Luis Auto Repair & Body Shop

What Luis Auto Repair & Body Shop does

Luis Auto Repair & Body Shop is an independent, founder-owned automotive collision and general repair shop operating from a single location at 113 W Suffolk Ave, Central Islip, New York. Founded around 2011 and employing 13 people, the business serves individual vehicle owners in the Central Islip area with a comprehensive service portfolio spanning collision repair, frame straightening, paint restoration, paintless dent repair, scratch repair, alignment, tires, brakes, oil changes, exhaust systems, windshield repair, check-engine diagnostics, New York State inspections, and towing. The shop is bilingual (English/Spanish) and emphasizes same-day service by appointment.

The underlying technology base is conventional collision-repair equipment: factory-approved paint systems paired with spray booths featuring bake-mode curing, electronic frame and unibody measuring systems, frame and unibody straightening machines, and spot welders designed to replicate original factory welds. ASE-trained technicians are positioned as the labor backbone, with claimed expertise in modern vehicle systems including air ride suspension, computerized steering, all-wheel drive, and anti-lock braking. The shop has no patents, no disclosed certifications, no institutional partnerships, and no digital product beyond a marketing website and social media presence on TikTok and Clapper.

The business model is straightforward professional services: quote-based, pay-as-you-go pricing with no public rates, customer acquisition driven by local word-of-mouth and digital discovery, and revenue generated solely from labor and parts on a walk-in/appointment basis. There is no evidence of insurance-network partnerships, fleet contracts, franchise affiliation, or external capital. The company is bootstrapped, with no disclosed funding, parent entity, or M&A activity.

Name

Luis Auto Repair & Body Shop

Legal name

Luis Auto Repair & Body Shop

Website

https://luisautorepair.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Luis Auto Repair & Body Shop is an independent, single-location automotive collision and general repair shop in Central Islip, NY, serving individual vehicle owners with body work, paint restoration, mechanical repair, towing, and state inspections.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Automotive Collision Repair and Body Shop Services

NAICS

Automotive Body, Paint, Interior, and Glass Repair (81112), General Automotive Repair (811111)

SIC

Services-Automotive Repair, Services & Parking (7500)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Collision Repair, Bodywork & Paint (Light-Duty) (TLAKAAAK), Body Shop Mechanical & Suspension Repair (Post-Collision) (TLAKAEAH), Brakes, Steering & Suspension Services (TLAKAAAC), Exhaust & Emissions/Smog Testing & Repair (TLAKAAAI)

Keywords

• Collision repair services
• Automotive body shop
• Auto paint restoration
• Frame straightening
• General auto repair

Headquarters

HQ city

Central Islip

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Automotive Repair Services: Revenue generated from providing collision repair, automotive body work, paint services, and general automotive maintenance and repair services. Services include frame straightening, paint restoration, dent repair, brake repair, oil changes, exhaust system repairs, windshield repair, alignment, and tire services. Pricing is quote-based rather than publicly disclosed.
2. Towing Services: Revenue generated from towing truck service available to customers needing vehicle transport, particularly in conjunction with collision repair services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Luis Auto Repair & Body Shop is a local automotive repair and collision shop providing full-service mechanical repair, auto body work, paint restoration, frame straightening, alignment, tire and brake service, exhaust and windshield repair, oil changes, and towing for car and truck owners in the Central Islip, NY area. The shop specializes in collision repair and paintwork using factory-approved paint systems, spray booth with bake mode, and electronic frame/unibody measuring to restore vehicles to factory specifications. The company also performs New York State Inspections and offers free no-obligation quotes for exhaust system repairs.

Product overview

Luis Auto Repair & Body Shop offers a comprehensive suite of automotive repair and collision services as a single integrated offering rather than separate modular products. The core services include Auto Body repair (using frame/unibody machines and electronic measuring), Alignment, Paint and Restoration (with factory-approved paint systems and spray booths), and General Maintenance (oil changes, brake service, check engine diagnostics). Additional services encompass Tires, Exhaust Systems, Windshield Repair, and Towing. The company specializes in collision repair, offering Paintless Dent Repair, Scratch Repair, Paint Restoration, and Frame Straightening. All services are provided at their Central Islip, NY facility with ASE trained technicians.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Auto Body Services Professional frame and body work repairs using spot welders, frame and unibody machines, and electronic frame measuring technology to restore vehicles to factory specifications. Targeted at individual vehicle owners in Central Islip, NY needing collision repair.
• Alignment Front-end alignment using latest technology for wheel and suspension positioning, supporting air ride suspension, computerized steering, all-wheel drive, and anti-lock braking systems. For individual vehicle owners needing wheel alignment work.
• Painting and Paint Restoration Factory-approved paint systems with spray booths that remove dust particles and cure paint in bake mode to produce factory-like finish in appearance and durability. For vehicle owners needing scratch, scuff, or full paint restoration.
• Tire Services Tire repair and flat repair services for punctures or injuries affecting tire performance. For individual vehicle owners needing tire repair.
• Exhaust System Services Exhaust system repair, design, and New York State Inspections for routing waste gases safely and maintaining fuel efficiency and environmental compliance. Free no-obligation quotes available.
• Windshield Repair Auto glass repair for chips, cracks, and damage to windshields, rear, and side windows. For individual vehicle owners with windshield damage.
• General Maintenance and Check Engine Diagnostics General maintenance services including oil changes, brake fluid checks, radiator flushes, and check engine light troubleshooting and diagnostics. For individual vehicle owners with mechanical or maintenance needs.
• Brake Services Brake repair services to ensure proper vehicle handling and safety. For individual vehicle owners needing brake work.
• Oil Change Services Motor oil change services including synthetic blends for maximizing performance or higher mileage engines. For individual vehicle owners needing routine oil changes.
• Collision Repair Full-service collision repair for vehicles that are not totaled, including structural repairs and complete restoration. For individual vehicle owners with collision damage.
• Paintless Dent Repair Dent removal technique that preserves the original paint finish without traditional body filling methods. For vehicle owners with minor dents.
• Scratch Repair Paintwork repairs addressing scratches and scuffs to restore vehicle appearance. For vehicle owners with cosmetic paint damage.
• Paint Restoration Restoration of vehicle paint finish to original condition. For vehicle owners with weathered or damaged paint finish.
• Frame Straightening Structural frame correction to restore vehicle geometry after collision damage. For vehicle owners with frame damage after a collision.
• Towing Service Towing service available for vehicles requiring transport to or from the repair facility. For individual vehicle owners needing vehicle transport, often in conjunction with collision repair.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Emerging players

• Jiffy Lube: National quick-lube franchise competing with Luis on oil changes and routine maintenance; partial overlap on a narrow slice of Luis's service portfolio but does not perform collision or body work.

Broad incumbents

• Service King Collision: Multi-shop collision repair operator providing frame, paint, and body services comparable to Luis, with national insurance partnerships and OEM certifications.
• Crash Champions: Fast-growing collision repair MSO offering collision, paint, frame, and glass services identical in scope to Luis Auto Repair, with strong DRP network positioning.
• Caliber Collision: Largest U.S. collision repair MSO with thousands of locations; directly comparable service mix including frame straightening, paint, and glass, but operates at much greater scale with insurer DRP relationships.
• Pep Boys: National auto service and parts retailer offering tires, brakes, alignment, and general maintenance, overlapping with the non-collision portion of Luis's service mix.
• Gerber Collision & Glass: National collision and glass repair MSO providing auto body, paint, frame, and glass services comparable to Luis, with broad insurance DRP integration that independents must compete against.

Direct peers

• Christian Brothers Automotive: Franchised full-service automotive repair franchise offering mechanical and light body work to consumers, directly comparable customer segment and one-stop service model to Luis Auto Repair.
• Meineke Car Care Centers: National franchised general auto repair chain offering brakes, exhaust, alignment, and oil change services that overlap with the general maintenance portion of Luis's offering.
• Maaco: National franchised collision and paint chain offering the same auto body and paint-restoration services as Luis Auto Repair on a multi-shop footprint. Direct overlap on paint, dent, and scratch repair for cars and light trucks.
• AAMCO Transmissions & Total Car Care: Franchised automotive service chain with comparable mechanical and under-car service offerings (transmissions, brakes, exhaust) targeting the same individual consumer segment as Luis.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• TikToktiktok.com/@luiselmecanico_
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/luis-auto-repair-&-body-shop

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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