The year the shop began, as a small neighborhood garage in South Minneapolis.
Since 1927
A shop on Nicollet Ave, taking care of Minneapolis drivers since 1927.
Nearly a century on Nicollet Ave. New Central Auto Body has been part of the South Minneapolis community since 1927. What started as a small neighborhood garage has grown into a full-service collision and body repair shop, but the values haven't changed: honest work, fair pricing, and treating every car like it's our own.
We're still independent and still at 4737 Nicollet Ave. Generations of Minneapolis drivers have trusted us with everything from a scraped bumper to a full collision rebuild, and we handle the insurance paperwork right alongside the repair so you don't have to juggle both.
1927
Opened as a small neighborhood garage, part of the South Minneapolis community from the start.
2019
“This Minneapolis auto body shop has been fixing cars since the 1920s”
“New Central Auto Body has been fixing dented fenders since the Ford Model T was king of the road.”
Star Tribune, 2019 Today
Still independent and still at 4737 Nicollet Ave. See what we repair or look through the before and after photos.
Look for the maroon awning on Nicollet Ave.
The awning says Since 1927, and the phone number printed on it is the one that rings at the shop today: (612) 827-2589. We are in South Minneapolis at 4737 Nicollet Ave, and we are open Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.
How we work
Filing a claim or paying out of pocket, the approach is the same: a fair estimate, clear communication, and a repair that's done right the first time.
Not sure where to begin? The estimate page answers the questions we hear most.
The estimate
A fair estimate, free with no obligation. Stop by or call and we will set a time that works for you.
Fair pricing
The talking
Clear communication from the first call to pickup, so you always know where your car stands.
No guessing
The repair
A repair done right the first time, following manufacturer recommended OEM repair procedures.
Done right the first time
The paperwork
We handle the insurance paperwork alongside the repair. We work with all insurance companies, and self-pay jobs are welcome.
Claim or no claim, same care
The shop
Family owned and operated, as the shop's Facebook page puts it, and independent, still at 4737 Nicollet Ave.
Independent
What neighbors say
4.9 stars from 201 Google reviews.
“I was referred to New Central by FixtRite Auto, the mechanic I use in South Minneapolis. When I needed some body work done on my car and FixtRite could not do it, they recommended New Central. New Central was great. The employee I worked with was Robert. He was friendly and accommodating. The work was done quickly, better than I expected, and at a fair price.”
“Outstanding experience overall and impressive service from each individual I interacted with during the process. They made repairs more quickly and at a better price than I expected and when I picked up the car, it was the cleanest, both inside and out, that it's been in a long time. I highly recommend them!”
Bring us the car. We have been here since 1927.
4737 Nicollet Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55419. Monday to Friday: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.