Best Body Shop, LLC.

What Best Body Shop, LLC. does

Best Body Shop, LLC. is a single-location, independent auto collision repair shop operating in Wichita, Kansas since spring 2014. Founded by Clay Hoberecht after more than a decade in the auto body and paint trade, the firm positions itself as a non-contract shop that explicitly refuses Direct Repair Program (DRP) agreements with insurance carriers, choosing instead to work on behalf of the vehicle owner with any insurer (1st or 3rd party). Its core services are collision repair, auto body repair, custom paint, paintless dent repair, hail damage repair, and car restoration, executed using OEM parts and manufacturer-published repair procedures rather than aftermarket or salvage alternatives. The firm supplements repairs with post-repair inspections and free consumer consultations aimed at educating vehicle owners about their rights vis-à-vis insurers.

The business operates on a transaction-based, quote-for-service revenue model with no publicly disclosed pricing tiers and no recurring contracts. Go-to-market is sales-led at the local level, relying on educational content marketing (a multi-post-per-month blog on insurance claims, OEM parts, and consumer rights), Facebook livestreams of paintwork, customer testimonials, and word-of-mouth referrals. The customer base consists almost entirely of individual vehicle owners and SMB consumers in the Wichita metropolitan area; no enterprise contracts or insurer partnerships exist by deliberate choice.

Operationally the firm is small (11 employees) and bootstrapped, with no external funding, parent company, or subsidiary structure identified. Its strategic emphasis is on consumer advocacy and OEM-procedure adherence as differentiation from insurer-aligned DRP competitors, supported by a "WE WORK FOR YOU" public positioning and ongoing content investment. The firm is currently hiring a Collision Repair Advisor, signaling modest organizational build-out rather than geographic or vertical expansion.

Name

Best Body Shop, LLC.

Legal name

Best Body Shop, LLC

Website

https://bestbodyshopinwichita.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Best Body Shop, LLC. is a single-location, founder-owned auto collision repair shop in Wichita, Kansas that serves individual vehicle owners using OEM parts and manufacturer repair procedures while refusing insurer DRP contracts in favor of consumer advocacy.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Auto 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)

Keywords

• Auto collision repair
• Body shop services
• Paintless dent repair
• Hail damage repair
• Car restoration services

Headquarters

HQ city

Wichita

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Collision Repair Services: One-time transaction-based revenue from collision repair services including auto body repairs, custom paint jobs, car restoration, paintless dent repair, hail damage repairs, and related auto repair services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Best Body Shop is a non-contract auto collision repair facility in Wichita, Kansas that provides structural and body work, refinishing, paintless dent repair, custom paint jobs, hail damage repairs, and car restoration. The shop follows OEM manufacturer repair procedures and uses OEM parts, working with all insurance companies while advocating on behalf of the vehicle owner rather than the insurer.

Product overview

Best Body Shop is a single-location collision repair service provider offering a comprehensive suite of automotive repair and restoration services. The core offering centers on collision repair services complemented by specialized modules including auto body repair, custom paint jobs, car restoration, paintless dent repair, and hail damage repairs. Additional service offerings include post repair inspections to verify manufacturer guideline compliance and free consumer consultations. The company operates as a non-contract auto body shop that works with all insurance companies to advocate for consumers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Collision Repair Services Primary auto collision repair services including structural and body work, refinishing, reassembly, and quality control to restore vehicles to pre-accident condition following OEM manufacturer repair procedures.
• Auto Body Repair General auto body repair services addressing damage from accidents and collisions using OEM parts.
• Custom Paint Jobs Custom paint application and refinishing services for vehicles.
• Car Restoration Complete vehicle restoration services returning older or damaged vehicles to original condition.
• Paintless Dent Repair Dent removal technique that restores vehicle panels without traditional body filler or painting.
• Hail Damage Repairs Specialized repair services for vehicles damaged by hailstorms.
• Post Repair Inspection Comprehensive inspection service performed after collision repairs to verify safe and proper repair was performed according to manufacturer guidelines.
• Free Consultation Complimentary consultation service providing honest guidance about repair options, insurance claims, and consumer rights with no obligation.

Quantifiable outcome

• Customers report vehicles restored to pre-accident condition with OEM parts and proper repairs
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• StopDRPminorOthersConsumer resource organization referenced on Best Body Shop's Know Your Rights page. Helps consumers understand their rights when dealing with Direct Repair Programs (DRP) that some insurance companies use to steer customers to contracted shops.
• Auto Damage Experts, Inc.minorOthersIndustry consultant organization led by Barrett Smith, CEO. Referenced as a resource for consumers dealing with insurance claims and vehicle damage assessments. Barrett Smith is quoted on Best Body Shop's website regarding educated consumers being the 'Achilles heel to an insurance company.'
• NABR (National AutoBody Research)minorOthersConsumer resource organization referenced for additional information on collision repair industry practices and consumer rights.
• OEM1Stop Tech Info SiteminorOthersTechnical information resource for OEM repair procedures and specifications. Referenced as a resource for understanding manufacturer repair guidelines.
• CrashRepairInfominorOthersConsumer resource for collision repair information and understanding the repair process.
• Kansas Insurance DepartmentminorOthersState regulatory body referenced for consumer rights information including the Unfair Claims Settlement Act and rules governing insurance company responsibilities in settling claims.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Caliber Collision: The largest U.S. collision repair chain with thousands of locations and deep DRP relationships with major insurers. Most directly comparable to Best Body Shop in core service offering (auto body collision repair), but operates at national scale versus Best Body Shop's single Wichita location.
• Fix Auto USA: Franchised collision repair network emphasizing OEM-certified procedures. Comparable to Best Body Shop's OEM-procedure positioning, but operates at multi-location franchise scale.
• Crash Champions: A rapidly expanding U.S. collision repair MSO that has absorbed many independent shops. Comparable core offering (collision, body, paint) and competes for both DRP and non-contract repair work.
• Maaco: Franchised auto body and paint chain with hundreds of locations, focused on collision repair and refinishing. Directly comparable service line-up, with a franchise model that contrasts with Best Body Shop's owner-operator model.
• CARSTAR Auto Body Repair Experts: Franchised collision repair network in North America. Directly comparable service offering with similar target market (individual vehicle owners), differing mainly in franchised scale and DRP participation.
• Gerber Collision & Glass: Large North American collision repair and glass replacement chain under the Boyd Group. Comparable in offering (collision/body/paint) and competes for both contract and non-contract volume.
• Service King Collision: National collision repair chain with extensive DRP relationships. Competes with Best Body Shop in the same core service category but with vastly greater scale and insurer-driven volume.
• Boyd Group Income Fund (Boyd Automotive): Parent of Gerber Collision & Glass and a publicly traded consolidator of North American collision repair shops. Most directly comparable as an aggregator of independent collision repair operators — relevant benchmark for what a multi-location Best Body Shop roll-up could look like.

Regional players

• ColorMaster Auto Refinishing: Mid-size regional paint and refinishing supplier/servicer. Comparable on the custom-paint and refinishing side of Best Body Shop's offering, but with a different go-to-market (B2B shop supply vs. consumer-facing).

Direct peers

• Dent Wizard: Specialist in paintless dent repair (PDR) and hail damage repair across the U.S. Directly comparable on Best Body Shop's specialty service lines (PDR, hail repair) and shares the same SMB/consumer customer base.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/bestbodyshopwichita
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/best-body-shop-llc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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