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Collex Collision Experts

Auto Body Work, Auto Painting,

About us

In 1975, founder and CEO John Gagliano opened his first body shop in Warren, MI. In 1985, John opened his second shop in Sterling Heights, MI and changed the company name from “Gagliano’s Auto Craft” to "Collex Collision Experts." Over the next 37 years, Collex has evolved into 15 locations and has become Metro-Detroit's #1 collision repair facility. In April of 2007, Collex opened its first of three out of state locations in Southwest Florida. The company's growth is directly attributable to its high quality of workmanship, excellent customer service, and company philosophy combined with its code of conduct.. More than 70% of our business comes from referrals and repeat customers. Today Collex stands as the leader of Metro-Detroit’s highly competitive collision repair industry. Collex is excited to serve Southwest Florida with the same excellent service. As the company has grown, elements that comprise its core have evolved. Among these are . . . Collex People: All new employees begin their Collex careers at Collex University, an in-house training center located at the corporate headquarters in Clinton Twp. In addition to their individual specialized training, all new employees are taught the importance of customer satisfaction. Doing whatever it takes to please the customer is stressed from the first day! Collex Technology: When it comes to the technical aspect of the business, Collex is far ahead of the curve. A full-time, three-member IT Department is continually developing and refining systems and programs to keep Collex far ahead of the competition. The in-house-designed management system provides incredible data, which allows company managers to make sound decisions and efficiently operate the business. Collex Equipment: All Collex repair facilities contain state-of-the-art equipment. With laser alignment machines, downdraft paint and bake booths, computerized estimating systems and much more, Collex remains always on the cutting edge. Collex Intangibles: Collex is more than a collision repair business, it’s a company with a heart. We are prominent participants in civic and local functions in every community we service. We support many charitable organizations. We also have special fundraising programs for schools and foundations. The motto “Doing nice things for people and the cars they drive,” is more than the company slogan, it’s the company philosophy.

Business highlights

50 years of experience

Services we offer

Collision Repair, Auto Body Repair, Dent & Scratch Repair, Frame Straightening, Auto Paint Repair, Paintless Dent Removal (PDR), Bumper Repair

Amenities

Eco Friendly Accreditations

Yes

Free Estimates

Yes

Warranties

Yes

Accepted Payment Methods

  • PayPal
  • Financing Available
  • Check
  • Visa
  • Discover
  • MasterCard
Reviews
4.911 Reviews
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John S.
Sep 2016
5.0
Auto Body Work
Yes, I recommend this pro
unknown

James P.
Mar 2015
5.0
Auto Body Work
Yes, I recommend this pro
$350
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Ajay H.
Jan 2015
5.0
Auto Body Work
Yes, I recommend this pro
$6,500
unknown

Mary N.
Jan 2014
5.0
Auto Body Work
Yes, I recommend this pro
$300
I will use them again. It is nice to finally find a place where I feel I will be treated fairly and not ripped off.
I got into a car accident. I paid for repairs myself at the dealer and a couple weeks later I noticed my bumper was loose. It turned out the dealer did not completely fix the car. When I returned to the dealer to complain - they said I would have to go to their body shop because their repair shop did not handle body work. I got the repair priced out at a couple of different places - and it was ridiculously high.
Went to Collex based on the reviews and was very happy with the service. They gave me a fair price, explained and showed me what needed to be fixed, scheduled the work, gave me a ride to work on the day my car was being repaired, and when I went to pick up my car the repair was done perfectly. And the owner/manager called me afterward to make sure I was happy.
Highly recommended.



Jinyun D.
Sep 2013
5.0
Auto Body Work
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,600
I tried to get several quotes before making a decision, because my car looked like it needed quite a bit of work. Collex provided me an initial estimate which was over what I could afford, but with no luck at other locations, we came back and had them take a second look. We spoke to a very nice gentleman called Allen, who understood that I only planned to keep the car for a couple years, considering it's a 02' model year with over 130K on it. He explained to the estimator our needs and they were able to adjust the scope of work, and work down the quote, by using after-market parts, etc.
I was given a loaner rental car during the entire time my car was in the shop, and got phone call update on what stage the repair work was at.
At the time my car was ready for pick up, I couldn't believe how great it looked, and felt truly relieved! It ran great since then!
I appreciate their flexibility and especially Allen's politeness and willingness to help us on the car!
Highly recommend!


Les N.
Sep 2013
3.0
Auto Body Work
I got into a fender bender, needed three quotes. Did want to take three days for it, so I looked up 5 of them on Angies. Collex was the only one that needed an appointment and it would be a couple of hours. I was already on a long lunch so I bailed.

Don V.
May 2013
5.0
Auto Body Work
Yes, I recommend this pro
$900
Scheduled date to have vehicle serviced.
Dropped off night before.
Picked up vehicle at scheduled time.
Vehicle was washed and repaired as requested. Did additional touch-up of other sites on w/o charge.

Joni D.
Feb 2013
5.0
Auto Body Work
Yes, I recommend this pro
$189
It went real well. They had to research to find the right part since the car is old. Once they found it they made an appointment with me to install it and they did it while I waited.

Mark R.
Sep 2012
5.0
Auto Body Work
Yes, I recommend this pro
The service was great. They were very prompt, efficient, and courteous. The workers were very professional and they actually made a bad situation much more bearable. I would recommend them.

DaShonna A.
Jul 2012
4.0
Auto Body Work, Auto Painting
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,270
tiI called Collex to get an estimate. They gave me an appointment and a service tech promptly examined the vehicle and took pictures of what work would be needed. I received an estimate and the estimate and the actual cost of the repairs were close. The process was very timely. They called me back the next week with an appointment to bring the vehicle in for repairs. Collex works with Hertz and Entterprise, so I received a rental vehicle on site. Hertz accepted the rental insurance payment, so I received no out of pocket costs for the rental. They estimated that my vehicle would be ready for pick up in 7 business days. I was able to pick up on the promised day and was able to drop the rental car off at Collex. Overall, Collex worked efficiently and the repairs were more than satisfactory. My vehicle looks like it had never been involved in an accident. I highly recommend the company.

Ed C.
Jan 2012
5.0
Auto Body Work
Yes, I recommend this pro
$250
Manager was great, work fast for a week with some very icy days.

My experience with other body shops has been that they want you in and out. Many are not pleasant paces, and some are questionable when it comes to integrity and honesty.

NOT Novi Collex. The manager was as pleasant and smart as the manager of a doctors' office. I felt comfortable, and got a feeling that I would be treated fairly. I was.

Louis S.
Apr 2010
5.0
Auto Body Work
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,300
They gave me a very thorough and detailed estimate on the spot. The job was done quickly and the touched up spots looked as good as new. They finished the job early and went over the entire car with me at time of pick up.

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FAQ

Collex Collision Experts is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.

Monday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Thursday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Friday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Saturday: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Sunday: Closed

Collex Collision Experts accepts the following forms of payment: PayPal, Financing Available, Check, Visa, Discover, MasterCard

Yes, Collex Collision Experts offers free project estimates.

Yes, Collex Collision Experts offers eco-friendly accreditations.

No, Collex Collision Experts does not offer a senior discount.

No, Collex Collision Experts does not offer emergency services.

Yes, Collex Collision Experts offers warranties.

Collex Collision Experts offers the following services: Collision Repair, Auto Body Repair, Dent & Scratch Repair, Frame Straightening, Auto Paint Repair, Paintless Dent Removal (PDR), Bumper Repair