About Col’s Body Shop

Trusted for over 60 years

The story of Col’s Body Shop began in 1960 when it was established by Colin Hallinan. From its early days until today, Col’s Body Shop remains one of the longest established and most trusted smash repair businesses in West Ryde and Greater Sydney. For over 60 years, the body shop has been owned and managed by its founding family, and is now a 3rd generation business with Col’s grandson managing the shop with the same passion, dedication and vehicle repair expertise it was founded on. Col’s Body Shop is driven by quality services and outstanding customer service. With a business culture that continually invests in staff training and keeps up to date with the latest in smash repair technology, Col’s is committed to maintaining the values, ethics and high standards of quality and service that it has been renowned for since its beginnings. Our team offers unparalleled expertise in car repairs, as well as exceptional customer service. You can be confident we will return your car back to you in pre-accident condition, and within a timely matter. No matter what your car needs, we are the one-stop-shop that covers all your vehicle’s needs and requirements, from minor dents and scratches to major structural repairs.

Why Choose Col’s Body Shop?

Many would say today’s culture is too disposable and we tend to agree. People all too often throw items away just because it’s easier to replace them. Our team at Col’s Body Shop considers all the parts affected by the damage to your car to determine the correct repair method, which parts need to be replaced and the parts that can be repaired to pre-accident condition. This can often save you hundreds if not thousands of dollars in repairs. We take the time to really look over your car and we are determined to ensure all equipment is state of the art, and that the processes and services at Col’s are evolving as technology advances.

As a family owned and operated body shop for over 60 years, we are your go-to smash repairer and we’re here to help make your experience seamless and stress-free. We also provide a range of services to our customers to ensure a positive experience and long-lasting satisfaction.

Personalised Service

Lifetime Warranty & Repairs

Pick up &
Delivery

24/7 Towing Service

Free Accident Advisory Service

Whatever you need to make the experience seamless and stress-free, we can help. Not to mention our direct partnerships and recommended repairer status for most major insurance companies means we can deal directly with your insurance company to have you back on the road faster.

Col’s Vehicle Repair Process

Our stress-free vehicle repair process has been designed to get you back on the road sooner!

Book In For Quote

Use our online calendar, or call us, to book in a time to bring your vehicle so the damage can be assessed.

Quote & Insurance Process

After we have assessed the damage to your vehicle we will provide your insurance company with a quote to repair.

Insurance Approval

We stay in touch with your insurance company and will keep you up to date with the progress. Once we have received the repair authority from your insurance company we can commence repairs.

Order Parts

Once approved, we get straight to work and order the required parts so we can get your vehicle repaired and back to you as soon as possible.

Quality Repairs

Using manufacture approved equipment and quality parts we take the time to make sure your vehicle repaired to the highest standard.

Refinishing

Our talented spray painters take special care to make sure the paint colour and quality is the same to ensure your vehicle looks just like it did before the accident.

Quality Control

Our team takes extra care to make sure your vehicle reassembled correctly.We quality check everything, including a road test and running computer diagnostics to ensure it is performing as it was pre accident.

Final Wash & Interior Clean

Your vehicle is washed, cleaned and returned to pre-accident condition.

Ready For Collection

Your vehicle is now finished and ready for pick up.

Col’s Body Shop Mission

“To provide the highest quality of smash repair combined with outstanding customer service to offer the best smash repair experience in Sydney.”

Achieved through continued training for all our staff to ensure they are experts in their field,as well as creating plenty of career opportunities and room for development and growth.