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTrusted insurance carrier partner — listed among 15 recommended insurance companies that BBA collaborates with for collision repair claim handling.
• The Hanover Insurance GroupcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTrusted insurance carrier partner — listed among 15 recommended insurance companies that BBA collaborates with for collision repair claim handling.
• Zurich InsurancecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTrusted insurance carrier partner — listed among 15 recommended insurance companies that BBA collaborates with for collision repair claim handling.
• I-CAR (Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair)coreOthersAll metal technicians are I-CAR Gold Class certified — the highest designation any body shop can obtain. Ongoing training and certification through I-CAR programs.
• ASE (National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence)coreOthersASE Certified collision repair facility meeting national standards for automotive service excellence.
• Assured Performance GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember of the Assured Performance Group certification network — only 10% of all US collision repairers are certified through this group. Proves BBA possesses the equipment, tools, and training to work on 2/3 of all automotive brand names in the marketplace.
• CarWisecoreTechnology or IntegrationOnline appointment scheduling and customer review platform integration. BBA uses CarWise for self-serve appointment booking linked from Schedule Appointment buttons throughout the website, as well as online photo estimates.
• TractablecoreTechnology or IntegrationAI-powered photo estimation platform integration. Allows customers to start digital estimates for BMW, Porsche, Aston Martin/Bentley, Maserati, Rivian/Tesla, and other vehicles via dedicated Tractable landing pages linked from BBA's website.

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Caliber Collision: Largest US multi-site operator (MSO) of collision repair facilities with ~1,800+ locations nationwide. Most directly comparable in core service offering (collision repair) but operates at vastly greater scale and does not specialize in luxury/exotic/EV OEM-certified work the way BBA does.

Direct peers

• ServiceKing Collision: National collision repair MSO with several hundred locations across the US. Directly competes in the same core service (collision repair) with insurance carrier DRP relationships, but is scale-driven rather than luxury/exotic-specialized like BBA.
• Crash Champions: Fast-growing collision repair MSO formed via roll-up (including ABRA Auto Body). Offers the same core collision repair services as BBA through a national footprint, but with a different go-to-market (high-volume DRP vs. luxury/exotic specialization).
• Gerber Collision & Glass: Major North American collision repair and glass replacement MSO owned by Boyd Group. Direct competitor on collision repair and insurance DRP partnerships, though positioned as a broad-line operator rather than a luxury/EV specialist.
• CARSTAR: Franchised collision repair network in North America (part of Driven Brands). Competes with BBA in collision repair services via an insurance-friendly franchise model; comparable in offering but operates via franchise structure rather than independent OEM-certified specialization.
• Maaco: Largest franchised auto paint and body repair network in North America (also under Driven Brands). Overlaps with BBA on paint/refinishing and collision repair but skews toward value/mainstream segments rather than luxury and OEM-certified work.
• Fix Auto USA: Franchised collision repair network operating across the US and Canada. Directly comparable service offering (collision repair, insurance DRP relationships) with multi-shop franchise model; competes more on convenience than on luxury specialization.

Regional players

• Craftsman Collision: Multi-location collision repair group primarily serving Western Canada and the US Pacific Northwest. Closest regional comp to BBA's high-end, OEM-certified positioning, including luxury and EV brands; competes on quality rather than pure scale.
• Sterling Luxury Auto Body: Regional luxury/exotic vehicle body shop operating in select US metros. Comparable to BBA in OEM-certified luxury and exotic specialization and customer profile, though footprint is far smaller than national MSO peers.

Emerging players

• Dent Wizard: Largest US paintless dent repair (PDR) specialist with national mobile service. Direct overlap with BBA's PDR offering and hail damage service, but operates on a mobile/aggregator model rather than full-service facility-based collision repair.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/bodybuildauto

Compliance20 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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