Trusted Local Collision Repair, Done Right.
Sixty years. Three generations. One standard. We repair collisions, restore classics, and bring foreign vehicles back to factory condition for drivers across the south Twin Cities metro.
Real humans answer every call. No phone trees, no chatbots.
01 What We Do
Quality Auto Body Work. Every Vehicle.
From fender benders to full classic restorations, Bodywerks handles every job with the same standard. Real craftsmanship. Real accountability. Real results.
Collision Repair
Restore your vehicle to pre-accident condition with insurance-approved repair, factory-grade parts, and our lifetime workmanship guarantee.
Learn MoreCustom Paint Work
AkzoNobel™ paint system, color-match camera technology, and a factory mirror finish on every clear coat. No corners cut.
Learn MoreClassic Car Restoration
Bring your classic back to its former glory. We are not the cheapest, but our restorations are done once and done right.
Learn MoreForeign & Import Repair
One of the few shops in the south Twin Cities metro certified and experienced in repairing foreign and imported vehicles.
Learn MoreFleet Repair
Reliable, scheduled body repair and paint work for commercial fleets across the south Twin Cities and St. Croix Valley.
Learn MoreInsurance Claim Assistance
We negotiate directly with your insurance company, handle the paperwork, and keep your out-of-pocket cost at or below your deductible whenever possible.
Learn More02 Why Bodywerks
Six Reasons Drivers Choose Us Over Chain Shops
We do not compete on price. We compete on doing the job right. Here is what that looks like.
25-Minute Pickup & Delivery
We come to you. If your vehicle is within 25 minutes of our Elko New Market shop, we pick it up and return it when the repair is done.
Real Humans Answer Every Call
No phone trees. No chatbots. When you call Bodywerks, you talk to someone who knows your car and the work being done on it.
Factory Mirror Finish, Every Time
Most high-production shops skip the clear-coat sanding step. We hand-sand every clear coat for a true factory finish you can see your reflection in.
Insurance Negotiated On Your Behalf
We work directly with your insurer to negotiate a fair repair, and structure estimates to keep your out-of-pocket cost at or below your deductible whenever possible.
AkzoNobel™ Paint & Color-Match Tech
Top-tier paint system, color-match camera technology, and 3M finishing materials. The right tools matter, and we use them on every job.
60 Years. Three Generations.
Founded in 1966 by Jim Weitzel. Our team carries decades of hands-on experience. Now owned by Karl Linton, who carries the same standard forward.
03 How We Work
The Bodywerks Process
From your first call to keys back in your hand, here is exactly what to expect.
- 01
Get an Estimate
Call us. We schedule your free, no-pressure estimate at a time that works for you.
- 02
Initial Inspection
We inspect the damage in person and build the initial scope of work with you.
- 03
Insurance Coordination
We work directly with your insurance company to negotiate a fair, approved repair.
- 04
Quality Repair
Your vehicle comes into the shop. Every step is completed to factory standards, in-house.
- 05
Final Delivery
We sand the clear coat to a mirror finish, detail the vehicle, and return it ready to drive.
06 Where We Work
Serving the South Twin Cities & St. Croix Valley
We serve drivers across 8 communities in the south metro, with the same standard at every address.
04 Our Work
60 Years of Quality Repairs & Restorations
Every vehicle in our gallery left our shop ready to drive and looking factory new. Real work, real customers, real results.
Trust Across Platforms
Reviewed & Verified Everywhere Drivers Look
Customers leave reviews where they trust them most. Bodywerks is reviewed, rated, and verified across the platforms drivers actually use.
Read Google reviews from Bodywerks customers across the south metro.
View on GoogleBodywerks reviews on Yelp from real south Twin Cities drivers.
View on YelpIndustry-specific auto body shop reviews on Carwise.
View on CarwiseBodywerks holds an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau.
View BBB ProfileAggregated customer reviews from across multiple platforms.
View on BirdeyeNeighborhood recommendations from your local community.
View on Nextdoor05 Our Story
Founded in 1966. Family Owned.
Bodywerks started in 1966 as Burnsville Collision, founded by Jim Weitzel. The shop moved to Lakeville in 1974, then to its current Elko New Market location in 1996. The second generation took over in 2001 after working alongside Jim since their teens.
In January 2026, Karl Linton acquired the business. The previous owner stayed on as lead painter. The shop kept its standard, the same standard that has earned Bodywerks the Lakeville Sun Readers Choice award five times and an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau.
Three generations. Sixty years. One way of doing the work. The right way.
Questions We Hear Often
Frequently Asked Questions
Real answers to the questions Bodywerks customers ask most. If you do not see your question, call us at 952.461.5070.
Do you work with my insurance company?
How long will my repair take?
Will I have to pay more than my deductible?
Do you offer pickup and delivery?
Can you repair foreign and imported vehicles?
Do you restore classic cars?
Visit Bodywerks
Find Us in Elko New Market
- Phone952.461.5070
- Address
26106 Newton Circle, Elko New Market, MN 55020
- Hours
Mon–Fri: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Nights & weekends by appointment
Get Started Today
Ready to Get Your Vehicle Back to Factory Condition?
Call now to schedule your free estimate. Real humans answer every call. Lifetime workmanship guaranteed.
Real humans answer every call. Lifetime workmanship guaranteed.