Bracken Collision Center 281

Auto Body Work, Auto Painting, Auto Service,

About us

rapid accident repair. We are located behind Parrish and Co. Cabinets. Just south of borgfeld rd. on hwy 281Additional DBA - Bracken Collision Center 281 Inc.

Business highlights

30 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

Auto rapid collision repair, motorcycle paint & body. World class auto collision repair

Services we don't offer

Transmission repair , vinyl top replacement, cylinder head repair , nitros installation , foundation repair,

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes
Senior Discount

10.00

Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
Discover
MasterCard
Visa

Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.455 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
75%
4
5%
3
4%
2
5%
1
11%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.5
value
4.6
professionalism
4.4
responsiveness
4.2
punctuality
4.1
Showing 26-50 of 55 reviews

Gloria A.
09/2016
5.0
auto body repair
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: .
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from Bracken Collision Center 281
Thank you

Matthew D.
05/2016
5.0
auto body repair
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Replace door handle and molding and repainted

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,500

Tyler H.
05/2016
5.0
auto body repair
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: .
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Jill J.
11/2015
4.0
auto body repair
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: We ended up selling the car instead of having it fixed.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from Bracken Collision Center 281
if we can help on the next car please ask..thanks

JOEL D.
10/2015
5.0
auto body repair
  + -1 more
unknown

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,500

Melvin A.
08/2015
5.0
auto body repair, auto repair
  + 0 more
unknown
Description of Work: Repaired headlight motor on my Corvette

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$100

Van C.
06/2015
5.0
auto body repair
  + -1 more
unknown

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$700

Response from Bracken Collision Center 281
thank you vrey much

Herman C.
05/2015
5.0
auto body repair
  + -1 more
unknown

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from Bracken Collision Center 281
thanks for your repeat business we are happy to have you as a customer

Marsha B.
06/2013
5.0
auto body repair
  + -1 more
Todd at Bracken Collision saved me close to $1000. I obtained 3 estimates on repair of my front bumper area. Instead of replacing a lot of parts, he said he could pull the bumper out and touch up the paint. It looks as good as new and saved me about $600 to $900 depending upon the other estimates I compared it to. Todd also made arrangements for me to pick up the vehicle on a Saturday. Excellent experience.
Description of Work: Body work on front end of my F250.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$400

Response from Bracken Collision Center 281
your welcome and thank you (removed member name) anytime

Murray B.
05/2013
5.0
I am extremely happy with the service I received at Bracken. From the moment I brought my car in to their shop I felt that they would do a great job. I'm very picky about my car, and since this was a brand new sports car, I wanted the repair and paint job to be perfect. I was very pleased with the end results they made working with my insurance company a snap. Bracken delivered on their promises and kept me well informed of the progress. They went above and beyond to make my experience as hassle free as possible. I would highly recommend them if you need any body work on your vehicle.
Description of Work: Repaired and replaced front fender and headlight. Painted all repairs.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,000

Response from Bracken Collision Center 281
thanks [removed member name] enjoyed our conversation, anytime

Phillip S.
04/2013
5.0
auto body repair
  + -1 more
My car had frame damage and the roof was crinkled around the sun roof. Needed major work and I thought it would be totaled. Todd was very professional and pointed out issues the insurance company didn't even see in their insurance inspection. The repairs were made in a timely manner and when I received car back I noticed the headlights were polished and the car had been fully detailed inside and out! I couldn't even tell it had been painted! Hats off to Todd and his team for going above and beyond my expectations for service and quality work!
Description of Work: Major body/frame work performed

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$6,500

Response from Bracken Collision Center 281
thanks [removed member name] we appreciate your business anything you need we are here for ya

Tyler H.
03/2013
5.0
auto body repair
  + -1 more
I can't say enough good things about Bracken. In my opinion, the cheapest price isn't always the best deal. It turned out both were true with Bracken. I had body work & paint work done on one vehicle and mechanical work done on another. They worked with my insurance company, explaining the damage & repairs, convincing them the initial estimate for repairs was too low. Without going into boring detail, I got a price that was FAR lower than I expected. They did what they said they would do, when they said they would do it, for the price that they quoted. Regarding the mechanical work, these were things I planned to take to a garage, not a collision center. Well, they do a lot of this stuff as well as body & paint work. There were a couple of relatively minor problems that would have required a major money spend to fix. Todd decided to not do them because they weren't worth the money. Good call. I will never use another shop for any vehicle work that they can do.
Description of Work: On one vehicle they replaced & painted the hood on a car. The car is 6 yrs old & you definitely cannot see any difference in the new & old paint. On my Avalanche they fixed a sticking horn & installed new shocks. Of note, these were shocks I purchased & there was no hesitation from Bracken on installing them.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$500

Response from Bracken Collision Center 281
thanks (removed member name) come back anytime

Dan W.
02/2013
5.0
auto body repair
  + -1 more
I was happy with the work that was done and the extra effort made by Bracken to get the additional paint blending done. The only minor complait I had was that the repairs seemed to take longer than I was originally told - getting the job done right was worth the wait.
Description of Work: My 1999 Corvete was damaged in an accident in November. At the recommendation of some local Corvette owners I took the car to Bracken Collision. The total costs were approximately $5,800.00 all paid for by the insurance company of the other party ivolved in the accident. The repairs took about 2.5 weeks. I later took the car back to have some additional paint belending done - Bracken helped me to get this covered by the other inurance company.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from Bracken Collision Center 281
hey Member thanks for the great review, thanks for your patients it does take some time for perfection

John T.
01/2013
5.0
auto body repair, auto detailing, auto glass
  + 1 more
My daughter backed into a tree and creamed the side of the SUV and broke out the rear side window. Then, a few days later I'm rear ended! They made an awful experience less painful than anticipated, and turned this into a real learning experience. I got estimates from a few places, but decided to go with Bracken Collision because the price was the best and because Todd, the guy who gave me the estimate, seemed to care whether I came back or not. He did most of the leg work between the 2 insurance companies and even handled the rental car extension when he needed another day due to rain and the paint curing time. The insurance co. of the guy that hit me would only pay for non Honda parts. Todd fought them saying I had Honda parts when their customer hit me, so they should replace using Honda parts. Apparently it's state law that the insurance cos can use non manufacturer parts as long as they have been certified. (Don't you love the insurance lobby!!) Anyway, Todd taught me about diminished value.....even though he had to use the non Honda parts (unless I wanted to pick up the difference) I could go back to the insurance co and claim diminished value. I have done this and will be getting a check in the mail for about $300. And, they cleaned the car inside and out! They even got old stains out of the seats! Bottom line, this one of the few times I have not felt taken advantage of when it comes to anything involving a car!
Description of Work: This is from the invoice for quarter panel, rear lamps, rear door, front door, rear bumper replaced: rt quarter glass, rt dam, wheel moulding, rt outer panel, bumper, cover, step pad, lower cover, rt reflector, absorber, reinf beam, quarter glass, rt dam, strip qtr, , overlap major adj panel, rt body side mldg, rt body side, right body side mldg, clear coat, edging, striping repaired: outer quarter panel, rt inner panel assy, rt quarter panel, pull quarter to align, rt stiffener, rt wheelhouse, rt body side mldg, door edge rear door, rt door shell, rt outer panel, overlap ma R&I: rt tail lamp assy, rt side mldg, rt belt w/strip, rt mirror assy, rt handle, rt trim panel, stripe door

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$4,385

Response from Bracken Collision Center 281
hey guys thanks so much for all the good words. Dont hesitate to contact me on anything auto related I would be happy to assist. thanks todd

James P W.
01/2013
5.0
auto body repair
  + -1 more
The experience was great. Vehicle was complete as promised.
Description of Work: The guys at Bracken Collision are professional, courteous and great to work with. I would not hesitate to take my vehicles back to Bracken Collision or recommend them in the future.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$800

Response from Bracken Collision Center 281
Thank you very much, Todd

TOMMIE S.
01/2013
5.0
auto body repair
  + -1 more
They did an excellent job, and they were especially professional. We would use them again if need be.
Description of Work: We had a car that had a dent on the trunk lid. We had had the trunk lid repaired by a different person and they put the undercoat on it. Then we had a disagreement with the guy who was doing the work because the price jumped, so we decided we didn't want him to finish the job. We found Bracken Collision Center to do the paint work instead. They said it's an older car so it won't match perfectly but they can shade it down so it will be a close match.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from Bracken Collision Center 281
A good ending. Thank you very much, Todd

William S.
10/2012
5.0
auto body repair
  + -1 more
The repairs were fine and the previous damage was not evident and the paint finish and color match were perfect. I wanted to use them again for another body work project, but the shop in Bracken appears to be closed/no longer in business. I don't know about their other location in Bulverde.racken
Description of Work: Our 2007 Nissan Exterra drifted down hill on a slight grade and ran into a tree. Hood and a grille portion were damaged. They repaired the hood and replaced the grille.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$400

Response from Bracken Collision Center 281
Yes sir 26995 hwy 281 north ,,, thanks Todd

JEFF E.
07/2012
3.0
auto body repair
  + -1 more
They didn't put the bumper on straight then argued with us about fixing it. Then after the straightened it they didn't line it up properly to the outer molding of the wheel wells. Plus they left the trunk open while it rained. I was very very disappointed as they have such a good reputation but sure didn't try to make this right.
Description of Work: replace rear bumper, repair body and repaint from rear end car wreck.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
3.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
3.0

$3,500

Response from Bracken Collision Center 281
Hi Member, I think you might have been confused about the shop you had this experience with. We have no record of a you ever being to our shop. You may have gone to our old location which was bought out by Caliber Collision. We would be happy to look at any problems you have in the future, especially since we do see a lot of unsatisfied customers coming from Caliber.

mark B.
06/2012
5.0
auto body repair
  + -1 more
Experince was great start to finish. Todd was pleseant to deal with. He gae me a detailed estimate and keeped me informed throughout the process. Work was done timely and professionally.
Description of Work: Had a minor fender bender and braken collison provided a detailed estimate and did all the work for the price quoted. The work wa one both timely and professionally. I could not tell any difference between the new work and the rest of the car. They did a grat job in blending the paint andreplacing the parts

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,900

Response from Bracken Collision Center 281
Thanks Customer... Todd

Rick C.
06/2011
5.0
auto body repair, auto repair
  + 0 more
I dropped the car on Wednesday with Eric. I told Eric that I was going on vacation and to take his time. To make a long story short.... Eric did a better job than expected on my 2003 Buick.... I was very pleased when I picked up my car. P.S. Eric stayed very close to his original estimate, in spite on having to order a special wire harness and special bolt... Thanks. again Bracken Collision and Eric
Description of Work: My car had a busted left headlight in an accident. The whole assembly had to be replaced. I bought the headlight assembly and Bracken Collision replaced it. They had to order a special wire harness and bolts that were missing due to the accident. A lot of work, for a very good price.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$155

Response from Bracken Collision Center 281
Thank you...

TONY G.
09/2010
5.0
auto body repair
  + -1 more
Our bumper had sustained damage from a piece of debris that fell off a truck. After Bracken Collision fixed the bumper, you could not tell our bumper had every sustained any damage.
Description of Work: Bracken Collision patched a dent in my Toyota LandCruiser bumper, and repaired the bumper impact bar

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$302

Response from Bracken Collision Center 281
Thank you.... Todd

linda C.
05/2009
5.0
auto body repair
  + -1 more
They did the work promised in the time promised [one day]. They used parts that I supplied them from an old bumper [wrong side] that I had. The rental car was waiting when I arrived early am and I lost no time getting to my scheduled appointments. On my arrival in the afternoon, they were even trying to buff out some of the scratches without charging me further. I just left them the rental and drove off in my own car. Compared to the many other experiences with car repair and body work, these people are really good folks. I have already recommended them to others, but would like to get them on Angie's List so even more could benefit. Thank you for the service you provide.
Description of Work: My car was damaged along the passenger side as such...the blinker was broken; the bumper was cut; the tire flare was broken off, but not totally destroyed; there were scratches all the way down the side from the very front to the very back tire flare; the front passenger door handle was gone. I have a 1000$ deductible on my insurance , so I asked that they give me a quote on just the replacement of the broken parts and no cosmetic repairs. That they did and I was elated at the price.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$265

Response from Bracken Collision Center 281
Thank you very much for taking the time to post.....Todd

SUSAN A.
04/2007
5.0
auto body repair
  + -1 more
The passenger side of my pick-up was damaged from the back door all along the panel of the bed. After the insurance adjuster gave the estimate I took the truck to Bracken. They replaced the door and panel with new parts, and took care of all the small details to complete the work. They gave me an estimate that was accurate, the estimated time to complete the work was also correct. John and all the employees are professional and courteous. I was very satisfied with the quality of work and will use this company again.
Description of Work: Replaced and painted rear door and side panel on my 1999 Ford F-150 after an accident.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,500

Response from Bracken Collision Center 281
thank you.....Todd

SUSAN A.
03/2007
5.0
auto body repair
  + -1 more
I contacted Bracken Collision Center on 281 N. for an estimate. The estimate was $661. I took the car in at the appointed time and was able to get a rent car at their location. The work was done ahead of schedule and I was very pleased with the results. I found the entire staff to be courteous as well as professional and I will use this company again should the need arise.
Description of Work: Replaced back bumper of my 2005 Honda Accord with a new Honda part.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$661

Response from Bracken Collision Center 281
thanks [member name removed] anytime call us we would be happy to help with any of your car needs

CLARICE A.
11/2005
5.0
auto body repair
  + -1 more
They were very willing to do the work. Explained exactly what he was going to do to repair it and how long it would take. Completed the work to the point of it looking brand new.
Description of Work: Straightened frame underneath the back bumper and rebolted it to the body of the pickup.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$50

Response from Bracken Collision Center 281
our pleasure thanks... Todd
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Contact information

26995 Us Highway 281 N Suite F, San Antonio, TX 78260

www.brackencollision.com

Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Saturday:
Closed

Licensing

Insured

Eco-friendly Accreditations

LEED Accredited Professional
No
Energy Star Partner
No
EPA Lead-Safe Certified
No
Use Green Products or Work Practices
Yes
State Contractor License Requirements

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Service Categories

Auto Body Work,
Auto Painting,
Auto Service,
Auto Detailing,
Auto Glass,
Buffing and Polishing,
Auto Accessories,
Auto Alarms,
Window Tinting,
Auto Radiators,
Auto Towing,
Auto Tires

FAQ

Bracken Collision Center 281 is currently rated 4.4 overall out of 5.

Sunday: Closed

Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM

Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM

Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM

Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM

Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM

Saturday: Closed

Bracken Collision Center 281 accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
Yes, Bracken Collision Center 281 offers free project estimates.
Yes, Bracken Collision Center 281 offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Bracken Collision Center 281 does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, Bracken Collision Center 281 offers emergency services.
Yes, Bracken Collision Center 281 offers warranties.
Bracken Collision Center 281 offers the following services: Auto rapid collision repair, motorcycle paint & body. World class auto collision repair
Transmission repair , vinyl top replacement, cylinder head repair , nitros installation , foundation repair,

Contact information

26995 Us Highway 281 N Suite F, San Antonio, TX 78260

www.brackencollision.com

Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Saturday:
Closed