Auto Body Shop in Hicksville, Nassau County— Collision, Paint, Dent & Insurance
D. MacArthur Auto Body serves Hicksville drivers with collision repair, factory-match paint, paintless dent removal, frame straightening, and direct insurance billing — 15.0 miles directly east of Hicksville at 136-31 Springfield Blvd (thirty-plus minutes drive). Family-operated since 1973. Call (718) 723-6163.
What carriers do you have direct-billing relationships with for Hicksville?
Hicksville drivers commonly hold policies with State Farm, GEICO, Progressive. We work with every major NY carrier and bill direct from this shop 15.0 miles directly east of Hicksville.
NY Insurance Law §2610 protects Hicksville drivers' right to choose any licensed body shop. We've handled Hicksville-area claims with every major carrier for over five decades.
We bill your carrier directly and handle the paperwork for you.
Bodywork disciplines for Hicksville customers
Three top services highlighted for Hicksville, plus six supporting disciplines below — every job comes with a written estimate, lifetime workmanship warranty, and direct insurance billing for Hicksville customers.
Insurance Claim Help
Direct billing with every major NY insurance carrier — we handle the adjuster for you. Hicksville carrier billing handled direct.
Tesla & EV Body Shop
Tesla, Rivian, and EV-specific bodywork — aluminum repair, high-voltage protocols. Hicksville carrier billing handled direct.
Hail Damage Repair
Full-vehicle PDR for hail damage — insurance-billed, no paint required. Hicksville carrier billing handled direct.
Common damage patterns we see from Hicksville
Common bodywork from Hicksville drivers — patterns we've recognized over five decades of work in this part of Nassau County:
Intersection collision with airbag deployment in Hicksville
commercial vehicle work
tight residential street side-swipes
Old Country Rd retail-strip damage
Working with Hicksville drivers since 1973
From everyday Hondas and Toyotas to luxury European cars to Teslas, the body shop work for Hicksville drivers spans a wider range of vehicles than ever. D. MacArthur Auto Body handles standard collision repair, paintless dent repair, full repaints, and frame straightening for the full range of makes and models on the road in Nassau County today.
Service area for Hicksville centers on zip 11801 at coordinates (40.7684, -73.5251) — 15.0 miles directly east of the shop on Springfield Blvd. The shop's coverage of Hicksville has been continuous since 1973, which is why Hicksville customers appear on direct-billing carrier rosters as a recurring origin.
Process map — from intake to delivery for Hicksville jobs
Hicksville runs against Roosevelt Field and Hofstra University — landmarks Hicksville customers reference when describing where the damage happened. The repair plan for Hicksville accounts for the kind of conditions Hicksville drivers actually face: commercial vehicle work are routine intake from Hicksville at this shop.
- Photograph and document Hicksville intake
- Build the written estimate to carrier format
- Tear down to find hidden damage
- Order OEM parts where required
- Repair, refinish, recalibrate, deliver
- Drop the vehicle (or arrange tow)
- Sign one carrier-direction form
- Get photo updates if requested
- Pay the deductible at delivery
Send a few photos and we'll get you a written estimate, no obligation.
Documented Hicksville repair work
mid-range sedans from Hicksville sustained front-end damage from a road-debris strike on the way home. Radiator support, bumper, and headlight assembly replaced with OEM parts.
Tesla Model 3 owner from Hicksville needed bumper, fender, and headlight work after a hit-and-run discovered after street parking. Insurance approved the full repair under comprehensive coverage with no fault assigned.
Tesla Model 3 from Hicksville needed aluminum panel work and color match — completed with spectrophotometer-matched paint over a downdraft booth cure cycle.
Front St and Franklin Ave carry most of the Hicksville traffic that produces collision work — and they're the same routes Hicksville customers use for drop-off, thirty-plus minutes away from 136-31 Springfield Blvd. Knowing the timing of those corridors is part of why Hicksville repairs hit promised delivery dates.
Family-operated on Springfield Blvd since 1973 — all 5 boroughs + Nassau.
What Hicksville customers ask most often
What if the at-fault driver is uninsured?
Your uninsured motorist (UM) coverage applies if you have it. Your deductible may differ from your collision deductible.
How much does a full repaint cost?
Single-stage repaint $3,500–$5,500. Two-stage with clearcoat $5,500–$8,500. Tri-coat pearl or custom color $8,500–$15,000. Prep labor is usually 60% of the total.
What's the difference between a chain shop and a family shop?
Chain shops have rotating crews and franchise quotas. Family shops keep the same techs for years. Same person who did your work in 2018 still works the floor today.
Can you repair the Cybertruck's stainless panels?
Yes, including panel replacement and refinishing. Cybertruck's stainless panel system has specific OEM-replacement procedures we follow.
Do you handle motorcycle body work?
Limited — fairing repair and paint, tank work, custom paint. We don't do major frame or structural motorcycle repair.
Are you certified for any specific manufacturer programs?
We follow OEM repair procedures across all makes and sublet manufacturer-certification work (like Tesla high-voltage) when warranty lock requires it.
Can my insurance steer me to a preferred shop?
They can suggest. They cannot require. NY §2610 protects your shop choice. We document any steering attempts you experience.