Auto Body Shop Serving New Prague, MN
Bodywerks brings 60 years of auto body experience to New Prague drivers. Just minutes north of New Prague, our Elko New Market shop handles collision repair, custom paint, classic restoration, and foreign vehicle work.
An Experienced Body Shop Worth the Short Drive
New Prague residents have plenty of options for routine repair, but for auto body work, paint, and restoration, the closest experienced specialty shop is Bodywerks in Elko New Market. We are about 15 to 20 minutes north of New Prague, and we have been doing this work since 1966.
New Prague is a community that values craftsmanship and local business. We share that value. Every repair, paint job, and restoration at Bodywerks is done in-house by our team. We do not subcontract. We do not cut corners. We do the work right.
For New Prague collision repair customers, we offer free pickup and delivery within our 25-minute radius. If your vehicle is not drivable, give us a call.
Every Service We Provide, Available to New Prague Drivers
Pickup and Delivery Available for New Prague Customers
New Prague is within our 25-minute pickup and delivery radius for collision repair customers. Free pickup and delivery within the radius. If your vehicle is not drivable after an accident, we will come to you.
Approximately 15 to 20 minutes from our Elko New Market shop
Free pickup and delivery available throughout New Prague
Estimate appointments typically available within 48 hours
The Bodywerks Process
From your first call to keys back in your hand, here is what to expect.
Schedule Estimate
Call us or book online. We schedule your free, no-pressure estimate appointment.
Initial Inspection
We inspect the damage in person and build the initial scope of work with you.
Insurance Coordination
We work directly with your insurance company to negotiate a fair, approved repair.
Quality Repair
Your vehicle comes into the shop. Every step of the repair is completed to factory standards.
Final Delivery
We sand the clear coat for a factory mirror finish, detail the vehicle, and return it ready to drive.

Six Reasons Drivers Choose Us Over Chain Shops
We do not compete on price. We compete on doing the job right. Here is what that looks like.
- 25-Minute Pickup and Delivery Radius.We come to you. If your vehicle is within 25 minutes of our Elko New Market shop, we pick it up and return it when the repair is complete.
- Real Humans Answer Every Call.No automated phone trees. No chatbots. When you call Bodywerks, you talk to someone who knows your car and the work being done on it.
- Factory Mirror Finish on Every Clear Coat.Most high-production shops skip the clear coat sanding step. We sand every clear coat ourselves for a true factory finish you can see your reflection in.
- Insurance Negotiation On Your Behalf.We work directly with your insurance company to negotiate a fair repair, and we structure estimates to keep your out-of-pocket cost at or below your deductible whenever possible.
- AkzoNobel™ Paint and Color Match Camera Technology.Top-tier paint system. Top-tier color matching. 3M sandpaper. The right tools matter, and we use them on every job.
- 60 Years and Three Generations of Expertise.Founded in 1966 by Jim Weitzel. Our team includes painters and craftsmen with decades of experience. Now owned by Karl Linton, who carries the same standard forward.
Frequently Asked Questions From New Prague Drivers
New Prague Drivers, Choose a Shop Worth the Drive.
60 years of experience. Three generations. Lifetime workmanship guarantee. Call now to schedule.