Auto body repair in College Park, done right for 35 years
Scratch & Dent Motors is an auto body and collision repair shop at 502 85th Cir, College Park, GA 30349, owned by Maxie Etnel and repairing vehicles on Atlanta's south side since 1991. We fix dents, scratches, bumpers, frames and paint on cars, vans and trucks of every make and model. Estimates are free. Call (678) 902-2891, Monday through Saturday, 9 AM to 5 PM.
Call (678) 902-2891 Get a free estimate
Opens today at 9 AM
Where is the damage?
Tap the part of the car that got hit.
35 years repairing cars, vans and trucks since 1991
Free estimates with no obligation
Insurance claims handled with your adjuster
Satisfaction guarantee on every repair and paint job
What we fix
Ten kinds of repair, one shop. Pick the one that matches your damage, or see every service.
- Collision Repair Accident damage repaired to pre-loss condition, from minor fender benders to major front and rear impacts.
- Dent Repair Door dings, creases and panel dents pulled, filled and refinished so the panel lines up and the color matches.
- Paintless Dent Repair Small dents and hail dings massaged out from behind the panel when the paint is not cracked, keeping your factory finish.
- Scratch Repair Key scratches, scuffs and clear-coat damage sanded, filled and refinished to blend into the surrounding paint.
- Bumper Repair Cracked, scuffed, dented or hanging bumper covers repaired or replaced, then painted to match.
- Frame Straightening Bent frames and unibody structures measured and pulled back into alignment after a collision.
- Auto Painting Single-panel refinishing through complete paint jobs, color-matched and clear-coated for a factory-looking finish.
- Restoration & Customization Bodywork and paint for older vehicles you want to bring back, and custom work that makes a car your own.
- Fleet & Commercial Repair Body and paint work for business vans, trucks and fleet vehicles, scheduled to keep your vehicles on the road.
- Insurance Claim Help We work with your insurance company on the estimate and repair, so you are not stuck in the middle.
Recent work
Real vehicles from our shop, photographed as they came in and again when they went home.
How a repair works
The same five steps whether it is a door ding or a front-end collision.
Free estimate
Call, send the form or stop by. We look at the damage with you.
Clear plan
We explain what needs repair, what can wait and how long it will take.
Insurance, if you use it
We work with your adjuster and document any hidden damage.
Repair and refinish
Structure first, then panels, then color-matched paint.
Pickup
We go over the work with you before you drive away.
Why south side drivers keep coming back
- In business since
- 1991, owned by Maxie Etnel
- Vehicles
- Cars, vans and trucks of every make and model
- Customers
- Everyday drivers and businesses with work vehicles
- Our view
- A daily driver deserves the same care as an expensive car
- Guarantee
- Every repair and paint job is backed by our satisfaction guarantee
What customers say
He is the best around in Atlanta. I bought my Camry with damage on the front and sides, he fixed it as a brand new. I suggest you should come here for sure.
I've been taking my vehicles to Scratch & Dent Motors for paint and dent damage for the past 10 years and I've had nothing but a positive experience.
Read our reviews on Google or leave one after your repair.
Areas we serve
We are just off Forest Parkway and Clark Howell Highway, on the southeast side of Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, minutes from the I-75 and I-285 interchange. Times are by road from each city center.
Scratch & Dent Motors
502 85th Cir, College Park, GA 30349
Questions we hear every day
Straight answers before you come in. See all questions
Do you give free estimates?
Yes. Estimates are free and there is no obligation. Bring the vehicle by during business hours or call (678) 902-2891 to set a time, and we will look at the damage with you and explain what the repair involves before any work starts.
Do I need an appointment?
An appointment is the best way to make sure someone can walk around the car with you right away, but you are welcome to stop by for an estimate Monday through Saturday between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM.
Can I use my insurance at your shop?
Yes. We work with your insurance company on the estimate and the repair. Your insurer may suggest a shop, but where your car gets repaired is your choice.
How long will my repair take?
It depends on the damage and on parts. A small scratch or dent can often be handled quickly, while collision and frame work takes longer. We give you a time estimate when we write up the repair and keep you updated if anything changes.
Tell us what happened
Send a few details and we will call you back during business hours to talk through the repair and set up your free estimate.
Prefer to talk now? (678) 902-2891, Monday through Saturday, 9 AM to 5 PM.