Metal Mites, Inc.

4.9 (833reviews)
99%
36 E Quincy St,  Riverside,  IL  60546
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In operation 46 years.

Founded June 1, 1980 Founders: Jerry Cervak & The Late Jim Vacala In June of 1980, we opened a checking account with $65.00 and proceeded to buy business cards and hats and started Metal Mites Auto Body. Metal Mites was the name Jerry's wife created for metal caricatures that Jerry was making as a hobby. The company was located in Jerry's garage from June, 1980 to January 1, 1982 when we moved to 8916 Fairview, Brookfield. In December of 1985 we had the opportunity to purchase Falconer Wheel & Brake's building. After months of rehab we made the "big move" into our home at 36 East Quincy, Riverside on June 1, 1986. mechanic working on car body Over the past 20 years we have had many changes and challenges. Unfortunately in March of 1997 we suffered our biggest loss when Jim passed on. He is sorely missed and will not be forgotten. Through the dedication of Jerry & Jim, Metal Mites, became what we are today. We are proud of our past and we are striving to continue our commitment to our

Services
  • Free Estimates
  • Insurance Company Assistance
  • Towing
  • Automotive Glass Replacement
Payment Types
  • American Express
  • Discover Card
  • MasterCard
  • Visa
  • Check
Languages
  • Spanish
Hours
Sun Closed
Mon 7:30 am - 4:30 pm
Tue 7:30 am - 4:30 pm
Wed 7:30 am - 4:30 pm
Thu 7:00 am - 4:30 pm
Fri 7:30 am - 4:30 pm
Sat Closed
* Holiday hours may differ.

Reviews (833)

Customers say
Overall Customer Satisfaction
Customers consistently praise the shop for outstanding service quality, with many noting that repairs made their vehicles look brand new. The staff is frequently described as friendly, professional, and knowledgeable. Communication throughout the repair process received high marks, with customers appreciating text updates and proactive outreach regarding parts delays. Timeliness was generally strong, with several customers receiving their vehicles ahead of schedule. A few customers noted minor concerns, including occasional delays due to parts availability, limited communication at certain stages, and isolated quality issues such as a window not functioning after repair and a turn signal needing a return visit. Business hours were flagged by one customer as inconvenient. Overall, the vast majority of customers expressed high satisfaction and willingness to recommend the shop to family and friends.
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"What an excellent experience. Every member of the team was professional, helpful, and friendly. All of our questions and concerns were addressed."
"They made my car look brand new! My car is a difficult color. They blended it so well. They kept us up to date ..." Read more
"Excellent customer service! Excellent work on my car!!! This is first time Ive had body work done on my car ..." Read more
"The new window that got installed, does not roll down. I did call the shop to let them know they said they ..." Read more
"The bumper replacement requires alignment , please contact me as soon as possible. Additionally It was an inconvenience ..." Read more
"... easy and stress-free. They were fast, efficient, and kept me updated every step of the way. Their communication was excellent, and I really appreciated how smoothly everything ..." Read more
"The team did a great job of setting up the quote, communicating on progress, and assisting with the pick up process."
"... light was received car was completed the same day. Staff were polite & communicated any delay asap. 👍" Read more
"Car was in shop for 5 days. No update after the second delay for parts. Also, asked for help with some dings on hatchback ..." Read more
"... never followed up with me to confirm. Furthermore, they did not send me an update to let me know. My car was not going to be ready on Thursday as ..." Read more

My Experience

Metal mites made my paintless hail damage repairs convenient by dealing with a third party repair shop and managing the estimate with State Farm.

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Did great work, and kept us updated along the way.

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I always recommend Metal Mites to anyone who asks where I have body work done.

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Body work at Metal Mites is always the best. I would not take my car anywhere else.

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Customer service is excellent. Deb and Brenda go out of their way to be sure you are satisfied.

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I am unbelievably pleased!

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Excellent work and courteous staff.

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Very courteous staff.

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It took a while but at the end was very nice thank you

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Unfortunately, I have had to use your services several times. Debbie’s customer service and expertise NEVER disappoints! She makes difficult times go very smoothly which reassures customers that they are in the rights hands! Highly recommend to anyone who needs auto body repairs .

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I always share Metal Mites contact info with friends and neighbors who need auto body repair.

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Always a pleasure

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Phenomenal customer service

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Your team is very good also Jerry and the girls in the office are good. The work you did on my 20015 doge dart is perfect. Thank you very much . If I need any work done on my car again I will bring it to you. Thanks Bill Sellers.

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My car was well taken care of, it came back clean and dent free. Staff was nice and easy to deal with. We have used Metal Mites for previous issues and highly recommend!

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The car looked better than new when I picked it up

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Debbie and Brenda were patient, friendly and know their business

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Como no recomendarlos, si estuvo muy bien su apoyo desde el momento que los contactamos hasta el dia que nos hicieron entrega nuestro vehículo.

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Gracias por su amabilidad y apoyo a este servicio.

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Hours are not convenient. They have no evening or weekend hours so most people have to take time off from work to use Metal Mites. Missing time off from work is extremely inconvenient for me. Only complaint with them but, to me, a big one

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We love metal mites!

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Well done work and friendly staff.

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excellent service

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very welcoming employees

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I would recommend them

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Very good job on the repair. The headlight took several days longer to arrive. After the light was received car was completed the same day. Staff were polite & communicated any delay asap. 👍

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Good experience

Returned Clean