Experts Reviews · 2026 Ratings

The Best Auto Body Shops in Virginia

We graded 10 companies on seven things customers actually report: satisfaction, reliability, workmanship, value, momentum, track record and how owners handle complaints.

—typical jobMedian of the bill customers reported in their Google review (Google asks reviewers for a price range; we use the middle of each range).
98%say the price was fairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.
4.84★average ratingPlain average of every Google star rating we collected for these companies.
2.8%bad jobs (1–2★, 2 yrs)Share of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.

From 44,121 Google reviews of 133 top-rated auto body shops nationwide; 10 of them in Virginia. Updated November 5, 2026.

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Best auto body shops in Virginia for steering & suspension repair

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1Caliber Collision logoCaliber Collision★ 5.00 on this job22 jobs reviewedHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Steering & suspension repair”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%22Overall Experts Score 20%74Job match= 91Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.84★) when a company has few tagged jobs, so 3 perfect reviews don’t beat 80 great ones. 4.3★ scores 0, 5.0★ scores full. Volume is compared with the busiest company for this job.91
2Axselle Auto Service logoAxselle Auto Service★ 5.00 on this job5 jobs reviewedHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Steering & suspension repair”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%5Overall Experts Score 20%89Job match= 79Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.84★) when a company has few tagged jobs, so 3 perfect reviews don’t beat 80 great ones. 4.3★ scores 0, 5.0★ scores full. Volume is compared with the busiest company for this job.79
3Caliber Collision logoCaliber Collision★ 4.82 on this job17 jobs reviewedHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Steering & suspension repair”:Stars on this job 55%4.82★Number of such jobs 25%17Overall Experts Score 20%74Job match= 79Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.84★) when a company has few tagged jobs, so 3 perfect reviews don’t beat 80 great ones. 4.3★ scores 0, 5.0★ scores full. Volume is compared with the busiest company for this job.79
4CARSTAR Alan Conner Collision Center logoCARSTAR Alan Conner Collision Center★ 5.00 on this job3 jobs reviewedHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Steering & suspension repair”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%3Overall Experts Score 20%89Job match= 75Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.84★) when a company has few tagged jobs, so 3 perfect reviews don’t beat 80 great ones. 4.3★ scores 0, 5.0★ scores full. Volume is compared with the busiest company for this job.75
5Affordable Body Work logoAffordable Body Work★ 5.00 on this job4 jobs reviewedHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Steering & suspension repair”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%4Overall Experts Score 20%72Job match= 74Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.84★) when a company has few tagged jobs, so 3 perfect reviews don’t beat 80 great ones. 4.3★ scores 0, 5.0★ scores full. Volume is compared with the busiest company for this job.74
6Caliber Collision logoCaliber Collision★ 4.57 on this job21 jobs reviewedHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Steering & suspension repair”:Stars on this job 55%4.57★Number of such jobs 25%21Overall Experts Score 20%63Job match= 64Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.84★) when a company has few tagged jobs, so 3 perfect reviews don’t beat 80 great ones. 4.3★ scores 0, 5.0★ scores full. Volume is compared with the busiest company for this job.64
7Caliber Collision logoCaliber Collision★ 4.43 on this job7 jobs reviewedHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Steering & suspension repair”:Stars on this job 55%4.43★Number of such jobs 25%7Overall Experts Score 20%76Job match= 59Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.84★) when a company has few tagged jobs, so 3 perfect reviews don’t beat 80 great ones. 4.3★ scores 0, 5.0★ scores full. Volume is compared with the busiest company for this job.59

Job match = this company’s ★ on reviews Google tagged “Steering & suspension repair” (shrunk toward the category average when there are few), how many such jobs it has done, and its overall Experts Score.

What customers said about steering & suspension repair

TimLocal Guide · 20 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 2 weeks ago★★★★★
Axselle Auto Service logoAxselle Auto Service

Took my car to Axselle to have a power steering line replaced, they did a good job on my car, Dave is a great person along with everyone else. Me and my fiance both had our cars worked on in the past and never had a problem, I am happy to say that I will be using them again when the time comes. They are honest people. Thank you

Steering & suspension repair
Wendy1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 3 months ago★★★★★
Caliber Collision logoCaliber Collision

Great customer service & communication! Kai was wonderful to work with and he kept us updated throughout the entire process. Having our vehicle repaired by Caliber Collision was a stress free experience & our car looks and drives as good as new.

Great priceTiresSteering & suspension repairPainting
Katlynn1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 3 months ago★★★★★
Caliber Collision logoCaliber Collision

I had a wonderful experience thanks to Kaitlyn. She was always quick to answer my questions, kept me in the loop throughout the repair process, and made sure I felt comfortable every step of the way. Her kindness, professionalism, and attention to detail turned an otherwise frustrating situation into a smooth and…

Great priceSteering & suspension repair
MonicaLocal Guide · 415 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · Edited 5 months ago★★
Caliber Collision logoCaliber Collision

Didn't do a good job with my insurance repair work. My car is not aligned and vibrates heavily. The missed putting one thing in the repair list and now my insurance will not cover it. It's their miss... Also they left the cover of my battery in the back seat. Car was definitely not cleaned or buttoned up correctly. Disappointing

Not sureSteering & suspension repairBody & Trim
LynneLocal Guide · 16 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 10 months ago★★★★★
Caliber Collision logoCaliber Collision

Johnny was an incredible project manager from start to finish, even testing my car on the road with me to ensure my satisfaction. Responsive, skilled and invested in my satisfaction. Keep your good employees! You made a difficult situation EASIER. The shop repaired my car in a shorter timeframe than expected, and…

Reasonable priceSteering & suspension repairBody & TrimService not listed
shawonna4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 3 years ago★★★★★
Affordable Body Work logoAffordable Body Work

Very friendly, reasonable prices , and they also did a great job looks like my car is brand new again. If you need any body work done they will definitely get you right ASAP! You want be disappointed after the work is done .

PaintingSteering & suspension repairService not listed

Overall ratings

Experts Score 0–100Experts Score (0–100)Absolute quality first: recency-weighted star average (≈54%), share of 1–2★ reviews (≈24%), customers’ price verdicts (≈14%), owner replies to critical reviews (≈7%); minus up to 10 points each for complaints flagged in Google review highlights and for a real slide in recent ratings. Hover a company’s score on its page for the full breakdown. and a letter grade per factor (A = top 20% of auto body shops).

#CompanyScoreExperts Score (0–100)Absolute quality first: recency-weighted star average (≈54%), share of 1–2★ reviews (≈24%), customers’ price verdicts (≈14%), owner replies to critical reviews (≈7%); minus up to 10 points each for complaints flagged in Google review highlights and for a real slide in recent ratings. Hover a company’s score on its page for the full breakdown.FactorsFactor grades, in orderSatisfaction (54%): Recency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.Reliability (24%): How rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.Craft & service (0%): Google review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.Value (14%): Customers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Momentum (0%): Penalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.Replies to reviews (7%): How often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.One letter per factor score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = below 20.★Google star rating as shown on Google Maps.Typical billMedian bill customers of this company reported in their reviews (needs 3+ priced reviews).
1Teo Customs logoTeo CustomsRichmond, VAA 92How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 55%95+51.8Reliability 24%95+23Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%40+2.8Craft & service penalty99−0.1Experts Score= 92Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.AAAAAC4.95—
2CARSTAR Alan Conner Collision Center logoCARSTAR Alan Conner Collision CenterRichmond, VAA 89How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 55%89+48.5Reliability 24%81+19.6Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%100+7.1Craft & service penalty91−0.9Experts Score= 89Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.AAAAAA4.86—
3Axselle Auto Service logoAxselle Auto ServiceRichmond, VAA 89How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 55%86+46.9Reliability 24%84+20.4Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%100+7.1Experts Score= 89Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.AAAAAA4.81—
4Caliber Collision logoCaliber CollisionRichmond, VAB 76How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 55%78+42.5Reliability 24%62+15Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%74+5.2Craft & service penalty94−0.6Momentum penalty99−0.1Experts Score= 76Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.BBAAAB4.76—
5Caliber Collision logoCaliber CollisionRichmond, VAB 74How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 55%73+39.8Reliability 24%62+15Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%100+7.1Craft & service penalty94−0.6Momentum penalty84−1.6Experts Score= 74Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.BBAAAA4.77—
6Caliber Collision logoCaliber CollisionRichmond, VAB 74How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 55%73+39.8Reliability 24%61+14.8Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%100+7.1Craft & service penalty83−1.7Experts Score= 74Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.BBAAAA4.71—
7Head Over Wheels Collision & Mechanical - Richmond logoHead Over Wheels Collision & Mechanical - RichmondRichmond, VAB 73How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 55%74+40.4Reliability 24%63+15.3Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%49+3.5Experts Score= 73Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.BB–AAC4.78—
8Affordable Body Work logoAffordable Body WorkRichmond, VAB 72How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 55%79+43.1Reliability 24%64+15.5Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%24+1.7Craft & service penalty89−1.1Momentum penalty83−1.7Experts Score= 72Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.BBAAAD4.80—
9Caliber Collision logoCaliber CollisionRichmond, VAB 63How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 55%65+35.5Reliability 24%46+11.2Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%100+7.1Craft & service penalty92−0.8Momentum penalty62−3.8Experts Score= 63Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.BCAABA4.66—
10M&S Auto Repair logoM&S Auto RepairRichmond, VAB 62How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 55%65+35.5Reliability 24%49+11.9Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%15+1.1Craft & service penalty99−0.1Experts Score= 62Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.BCAAAF4.75—

What jobs cost

What customers paid, from the price Google asks reviewers to report.

JobLow25th percentile: 1 in 4 customers paid less than this.TypicalMedian of the bill customers reported in their Google review (Google asks reviewers for a price range; we use the middle of each range).High75th percentile: 1 in 4 customers paid more than this.FairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.

Auto Body Shops in Virginia at a glance

How the 10 auto body shops we rated in Virginia compare, and what customers praise most.

Experts Score grades

A = score 80+, F = below 20.

  • Grade A330%
  • Grade B770%
  • Grade C00%
  • Grade D00%
  • Grade F00%

Google ratings

Average stars per company.

  • 4.90★ and up110%
  • 4.80–4.89★330%
  • 4.60–4.79★660%
  • Below 4.60★00%

What customers praise

Share of Google review highlights.

  • Quality3,77728%
  • Professionalism4,12830%
  • Responsiveness00%
  • Punctuality3,03422%
  • Value2,76520%

Was the price fair?

All price verdicts left with reviews.

  • Great price2,17851%
  • Reasonable1,71140%
  • Overpriced601%
  • Not sure3147%

Price verdicts by year

Share calling it great / reasonable / overpriced.

2025
2026

How we grade

Satisfaction (54%) — Recency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.

Reliability (24%) — How rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.

Craft & service (penalty, up to −10) — Google review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.

Value (14%) — Customers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.

Momentum (penalty, up to −10) — Penalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.

Replies to reviews (7%) — How often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.