I had a very unfortunate collision with a deer back in December that did some pretty significant damage to my car. It was my first ever accident and needless to say, I was really overwhelmed about going through the process of getting my car fixed. Exceptional auto body really was that - exceptional. Jo at the front desk was SO nice and made sure to cover a lot of information about the process with time in a way that made it feel less stressful. Sean, who worked on my car, goes out of his way to meet each person who brings their car in. He also took the time to ask how I was after the accident. The on-site rental car services truly couldn't have been easier. I can tell the two companies work together to make the process as seamless as possible. Exceptional was transparent about timelines and has an online system where you can track progress. They called me to let me know about any delays and made sure I was aware when my car was ready. My car looks great again :) read more

Exceptional Auto Body - Hood damage from deer collision - Body Shops Near Me - Framingham, Massachusetts

Buyer Beware !! the owner is a real piece of work and a crook !!! I paid cash upfront for Labor and Parts w/ receipt and due to personal reasons was not able to make an appointment for 14 months , not to mention I'm disabled ..when I called to inquire about a refund I was told it's been too long and in the end was not getting anything back from him all while being extremely rude ,Real Porch Dog ..bring your rocks and stick if you want to communicate with this non evolving human.( see you in court) read more

fast, friendly, efficient! Tow truck driver even turned down a tip (And he deserved a big tip)!

I would definitely recommend this place for Autobody work! The office is clean and the help is quite friendly. Rob, the owner, couldn't have been nicer. My car was finished when promised and done beautifully! read more

I needed a tow from Natick to Quincy today, So I called AAA. Marcos from Exceptional Auto showed up within a half hour, which I definitely appreciated. He got my car on the truck quickly & carefully m. I rode in the cab, which was very clean and even had a charger on my side for my iPhone! Marcos was very nice, professional and a safe driver. And bonus; he played some good classic rock for the ride. What more can you ask for?? Thanks to Marcos and Exceptional Auto! read more

I called AAA Saturday (8/10/24) because my Rav4 wouldn't start. Within 15/20 minutes Jared arrived. He was extremely professional and kind. I was truly impressed. Grateful Jared came to my rescue. Exceptional Auto Body is lucky to have him. read more

I would give it 0 stars if it let me. On a sunday night i left my car right outside my house, it was parked where it was supposed to be, and they towed my car, at around 9 and i went to look for my car at the exceptional towing and in there they were being very agressive towards me and one of the towing conductors called me a "Son of a bitch" and a told me i was "full of shit" and then continued to yell at me even more and in one of those times they told me to go fuck myself and that i was a whore. I am incredibly dissapointed in this company, i can't believe they hire anyone nowadays, it is absolutely horrible the way they treated me and my family, horrible place, with horrible people. read more

Luis P was professional and reassuring. Very much appreciated considering how cold and in distress I was.

Just got my car back to fix the rear bumper - I was rear ended a few months ago. I think the paint match is perfect. This shop returned the car to me in like new condition- wash, waxed, wheels scrubbed, tires shiny, all exterior plastic parts buffed, etc. Interior was spotless too. I was like ... WOW! Not only that, I busted my passenger side mirror and scuffed the paint on the mirror cover. I mentioned that I was planning on replacing the mirror and wanted to see how much to have the cover painted since the bumper has to be painted anyway. Robert said NO WAY... You cant do it! Just bring the part in. He installed the mirror for me and painted the cover without charging me at all. Incredible customer service from Exceptional Auto in Framingham, MA. Highly recommend...I won't go anywhere else if I get hit again. read more

Exceptional Auto Body - Car was like jew when I got it back. Perfect paint match on rear bumper - Body Shops Near Me - Framingham, Massachusetts

Had a tire blow out in Dover. I was stuck in a spot where the OEM bottle jack wouldn't be the safest option. But, I was taking the spare out anyway. And hoping a friend would be able to bring his jack. But he was an hour away from getting to me. And AAA was similar lead time. Carlos from Exceptional just happened to be driving by and helped me with his portable floor jack. Can't say enough about the kindness of this gentleman. Good companies employ good people. Thank you. read more

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Winter crash due to brake failure. Ran up a sidewalk and into a mulch patch not expecting that to be $4K worth of damage to my bumper : ( Fortunately, Exceptional Auto Body fixed my car--and forced my insurance to extend my rental until they got the right part for me (they ended up having to purchase the OEM as the off-market product they ordered didn't fit right). This body shop takes pride in its work, and nowadays, you simply can't take this for granted. This place is a pearl. The manager is both pleasant and straightforward--very easy to work with. The front desk team is absolutely lovely and will go out of their way to help folks work with their insurance companies (I witnessed this while waiting in the queue), and all in all when you are already stressed out about your insurance and high deductibles, it's nice to know that you don't actually have to worry about your car itself. You'll be in good hands if your auto insurance sends you here. Thank you for your work and for the painless first accident experience. I hate to say this, but if it weren't for the work you do... I'd love to do business with you again! As it stands... I hope we never have to do business again (I'm sure your team understands), but I'm so grateful for the high quality repair! Best to your company and your entire team. read more

excellent service! I had truck 54 ( I believe the drivers name was Vinnie ) He called to let me know when he was on the way. He was so professional and friendly. He had my truck loaded and towed in no time! I would absolutely recommend. Great service truck 54! read more

Bo came by to tow my vehicle to an auto shop nearby and tried to start it up after sitting for a few days. Showed me the possible issue and it ended up starting no problem. read more

It's been cold, so my car battery needed a second boost. Once again, Exceptional Auto Body came through. Very prompt, quick diagnostic check, battery charged, and on my way. Eugene was pleasant to deal with, and I was very pleased overall with the service. read more

I had a dead battery & called AAA. Exceptional Auto Body responded back to me within 10 minutes. That's right folks.. 10 Minutes. Everyone knows that time stands still when you're in a car bind. I'm so pleased by this service. I've never had such a fast response. The technician, Jeno jumped out of the truck-conducted diagnostics & swapped out my Volvo battery within 15! I didn't even have time to pace & he was done. Amazing service, very courteous but more importantly..he was Exceptionally Fast! I can't thank Jeno enough for lifting my spirit during a grueling week. The little things count & a Huge praise to this company & to Jeno! 5 Star Service!! read more

Exceptional Auto Body - Excellent company! - Body Shops Near Me - Framingham, Massachusetts

I had a flat tire and wasn't able to remove one of the lug bolts. I called AAA and they sent out Justin S. He got there quickly, got the job done and I was on my way. I would highly recommend this company and Justin. Thanks! read more

First off, 2 days after I drop off my car, my credit card numbers were stolen. Now these guys have had my car for 3 weeks, for a new bumper and a fender, all in total about $1900. All that time I've been paying for a rental car, for an additional $600 bucks. To put that into perspective I've had $24000 dollars damage to a car (air bags radiator, whole front end) and it was done in 5 weeks. These guys are crooks, and must be in Kahoots with the rental car company to make more money, on top of scamming people's credit cards. To top it off, my car was ready to go tonight (literally it was in the customer parking lot, and done), as I went to pick it up and they told me that I couldn't because of paper work. I called Geico and they told me it was done, and they could give it to me. That "Paperwork" lie cost me at least an extra 35 dollars. If they are willing to lie about something so stupid and easily provable, then what do they do about things that aren't. Update, I got my car back. After I complained they detailed the interior with some chemical that I am allergic too. My hands are covered in hives from touching the interior. read more

I was in an accident in February amidst the worst winter in several years, and filed a claim with GEICO in order to get my car fixed. I needed to take my car here since this was one of the closest places for the claims adjuster to assess the damage on my car and it is one of their Auto Repair Xpress locations. I had previously also obtained some independent quotes on the damage of the car and this place was the cheapest. This place is definitely not known for their customer service. (Maybe they were overloaded at this time of year with all the accidents going on this winter.) I dropped my car off on 2/18/15 and the repair was delayed 3 times from the original completion date of 2/25/15. Each time I had to chase them down by calling them numerous times to receive a status update, even though they said they would give me a call back. I spoke with Sean and here's the timeline of my conversations. 2/20 - Sean originally told me that my car would be done miraculously, but he actually mixed up my car with someone else's. This is a great start... 2/25 - He told me they had ordered imperfect hoods for my car and the new date would be Friday 2/27. Ok no big deal, just a little annoyed. 2/27 - Unexpected delays... now it won't be done until next Monday/Tuesday. I have to reschedule my oil change again now. 3/3 - Finally they admit that they ordered the WRONG parts last Thursday, which they should have told me in the first place. It won't be done now until Friday 3/6. 3/6 - Received a call from the GEICO claims adjuster that it is lo' and behold finally done. Despite the frustrating customer service experience, upon initial inspection of the repair everything looks good for now. I will update the review if in the long run it proves otherwise. They also cleaned the exterior and interior of the car. The overall finished product looks alright so the rating evens out to 3 stars. Not sure if I would want to go back again since it's also not the most convenient location to drive to from Newton. read more

Just called AAA.Exceptional Auto Body responded within minutes. The technician was courteous read more

Never have I ever been treated so poorly at an auto body. My car broke down one night after starting to shake. When I went to turn my car back on, the engine wouldn't turn over. AAA came over and decided it wasn't a battery issue (my electric was working fine and they were able to get the engine to turn over when jumping it), but whenever I took my foot off the pedal, the car would die again. The tech told me he thought it was a fuel pump issue. My car was towed to Exceptional because I was told they offer a AAA discount (FYI - they do not). I live in Waltham, so this wasn't particularly convenient for me. The next afternoon I was called by the girl at the front desk who said my car was ready to be picked up; there were no issues. I asked her to transfer me to the mechanic. I spoke with John, who is supposedly the manager, who was extremely condescending and repeatedly told me nothing was wrong with my car. He said he "ran the car for half a day and drove it over 10 miles and it stayed on no problem". When I told him what the AAA said about it being a fuel pump he said "I don't know what to tell you, I can't make your car not work". So I pick my car up around 3:45, drive it 2 minutes down the street to get gas and what do you know, the check engine light comes on! I bring it back to the shop just to be told all the techs are gone for the night and I'll have to leave it overnight again. (Remember, I live a half hour away from this place). The next morning John calls me to say "So once you drove it to get gas, we were able to run a code on it and it needs a new EGR valve..." so yeah, guess something was wrong with my car, right? $600 later, I'm told they are going to knock off "BOTH diagnoses fees". I had already paid a diagnosis fee on the first day when I picked up my "perfectly fine car". I was told that "that fee is completely separate and they took off the diagnoses fees for the EGR valve". I shouldn't be paying a single diagnosis fee for their mistakes. Additionally, in my experience, most shops knock off the diagnosis fee altogether once you pay for the repair. Apparently they don't, even when they mess up. I was told I'd get a call back from John about this; this was 5 days ago. I'm eating the $90 even though I absolutely should not be. The customer service is absolutely horrendous, they are rude and condescending and not once did I receive a simple apology from them for anything. I absolutely DO NOT recommend this shop. read more

Example using bad parts and not following Subaru mfg standards and not installing OEM parts. Waiting for settlement check $19,000 from gieco Insurance and mapfree Insurance and safety Insurance and body shop fraud repairs. They can keep the car to learn how to fix correctly on bodyshop repairs. Waiting for a lawyer Jeffrey glassman to take the case. read more

Exceptional Auto Body - Poor body work see the rust repair damage is poor. This was done December 2015 ohboy. - Body Shops Near Me - Framingham, Massachusetts

Everyone involved with the repairs to my vehicle, from Rob to John Churn to Donna at the front desk, were extremely polite, helpful, and knowledgeable. My truck was left spotless and all work was done in a timely manner and at a very reasonable price. I will recommend them anyone and everyone. read more

So I had gotten into a pretty bad accident and my insurance (Geico) told me they're taking my car here to be repaired. Car was towed there, had to wait a bit for my insurance to finish their appraisal (took forever, but that's Geico's fault per usual) then they got started working on my car. I will say the only thing that was annoying was that the estimate to finish my car was 2 weeks. The last day I called and a woman told me my car was finished and I could pick it up by Monday morning. So of course I planned out my regular work schedule to be per usual since I would've had my car back. Get a text early in the AM stating that they would need another week or more to work on my car. I was very frustrated seeing as how I made a work schedule already in place. Sean (I think manager?) said he apologized for the misinformation and after talking to him he paid for a rental for the rest of my repairs. For this, I give 5 out of 5. Because even though it was an issue they rectified it very appropriately. Also, so far the car looks BRAND new out of the shop. HOWEVER, will update this review in case of anything. (Because I do see the other reviews that have me skeptic, but so far, pretty excellent to be honest) . read more

My truck broke down and AAA sent this company out. Well, someone must have been having a bad day because Mr. Tow Truck driver had nothing but attitude as soon as he got out of the cab. No greeting, no nothing except for him shaking his head like it was somehow my fault my transmission went. He acted like he was doing me this huge favor. Shouldn't it be the other way around? I'm the one having the bad day! I didn't catch his name but his customer service skills sucked. Anyway, giving two stars instead of one because he successfully got the truck on and off the flatbed and it didn't fall off. read more

I was sent a truck from this company from AAA. They arrived in 1 hr. They would not allow my 5 lb poodle in a crate in the truck to the dealership. They were going to leave me on the side of the road. They also overcharged me for mileage. 14 min (9.1 mi) via I-95 S and US-1 S/Boston-Providence Turnpike. They charged me $40.00 for 6 miles since AAA covered first 3 miles. they owe me 10.00 plus the extra time I spent waiting for a ride to take me to dealership. read more

SEXIST TOW TRUCK DRIVER REPEATEDLY ARGUED WITH ME ABOUT BEING TOWED As I was driving to an appointment, my car showed a warning light for low tire pressure. I could tell one tire was very low. A mechanic successfully inflated all tires. I know it's normal for the warning to stay on for a little while but it stayed on too long. Sure enough, when I pulled over again, I found that all tires had lost pressure. I called AAA to tow me to an auto shop. I explained what had happened. The driver repeatedly argued with me over my request. He said that I should drive my car home after I told him it would be a 25 mile drive using I 90, I 95 and 495. I said I would not put the safety of myself and others in jeopardy. He said that the warning light is supposed to stay on. I had already said that I knew this but it had been on too long. The driver pointed out an auto mechanic shop next door and said I should go there. I said no. I thought it was unlikely they could fix my tires that day, which means I would have to call AAA again and possibly wait another 60 minutes. Second, I wanted to go to the auto shop that I know and trust. Again, this man stated that the tire warning lights stays on after the tires are inflated. He asked, "Are you a new driver?" I am a forty year old woman with gray hair framing my face. I interpret this question to be, "Are you a dumb driver?" A man named Gavin deBecker once said of American society, "When a man says 'no,' it's the end of a discussion. When a woman says 'no,' it's the beginning of a negotiation." I find it very hard to imagine him asking such a patronizing question of a man. I find it infuriating that I had to persuade this man to do his job. Not only did he insult my driving skills, he tried to persuade me to ignore common sense: If all your tires lose air after 20 minutes, something is wrong. He basically told me to ignore my self protective instincts and jeopardize the safety of myself and numerous other drivers. BY THE WAY, TWO OF MY TIRES NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. IS THIS MAN A NEW TOW TRUCK DRIVER? read more

AAA dispatched this company to change a flat time for me in a parking lot. Ironically, there was a young man in a car parked right next to me who also had called AAA for assistance and was waiting for the same company tow truck. The AAA update informed us both simultaneously that our tow truck had arrived. The other man intimately needed to be towed. I asked the tow operator if he was going to change my tire also. He said no, he could only do one thing at a time. I said I would gladly wait while he got the other vehicle ready for towing and he said he was not going to change my tire on my pick up truck because it is a pain and might take 20 minutes. I waited 40 minutes for him to arrive in the first place and AAA said he was there to assist me. The driver was rude and obviously not customer oriented. He made no offer to call his garage and ask them to send another truck or any other assistance. I had to start the process all over again and wait for another truck. This guy should not be in contact with any customers and AAA should consider whether or not this establishment reflects the service support that they want to provide for their customers. I have complained to AAA also. The only reason I gave this two stars is because their second driver, Eric V was kind and courteous and represented the company well. Give Eric a raise and fire the other guy read more

I called AAA for a tow to a local shop and they sent this company. The driver proceeded to tell me that the shop was further away then the map claimed, and insisted that I pay $20 cash up front to get it there. I had him call the dispatcher to confirm and get this sorted out, and a woman named Kristen decided to call me (turned out to be the receptionist at the shop this man worked at) giving me a huge attitude and also claiming that the shop was further away and requires extra fees. Turns out they "had the wrong address and no cell service" and it was all a "mistake." When my partner came out to see what the problem was, the tow mans attitude suddenly changed and he acted like I didn't understand anything. They were trying to take it to their shop instead of the one up the road that I told AAA to have it towed too. In addition to all this nonsense when the driver was finally taking my car to the correct place, he was literally smoking a cigarette in the car! I would NEVER recommend this shop. read more

AAA send these folks because my car was not starting. Based on their recommendation I got a new battery. Next day my radio was no longer working. On calling them, I got Kristen who was really un-empathetic. She was curt and said if I wanted it fixed it was not her problem and go and talk to the dealer. Looks like they were interested in just selling me a battery and no longer cared whether their battery replacement caused other issues. Horrible customer service. The guy who came to replace the battery was nice and courteous but was not competent enough to check whether the battery replacement caused other electrical units to malfunction / require code. Sigh.... read more

While my car repair was delayed due to supply chain issues, they always kept me in the loop. Car came back looking brand new. Also, they have dogs in the office which is 5 star worthy alone. read more

Called AAA to have the car towed to a local dealer. We watched the driver load the car and it started rolling away from the tow truck. Driver had to run to the car and stop it. When the driver got the car to the dealership he did not have the flat bed all the way to the ground and the car fell off the back of the truck!!! Driver threw away the piece of the trailer hitch that broke off and just left the car there without telling anyone what happened. Found out a week later after getting the car back from the dealer that there was damage to the rear end. Fortunately the dealer has video of all of this happening. I can't comment on their auto body workmanship but I can say from first hand experience, their towing service is a disgrace! read more

I had a flat tire and called AAA. They sent out Marcos from Exception Auto Body. The original ETA was 3 hours (probably AAA generated). He arrived in about 25 minutes updating me via text several times. He was polite, respectful, efficient, knowledgeable, and answered all my questions. I HIGHLY recommend Marcos & his company. AAA needs to be HIGH on AAA's call list! read more

Very very very bad service, i had a car towed that was not illegally parked (bit thats another story). I came, i paid for the car and was told my car was on the way, waited 20 min then was told my car again was in another lot and will be arriving shortly, 15 min after that, i went in and asked them why it was taking so long and a guy came out from nowhere saying, "it will take as long as it takes" i told him they had no problem taking my money quickly but when its time to give the car back u are taking very long, he told me"you know what now it Will take 2hrs) on propose. Just a warning to whomever, i will also be filling a complaint with the BBB. read more

WARNING! Avoid at all costs. Rude staff and belligerent owner. They charged me for services without telling me first, then held my car hostage until I paid. Go somewhere respectable and honest. I'd give it negative stars if I could. read more

Who thought I would review a towing service, but my experience today was so good I feel like I don't have a choice. I foolishly got my car stuck in the snow in an unplowed parking lot down and unplowed dirt road. When I called AAA they told me they would send someone, but since it was unplowed and in the woods, the drive didn't have to help me. Fair enough I guess, though every time I call AAA they tell me all the reasons they don't have to help, maybe another review for another day. The guy showed up, and I wouldn't have blamed him a bit if he left my dumb ass there in the snow till spring. He walked down the road to my car and spent 15 minutes pushing it back and forth so hopefully he wouldn't have to bring his truck down and risk getting stuck himself. Finally he relented and backed down the road as far as he could, winched my car up on the flatbed and slowly got us both out of there. AMEN to his hard work and diligence read more

Awesome detailing and auto body service. Two years ago, someone did not clear ice from the roof of their SUV which came crashing into my windshield. They made the entire car look brand new with no glass bits in the passenger compartment. I recently took it for a detail job, and they did a great job again making the car look like new. read more

I have used Exceptional 3 times; once for an insurance claim with my wife's Grand Marquis many, many years ago, and twice with "new to us" cars for minor dents body work and a polish. Rob's work and prices have always been, well... Exceptional. The two cash jobs were small, and communication was enough to keep me happy. The insurance claim was large and took about as long as they promised, maybe a day quicker. I can highly recommend Exceptional for body work. read more

I never thought I'd write a review for a body shop, but after the service I got, I absolutely had to. This past President's Day I was stopped at a red light and got hit from behind pretty hard by a man on his cell phone. The original appraisal for the damage from my insurance was a hair under 2000. I thought I'd try Exceptional because they were on my 'approved shops' list given to me from the appraiser, and they're right next to a Enterprise Rental Car. As soon as I walked in the door, I was greeted warmly and immediately re-appraised. I was told that the damage would be well over the original estimate (almost doubled), but that they would handle it all with my insurance. They made arrangements for me with Enterprise and I was on my way. This whole process took about 15 minutes. That still amazes me. About 2 weeks later I got the call to alert me that my car was ready. Exceptional handled the rental car for me, and showed me my car. It looked absolutely gorgeous, and feels like I'm driving a brand-new car. There is no way of telling that my car was in that big of an accident. Exceptional job, Exceptional service. read more

At the end of September I got into an accident on our way home from Wisconsin, after speaking with a Geico rep I had an appointment here the very next day. The staff at the front desk are very friendly and I received consistent text messages from the shop about the status of my repair, I definitely appreciated that rather than having to wonder or call all the time. There was a slight delay but I knew in plenty of time, and when my car was ready Sean even made sure I could pick it up after work even though they were closing up. The work was great, you would never know the car had been in an accident. I didn't like the difference in a piece of trim that was used but Sean took care of it before it could even ruin my day. I would definitely bring my car back here if I needed body work, and would recommend to anyone! read more

Had a very good experience with this company, as good as you can when you have to get towed 35 miles home anyway. I called AAA and they arrived soon after. Andrew was very friendly and talked to me the whole time and helped to make it a painless process read more