The BodyWorks

Gregory Joseph McMahon

★★★★★

a month ago

I had an awesome experience with The BodyWorks. I brought in my 2013 Honda Civic Sedan because the plastic bumpers had been painted incorrectly by a previous shop and the clear coat was starting to flake pretty badly. Mel personally came out to look at the car and gave me honest, straightforward advice. Instead of trying to strip and repaint the bumpers I had, he recommended going with two original OEM bumpers. He explained that it would actually be more economical and a better long-term solution; he was absolutely right. The new OEM bumpers look fantastic. The color match is spot on, the finish is clean and smooth, and the whole car looks refreshed. You can tell they care about doing the job the right way, not just the expensive way. It’s rare to find a shop that prioritizes honesty and quality like this. Highly recommend The BodyWorks. Shoutout to Mel and his team for running a solid, trustworthy operation.

Denz

★☆☆☆☆

5 months ago

So me and my brother came to body works to get our bumper and rear hatch paint matched with mel.. we seen all the good reviews and all and he quoted us $1500 to do the job for us and it was a bit steep for us since it was just the bumper and rear hatch but we just said let's do it cause we were thinking he was gonna do a good job.... we ended up paying him $1500 to do the paint match and a few days later he said its all done and ready for pick up... we get to his shop and thats how it looked. It looked completely off and it did not paint match at all us thinking he wants his customers happy and to come back to do buisness in the future I thought he was gonna re do it for us to make it look how it should and actually paint match it but no... we had to pay him $500 more to re paint it and make it look paint matched this time.... we gave him the extra $500 and the picture infront of my house is how it ended up looking. He was telling us its not about the money he wants us to be happy but we clearly weren't happy. After we came to pick the car up we just asked him to put the car in the sun just to see it better and he starting having a attitude with me and my brother being aggressive opening the door but if he actually cared about his customers he would of actually made it right and paint matched it like he should of in the first place when we gave him $1500!!! At the end of the day I will never be coming back here after spending all my hard earned money thinking he was gonna make the car look good and paint match it but no he did the complete opposite. I would not recommend this guy to anyone anymore the way he did us and treated us. $2000 in the hole i just wish I could of took it to a real paint shop that actually paint matches and dosent charge $2000 instead of coming here!

Katie Butler

★★★★★

11 months ago

Superb auto repair. Elite customer service. High integrity individuals. Jamie and Mel were nothing short of amazing. I had extensive damage to my Tesla from a hit and Mel was able to make the car look brand new and in an expedited amount of time. If I had gone anywhere else, it would’ve taken weeks to get repaired. Jamie was so communicative with me during the process, and so kind and understanding with my repetitive phone calls back to her. Mel and his team did insane work to repair my car and were amazing in working with Tesla to figure everything out and get it good to go. I would recommend them to anyone needing any sort of car repair or autobody assistance. There’s so much more I could write, but needless to say I will continue to rely on them for future auto needs and truly thank them endlessly for the help and the quality repair they did for me. Thank you!

Tammeria Carrano

★★★★★

7 months ago

I just can't say enough about how great this company is. Jamie worked with me every step of the way. I had two dents in my car and they stuck to the quote and fixed it on time and to perfection. I would highly recommend The body works over any other collision center in Saint Petersburg. Thanks again for being an honest company which is hard to find these days. See after and before pics attached.

David Fry

★★★★★

4 months ago

I recently took my car to The Body Works automotive shop, and I couldn’t be more pleased with my experience! From the moment I walked in, the staff was incredibly friendly and welcoming, making me feel right at home. They truly embody a family-oriented atmosphere that sets them apart from other shops. What impressed me the most was their commitment to timelines. They delivered exactly when they said they would, which relieved so much stress from my day. The quality of their work was outstanding; my car looked as good as new! Overall, I highly recommend The Body Works for anyone in need of automotive services. With their excellent work and personable service, you’ll feel confident leaving your vehicle in their hands. I’ll definitely be returning for any future needs!

Jenna Woelfel

★★★★★

a month ago

Mel did a great job on my 4Runner! I would highly recommend to anyone needing body work done for an affordable price and got the work completed in a timely manner. I would definitely go back for future work. Thank you!!

Tyler Evinsky

★★★★★

10 months ago

Was backed into in a parking garage and was in need of a dent and paint repair on a 2023 F-150. After calling around I was impressed with The BodyWorks and decided. I couldn’t be any happier with the results, it looks as good as new. Both Jaime and Mel were excellent to work with all through the process. The dent repair and repaint look brand new. The entire experience was excellent and I would recommend the services here to anyone. Great people, great service, and exceptional quality of work

Alex Dumaine

★★★★★

a year ago

I have nothing but good things to say about this shop. They were able to work around my schedule and get me in and out during the small window of time I had before the holidays. They initially estimated a turn around time of 5 days, and got it done in nearly three, communicating and keeping me in the loop the entire time. Pricing was very fair, I went to three shops total for estimates and their estimate was completely in line with the others. The quality of the work is second to none. Mel told me he's been doing paint and auto body for 40 years, and that experience really shows. I had a dent in a hard to fix area, and Mel and his team got it back to looking brand new. The panel work is perfect and the color is matched even down to the metallic flake in the paint. Easy 5/5 experience, Mel, Jamie, and the team are amazing.

Curtis Haze

★★★★★

Edited a year ago

Literally the best experience I've ever had getting a car repaired - The Body Works in St. Pete is a cut above the rest. Mel and Jamie have built an established family-run business that succeeds in all areas of service. I brought in my 2008 Corolla with front end damage and Mel estimated the repair quickly and efficiently on the spot. The price and terms were beyond fair. With a deal in place, Jamie worked with my insurance company to ensure the payment was turned around in two days. I scheduled the drop off for Monday and - as promised - they delivered a completely repaired and painted car on Friday afternoon. The pictures speak volumes!! Mel told me at the estimate: "I'll make this car look better than before." The Body Works delivered! The paint is flawless and the new headlights look great. Mel and his team do NOT cut corners! Everyplace should run this smoothly.

Kyrsten Mueller

★★★★★

8 months ago

The Body Works did an amazing job on fixing the dent and scratch on my car! Since I had to pay out of pocket I shopped around looking for the lowest price with the best work! They were the most professional and helpful with explaining the work that needed to be done on the car and I would definitely use them again!

Steve Borgwardt

★★★★★

3 months ago

The entire team at the BodyWorks were amazing to work with. I brought in my car on Monday with some minor damage to the fender and front bumper and they were able to replace both components and the car was ready by Friday afternoon. they are very detail-oriented and do amazing work. communication was great on the status through the process highly recommend them!!

andrew winton

★★★★★

2 months ago

I have been taking my cars for many different types of body repairs for years. This is the best place to take your car for any ding, dent scrape or major body work. They are phenomenal at matching paint and are true old school car body people focusing on what is in your best interest to have the best results.

Friendly Giants

★★★★★

a year ago

The BodyWorks did a fantastic job of working with insurance and getting my car back to me looking gorgeous! My car was hit in the taillight while parked and because it is a classic and hard to find parts for another shop wanted to total it rather than look for them. Mel and Jamie helped me keep my car and had it back to me on time and on budget. Your car is in good hands!

Michal Anna “Mike” Fox

★★★★★

a month ago

I hit black ice up in Wisconsin before moving back to Florida and Jamie at The Bodywork’s helped me every step of the way!! I was quoted close to $7000 in Wisconsin, but she got my quote down to $3500, and then even lower just to get me on the road since I was out of pocket. She worked with me, and when I needed an alignment, she found a shop and scheduled for me so I didn’t even have to do anything. She is AMAZING and deserves all the accolades and more!!!!

Riveras

★★★★★

5 months ago

Mel and Jamie at Bodyworks are the best! They’ve helped me twice now, and both times were amazing. They’re so kind, honest, and genuinely care about their customers. I can’t thank them enough for making the whole process stress-free — I wouldn’t trust my car with anyone else!

Andre Cooke

★★★★★

a year ago

I can’t say enough great things about this locally owned body shop. From start to finish, they exceeded my expectations in every way. The team is professional, knowledgeable, and truly phenomenal to work with. They repaired my vehicle ahead of schedule without compromising on quality—every detail was handled with top-notch craftsmanship. The customer service was just as impressive as the work itself. If you’re looking for a shop that delivers exceptional results and truly cares about its customers, this is the place to go. Highly recommend!

iAm YaBoiAj

★★★★★

2 years ago

Absolutely stunning. Mel is an artist and I’ve never had better work done on my car. He fitted a spoiler onto my 1998 Skyline and I am still left speechless on how perfect it is. The crew was super helpful and fun to talk with and the price was completely reasonable. The skill of this shop is truly unmatched. Will definitely be coming back and recommending for work.