AJ Body Shop is a great place to go to get your insurance claim taken care of. The service is friendly, the staff is very knowledgeable, and the results are perfect. Vinny has always been the best guy to work with and I'm very happy to take my business there. I also recommend this auto body shop to my friends. I love to support local businesses that have been around for over 20 years and these guys will get the job done right! read more

If you are looking for honest dealing, fair prices and excellent work, this is the auto shop for you. I trusted Vinnie and his crew with our valuable, completely restored, show room condition, classic, 1968 Mustang convertible, and they did an excellent job. I give this shop a full five star rating. If they can be trusted with a valuable classic they deserve the highest rating possible, Hector Hank Garcia read more

AJ Body Shop is permanently closed. Thank you to all our customers. It was a great 30+ years!

vinnie and company are fantastic and considerate. super business. touched up my paintjob and got me going for another years.

Does AJ's Body Shop Warranty their Work? Monday July 14th 2014, I brought my 2009 BMW 328i to AJ's Body Shop located in Austin Texas to have repairs done to the rear bumper. The estimate for repair to the rear bumper total was $638.47. The estimated time to complete this project was 3 to 4 days. I was notified 5 days later that my car was finished. Saturday July 19th 2014, I came to AJ's Body Shop to pick up my car. Upon inspection I was immediately shocked to see the end result of the paint job. The following are complaints that I have with the finished project: The paint does not match. It is 2 or 3 shades lighter. The paint has obvious flaws e.g. "fisheyes" and dirt all through the paint. Orange Peel throughout paint Dry area (no clear seal) on front bumper. Paint drips on rear and front bumper. Clear coat sagging on front bumper. The owner of AJ's Body Shop was not present when I picked up my car. His technician explained that Vinnie Molina instructed him to tell me that if I complained to instruct me to bring the vehicle back next week. This shop is a low-end body shop. If you are looking for a quality job that is guaranteed, I suggest you go elsewhere. See pictures of paint drips and wrong color paint. read more

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Great shop. Email (v6060@sbcglobal.net) is quicker than the phone. They're not afraid to tell you that you don't need certain work done. i.e. My AC went out. Two mechanic-garages advised I replace a broken AC line AND replace the Receiver Dryer: $550. One of the mechanics recommended I talk with AJ Body Shop because my radiator and other components were loose. Vinnie said the Receiver Dryer wouldn't need to be replaced since the AC line had only been broken for six days and didn't likely have moisture inside it. AJ Body Shop replaced the AC line and secured the radiator and other loose components for less than $350! I also asked if they would replace 1-2 motor mounts while the car was there. Vinnie said they could do it if required; but, for one-off mechanic work- a mechanic would be better choice. The fact that AJ Body Shop didn't just take my business just to make a few extra bucks (twice) makes me trust them very much! They completed the job in the time frame I was given too. -AC blows super cold now! read more

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Wish I could leave less than a 1 star but then again I am writing this review in anger so let me rant Yelp.... Yes, full disclosure, this review is after about 2-3 years, but the problem it has caused is very much current. Purchased my car brand new, no flaws, no issues. Few months after I purchased my car, pf course luck would catch up and I was broad-sided. I had sent this place quite a but of business and figured I would put my insurance money where my mouth and walk the talk so I decided I would have them do the repairs. Because I had another vehicle I advised them that they could take their time, and they did, which was perfectly fine. However, I figured that taking your time meant just that, taking your time to ensure that everything was done right. Right? Wrong. When I got my car back a month or so later there were quite a bit of issues that I had to address with Vinnie where I knew that if there was any kind of quality control inspection done, would have been caught. Overspray, misaligned parts, missing screws, missing pieces, name it, it was an issue. So after many back and forths the car was released because I felt like I had exhausted my efforts. Now again, this review is about the present, but the backstory is just as relevant. I acknowledge I picked up my car with the flaws that I would have never imagined this shop would have allowed and swallowed it. Took my business and all future business with it. Fast forward to present day. Im at the car wash and the brushes rip the back bumper off. Yes, back bumper no longer on the car. Now yes, you could say that the car was must have been too strong right? Perhaps. I get it over to two different shops for estimates and both tell me the same thing. Aftermarket bumper held in place by wood screws. WOOD SCREWS!!!! WTF! So again, present day dilemma is that wood screws from a PROFESSIONAL BODY SHOP were used to hold my car together. Makes me wonder what I cant see. Is my front bumper going to come off next time I stop on 6th street and someone offers to wash my windshield? ...place cant be trusted... read more

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Trash! Would never recommend to anyone, they used the bare minimum on my vehicle. Clear coat was super thin. Took my car the way it was just so I won't deal with the headache. Vinnie is the face of this place bad very bad read more

I was referred to this shop after another shop a friend recommended couldn't work on my vehicle. Vinnie and his team did a truly incredible job -- I highly recommend them. My car is back to looking great and I wish I had gone sooner. read more

Vinnie is a kind, compassionate man, and he went above and beyond to help me!! If you need you are looking for a trustworthy body shop, this is it! read more

Vinnie is the man. I have a local small business with about 10 vehicles so it seems like I am needing body work done on the regular. Vinnie always does good work at a fair price. I have turned several of my friends on to his shop and just recently had to take my moms car in to get repaired. His guys do just as good of work as the larger shops with a lot less headache and few bucks cheaper. read more

Great job! Even washed my car. Zero flaws in the repair!! Super fast!! Love my Jetta, wouldn't take her any other place, even the dealer- they overcharge. A J body shop has the right price for every repair! read more

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I had a problem with my classic car and first went to Caliber with parts in-hand assuming they would help (before finding AJ Body Shop). The service manager wouldn't even come out of his office to talk to me let alone look at the car. The receptionist told me not only would they not help but IF they did, they would need to order their own parts. (I'm guessing so they could bill me whatever they wanted for them). As I headed home I passed AJ Body Shop and stopped in. Not only was Rico happy to help me, he fixed my car the same day at a price that was beyond fair. If you're sick of the large company run-around and looking for a family-owned, neighborhood oriented body shop, I cannot recommend AJ Body Shop enough. read more

This is the best shop ever. They were recommended to me by another body shop, Caliber, who said they were unable to do the kind of work I needed on my vehicle. I drive a 97 Ford F250 diesel. I'm the original owner and love my truck. I bent the frame in the front in a rear end collision. I didn't want to let it go. It only has 163K miles. It's in mint condition, inside and out. I can't tell you how many offers i get on that truck... I'm always being stopped by someone wanting marvel at it. Calibar said the owner of AJs understands people who like to keep their vintage vehicles running. And, he does! They did a fabulous job. I will continue to use this shop. They are reasonable and honest through and through. I can't say enough about them. There's an Enterprise rental right around the corner. They will pick up and drop off with not a huge wait time. read more

Someone was nice enough to put a scratchy dent on my hood while I was on vacation. I initially too my car (2013 Hyundai Sonata) to Service King where they told me it'd be $1,000 to repair, but they'd throw me a bone and do it for $950. I explored other options and saw AJ's got great reviews on Google. I went over, told them the deal, and they said they'd do it for $500 in the same amount of time. They were polite, respectful and professional the whole way through. When I got my car back, it looked like nothing ever happened. They are local guys who are working hard to keep their customers happy and I highly recommend them! read more

AJ Body Shop does great work at a fair price. That's the simple fact. A landscaper's lawn mower threw a rock putting a deep dent in my Mini Cooper's passenger door. Not only did AJ fix the dent - you can't even tell there was a dent ever there - but he did it at a fair price and had it ready to go in just a few days. It's difficult to find a great body shop that you can trust. AJ Body Shop is a rare find that I will use again. read more

Like it never happened!! Someone hit my car in a parking lot about a month after I got it.... It was pretty devastating. I brought the car in and talked to Vinny. He made me feel really comfortable with leaving my car in his capable hands. He even called the rental car company to come pick me up, and they gave me a discount since he referred me. After just a few days passed he called me and told me I can come pick up my car. Wow, that was fast. They did a really good job, it looks as good as it did when it was new! He also didn't charge an arm and a leg like he could have with work this good. It was so much less than I expected it to be. Thanks Vinny and team at AJ Body Shop!!! read more

These guys did a fantastic job! Not only completed in a timely manner, but courteous & kept me informed on the process! Kudos to AJ BODY SHOP! 2 Highly recommended read more

These guys are fantastic. I had been driving around for months with a bent door that leaked air from swiping a pole in a parking lot. My fault, out of pocket expense, and I dreaded the thought of the time and money it would take to get it fixed. We found this place by accident (pun intended) after dropping off my wife's car at her favorite mechanic nearby. I said let's swing in for a quote and my wife did a quick check on Yelp: 5 stars, stop the car! They fixed it quickly and did a great job. I couldn't be happier with their work and how fair they were. Fast, efficient, friendly, honest. I hate to say it, but I can't wait to use them again! read more

Vinnie has taken excellent care of our family vehicles multiple times for a variety of issues from decent collision dents to buffing out scratches. He is knowledgeable and helpful and does his job with a smile. He will continue to be our family go-to body shop! read more

short ver - fantastic work, bumper and fender like new, paint job was perfect, professional and kind customer service. I legitimately cannot stop saying things about the work they did. It is beautiful, like new. In fact, it looks so good that the rest of my car looks bad in comparison. First on customer service - it is unbelievable how professional and courteous both Vinnie and the mechanics were. They took the time to listen to me and talk about what needed to be done and what they could do for me. In fact, they originally told me it would take roughly 3 days or more, which was fine but they even took the time to create a workaround such that it only took them 1 day. I picked it up literally the next morning for such a reasonable price. Secondly on the body work - it's fucking perfect. It is just like new and the paint job is unbelievable. They even took the time to paint my door which I didn't even ask for so it's just above and beyond. Thirdly on the price - I went to 4 body shops before this. AJ Body Shop charged me less than half of the what the cheapest estimate on my fender repair. It's ridiculous how good the work looks given how much I paid. It looks like I actually took my car and got it fixed for thousands of dollars. If you have seen Fast Five and remember Ludacris opening a car shop where people could go to actually get their car fixed without getting ripped off - this is that body shop. I'm legitimately so grateful to them and excited about what they did for me. I would recommend this shop to anyone. I've told anyone I know that they should take their car here because I will if I ever need to. Which I won't. Because they fixed my car perfectly. read more

This place is Legit. Professional, informative, most of all do, what they say they are going to do. Prices are fair, service exceeds standard, honest, on time. 1st visit, said i can fix your front end in 2 weeks super busy, 2nd visit, informed of estimate, and timeline. 3rd Visit, car completed on time, no additional cost, results better then expected. I just bought this used car with parts in a box, and they put it together no issues. Highly recommended. read more

Vinnie and his crew are freaking fantastic! Screw those big corporate body shops and go local, y'all! I nailed a pole while dancing to some bad booty jams and my busted car got back to me in record time! I went thru insurance and they tried to get me to go to some other body shop (I guess they get a kick back?) but my homies highly recommended AJ Body Shop so I decided to try them! I had a killer experience! As a petite female I also really enjoyed the fact that I was not "mansplained" at all but treated like an intelligent human being! Also...there's a lot of cute cats lurking around the body shop which I enjoyed! Mad love for AJ Body Shop! read more

Vinny did a great job on my vehicle. It was done before expected date so that was a plus! Good service and affordable.. highly recommend!

Long story short, a few visits to neighboring body shops led me on a trail to this joint. They were amazing! Rico and his team took very good care of me, and my car is as good as new. In fact, it looks better than it did before I even had a broken spoiler from the stupid ice storm! Super down to earth dudes and I'll be back if I ever need work done in the future! Old school Austin Mom/Pop type place. Pics of the owner's kids/family proudly hanging inside. Say hello to their onsite kitty, GATO! Love it! read more

This guys are absolutely great. Professional, on budget, on time. Friendly service and did a fantastic job on my Ford F-150 platinum!

Great prices. Excellent work and a fast turnaround. I would highly recommend Vinnie. I wouldn't trust anyone with my truck!

Pros Vinny (owner) is nice, honest guy. Pricing is fair/competitive. Cons Insurance companies take priority. That is where A J makes their $ so that is what gets prioritized at top of work list. If you are paying on your own, you will wait longer. Took 6-weeks to get my car fixed as other 'urgent' projects were put in front of my vehicle. At least they do admit that without a bunch of excuses. Vinny not great following-up. Need to see him in person. But if you are looking for a honest place for a fair deal and not too worried about how long the work will take, would recommend it. read more

Thanks to their crew! All so personal & nice. Totally easy to deal with. Our son's car was repaired two years ago. This year my husband's car was deemed totaled. Vinny & guys were so patient with us. They even jumped his battery to I could get CD's out before the salvage truck came. We hope for no more "incidents " but they do the job right. Not fancy, but quality! read more

I got quotes from a few other local places, and AJ was so much cheaper. They were the only shop to offer popping out my dents rather than replacing parts. I picked up the car after a few days, and it looked brand new. They were also able to match up my pinstripe perfectly. I paid exactly the amount from the estimate, even paying by credit card. And to top it off they washed my car before I drove away. I dealt with Ernest and he was great. Vinnie was there when I picked it up and he was very nice as well. I highly recommend this body shop. read more

Trustworthy. Wonderful experience! Vinnie was awesome and truly took care of me. He cared about the outcome (a beautiful car) and the pricing was great! Thank you Vinnie and AJ Body Shop! I will be referring you in the future! read more

Great friendly service and quality work! Nice cool waiting room, with wifi. Thanks for getting my car back in pristine condition! read more

The work they did on our Toyota Prius was both good and bad. The front and rear bumper looks fine, but where the body was painted was poorly done. The rear quarter panel and driver side door pinstripes were painted over and not fixed, there was a large dent in the drivers door where a spot had to be repainted and the blending was terrible (it is very noticeable). Just an FYI, take EVERYTHING of value out of your vehicle before dropping it off. read more

I am sooooooo pleased with the help from the team at aj's body shop!! They worked on my cadillac, and not only does it look great, and was at a reasonable price, but everyone treats you like family! It's nice to actually find real people that don't wanna screw you over just to make money! They put love and care into my car, and I couldn't be happier! I PERSONALLY would not take my cadillac anywhere! They know what there doing!!! It's great to find down to earth people now a days!! read more

I wish I could give less than one star. These guys "fixed" my car. And then I had to go back and have them refix it - they'd forgotten to do something. Then again. And now again. Four visits. They're cheaper than a dealership, but I ended up spending so much time having them correct their errors that it probably cost me more in lost work hours. I wouldn't return to this place for anything. Also I would guess that a discount is being offered to anyone who gives a 5 star review and mentions Vinnie. There are just too many reviews that mention him for it to be a coincidence. read more

I'm giving this shop such a low rating because for one they kept my car for almost 3 weeks just to paint a spoiler and window louvers and "install" them wrongfully. When I first received my car there was dirt all over the inner foot will and powered stuff on my recaros and some dust stuck to my side mirrors that I still haven't got off, also they burned my window trim with a buffer that they were using to "fix" the imperfections in the bad paint job on my louver. My spoiler also had orange peel all over it and drips. literally the day I drove my car home one of the window louvers were falling off and I had to go back so they could stick it back on. A week goes by and while I'm driving down the high way the other louver flew off of my car. When I went and confronted them about what happened they told me they couldn't guarantee their work? I've never heard that before but what ever. All I know is that I would not recommend this shop to anybody. They are dirty and there craftsmanship is horrid. read more

I went to AJ's a few months ago after my roomie accidentally backed into my car, denting my back bumper and door (on a hatchback, no less). The guys at the body shop are fantastic. The price was reasonable and my car looks perfect. I very highly recommend this place. read more

I rear-ended a guy in a big truck (I'm an idiot) and got a nice trailer hitch ball imprint in my front bumper, right behind my license plate which was also mangled in the process. I originally took my car to The Dent Repair Shop around the corner on Congress, but they couldn't help since my bumper is plastic. One of the guys there recommended A J Body Shop. Vinnie gave me two very reasonable quotes: one for repainting the entire bumper, and the other for painting a smaller section and doing their best to match. I opted for the cheaper option since it was mostly behind the license plate, and not many bumpers stay in mint condition anyway. I dropped the car off with them at 2pm and picked it up the next morning. Very impressed with the job. It is very difficult to see where their patch job ended and the factory paint started. You would never be able to see it if you didn't know where to look for it. Also, they flattened out my license plate and put it back on. Excellent job for $200. I wouldn't hesitate to bring my car back, even for a more substantial repair. read more

A.J. Body Shop does fantastic work at a reasonable price. I went to three other body shops to get quotes for a banged-up bumper before I was fortunate to find this place. That was 2 years ago and I have used them twice since then for more work. They are one of those old-school-Austin family-owned businesses who have been doing things the right way for decades: prompt service, affordable prices, nice people, and workers who have been there forever and who like working there and are great at what they do. They can fix anything (and have for me) -- definitely worth the drive to get to their place off East Saint Elmo near Congress and Ben White. read more

I was facing a pretty bleak situation with my Ford Focus back in early November. After the back end was smashed in, causing frame damage, the original adjuster totaled the car, which would have resulted in me being carless, or paying for a new one out of pocket. Luckily, Geico stepped in to reassess, and it finally squeaked by as only a near-total loss. Geico then referred me, confidently, to AJ Body Shop, ensuring they would do an excellent job at the most reasonable cost possible. I was still a a bit nervous to hear the final word on the repairs, but Vinnie at AJ assured me the car was fixable within the bounds of the estimate. Body shops can be alienating, shady places, especially to a non-expert like me, but Vinnie and the crew were friendly, accommodating, and upfront in the extreme. They gave a window of two weeks for the repairs, ordered me a rental, and I left feeling good about the situation. I got a couple of pleasant updates by phone while the Focus was being operated on, and then two weeks later, exactly on time and not a minute late - the car was ready for pickup. I was overwhelmed to see it looking sturdy and good as new in the AJ parking lot. It was as though the accident never happened, they did a flawless job! I'll most certainly be going back to AJ Body Shop for future car needs. I would in fact say it was one of the best body shop experiences I've had since being a car owner. Vinnie and the crew were as personable and trustworthy as one could hope for, and the work on the car speaks for itself - it was perfect! Not to mention they stayed right on schedule and were communicative every step of the way. Thank you AJ Body Shop! My Focus thanks you too!! read more