We collected data about experience, certifications, time serving the community, and several other factors to review auto body shops in Pueblo, CO. After narrowing the list down from 20 to just six, we’ve weighted the data according to the metrics that matter the most to vehicle owners in need of major repairs: industry-leading certifications, time in Pueblo and how well the company works with insurance companies to keep repairs covered. Below is a breakdown of the algorithm we used to assess local shops:
How We Ranked the Body Shops
Car repairs are significant investments, so people with damaged vehicles need to know that they are being taken care of by experts who know how to fix damage caused by the local climate. They also want to ensure that the repairs are, to the extent possible, covered by their insurance company to minimize out-of-pocket expenses. The algorithm weights the factors this way:
- I-CAR Gold Certified (35 percent): I-CAR is the gold standard for auto body and collision damage repair and requires separate certifications for estimators, structural and non-structural technicians.
- Years of Serving Colorado Vehicle Owners (25 percent): When serving Pueblo residents, certifications must be combined with actual time under a lift and performing repairs. We weighted this nearly as heavily because not all experience is equal without the proper training.
- Locally Owned and Operated (15 percent): While there is nothing inherently wrong with auto repair centers in Pueblo that are part of larger chains, having ties to the community often results in significant expertise in local conditions that cause damage, like Pueblo’s torrential hail storms.
- Insurance Company Relationships (20 percent): Ensuring that thousands of dollars of vehicle repairs will be covered by an insurer is crucial for maintaining affordability for owners when the unexpected happens.
- Actual Location (10 percent): While Colorado Springs is just a 45-minute drive, it certainly adds to the hassle of trying to get a car fixed to have it towed all that way even though shops often say they perform repairs in both cities.
Top Auto Body Shops in Pueblo, CO
| Rank | Shop Name | Years of CO Service | Locally Owned | ASE-Certified | I-CAR Gold+ | Insurance Companies | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pro-Masters Auto Collision & Hail Center | 46 years | Yes | Yes | Yes | Preferred provider | Pueblo |
| 2 | Caliber Collision | Varies | No | Yes | Yes | Preferred provider | Pueblo |
| 3 | Pueblo Professional Paint and Body | Over 25 | Yes | Yes | Unlisted | Works with most insurance companies | Pueblo |
| 4 | Gerard’s Automotive Group | Over 30 | Yes | Yes | Unlisted | Unlisted | Pueblo |
| 5 | Innov8 Paint and Body | Unlisted | Yes | Yes | Unlisted | Accepts insurance-covered repairs | Pueblo West |
| 6 | Spyder Paint & Collision | Over 30 | Yes | Yes | Unlisted | Works with all insurance companies | Colorado Springs |
Top Auto Body Shops in Pueblo, CO – Descriptions & Reviews
Pro-Masters
Years of Colorado Service: 46 years
Locally Owned and Operated: Yes
ASE-Certified Technicians: Yes
I-CAR Gold or Better Collision Experts: Yes
Works with Insurance Companies: Preferred provider
Actual Location: Pueblo, CO
Pro-Masters Auto Collision and Hail Center is one of the most experienced auto body shops in Pueblo, with roots in Colorado service stretching back nearly 50 years. It is the only repair center that focuses on paintless dent repair and full auto body services with an emphasis on hail damage that is also I-CAR Gold certified for collision repair.
| Summary of Reviews |
| Customers say that the staff are “amazing people that take pride in their work” and that they would “highly encourage you to come here for your hail damage.” |
Caliber Collision
Years of Colorado Service: Varies
Locally Owned and Operated: No
ASE-Certified Technicians: Yes
I-CAR Gold or Better Collision Experts: Yes
Actual Location: Pueblo
Caliber Collision’s Pueblo locations are part of a regional company of collision centers. It is the only other service center in Pueblo to have I-CAR Gold or better certification and there are several locations in town for people looking for hail or collision damage repairs.
| Summary of Reviews |
| Customers say that they would recommend Caliber Collision for “stellar service” and that they would rate the center a “10 for on their performance of their employees”. |
Gerard’s Automotive Group
Years of Colorado Service: Over 30
Locally Owned and Operated: Yes
ASE-Certified Technicians: Yes
I-CAR Gold or Better Collision Experts: Unlisted
Actual Location: Pueblo
Gerard’s Automotive Group has been in operation since 1993 and its employees dedicate themselves to superior service through rigorous training on a wide variety of vehicle types, including diesel, hybrid and electric vehicles.
| Summary of Reviews |
| Customers place special emphasis on staff working outside regular hours, noting that “any other shop would have given up on us on the weekend” and that “Gerard was awesome and Chris did great work.” |
Pueblo Professional Paint and Body
Years of Colorado Service: Over 25
Locally Owned and Operated: Yes
ASE-Certified Technicians: Yes
I-CAR Gold or Better Collision Experts: Unlisted
Actual Location: Pueblo
Pueblo Professional Paint & Body is led by Anthony Trujillo, a second-generation mechanic and restorer who is known for custom builds of cars and bikes. The shop has extensive capabilities including a two-vehicle paint room to allow for rapid work.
Customers note that “They did an awesome job with the paint and repairs…. It looks like nothing ever happened to my car.” They add that jobs as varied as hail damage and painting door trim are completed as a “wonderful job”.
| Summary of Reviews |
| Customers note that “They did an awesome job with the paint and repairs…. It looks like nothing ever happened to my car.” They add that jobs as varied as hail damage and painting door trim are completed as a “wonderful job”. |
Innov8 Paint and Body
Years of Colorado Service: Unlisted
Locally Owned and Operated: Yes
ASE-Certified Technicians: Yes
I-CAR Gold or Better Collision Experts: Unlisted
Actual Location: Pueblo West
Innov8 works with most insurers but prides itself on remaining an “independent shop” which means that mechanics and estimators can choose the parts they feel are the best fit for a given job. They have their own paint booth and can provide custom paint services along with collision and hail repair.
| Summary of Reviews |
| Customers say that Innov8 “made the car look as good as new” and praised the shop’s communication. They also noted that the shop “did an amazing job and were an absolute joy to work with”. |
Spyder Paint & Collision
Years of Colorado Service: Over 30
Locally Owned and Operated: Yes
ASE-Certified Technicians: Yes
I-CAR Gold or Better Collision Experts: Unlisted
Actual Location: Colorado Springs
Spyder Paint & Collision may be further away than other repair shops, but a combination of stellar customer reviews and the ability to help with both restorations and collision damage helped them to make this list. They have more than 30 years of experience and work with all insurance companies.
| Summary of Reviews |
| Customers say that they are “VERY picky, and I won’t hesitate to have other work done on another vehicle” and that “Mike and his family/team did an incredible job fixing the damage on my vehicle.” |
The Best Auto Body Shops in Pueblo for Hail Repair
While all auto body shops should excel in hail repair, we placed special emphasis on those that offered a variety of equipment options and modalities that included minimally invasive options.
| Rank | Shop |
| #1 | Pro-Masters Auto Collision & Hail Center |
| #2 | Caliber Collision |
| #3 | Innov8 Paint & Body |
| #4 | Gerard’s Automotive Group |
The Best Auto Body Shops in Pueblo for Collision Damage
Collision damage repairs can be an art as much of a science, so the rankings here reflect both certifications in auto body repairs as well as experience serving Colorado residents.
| Rank | Shop |
| #1 | Caliber Collision |
| #2 | Pro-Masters Auto Collision & Hail Center |
| #3 | Gerard’s Automotive Group |
| #4 | Innov8 Paint & Body |
If you have any questions or would like a copy of the report, contact us here.
