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Auto body & collision repair in Matthews, NC. Done right, backed for life.

Family-owned shop on Gribble Road. Our technicians have 15 years in paint and body and refinish Audi, BMW, Porsche and Tesla every week. We handle your insurance claim, tow you in free, 24/7 after an accident, and back every paint job with a lifetime warranty.

★★★★★4.8175+ Google reviews
Free towing 24/7 Insurance handled for you Most repairs in 3–5 days

A family-owned auto body shop in Matthews that treats your car like its own.

Prime Motors is a family-owned collision and paint shop at 3701 Gribble Road. We're not a franchise and we don't run a queue — the technician who inspects your car is the one who repairs it, and you talk to a real person from the first call to the final walkthrough.

European and luxury vehicles are our specialty. Every panel is color-matched and blended in our own climate-controlled booth, with OEM or OEM-equivalent parts, and every paint job carries a lifetime warranty.

Body, paint, frame, mechanical and electrical under one roofIf the accident reached the frame, suspension, cooling or sensors, it all gets fixed here. One invoice, one timeline.
Written, itemized estimate before any workFree inspection, photos of every angle, and nothing starts until you approve it.
Free towing 24/7 after an accidentCall from the scene, any hour, any day. We dispatch the tow and bill your insurance directly.

How our auto body repair process works, from first message to keys back.

Most shops put you on a queue before they've seen your car. We don't. Drop-offs any weekday, written estimate on the spot, most jobs done in under a week.

3–5 days
Average turnaround
$0
Out of pocket (most insurance cases)
  1. 01
    Minute zero

    Send photos, call, or drop by.

    Stranded after an accident? Free tow dispatched 24/7 — nights and weekends included. Otherwise drop off any weekday — no appointment, no waiting list. A real person answers (704) 635-1813.

  2. 02
    Day 1 · free inspection

    Written estimate — nothing starts without your sign-off.

    We inspect, photograph every angle, and hand you an itemized estimate. No surprise charges later.

    Honda CR-V being inspected for collision damage at Prime Motors
  3. 03
    Day 1–2 · insurance

    We talk to your insurer — you don't.

    We communicate with the adjuster, negotiate coverage, and file the paperwork on your behalf.

  4. 04
    Day 2–5 · repair & refinish

    In-house paint booth. OEM-grade parts.

    Full refinish and blending in our climate-controlled booth. Three to five business days from approval to pickup, not the two-week queues the chains quote.

    Vehicle masked for paint in the Prime Motors in-house paint booth
  5. 05
    Pickup

    Final walkthrough before you sign off.

    Panel gaps, paint match, trim fit, clean edges. If anything is off, we fix it on the spot. Your car doesn't leave until you're satisfied.

Collision repair, painting and body work — all under one roof.

From a parking-lot fender-bender to a full-frame collision, it's all done in our Matthews shop — with the mechanical side of the house next door if the accident touched anything under the body.

Collision & frame repair

Front, rear and side-impact damage. Panel replacement and full structural work on unibody and full-frame vehicles. See frame straightening.

Painting & refinishing

In-house color mixing and matching. Metallic, pearl and multi-stage finishes. Invisible blending to adjacent panels.

Dents, dings & scratches

Parking-lot damage, door dings and deep scratches repaired fast. Many jobs same-day with an exact color match.

Bumper & panel work

Cracked bumpers, damaged doors, dented fenders — repaired or replaced and refinished to factory standard. Painting from $350.

Hail & weather damage

Panel repair and full refinish for hail and storm damage. We work directly with your comprehensive claim.

Full insurance claims

From first call to pickup: claim filing, adjuster negotiation, documentation, rental coordination.

All makes serviced
Ford·Honda·Toyota·BMW·Mercedes·Audi·Porsche·Tesla·Chevrolet·Jeep·Hyundai·Kia·Subaru·Nissan·VW·Volvo·Alfa Romeo — European & luxury vehicles are our specialty

Insurance collision repair or out of pocket — we work around you.

Filing a claim? We handle the whole process.

Your insurer can recommend a shop, but by law it can't require one — the choice is yours. Bring us the claim number and we manage everything from the accident scene to the final pickup.

  • Direct communication with your insurer
  • Full photo documentation of damage and repairs
  • Adjuster negotiation to approve every needed repair
  • Free towing from the accident scene, 24/7
  • Rental vehicle coordination
  • Deductible often $0 out of pocket
GeicoState FarmAllstateProgressiveFarmersLiberty MutualUSAANationwide+ all carriers

No insurance? No problem.

Many customers pay out of pocket to protect their premium or keep a clean record. We work with you directly.

  • Flat painting prices published on this page
  • Honest advice on what to fix vs. what can wait
  • No pressure, no upsell, no inflated repair lists
  • Scheduling around your work or travel
  • Same warranty on parts and labor as insurance jobs
  • Quotes always in writing before work begins

Auto body shop reviews from Matthews drivers.

4.8
★★★★★
175+ verified Google reviews
★★★★★

I recently contacted Prime Motors Corp for frame repair after an accident, and I was absolutely thrilled! They were professional from the start: they diagnosed the car, explained everything in detail, and gave a reasonable price.

G
Gheorghe
Verified Google review
★★★★★

I came to Prime Motors after an accident — the guys did everything just perfectly! From diagnostics to painting and repairs — everything was done at the highest level. They returned my car looking like new, even cleaner than before.

IG
Ivan Gusev
Verified Google review
★★★★★

Great experience with this service! They quickly repaired our new car after an accident with significant damage, and now it looks brand new! The shop worked directly with our insurance, making the whole process seamless and stress-free for us.

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Nina
Verified Google review

Auto body and paint prices in Matthews, in writing.

Paying out of pocket? These are the prices you'll be quoted — no "call for a quote" games. Collision work is inspected and quoted individually.

Bumper paintingFront or rear — full prep, prime, color and clear coat
from$350
Fender paintingPer fender, blended to adjacent panels
from$350
Door paintingPer door, blended front and rear
from$400
Trunk or tailgate paintingFull refinish with color match and clear coat
from$350
Hood paintingLarge surface — metallic and pearl supported
from$500
Touch-up & spot repairChips and scratches. Materials from $50 plus labor at $110/hr
from$50
Collision & frame repairFrame, panels, paint — inspected and itemized
Free written quote

Prices are per panel and include color matching and blending. Body damage under the paint is quoted after inspection. Insurance jobs are billed to your carrier — most customers pay $0 out of pocket.

Free online auto body estimate — send photos, get a written quote.

Send a few photos and your vehicle details. Our collision and paint team reviews them and replies with an itemized estimate within one business day. In a hurry? Drive in and leave with a written estimate on the spot.

  1. 1Take 3–4 photos of the damage from different angles and distances.
  2. 2Fill in the form — takes about a minute.
  3. 3We call or text with your written estimate and next steps.

Rather talk? Call (704) 635-1813 — Mon–Fri 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM. Towing is 24/7.

Free estimate request

No obligation. We reply within one business day. Your details are used only to prepare your estimate.


Auto body repair FAQs for Matthews drivers.

How much does auto body repair cost here?
Painting starts at $350 for bumpers and fenders, $400 for doors, $350 for trunk lids, and $500 for hoods. Minor dents and scratches often land in the $150–$400 range. Touch-up and spot repairs start at $50 for materials plus labor at $110/hour. Full collision work is quoted in writing after a free inspection — no hidden fees.
How much is touch-up and spot repair?
From $50 for materials, with labor billed at $110 per hour. Minor chips and scratches are quick; larger spot areas take more time. You get a written estimate before any work begins.
Do you tow my car for free after an accident?
Yes — 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, nights and weekends included. We dispatch a tow at no charge to you and bill your insurance directly. Call (704) 635-1813 from the scene.
How long will my car be in the shop?
Most bumper and panel jobs: 3–5 business days. Minor dents and scratches: often same-day or next-day. Major structural collision work: 5–10 days. Written timeline before work starts.
Do you work with my insurance?
Yes — Geico, State Farm, Allstate, Progressive, Farmers, Liberty Mutual, USAA, Nationwide and every other major carrier. We handle the documentation and the adjuster.
Will I pay my deductible?
In most insurance cases, your out-of-pocket cost is $0. We work directly with your adjuster to minimize what you pay.
Is auto body repair all you do?
No — we're a full-service shop: body, paint, frame straightening, mechanical, electrical. If the accident damaged suspension, cooling or electronics along with the sheet metal, it all gets fixed under one roof. One shop, one invoice, one timeline.
Serving Matthews & the southeast Charlotte metro — free 24/7 tow within our service area
Matthews · Indian Trail · Charlotte · Mint Hill · Weddington · Stallings · Monroe · Waxhaw

Ready to get your car back to perfect?

Free estimate. Free towing 24/7 after accidents. Direct insurance billing. Most repairs done in 3–5 business days — and a written quote before we touch a panel.

Phone & text
Shop hours
Mon–Fri 8:00 AM – 5:30 PMSame-day drop-off available
Emergency tow — 24/7
Free, any hour, any dayBilled directly to your insurance
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