Newells Auto Body Inc

4.9 (2,705reviews)
98%
996 W. Harrison,  Decatur,  IL  62526

In operation 68 years.

Newell's Auto Body, a 3rd generation family-owned and operated collision repair shop, has been helping get vehicles back on the road for almost 70 years! We pride ourselves on producing quality repairs and providing friendly service. Our dedication to your safety is reflected in our training, technology, and certifications. Here at Newell's, we are proud to be the premier collision repair shop of Decatur and Macon County.

Services
  • Free Estimates
  • Insurance Company Assistance
  • Lifetime Warranty
  • Full Service Mechanical
  • Paintless Dent Repair
Payment Types
  • American Express
  • Discover Card
  • MasterCard
  • Visa
  • Cash
  • Check
  • Debit Card
Languages
  • English
Hours
Sun Closed
Mon 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sat Closed
* Holiday hours may differ.
Chrysler
Dodge
Fiat
Ford
GM Basic
Hyundai
I-Car
Jeep
Nissan
Ram

Reviews (2,705)

Customers say
Overall Customer Satisfaction
Customers consistently praise the exceptional quality of repairs, with many noting their vehicles looked brand new upon pickup, often exceeding expectations with complimentary interior and exterior detailing. Communication and regular updates throughout the repair process were frequently highlighted as standout positives, with customers appreciating texts, calls, and emails keeping them informed every step of the way. Timeliness was largely commended, with numerous customers receiving their vehicles ahead of schedule. A few customers noted areas for improvement directly from their experiences, including inconsistent communication in some cases, occasional delays beyond the promised date, and minor post-repair issues such as cleanliness concerns or small unresolved items. Overall, the vast majority of customers expressed high satisfaction and a strong likelihood to recommend the shop.
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"... finish. The turnaround time was impressively fast, and the quality of the repair was flawless — my car looked brand new when I picked it up. If you want a shop that delivers ..." Read more
"Very fast, seamless work. Went above and beyond, found and fixed something a bad weld in addition to the original ..." Read more
"My car looks great! Newells took my car in a timely manner and completed the repairs well. Your company was great at communicating and ..." Read more
"Newell does excellent work and are very personable. They keep you well informed and care sincerely care ..." Read more
"They fixed it before I even left their facility! Fantastic!"
"It was ready 3 days earlier than expected"
"... They kept us informed weekly on the progress and completed the work earlier than expected. They even arranged for the return of our rental vehicle with Enterprise. ..." Read more
"We were called Friday that the van would be done Monday no later than Tuesday. I called Monday and receptionist said ..." Read more
"Newells Auto Body has phenomenal communication standards and is completely transparent about repairs while knowledgeable about insurance ..." Read more
"... I picked it up. If you want a shop that delivers top-quality work, great communication, and truly cares about their customers, Newells Auto Body is the place to go." Read more
"I received more updates from my insurance company than I did from this shop. I dont like having to guess how long ..." Read more
"As stated, parts were not ordered when stated and didn't know parts were in until I called to inquire"
"Communicate and show what repair was done that wasn't included in the estimate. Communication is a must and alignment ..." Read more

My Experience

I am grateful for the attention to detail to my vehicle, the excellent communication by all of the staff at Newell, and the overall feeling of satisfaction I have with this whole experience. If there is a 5 star scale attached to this review, I would give you 6 stars for going above and beyond for making me feel comfortable with this whole process as a first time client. Thank you very much, Newell Auto Body team!

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You have an excellent team at Newell Auto Body. I will highly recommend you to everyone.

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My vehicle drives exactly the way it did before the accident happened and the exterior looks very nice. Can’t tell I was in an accident!

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Everyone I spoke with was wonderful to work with. I was updated several times throughout the process. I very much appreciated the ride to the car rental place after I dropped my vehicle off for service.

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My car is as fixed beautifully and early because I had to go out of town. I would recommend them to anyone!

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Always does good quality work

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We are very satisfied with our experience. Workers were friendly and answered all our questions. They handled our returing our rental which was nice and they even kept our vehicle longer to ensure it was 100% right. Hopefully, I never have to use them again, but if I have to, they we will be at the top of our list.

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Good experience considering the circumstances.

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I had buffer burn in clear coat on right rear quarter panel. Steve did outstanding job getting me in an fixing it. Deducting one point missed at quality

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I often praise Newell service and it is unfortunate that I see them so often!!🤣

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The car looked better than pre accident when I got it back,. They did a great job.

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All the employees communicated well and kept me informed of the progress.

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This is one of the worst shops in all of Decatur. Transparency, integrity, communication are all-time lows. I feel bad for anyone who willingly takes their car to this company and then gets swindled.

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I feel like no work is being done by either side when it comes to Newell’s and Country Financial. I believe that they are just wanting both to pocket cash for less. Two times now I have been screwed over and not been told what the ACV of my value is. KBB says my car is only worth 5-6k and I’ve now had back to back fixes of 6k+.

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Once again. No one can tell me what my ACV of my car is. I feel like there’s some corruption and some dishonesty throughout both companies where questions can’t be answered.

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They did a Great job

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They did a Great job very satisfied

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They unplugged my rear camera,dont know how to put back together Bill Boles

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Everything went real well very satisfied

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Everyone is so professional

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I am very satisfied with the work. However, I drove it straight home and parked it in my driveway. Next morning my cay car alerted me my back passenger tire was low. Took it to Bridgestone Tire. They said there was a staple in tire to close to sidewall to patch. Ordered a new tire to be installed tomorrow. Have no idea where it happened.

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