What Steve’s Auto Body does

Steve's Auto Body is a privately held, family-owned collision repair company founded in 1975 in O'Fallon, Illinois, currently controlled by the Beshears family following a 2015 management buyout. The company operates four physical collision repair facilities across the Metro East Illinois / St. Louis corridor — O'Fallon (headquarters, est. 1989), Belleville (acquired 2021 as Hoernis Auto Body), Collinsville (opened 2024-2025), and Affton, Missouri (acquired January 2026 as Concord Auto Body) — making it a multi-shop regional operator rather than a single-location business.

Its core offering is comprehensive collision and auto body repair: structural and cosmetic body work, computerized paint matching and PPG waterborne paint application, paintless dent removal, auto glass replacement, hail damage repair, and post-repair diagnostic scanning. The repair process is differentiated by a 100% X-RAY disassembly inspection that surfaces hidden damage and produces an OEM-specific repair blueprint, supported by a 160-degree paint baking process and a lifetime workmanship warranty. Two manufacturer certifications are central to the value proposition: Tesla Approved Collision Center (the only one in metro east Illinois, achieved December 2022) and GM Certified Collision Center, both of which grant access to proprietary parts, tooling, and repair procedures unavailable to non-certified shops. The company has held I-Car Gold Class technician training status since 1999, placing it in the top 10% of U.S. collision repair shops.

Revenue is generated on a per-repair, transaction-based model through three primary streams: collision repair services, auto glass replacement, and towing coordination (with towing costs billed to insurance). The go-to-market is sales-led and physical: customers reach the business through direct walk-ins, insurance carrier referrals, and dealership partnerships. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, determined through insurance estimates and supplemental damage assessments. The customer base is overwhelmingly individual consumer vehicle owners (with multiple multi-decade family relationships documented in testimonials), supplemented by insurance carriers and dealerships as referral partners. No external funding has been disclosed, and the company operates as an independent, self-funded operator.

Name

Steve’s Auto Body

Legal name

Steve's Auto Body, Inc.

Website

https://stevesautobodyco.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1975

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Steve's Auto Body is a family-owned, multi-location collision repair operator serving vehicle owners in the Metro East Illinois and St. Louis corridor across four shops, with Tesla Approved, GM Certified, and I-Car Gold Class credentials.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

O'fallon

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Collision Repair Services: One-time transaction-based revenue from collision repair services including structural repair, cosmetic repair, paint services, and parts replacement. Customers pay per repair job with pricing based on damage assessment and insurance coverage.
2. Auto Glass Replacement: Revenue from auto glass replacement services as part of collision repair offerings
3. Towing Services: Free towing service for customers whose vehicles are being repaired, with tow costs added to the final estimate and billed to insurance

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Steve's Auto Body is a multi-location collision repair and auto body shop that restores vehicles to pre-accident condition through structural repair, bodywork, paint refinishing, and auto glass replacement. The company offers specialized manufacturer-certified repair programs for Tesla and GM vehicles, supported by insurance claim processing, towing coordination, and rental car scheduling. Operations span four physical repair facilities across Illinois and Missouri.

Product overview

Steve's Auto Body is a multi-location collision repair and auto body shop offering comprehensive vehicle repair services. The company operates a unified core service offering of collision repair across four locations (O'Fallon, Belleville, and Collinsville in Illinois; Affton, Missouri), supported by specialized certifications including Tesla Approved Collision Center and GM Certified Collision Center. Additional services include insurance claim processing assistance, towing assistance, and rental car scheduling. The company utilizes a structured repair process featuring X-RAY disassembly inspection, computerized paint matching, and paintless dent removal. Founded in 1975 and now owned by the Beshears family, the company has expanded through acquisitions including Hoernis Auto Body (Belleville, 2021) and Concord Auto Body (Missouri, 2026).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Collision Repair Services Complete collision repair services including body work, structural repair, paint, and reassembly to restore vehicles to pre-accident condition. Includes computerized paint matching, paint touch-up, paintless dent removal, auto glass replacement, and hail damage repair. Available to vehicle owners across the four Steve's Auto Body locations.
• Tesla Approved Collision Center Services Certified collision repair services for Tesla vehicles including cosmetic repairs (bumpers, trunks, fenders, hoods, mirrors, glass, wheels), full structural repair, and general collision repair using genuine Tesla parts and Tesla-approved procedures.
• GM Certified Collision Repair GM-certified collision repair services using Original GM factory replacement parts, GM-approved tooling and equipment, and GM factory scan tools for diagnosis. Includes lifetime warranty on all repairs.
• Insurance Claim Processing Assistance Assistance with processing insurance claims, including reviewing insurance estimates, submitting supplements for hidden damage discovered during disassembly, and direct billing to insurance companies.
• Towing Service 24-hour towing assistance bringing customer vehicles to the company's facilities; tow costs are added to the final estimate and billed to the insurance company.

Quantifiable outcome

• Estimates grow an average of 30% from initial to final blueprint due to hidden damage discovered during disassembly

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Concord Auto BodycoreOthers · 13 January 2026Steve's Auto Body acquired Concord Auto Body (now Affton, MO location) in January 2026. Founded in 1977 by Dominic Salamone, it was the company's first expansion into Missouri. Steve's retained Concord employees ensuring continuity for customers and smooth team transition.
• TeslacoreTechnology or Integration · 8 December 2022Steve's Auto Body is a Tesla Approved Collision Center - the only one in metro east Illinois. This certification provides access to Tesla repair information, genuine Tesla parts, and Tesla-specific tooling not available to non-certified shops. Requires rigorous training and commitment to Tesla's high standards.
• Hoernis Auto BodycoreOthers · 31 March 2021Steve's Auto Body acquired Hoernis Auto Body in Belleville, Illinois in March 2021. Founded in 1964 by James L. Hoernis, it was one of the first shops in the area with unibody repair capability and was first to adopt water-based painting systems. The acquisition enhanced Steve's position as premier collision repair center in Southern Illinois.
• Clete's Inc.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerClete's Inc. is Steve's Auto Body's Preferred Partner for all towing needs. They are described as extremely responsive, knowledgeable, and reasonably priced. Clete's is a NAPA AutoCare Center and AAA Approved Auto Repair company located at 138 Douglas Avenue, O'Fallon, IL 62269.
• General Motors (GM)coreTechnology or IntegrationSteve's Auto Body is a GM Certified Collision Center approved to repair GM vehicles according to manufacturer standards. Provides access to Original GM factory replacement parts, GM approved tooling and equipment, and GM factory scan tools for diagnosis.
• I-CarcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerI-Car Gold Class professional collision repair training and certification program. Steve's Auto Body has maintained Gold Class designation since 1999, indicating ongoing technician training and education.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Caliber Collision: Caliber is the largest US collision repair chain with 1,800+ locations and a national DRP footprint. It competes with Steve's Auto Body for insurance-direct referrals and OEM-certified work, but at vastly greater scale and geographic reach.
• Abra Auto Body & Glass: Abra is a multi-state collision repair and glass chain with ~130 locations across the Midwest, South, and West. Comparable to Steve's as a collision/glass operator in adjacent Midwest geographies with strong DRP positioning.
• Boyd Group Services Inc. Boyd Group is the parent of Gerber Collision & Glass and the largest North American collision repair consolidator by revenue. Public market comparable for Steve's potential rollup trajectory and long-term consolidation thesis.
• Gerber Collision & Glass: Gerber is a Boyd Group subsidiary with 600+ US collision and glass locations. Offers the same core services as Steve's Auto Body (collision, glass, paint) with national insurer DRP relationships.
• Crash Champions: Crash Champions operates 700+ collision repair centers across the US via aggressive acquisition rollup. Directly comparable to Steve's family-owned positioning but operating at regional/multi-state scale with similar OEM-certification strategy.
• Service King Collision: Service King operates a national network of collision repair centers and was acquired by CRH plc. Direct competitor in collision repair services, OEM-certified programs, and insurer DRP relationships.

Direct peers

• Fix Auto USA: Fix Auto is a global franchise collision repair network with US presence. Comparable to Steve's as a quality-certified, franchise-affiliated body shop pursuing insurer DRP programs and OEM standards.
• Maaco: Maaco is a franchised auto body and paint chain with 500+ US locations focused on paint, refinishing, and collision repair. Comparable to Steve's as a multi-location paint and body operator serving retail and insurance customers.
• CARSTAR Auto Body Repair Experts: CARSTAR is a North American franchise network of independently owned collision repair shops. Highly comparable to Steve's as a family/independently owned body shop pursuing OEM certifications and DRP relationships.

Emerging players

• CollisionRight: CollisionRight is a fast-growing Midwest-focused collision repair consolidator pursuing an acquisition-led rollup strategy. Highly comparable to Steve's current expansion approach and competing for the same tuck-in candidates in the Midwest.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks3 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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