You Choose the Shop, Not Your Insurer
A preferred network is a suggestion, not a requirement. You have the right to have your vehicle repaired where you want. Tell your adjuster the car is going to TJ's Auto Repair and we will take it from there.
802) 559-3269
Mon–Fri: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Sat-Sun: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
The Service
The repair is the easy part. It is the paperwork, the adjuster, and the back and forth that make an accident exhausting. TJ's Auto Repair provides hands on Insurance Claims assistance in Burlington, VT, documenting your damage, working directly with your insurer, and keeping the claim moving until your vehicle is back in your hands.
One thing worth knowing up front: in Vermont, as in every state, you choose the repair shop. Your insurance company may suggest a preferred network shop, and you are free to use them, but you are not required to. If you want your vehicle repaired here, tell your insurer that and the claim proceeds with us.
We start by photographing and documenting everything, including damage that is not visible in the driveway. Insurers pay from the estimate they are given, so an estimate that misses a bent bracket behind the bumper means a supplement later or a repair that never gets done properly. Getting the documentation right at the start is what keeps a claim from dragging.
About Us
TJ's Auto Repair is a full service auto shop at 365 Riverside Ave in Burlington, Vermont. We are not a franchise or an insurance network collision center. We are a local shop serving drivers throughout Chittenden County and the communities east of Lake Champlain, from Winooski, Essex, and Colchester to South Burlington, Williston, Shelburne, Milton, and Richmond.
Bodywork, brakes, tires, oil changes, suspension, exhaust, engine diagnostics, and air conditioning all happen under one roof. On a claim that matters, because collision damage is rarely just panels. If the impact knocked out the alignment or bent a control arm, we can identify it, include it in the estimate, and repair it rather than handing you a car that looks fixed but does not drive right.
What customers tell us they value most is the straight talk. We work with your insurer, but we work for you. Our job is to make sure the estimate reflects the actual damage and that your vehicle is repaired properly, not to close the file as cheaply as possible.
Why Choose Us
Four reasons Burlington drivers bring insurance work to us after an accident.
A preferred network is a suggestion, not a requirement. You have the right to have your vehicle repaired where you want. Tell your adjuster the car is going to TJ's Auto Repair and we will take it from there.
An insurer pays from the estimate in front of them. If a bent bracket or cracked mount behind the bumper never makes it onto that estimate, it never gets fixed. We look past the visible dent so the claim covers the actual repair.
Chasing a claim between work calls is miserable. We handle the estimate submissions, the supplement requests, and the follow ups directly, and we tell you where things stand instead of leaving you to wonder.
Sometimes the repair costs barely more than your deductible, and filing costs you more in premium than it saves. We will give you the repair price first so you can make that decision with real numbers rather than guessing.
Real reviews from customers across Chittenden County.
EXCELLENT Based on 89 reviews Posted on Google Aubrey ChadwickTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I can’t say enough good things about this auto shop. My low-income grandpa needed his struts replaced, he got the parts but he’s 73 yrs old and the summer heat is hard on him. and when times were tough, they stepped up and helped him without charging him a dime. That kind of kindness and generosity is something you don’t see every day. The owner is one of the nicest people you’ll ever meet. He genuinely cares about his customers and is not the kind of person to turn someone away when they truly need help. He goes above and beyond for people, especially those going through difficult times, and it’s clear that he values helping his community just as much as running a great business. The work was excellent, everyone was respectful and professional, and the compassion they showed our family is something we’ll never forget. If you’re looking for an honest, trustworthy auto shop with a big heart, I highly recommend them. Thank you for everything you did for my grandpa—we’ll always be grateful.Posted on Google Emi SosaTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Bueno muy buen trato súper eficiente y económico lo recomiendoPosted on Google Thomas OhalloranTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Great experience with Justin and his shop employees. Ive worked with Justin exclusively for a couple years now because I can trust him to get the job done. Night or day, weekends... practically any time. Maybe that's a lil far fetched, but for real. This guy is just an honest man trying to make an honest living.Posted on Google Grace SahagianTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Great service!Posted on Google Ella VenusTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. My service lights were on and I got my car inspected. Justin was great at explaining the issue and helping me get my car fixed.Posted on Google Sally BruceTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Are you looking for a car shop, that has honest old time values. They care about you , as a person, also takes good care of your car. They Give you an excellent job, in reasonable time. With a decent price. They care. You are not just a #, I will definitely be a committed customer, for all my car needs. NoPosted on Google Ismael JacquesTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Tire went flat. I stopped in to see if they could help. Let them know that I’m on a budget and looking to get it done quickly so I could get home. It has been a long day at work and I’m exhausted! My tire went flat as I was driving down the road and I saw their bay door was open. Even though they were past business hours, they greeted me enthusiastically and welcome to me inside. I explained my situation and they sold me a used tire and even put it on for a very fair price. Honestly, they could’ve taken advantage of me because my tire was flat in their lot, and no other shops were open. I had never been there before, but they treated me like I was family! Overall, I would say customer service… Price… And the ease of doing business was stellar! They really went above and beyond. I know I’ll be going back and I’ll be recommending everybody. I know to utilize their services from here forward! Thank you guys for helping me out!Posted on Google Mm ssTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. La atención es súper buenaPosted on Google Doniko GranstonTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Very effective and reliable. Price is reasonable!!! Very informative and helpful with the best interest of his customers. I recommend all year long.Verified by TrustindexTrustindex verified badge is the Universal Symbol of Trust. Only the greatest companies can get the verified badge who has a review score above 4.5, based on customer reviews over the past 12 months. Read more