Classic Auto Body

What Classic Auto Body does

Classic Auto Body is a family-owned and operated collision and auto body repair shop headquartered at 33 Beckwith Ave in Paterson, New Jersey, founded in 1994 and owned by Mario Tommolillo. The shop serves individual vehicle owners in Paterson and surrounding communities, providing collision repair, auto body repair, automotive refinishing, AC repair, and insurance claims assistance, supplemented by rental car coordination through an Enterprise Rent-A-Car partnership. All work is performed in a single physical facility using computerized OEM color matching, eco-friendly water-based paint systems from Sikkens (AkzoNobel) and PPG, and manufacturer-approved repair procedures, and is backed by a lifetime warranty.

The business holds nine OEM certifications (Honda, Acura, Nissan, Infiniti, Kia, Hyundai, GM, Subaru, Mazda) along with I-CAR Gold Class, ASE, EPA Section 609, Assured Performance, and ProFirst certifications, positioning it within the roughly 20% of U.S. collision repair shops that attain I-CAR Gold Class recognition. Pricing is quote-based and transaction-driven, with free estimates available online or by phone; revenue is generated one repair job at a time, with insurance claim handling acting as a customer-acquisition mechanism rather than a distinct revenue stream. Customer acquisition combines physical walk-ins, insurance referrals, manufacturer-certification visibility, and a modest digital presence spanning a website, blog, and social profiles.

Operationally, the shop operates as a single-location retail service business with limited headcount growth (1 full-time and 2 part-time employees added after a 2013-2014 SBDC-assisted expansion) and no public reporting, no external funding, and no announced M&A. The company has no public API, no mobile application, and no disclosed AI/ML capabilities, and it does not serve enterprise or fleet customers at scale, concentrating its revenue exposure to the local accident frequency in its Paterson, NJ catchment area.

Name

Classic Auto Body

Legal name

Classic Auto Body

Website

https://classicautobody.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Classic Auto Body is a family-owned collision and auto body repair shop in Paterson, NJ, founded in 1994, serving individual vehicle owners with manufacturer-certified collision repair, refinishing, and AC services backed by a lifetime warranty.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Auto Body and Collision Repair Services

NAICS

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

akta.pro primary industry

Auto Body Collision Repair (Cars & Light Trucks) (TLAKAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Body Shop Mechanical & Suspension Repair (Post-Collision) (TLAKAEAH)

Keywords

• Collision repair services
• Auto body repair
• Automotive refinishing
• Manufacturer certified repairs
• Insurance claim assistance

Headquarters

HQ city

Paterson

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Collision Repair Services: Primary revenue stream from auto body collision repair services, including frame repair, panel replacement, and structural restoration. Revenue is transaction-based, one-time per repair job.
2. Automotive Refinishing/Painting: Auto painting and refinishing services using computerized OEM color matching. Includes eco-friendly painting options with Sikkens and PPG products.
3. AC Repair Services: Air conditioning diagnostic, maintenance, and repair services for vehicles, including EPA Section 609 certified refrigerant handling.
4. Insurance Claim Processing: Assistance with insurance claims for collision repairs. The company works with all insurance providers to expedite claim processing and repairs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Classic Auto Body is a single-location, family-owned collision and auto body repair facility in Paterson, NJ that performs manufacturer-certified collision repair, auto body repair, automotive refinishing with computerized OEM color matching, and AC repair for individual vehicle owners. It also provides insurance claims assistance and rental car coordination via its Enterprise Rent-A-Car partnership, with all repair work backed by a Lifetime Warranty.

Product overview

Classic Auto Body is a family-owned collision repair shop serving Paterson, NJ since 1994. The company operates as a single-location auto body repair facility offering manufacturer-certified collision repairs alongside eco-friendly automotive refinishing services. Their core service portfolio centers on Collision Repair and Auto Body Repair, supplemented by specialty services including AC Repair, Rental Cars assistance, and Insurance Claims support. The company maintains multiple brand-specific manufacturer certifications (Honda, Acura, Nissan, Infiniti, Kia, Hyundai, GM, Subaru, Mazda) and industry certifications (Assured Performance, I-CAR Gold Class, ASE). Eco-Friendly Painting utilizes Sikkens (AkzoNobel) and PPG waterborne paint systems. All repairs are backed by a Lifetime Warranty for the duration of vehicle ownership.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Collision Repair Factory-certified collision repair service that restores vehicles to pre-collision safety and performance using OEM parts and manufacturer-approved procedures; backed by a Lifetime Warranty.
• Auto Body Repair General auto body repair services supported by I-CAR Gold Class, Assured Performance, and ProFirst certifications, using state-of-the-art equipment and an advanced facility to repair vehicles to manufacturer intent.
• Manufacturer Certified Repairs Factory-certified repairs utilizing genuine OEM parts and approved procedures, with a Lifetime Warranty, designed to preserve pre-accident safety, performance, and resale value across the certified brands.
• Automotive Refinishing Auto painting and refinishing services using computerized OEM color matching to ensure exact paint matches for any make or model, employing eco-friendly water-based paint systems.
• AC Repair Vehicle air conditioning diagnostics, repairs, and maintenance performed under EPA Section 609 refrigerant recovery and recycling certification.
• Insurance Claims Assistance Staff-assisted insurance claim filing and walkthrough for customers, with experience working across all insurance providers to expedite claim processing.
• Rental Car Coordination Transportation assistance for customers whose vehicles are being repaired, delivered through a partnership with Enterprise Rent-A-Car offering rental pickup and drop-off at the shop, the customer's home, or workplace.

Quantifiable outcome

• 5% annual revenue increase following SBDC-assisted expansion
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Enterprise Rent-A-CarcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerEnterprise Rent-A-Car partnership enables Classic Auto Body to offer rental vehicles to customers whose cars are being repaired. The system allows customers to pick up and drop off rentals at the shop, their home, or workplace. Enterprise provides a vast range of vehicles to fit customer needs during repair periods.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Maaco: Long-running franchised auto body and paint network with 500+ U.S. shops focused on collision repair and refinishing — directly comparable service offering and franchise/independent operating model overlap.
• Crash Champions: Major U.S. collision repair chain formed via Service King and Crash Champions merger, with 700+ locations nationwide offering the same core collision/body/refinish services with OEM-aligned processes.
• Gerber Collision & Glass: Operated by Boyd Group, Gerber runs 700+ North American collision repair locations, directly overlapping Classic Auto Body's collision, body, refinishing and glass services with similar OEM certification programs.
• Caliber Collision: Largest U.S. collision repair chain with 1,800+ locations across 40 states, providing directly overlapping collision, body, and refinishing services. Comparable as a multi-OEM certified national operator; significantly larger scale than Classic Auto Body.
• ABRA Auto Body Repair: Multi-shop collision repair brand operating within Driven Brands' portfolio alongside Maaco, offering directly comparable full-service collision and refinishing with broader geographic coverage.
• Fix Auto USA: International franchise network of independently-owned collision repair shops in North America, providing directly comparable services and operating model to Classic Auto Body's single-shop franchisee-equivalent structure.
• CARSTAR Auto Body Repair Experts: Franchised North American collision repair network with 700+ locations, offering directly overlapping collision repair, refinishing, and insurance claim handling services.

Direct peers

• Joe Hudson's Collision Center: Growing regional collision repair chain in the Southeastern U.S. offering directly overlapping certified collision, body, and refinishing services, often competing against independent shops like Classic Auto Body in mid-sized markets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/classicautob
• Facebookfacebook.com/Classicautobody
• Instagraminstagram.com/classicautobodynj
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/classic-auto-body

Compliance8 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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