5349 N Northwest
Hwy / Chicago, IL 60630
Business Hours
Mon–Fri 8AM–5PM
5349 N Northwest
Hwy / Chicago, IL 60630
Mon–Fri 8AM–5PM
Chicago winters are tough on vehicles. Road salt accelerates rust that can weaken your car’s body over time. C&A Auto Body repairs existing rust damage and applies protective undercoating to help prevent it from coming back.
C&A Auto Body has served Chicago drivers near O’Hare since 1952, with new ownership since January 2026 bringing renewed focus and faster turnaround times. Read what our customers say about their experience with our shop.
Rust repair addresses corrosion damage to a vehicle’s body panels or undercarriage, common in cold weather climates like Chicago where road salt is used heavily in winter. Undercoating is a protective treatment applied to help prevent future rust from forming.
Included in every rust repair visit:
We don’t just paint over rust. We properly treat the affected area to prevent it from spreading back through the panel, and we can apply undercoating to give your vehicle added protection against future Chicago winters.
A rusted panel before and after rust removal, repair, and refinishing.
WHO THIS IS FOR
We treat rust at its source rather than masking it cosmetically, helping ensure the repair actually holds up over time.
SERVICE AREA
We proudly serve drivers throughout Chicago and nearby communities including O’Hare, Des Plaines, Rosemont, and Schaumburg.
Estimates are free. Pricing depends on the extent of rust damage and whether undercoating is added.
In most cases yes, especially when caught early. We remove the corrosion and properly repair the panel.
Undercoating is a protective coating applied to your vehicle’s underside to help prevent future rust, especially valuable in Chicago winters.
Common signs include bubbling paint, discoloration, or visible corrosion, especially around wheel wells and the undercarriage.
It depends on the cause and your policy. We can help you understand your coverage.
This varies by vehicle and driving conditions. We can recommend a schedule based on your car.