Collision Repair in Lakeville, MN
Looking for insurance-approved collision repair restored to factory condition in Lakeville? Bodywerks brings 60 years of experience to every job. We handle the insurance process for you, work to keep you at or below your deductible, and back every repair with a Lifetime Workmanship Guarantee.
Collision Repair for Lakeville Drivers, Done Right
If you just been in an accident or have collision damage in Lakeville, Bodywerks is the experienced shop you want. We have been doing this work since 1966, three generations of family ownership, and serving the south Twin Cities region the entire time. Bodywerks was based in Lakeville from 1974 to 1996 and has been a Lakeville Sun Readers Choice winner five times (2022-2026).
Our Elko New Market shop is approximately 10 to 15 minutes from Lakeville. For collision repair customers in Lakeville, we offer full coverage for south Lakeville with free pickup and delivery.
We handle the insurance process for you, work to keep you at or below your deductible, and back every repair with a Lifetime Workmanship Guarantee.
What Sets Our Collision Repair Apart
- Insurance negotiation
- Lifetime workmanship guarantee
- Factory-grade repair
- 25-minute pickup and delivery
- Real humans answer every call
Pickup and Delivery for Lakeville Customers
Lakeville is approximately 10 to 15 minutes from our Elko New Market shop. For collision repair customers, we offer full coverage for south Lakeville with free pickup and delivery. If your vehicle is not drivable, call us at 952.461.5070 and we will coordinate pickup.
The Bodywerks Process
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 About Collision Repair in Lakeville
Need Collision Repair in Lakeville?
Call now to schedule a free estimate. Real humans answer every call. Full coverage for south Lakeville with free pickup and delivery for collision repair customers.