Body & Collision Repair · Chicago
Scratch Repair in Chicago
From key scratches to shopping cart scrapes, C & A Auto Body Shop removes scratches and restores your paint's finish quickly and affordably.
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I-CAR & ASE
Certified technicians
All insurers
Claims handled in-house
Since 1952
Family-run in Chicago
Inside our paint booth
Real paint and body work, done in-house.
Every scratch repair job is completed by our own technicians at our Chicago shop near O'Hare — masked, prepped, sprayed, and finished under one roof, never sent out to a third party.
Is this what you need?
When drivers book scratch repair.
The situations below are the most common reasons Chicago drivers reach out to us, and each one is something our technicians handle regularly, not as a rare exception.
Scratch repair addresses surface and deep scratches on your vehicle's paint, ranging from light clear coat scuffs to scratches that reach the base paint or metal. It's a common, affordable repair for drivers who want their car looking clean and well cared for.
Drivers with light surface scratches or scuffs
If this sounds like your situation, we can walk you through your options during a free visit near O'Hare.
Anyone with deeper key or keyless scratches down to the metal
We work with Chicago drivers in this exact situation on a regular basis.
Drivers preparing their car for sale or trade in
This is one of the most common reasons local drivers reach out to our shop.
Not sure if this is the right repair?
Send a photo of the damage and we'll tell you what it needs — often without you leaving the driveway.
How it works
How the repair actually runs.
- 01
Scratch assessment
We keep you informed throughout this step so there are no surprises along the way.
- 02
Recommendation: buff, touch up paint, or full panel repaint
This is where our experience with Chicago vehicles and Chicago weather really matters.
- 03
Repair performed by our technicians
Most customers are surprised at how quickly this step moves once their vehicle is with us.
- 04
Polish and final inspection
We double check our work at this stage before moving on to the next part of the repair.
- 05
Vehicle pickup
This step is designed to protect both the quality of the repair and your vehicle's long-term value.
Getting an estimate
Free estimates — quoted from your car, not a price list.
Every job gets its own estimate
No two repairs are the same, so we don't quote from a price list. We look at the actual damage — in person or from photos — and give you a written, itemised estimate before any work starts.
- Estimates are free and carry no obligation.
- You approve the written estimate before we touch the car.
- If hidden damage shows up mid-repair, we call you before anything changes.
Insurance job? We handle it.
For covered repairs we work directly with your insurance company — the paperwork, the photos, the supplements — and bill your carrier. You pay your deductible and that's it.
Paying out of pocket instead? The same written estimate applies either way.
What customers say
Chicago drivers who keep coming back.
“These guys are the best in bodywork all day.”
“They did a great job on my van. Quality work and straightforward people to deal with.”
“Having been a loyal customer for over ten years, I wanted to express my appreciation for the excellent service I continue to receive. Jorge is consistently professional and very easy to work with. I have always felt confident bringing my BMW 7 Series and Mercedes S-Class to him.”
Questions before you book
Scratch Repair FAQ
Related services
Other work we do on the same visit.
Need scratch repair in Chicago?
Send photos of the damage and get a free written estimate back the same business day.
- Call
- (773) 775-6163
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8AM–5PM