Auto Body Shop in Hollis, Queens— Collision, Paint, Dent & Insurance
D. MacArthur Auto Body serves Hollis drivers with collision repair, factory-match paint, paintless dent removal, frame straightening, and direct insurance billing — 1.8 miles directly north of Hollis at 136-31 Springfield Blvd (five to seven minutes drive). Family-operated since 1973. Call (718) 723-6163.
Documented work from Hollis customers
Hollis customer needed both collision repair and direct insurance billing — Progressive approved the full supplement after we documented hidden damage.
Hollis customer's vehicle had been in a previous unrelated accident — supplement documentation for the new claim required separating new damage from prior repair. Progressive approved the supplement on first submission.
Older family sedans from Hollis came in for restoration before sale — paint correction, scratch repair, and bumper refinish brought the trade-in appraisal up by an estimated $1,800.
Hollis sits in a directly north-side corridor with the surrounding areas — same general carrier mix as Hollis, same insurance market. Hollis customers often arrive on referrals from one of those neighbors, which is part of why Hollis stays a steady source of intake.
Family-operated on Springfield Blvd since 1973 — all 5 boroughs + Nassau.
Service catalog for Hollis drivers
Three top services highlighted for Hollis, plus six supporting disciplines below — every job comes with a written estimate, lifetime workmanship warranty, and direct insurance billing for Hollis customers.
Hail Damage Repair
Full-vehicle PDR for hail damage — insurance-billed, no paint required. Recent Hollis job: comprehensive hail claim with deductible waived for hollis customer.
Collision Repair
Full-service collision repair from minor fender benders to major structural damage. Recent Hollis job: parking-lot fender bender at a hollis shopping area.
Auto Body Repair
Umbrella body shop services — bodywork, panel replacement, restoration to factory spec. Recent Hollis job: door panel and pillar replacement after a hollis side-impact.
Damage scenarios we routinely see from Hollis
Common bodywork from Hollis drivers — patterns we've recognized over five decades of work in this part of Queens:
Bumper cover replacement and color-match for a Hollis driver
Park sensor reset after bumper reattachment for a Hollis customer
Tailgate ding cluster on a Hollis customer's pickup
Aluminum hood dent on a Hollis driver's Tesla
Hollis customers and D. MacArthur Auto Body
Modern body shop work depends on the equipment as much as the technician. D. MacArthur Auto Body's shop on Springfield Boulevard is set up for the welding, paint-matching, and frame work today's vehicles need — including aluminum body panels and EV-specific repair processes for Tesla and Rivian.
Hollis runs against Brookville Park and Belmont Lake area — landmarks Hollis customers reference when describing where the damage happened. The repair plan for Hollis accounts for the kind of conditions Hollis drivers actually face: jfk-bound belt parkway rear-ends are routine intake from Hollis at this shop.
Hollis repair process — checkpoints and timelines
Springfield Blvd and Merrick Blvd carry most of the Hollis traffic that produces collision work — and they're the same routes Hollis customers use for drop-off, five to seven minutes away from 136-31 Springfield Blvd. Knowing the timing of those corridors is part of why Hollis repairs hit promised delivery dates.
- 01Intake and Hollis drop-off — vehicle photographed, damage documented
- 02Written estimate — line-itemized for the Hollis carrier
- 03Insurance coordination — supplements filed and adjuster meetings booked
- 04Disassembly + damage audit — hidden Hollis damage uncovered before parts order
- 05Structural and frame work — computerized measurement to OEM tolerances
- 06Panel repair, refinish, and downdraft paint cure
- 07Reassembly and ADAS recalibration where required
- 08Final QC and delivery walk-through with the Hollis customer
Send a few photos and we'll get you a written estimate, no obligation.
Hollis carrier list and direct-billing notes
No. NY Insurance Law §2610 gives every Hollis driver the right to pick any licensed body shop, regardless of carrier suggestion.
GEICO, Progressive, State Farm, Allstate and every other major NY carrier. We submit estimates and supplements direct so the Hollis customer only pays the deductible at delivery.
We document teardown with photos and submit a supplement — typically approved within days. The Hollis customer never pays the difference.
We bill your carrier directly and handle the paperwork for you.
Hollis customer questions
How long has D. MacArthur Auto Body been in business?
Family-operated on Springfield Boulevard since 1973 — over 50 years of bodywork for Queens, NYC, and Nassau drivers.
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.