Who should I call first after an accident?

Call the body shop first. You are not required to notify your insurance company before getting an estimate. Talking with the shop first gives you a full picture of the damage and your options before you decide how to proceed.

How do I handle an insurance claim for collision repair?

Collision Center 1 works directly with all major insurance companies and assists you through the claims process from start to finish. If you prefer to keep the repair off your insurance, financing is available through Sunbit.

What is the collision repair process?

The process starts with a thorough estimate. The shop walks you through the repair plan before work begins, provides updates during the repair, and reviews the completed work with you at pickup.

How do I know that collision repairs are done correctly?

All repairs at Collision Center 1 follow OEM-specified procedures and are backed by a limited lifetime warranty on workmanship and paint for as long as you own the vehicle.

Collision Repair

Collision Center 1 Family

Q: Can I get a rental car while my vehicle is being repaired?

Yes. Collision Center 1 helps coordinate rental vehicles for customers who need one during their repair. Ask about rental options when dropping your vehicle off.

Four convenient locations. Same quality. One family you can trust.

Before

After

Who should I call first?

That's up to you — there's no wrong first move. You're not required to contact your insurance company before getting an estimate, so whether you've already filed a claim or you're just getting started, we're glad to walk you through the first steps and answer any questions along the way.

How do I handle the insurance claim?

We work directly with all major insurance companies and can help assist you with the claims process. If you prefer to keep the repair off your insurance, we offer financing through Sunbit so you can pay over time without a large upfront cost.

What is the repair process?

We start with a visual inspection and walk you through what needs to be done before any work begins. You will receive updates throughout the repair. When your vehicle is ready, you can rest assured your vehicle has been repaired to all OEM safety standards and pre-accident conditions.

Can I get a rental car when my vehicle is being repaired?

Yes. We help coordinate rental vehicles for customers who need one during their repair. Ask us about rental options when you drop your vehicle off.

How do I know that the repairs are done correctly?

Every repair follows OEM-specified procedures and is backed by our limited lifetime warranty on workmanship and paint for as long as you own the vehicle.

what we do

Collision
Repair

When your vehicle is damaged in a collision, we assess every affected panel, component, and system before a single repair begins. Our technicians follow OEM repair procedures, and every vehicle is painted with PPG Envirobase High Performance waterborne paint, matched precisely to your factory finish. All work is backed by a limited lifetime warranty.

PDR &
Hail Damage

Paintless dent repair removes minor dents and dings without touching your factory finish. After a hail storm, we assess the full extent of the damage across the vehicle and determine whether PDR, conventional repair, or a combination of both is the right call. We handle hail claims and work directly with your insurance.

Glass &
Chip Repair

Windshield chips and cracks repaired in the shop, and full auto glass replacement when needed. We handle glass in-house so you are not coordinating a separate vendor on top of everything else after an accident.

Structural &
Frame Repair

Serious collisions can affect a vehicle's structural integrity in ways that are not visible from the outside. We use manufacturer-specified procedures and equipment to restore frame and structural components to pre-accident condition. This is not optional work. It is the foundation the rest of the repair depends on.

Towing

If your vehicle cannot be driven after an accident, we offer 24-hour towing through Kustom Karriers. Your vehicle comes directly to our shop. Call us and we take it from there.

Rental Cars

Need to stay mobile while your vehicle is being repaired? We help coordinate rental vehicles for customers who need one during their repair. Ask about rental options when you drop your vehicle off.

Our Shops & Team

Four auto body locations across the Twin Cities. Each shop is built to handle everything from minor cosmetic repairs to complex structural work. Our technicians are trained, certified, and held to OEM repair standards across multiple manufacturers. This is not a franchise. Every location is part of the same locally-owned group, held to the same standard.

Claim Assistance

We work directly with your insurance company and take the paperwork off your plate. Not going through insurance? We offer financing through Sunbit so you can cover the cost of your repair over time without a large upfront payment.

About Us

Locally-Owned.
Twin Cities built. Since 1962.

Collision Center 1 started as Hopkins Auto Body, a small shop Floyd Stiele opened in Hopkins in 1962. Over six decades, that single shop grew into a four auto-body and one heavy-duty location serving communities across the Twin Cities metro. The ownership has stayed in the family. The standard behind the work has not changed.

OEM Certified Collision Repair

Collision Center 1 locations hold OEM certifications across multiple manufacturers. That means the tools, training, and repair procedures meet the standards the manufacturer requires, not just general industry practice.

What Our Customers Say

Susan Larson

Excellent repairs and communication. I’d go back anytime!

Steve Waters

Collision 1 treated us professionally and handled our repair in a timely manner. The completed work was perfect. We would highly recommend them to you!

Duane Drenth-Iverson

Knowledgeable and friendly, and delivered as promised. Worked with my insurance to find this place. They were quick and did a great job.

Paul Baker Jr.

Collision Center once again provided excellent service and is the reason I continue to come back when the need arises. My vehicle was done in a timely manner and was detailed meticulously when I picked it up. I would highly recommend using Collision Center with your repair needs.

neil T_____

The work done on my Ioniq 5 was first rate, and the communication from the employees was always highly professional and friendly. I will WITHOUT hesitation be coming back here, should my car become mangled or busted up in some fashion!

Robin Ignatowicz

The repair job was done quickly and at a reasonable price. I would not hesitate to use this place again - I had a great experience.

Ruta Skujins

Both of my front door handles and locks were vandalized. They were also discontinued. Collision Center managed to find replacements on the second hand market. Work was excellent.

Auto Glass

Chips. Cracks. Clear Vision Again.

From small chips to full windshield replacement, our team repairs auto glass with the same care and attention we bring to every collision repair — backed by local trust across the Twin Cities.

FOR INSURANCE AGENTS

Earn free, state-approved CE credits with Collision Center 1

For more than 25 years, Collision Center 1 has taught Minnesota agents how modern vehicles are repaired, and how to guide policyholders through a claim with confidence.

Find a Collision Center 1 near you

Hopkins Auto Body 1

10889 Excelsior Blvd, Hopkins, MN 55343

(952) 935-7556

Opens at 7:30 AM

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Collision Center 1 Golden Valley

900 Florida Ave S, Golden Valley, MN 55426

(763) 541-9727

Opens at 7:30 AM

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Ed's Collision 1

10758 County Rd 81, Maple Grove, MN 55369

(763) 425-0077

Opens at 7:30 AM

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Collision Center 1 Prior Lake

16111 Main Ave SE, Prior Lake, MN 55372

(952) 447-4259

Opens at 7:30 AM

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