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Mini-City Auto Body
5412 Oak Forest Dr, Raleigh, NC 27616, United States
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Ro
Review №1

My husband and I chose Mini City Auto after someone ran into the back of me. I saw the reviews, and didnt really know what to expect; not because any were bad, but because I had never had to use a body shop before. During a stressful time, Mini City were very reassuring, and it was great to have it taken care of by someone we trsuted. Kara and the office team were fantastic; very kind and knowledgeable, and they answered all of our questions. They kept us updated regularly, and honestly made us feel like we were the most important and the only job there (when we know they are very busy). Our car came back immaculate, and we are thrilled at the skill of the job they did. I would happily recommend them to anyone.

Ro
Review №2

2nd time using MiniCity. Nice people, efficient and do a great job. They worked well with my insurance too! My car was clean and looking great when I picked it up!

Ar
Review №3

The staff here are really kind and courteous! Each time I spoke with Kara, who is a wonder woman at the job. Even though my truck was totaled by the idiots insurance company that ran into me, I was treated in a very kind and respectful manner by Mini City Auto Body. So, if youre in need of professional auto body repair this is the shop to go...

St
Review №4

Do not go to this place. All the bad reviews you see here are real. The good ones must be coming from friends and family. They have a lack of service, professionalism, communication. Bring your car here if you don’t care about your car and your time. If I could give it NO stars I would.

Da
Review №5

I had a scratch along the side of my car that they were able to buff out while I waited. They took my car right away and gave me a quote that was very reasonable and finished in less than an hour. The scratch was completely gone when they finished. Nice work!

Cr
Review №6

Amazing work and staff, great attention to detail. They will always get my repair and body work.

Da
Review №7

I brought our 2014 Honda Odyssey to Mini-City for an estimate after the vehicle was hit with major damage across the front passenger door, side sliding door, and rear panel. Rodney Johns won my confidence with a thorough review of the insurance estimate and explanation of his shops approach to the repairs. He acknowledged the complexity of some of the work and that his team had the experience to handle the job. Unlike another shop I visited, Rodney was willing to give a conditional time estimate for the work, acknowledging that it could change based on what is found once the vehicle is taken apart. Mini-City worked directly with the insurance company during the entire process, handling supplements directly and not requiring my intervention. Communication during the process was excellent and I was always well-informed of the status of the repairs. The only hiccup in the process occurred when the automatic sliding door didnt work properly when we originally showed up for pickup. The team worked diligently to diagnose the electrical problem and correct it. The end result is a van that looks better than before the accident with no evidence whatsoever that it ever occurred. This is particularly evident on the highway where alignment and balance are very good and road noise is at a new vehicle level. In summary, this team did an excellent job and they were a pleasure to work with. I would highly recommend Mini-City for any level of complexity of body repairs and I would not hesitate to return to them for future business.

Ti
Review №8

Very poor service. Only come here if you dont care about your insurance premium going up. I came in with the intention to pay out of pocket, they quoted me a best scenario and worst scenario. When I decided to go with insurance instead it of course goes to worst scenario right away PLUS an extra $1000. I tried calling and emailing, and would occasionally get a 1 sentence response with very little detail. Whats also sketchy is they did the work without my permission, not sure if thats standard with insurance! Besides all that they were also 4 days late on finishing up my car. Save yourself a headache and your insurance premium by staying far away. The actual service was passable, not the best with a few complaints but not enough to warrant having to deal with them again.

El
Review №9

Someone backed up into my rear side passenger door and put a huge dent in it (before and after photos attached). I filed a claim through her insurance company the same day and they provided me with a list of auto body repair locations to obtain estimates at no cost to me. I chose Mini City Auto Body because of the raving reviews and the fact that they are affiliated with insurance companies. The insurance company forwarded my claim information to Mini City Auto Body and a representative from this repair shop called me bright and early Monday morning to schedule an appointment for an estimate. I went the same day!Brett assisted me and took photos of my vehicle and provided me with a print out estimate within 15 minutes. My door needed to be replaced, painted, and scratches had to be repaired so it came to approximately $2,459. Thankfully, I wasnt at fault and the womans insurance company paid for everything (all repairs and rental car).In addition to my door and paint job looking spiffy, the customer service at this location is impeccable. They placed 1 phone call to Enterprise and I was picked up within minutes by Enterprise to go pick up my rental.Overall, following the initial estimate Brett had given me and the follow up calls I received from him to give me updates on my car, to the front desk clerks superb customer service in person and by phone, their service was absolutely amazing.

Sh
Review №10

They are amazing!!! I was hit by 2 separate people, they coordinated so all my body work would be done at once. Super friendly and helpful. You get updates via text and email. They even had my car ready 2 days ahead of schedule. Most definitely recommend.

Ha
Review №11

These guys do a great job! i used them four times. Every time, they are true to there estimate and deliver a flawless product. They schedule the repair so that the turnaround time is minimal. I have never had to return a car to correct anything. Nice folks doing what they do well.

Ka
Review №12

A very satisfied customer!!! Mini-City was listed as a ProFirst Certified body shop for Honda vehicles. I made an appointment for an estimate on-line (very easy), which was followed up by a telephone call from Melanie at Mini-City. She explained the process, detailed what I needed to do next and what to expect. After the on-site estimate, she followed up with a phone call to schedule the work. The work was completed early and you cant tell any work was done. Very professional. While I was having the work done, Mini-City came highly recommended by a automobile professional. Kudos! Thanks again for the high quality work and professional attitude.

Jo
Review №13

I hit a deer. Mini-City did a great job on the repairs. They worked with my insurance carrier, and the adjuster, to make sure everything was well taken care of. But here is where they stood out. After I received my car I realized that the air conditioner wasnt working any longer. I returned the car to Mini-City, and they AGAIN worked with my insurance to get the appropriate repairs made. But wait, it gets better. I didnt want to have to go through the rental car process again, so they LOANED me a nice little Honda Civic, (that is good on gas) to use while they finished the work. Lets be honest, its nearly impossible to catch every little thing in todays complicated vehicles. Its easy enough to miss something, but Mini-City went above and beyond in making it right. Id take my work to Mini-City again.

Aj
Review №14

I was first recommended from another business to come for frame work. I have not use them yet, but the kindness of the customer alone will make me want to come to them

As
Review №15

They released my totaled vehicle to my insurance company without my authorization. I was in the process of disputing the estimated cash value for the claim and had not yet determined whether I wanted to retain the vehicle with a salvage title. I was not even notified the vehicle had been towed from the body shop, but instead found out over 5 days later when I called to ask about having AAA pick it up. When the vehicle was finally returned to me, there was a crack in the windshield and my insurance would not compensate for its replacement.

Jo
Review №16

I took my Honda Accord to Mini City Auto Body after the rear left corner of my car was smashed in on an exit ramp. They treated me excellently. Rodney explained every detail about the repair they were about to make, including exactly what would be removed, repaired, and replaced. My job was a bit complicated since the corner impact damaged multiple parts. Rodney explained exactly how the left panel of my car would be removed, and then welded back together. He assured me there would be no hint of a weld seam, and he was right! The repair came out excellently. I did need to return because my camera was out of place, but they fixed it up immediately, and went out of their way to make some alignment changes I asked for on the bumper and the trunk lid. You can trust Rodney and crew to take good care of you and to be honest and straightforward.

El
Review №17

Mini City has repaired all my cars for the past 20 years. Except for one, and I regret that decision immensely.Mini City will do it right. The first time. Fairly.

Ar
Review №18

Very friendly staff! Great service!

Co
Review №19

My car was unfortunately backed into only one day after I purchased it. Mini-City was recommended to me by my car dealership, and I could not be happier with my experience. It is clearly a family owned business that cares a great deal about their customers and the work they perform. They worked directly with the other persons insurance, and made the whole situation as painless as possible by giving me periodic updates as well as fully explaining everything that was to be done. My car turned out great and looks as good as new. I cannot thank them enough for that. Highly recommend!

Em
Review №20

Great experience! They kept me informed of the progress or any changes that needed to be made. I will use them again for sure. Everyone was so friendly and personable. I worked with Brett. Thanks again!

Ma
Review №21

I have used Mini-City twice. Once for a major collision and this week for less damage. Both times they have done great work. I will recommend them to my friends and if needed of course would go back myself

Ma
Review №22

Really fast service and had my car done ahead of time. I also looked it over, and honestly, Im pretty particular when it comes to paint quality. This looked great!

St
Review №23

Five-stars for Mini-City Auto Body. They were friendly and courteous throughout the entire process. Melanie could not have been more helpful. My car was fixed with quality and ready when they said it would be. Hope I dont need any more repairs, but would definitely use them again in the future.

Ja
Review №24

Poor Craftsmanship and Customer ServiceFor years Ive been one of your most loyal customers. After picking my car up on Tuesday, and having spoken to Bret without resolve, this experience has reiterated the fact that I will not recommend or use your facility again. This last few times Ive used your shop, Ive had to return three of more times because of additional repairs that were over looked or poor craftsmanship. I tried to resolve with to no avail. Ive informed USAA and will also write a formal complaint with the BBB.

El
Review №25

When my mini cooper was rear-ended, took it to Mini City as recommended by the dealer. Great job on the repairs, absolutely seamless. Took longer than I expected but the results were worth it! They interfaced with the responsible partys insurance company which was a huge relief, too.

Ke
Review №26

Outstanding results, both in 2015 and after this years unfortunate accidents. But nothing makes you feel better than getting your car back, dare I say, looking better than before! Excellent, family-style customer service from all of the folks at Mini-City. Thank you.

Ra
Review №27

Does a great job on painting and body work. Have had several cars serviced here.

ma
Review №28

Mini City is a great body shop to work with. It is nice to deal with a family business that cares about their quality unlike some big corporate owned body shops. If you have any needs big or small. MCBS will take care of it and give you excellent customer service!!!

Kr
Review №29

Mini City did a great job fixing my car. This is my second time using them and both times resulted in excellent work and customer experience. Especially helpfully was the fact that they dealt directly with the insurance company as well as the car rental company to resolve hidden damage issues and to extend the car rental.

S
Review №30

I am employed with a Collision Repair Shop supply center in the Raleigh, NC area and I deal with most of the Auto Collision Shops in the immediate Raleigh area. When my vehicle was rear ended by another vehicle, one of the many calls that I made was to the Auto Dealer where I purchased my vehicle. I asked them where they take all of their repairs. The service manager told me that all repairs are made at Mini City Auto Body.When I called Mini City Auto Body to inquire about having my vehicle repaired in their shop they took all of the information and handled everything from that day on.Because of the extent of the damage my vehicle was in the repair shop for a while, however I received a call from them about every 4-5 days. I was given clear and concise information as to what process my vehicle was undergoing and an estimated time as to when my vehicle would be completed.When all repairs were complete I was called and when I arrived to pick up the vehicle, all work was reviewed in my presence. Everything was perfect.If I ever require auto body repair for my vehicle again, I would use Mini City Auto Body without a doubt.Way to go Mini City Auto Body.sm

Da
Review №31

Excellent work and customer service. The damage on my truck looked like it never happened. Im very satisfied with their work. I would recommend this body shop to anyone. Thanks!

Le
Review №32

A major hail storm cause major damage to my Tahoe a few weeks ago. I immediately knew that Mini City Auto Body was a trustworthy business who would repair my vehicle with the quality workmanship and excellent customer service that I expected. This is a family owned and operated business by people who have put their heart and soul into the business. Kathy and team took care of everything, even having my Tahoe towed in to the shop without me having to pay out of pocket for it. Alan Garner was quick with my estimate, and responded very quickly to my emails. Kara communicated with me almost daily to provide updates to let me know what was going on. I picked up my car last week and was beyond pleased. Their customer service was top notch!! I was in and out very quickly with Alan even coming out to help me get my childs carseat back in the Tahoe. Tracy did an amazing job with the body work. He came out when I arrived and walked around the Tahoe with me to ensure my satisfaction. I feel like I am driving a brand new car! Thank you to Kathy, Alan, Kara, Tracy, and the entire MCAB Team!

to
Review №33

Dont and i repeat dont take your car here for an estimate if they wont be repairing it. The guy asked who was gonna fix the car before he wrote the estimate and i told him i was. He finished the estimate and it was way too low,i cant even pay for my parts.He didnt know i have my own shop and had already done my own estimate plus gotten 2 more. U have been warned. Youngsville shop

Ka
Review №34

I had an excellent experience with Brett. He explained everything perfectly and worked with me in such a timely manner. I felt I could trust him and he exceeded every expectation with service!!

Na
Review №35

My car has been hit three times now and I have always taken it to Mini-City Auto Body for repair. They always do a great job and the final cost of repairs is always below the estimated cost. I teasingly tell them I am unhappy because they have failed to remove the bulls eye from my bumper, which has been repeatedly hit by other cars as if there were a bulls eye there just asking to be hit. They tell me they really tried to remove it this last time! They are a great group of folks to work with and I highly recommend them!

Na
Review №36

Hands down the best service in town! They are personable, keep you notified regarding progress, and resonably priced. They go out of their way to help you understand what is going on. I recommend them to everyonr. Trust them 100%!

St
Review №37

My Hyundai was hit in the parking lot at Triangle Town Center and whoever hit it took off without even leaving a note. To aggravate my situation even more the car was less then 2 weeks old and I had not even made my first car payment yet. Nationwide recommended Mini City Auto repair and I would also highly recommend them as well. The staff was exceptional! Kathy and Alan made sure that they kept me updated on the progress of the repair and even set up the rental for me. The did an amazing job restoring it back to looking brand new again. I hope that I will not ever have to return, but if I find myself in a similar unfortunate situation I definitely will.

De
Review №38

The service here was great. The folks were nice, the work was completed very quickly, the quality of the work was great. When they were finished my van not only looked great, but it was clean as well!

Re
Review №39

I was referred by Leith Honda to have auto body service and I was pleased with the end results. They also assist in the local Enterprise nearby for pickup if a rental service is needed. My vehicle was finish in one week clean and ready. Great team at Mini City Auto Body! Special thanks to (office team) Melanie, Kathy, John and the service tech who worked on my vehicle. For future references, I will highly recommend this body shop.Thanks again,Reshonda

We
Review №40

If I would’ve know that MCAB doesn’t repair suspensions, I would’ve taken it somewhere else. My car had quarter panel, side skirt and suspension damage. My car was fully repaired (with the exception of a small gap between the panels that can vary) but the entire process was stressful.I was in a wreck June 1st and dropped my car off June 3rd. I was told my car wouldn’t be worked on until the 6th and estimated completion date would be the 17th. MCAB did a great job of notifying via email of their progress until the 17th. That’s where the funk hit the fan. I called on the 17th to get a status update seeing that I haven’t received one all day. They were still waiting on the arrival of the quarter panel and informed me they would paint the quarter panel Wednesday and the car would be ready Thursday. I mentioned the damage to wheel/rear axle and it seems that haven’t assessed the severity.Thursday I called and was told the car would be ready Friday. They were conducting a suspension inspection. Friday I called and the same excuse was used and the car was said to be ready Monday. Long story short, I’ve called multiple times on the DAYS they told me the car would be ready. I was given over 5 completion dates. I didn’t receive my car until this past Friday (July 12th).I’m no expert on suspensions. I was told by one of the mechanics that assessing suspension damage is like pulling back layers on an onion. In other words, you’ll keep finding more issues the deeper you dig. I guess that’s fair, until I was informed that they sent the car to NTB for the suspension repairs. I was ignorant that the vehicle would be outsourced. Again, if I would have known MCAB was going to do this, I never would have used them.About 4 weeks into the “repairs” and after multiple calls, I was told more parts were being ordered. Mind you, I have USAA paying $30/day up to $900 max for a rental vehicle. The good thing was MCAB provided a loaner so I wouldn’t have to pay anything. The bad news is, the car still wasn’t ready despite them providing dates when it would only to be disappointed. Eventually, MCAB transfer my car to another suspension specialist (wish I knew the name of the company) who fixed the suspension within a week.The cosmetic work MCAB did with my vehicle was pretty good. The communication and deliverables were the factors that made this experience a nightmare. I was frustrated and I’m sure they were too. If I had to do it over again, I’d choose a KIA shop to do the repairs. They’re familiar with my vehicle and I wouldn’t have to worry about anything being outsourced.

Ke
Review №41

Very pleased with my experience with Mini City Auto Body!! Friendly, helpful staff and the best thing was my car was finished BEFORE the original date they gave me!!! Fantastic, never in my 50 years has any body shop finished early!! Thank you!!!

Sh
Review №42

The only reason I’m giving this 1 star is because my car looks great! But POOR customer service, probably the worst I’ve ever experienced. My car was given on June 6 for repair from an accident and was not finished until August 1st!! First off if you get Bret as a representative to take your case change it ASAP. Bad communication and horrible attitude. My husband and I had to do all follow ups because he wouldn’t. Also mini city auto never takes fault in their delay they will blame the dealership and manufacture. The ONLY reason my car was finished on August 1st was because I stated I was going to pick it up as is and they finished it that day. All in all I would never recommend this place and they should hire people with more professionalism or reconsider some people they already have working there presently. Do not choose this place for your car repair.

Mi
Review №43

Took our Honda Civic here to have the car painted under Honda warranty. They are a pleasure to do business with. The car looks great. I highly suggest them. Well do business with them again.

Da
Review №44

I had my BMW repaired at Mini City several times and I have been very pleased with the results. They went over and above to make my car right and make me happy. Thank you!

Pa
Review №45

Mini City Auto Body did an excellent repair in my Rav4. They were polite and very helpful through the process. They had excellent service and follow up.The craftsmanship was first rate. Although I relleally hope I am never in the situation where I need their services again, I would definitely use them if I needed body work again.I would recommend them to anyone who was needing body work.

pa
Review №46

Thank you guys for all your hard work and excellent communication through the process of getting my van fixed. Great work!

Ri
Review №47

Mini city auto body did a wonderful job after a rear end collision

Ha
Review №48

Great service! They did a wonderful job and set reasonable expectations. In fact my car was ready early!

Fa
Review №49

Not on time, no updates, no calls on time, ok work...

Al
Review №50

I had the worse experience at this place. The small job that was needed on my car was supposed to be a 2 day timeline ended up being almost 2 weeks. The guy that took my car was so rude all the time with a bad attitude.After they claimed the job was done the car has a loud noise coming from the side the repair was done and they are not taking responsibility for it. I had to take the car to the dealer to see if they can figure out where the noise is coming from . No luck yet so I have no idea what they did to my car. The nightmare is not over...

Ki
Review №51

They lack communication skills, you call they never return your calls. Would not recommended.

Ma
Review №52

Recommended by Leith Chrysler and i can very much see why. Friendly, hardworking people and quick service. My car was done 4 days early! thank you Mini City!!

sh
Review №53

I really cannot say anything positive about my experience with mini city auto body. From poor customer service from Dennis to extremely poor quality management the problems seemed to stack up. I made repeat trips to this business only because it is where the insurance company sent me and I couldnt live with the poor repairs. The GM was very disrespectful and hard to reach. Mini City doesnt even give you the courtesy of a car wash after you get your newly repaired car back from them. I will not be going back anytime soon.

Gu
Review №54

Tracey and Melanie were very courteous.They performed a great job on my 2011 BMW 328i front bumper, and I was very pleased with the final work.They even went further by installing free of charge a front licence plate bracket on my other car.

Je
Review №55

I went to Mini City because my insurance company suggested I go there. The office manager met with me upon arrival and promised to keep me in the loop with updates regarding the repair of my car. He failed to contact me one single time. So, after two weeks I called to inquire about the status of my vehicle repairs. After I called them daily for the next four days to check on the status of my vehicle I received a call at 4 pm letting me know my car was ready for pick up. When I arrived none of the paper work was ready causing me a huge rush to get the rented vehicle returned. Office staff seemed to be doing double the work as office manager sat back and said/did nothing while I am assuming they were his children running around the office. I do not recommend them and will never use them again.

Vi
Review №56

The bumper of my VW Passat was loose and slightly scratched in a small accident. The estimate I received at this shop was significantly lower than estimates I received elsewhere. They did a fantastic job on my front bumper, repainted, and looks brand new. I will highly recommend this body shop to anyone. Thanks again!

De
Review №57

Excellent staff and service; very customer oriented. recommend to everyone wanting a professional experience..

To
Review №58

Called and asked about an appointment for an estimate, after telling them what happened and explained I replaced 2 of the doors my self even though Im certified and just wanted the doors painted I was told that they could not help me because I worked on my own vehicle. Absolutely ridiculous.

Jo
Review №59

Mini-City Auto Body Raleigh did a fantastic job repairing the damage to my 2003 Ford Explorer - the paint job was flawless, the turn-around time and the initial estimate was right on point - great customer service! Would highly recommend!!

Ma
Review №60

My truck looks amazing after the hail damage! Great job

Ri
Review №61

Kept me informed every week during repair. Great work!

Ke
Review №62

They did a great job fixing my Range Rover... would highly recommend them.

de
Review №63

I would not recommend for a estimate.

Ji
Review №64

Consistent follow-up and customer service, good price, great repair!

Te
Review №65

I recently had my car repaired, and I would give Mini-Auto Body 5 stars from the start to the finish. The repair was excellent, and the staff very professional.

Ke
Review №66

Fortunately I have not had to use a body shop many times. Fortunately I found Mini-City Auto Body. Great customer service, great experience.

Re
Review №67

Excellent service and work. Will continue to use Mini City Auto Body if the need arises in the future.

F
Review №68

Great quality service, quick and honest.

To
Review №69

My son had his car fixed here, it took forever and they were guessing as to what was wrong with it, why take it to a professional if you get guesses? They were very expensive too & kept changing the price.

Su
Review №70

I was in an auto accident and was suggested by the insurance of the person who caused the accident to go to Mini-City Auto Body. I was very very pleased with the service I received, the communication and the work that was done on my vehicle was great! Thank you!

Ro
Review №71

Excellent auto collision repairs

J
Review №72

Always do a good job..

FI
Review №73

THE BEST EVER PERIOD!

Sy
Review №74

Dennis is the greatest!!!

St
Review №75

Not good service

Je
Review №76

Best customer service!

B
Review №77

Very professional and responsive team.

St
Review №78

Great service!

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4.1 Rating
  • Address:5412 Oak Forest Dr, Raleigh, NC 27616, United States
  • Site:https://minicityautobody.com/auto-body-raleigh/
  • Phone:+1 919-872-7710
Categories
  • Auto body shop
  • Auto dent removal service
  • Auto glass shop
  • Auto restoration service
  • Car detailing service
Working hours
  • Monday:8AM–5PM
  • Tuesday:Closed
  • Wednesday:Closed
  • Thursday:8AM–5PM
  • Friday:8AM–5PM
  • Saturday:8AM–5PM
  • Sunday:8AM–5PM
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance:Yes
Amenities
  • Mechanic:Yes
Planning
  • Appointments recommended:Yes
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