Dunavant's Body Shop and Sales

Auto body shop · Columbia, TN · reviewed since 2016

How 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%75+40.9Reliability 24%68+16.5Value 14%70+9.9Replies to reviews 7%43+3Experts Score= 70Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.70SCORE
BGradeLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#322 of 348 auto repair shopsPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 7%
4.7 ★★★★★ 50 Google reviews · 21 photos
90%five-star reviews
4.75★last 12 monthsAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
5%1–2★, last 20 reviewsShare of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
86%reviews answered by the owner
Oct 2026latest review

Dunavant's Body Shop and Sales at a glance

Customers frequently praise the shop for quality body and paint work, friendly service, and efficient handling of insurance claims. Many reviewers note that staff members communicate clearly throughout the repair process and return vehicles on time. However, a pattern of criticism in low-star reviews alleges inflated estimates and incomplete work, such as missed paint areas, which contradicts the generally positive feedback regarding honesty and thoroughness.

  • Google rating: 4.7 out of 5 from 50 reviews (90% five-star).
  • Reviews on this page: 50 Google reviews (38 with written comments, 1 with photos).
  • Owner responses: the business replied to 86% of reviews.
  • Most recent review: October 7, 2026.
  • Service: Auto Repair Shop serving Columbia, Tennessee.

Data from Google, last updated November 1, 2026.

Score profile vs other auto repair shops

Score per factor (100 = best)Each factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (star average, share of 1–2★ reviews, price verdicts…); standing within the category can only raise it, never lower it.. Strongest: momentum and satisfaction; weakest: replies to reviews.

Satisfaction75Reliability68Craft & service–Value70Momentum100Replies to reviews43Satisfaction: 75 (median 89)Reliability: 68 (median 86)Value: 70 (median 100)Momentum: 100 (median 100)Replies to reviews: 43 (median 60)
This companyAuto Repair Shops median0 = centre, 100 = best
SatisfactionSatisfaction · 54% of the scoreRecency-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.Dunavant's Body Shop and Sales: 75/100 on this factor. Category median: 89.B
75
ReliabilityReliability · 24% of the scoreHow 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.Dunavant's Body Shop and Sales: 68/100 on this factor. Category median: 86.B
68
Craft & serviceCraft & service · penalty only, up to −10 pointsGoogle 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.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 99.–
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ValueValue · 14% of the scoreCustomers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Dunavant's Body Shop and Sales: 70/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.B
70
MomentumMomentum · penalty only, up to −10 pointsPenalises 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.Dunavant's Body Shop and Sales: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
100
Replies to reviewsReplies to reviews · 7% of the scoreHow 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.Dunavant's Body Shop and Sales: 43/100 on this factor. Category median: 60.C
43

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Star ratings

50 Google reviews we collected

  • 5 stars4590%
  • 4 stars12%
  • 3 stars12%
  • 2 stars00%
  • 1 star36%

Praise vs complaints

Phrases our text analysis found in 38 written reviews

  • Praise5396%
  • Complaints24%

PriceGoogle asks reviewers whether the price was great, reasonable or overpriced; these are their answers.

Price verdicts customers left with their Google review

  • Great price563%
  • Reasonable113%
  • Overpriced113%
  • Not sure113%

Topic share

How often each topic comes up in the written reviews

  • Quality & results2036%
  • Would recommend1425%
  • Staff & attitude1222%
  • Communication35%
  • Speed & response24%
  • Price & value24%
  • Honesty & trust24%

What customers talk about

We read 38 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.

  • “Excellent customer service and top notch work completed each time.”
  • “Never had an issues and would highly recommend to anyone.”
  • “Very nice family very respectful did Excellent with my car and very kind hearted when it comes to to helping others”
  • “Excellent work and everyone involved were so helpful and explained everything.”
  • “They worked with my insurance company and got the repairs completed in a timely manner and took care of everything.”
  • “…er easy by staying in contact with me throughout the duration of the estimate and repairs.…”
  • “Is one the best people honestly”

People customers mention

  • Jessica 4 reviews
  • Tracy 3 reviews

praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.

Reviews for your job

Customers hired Dunavant's Body Shop and Sales for 2 kinds of job. Pick one to see what they paid and said.

Recent reviews

Eric2 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 weeks ago★★★★★

Dunavant’s Body Shop does excellent work! Never had an issues and would highly recommend to anyone. Tracy goes above and beyond to help people out and makes sure the work is done correctly. A Family owned business and you won’t be disappointed in having your vehicle repaired here.

Great pricePainting
Priscilla1 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 weeks ago★★★★★

Very nice family very respectful did Excellent with my car and very kind hearted when it comes to to helping others

Great pricePaintingBody & Trim
Michael1 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 weeks ago★★★★★

Dunnavants body shop is best in the business. I have known them for over 40 years. They are the only ones that work on my vehicles. Always do excellent work. Recommend anyone to let them fix there vehicles. You will not be disappointed!!!!

timothy2 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 weeks ago★★★★★

My family and I have had multiple vehicles repaired here. We would not go anywhere else! Excellent customer service and top notch work completed each time. They will work with your insurance company or do out of pocket repairs. Would definitely recommend going to Dunavant’s Body Shop.

PaintingBody & Trim
Jeremy1 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 weeks ago★★★★★

I have had multiple vehicles repaired here and they provide great service! They worked with my insurance company and got the repairs completed in a timely manner and took care of everything. Would highly recommend

Great pricePaintingBody & Trim
AaronLocal Guide · 26 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. · a month ago★

This body shop is not legit. Please go see for yourself. You will hear no power tools you will see no dust. They only fix a select few cars and They write ridiculous estimates to collect 3 to 5 k from your insurance company. I've received a second estimate for 6200.00 compared to the 12k plus they're estimate…

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Customer reviews

4.7 ★★★★★ 50 reviews on Google · rating breakdown

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Dakota Cheek1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews Dakota has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Great people.

Response from the owner · 3 weeks ago

Thank you sir! We appreciate you and your business!

Destiny davis1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews Destiny has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Great work and Customer Service

  • Services: Painting, Body & Trim
Response from the owner · 3 weeks ago

Thank you ma'am! We greatly appreciate you and your business!

Eric Davis2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Eric has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Dunavant’s Body Shop does excellent work! Never had an issues and would highly recommend to anyone. Tracy goes above and beyond to help people out and makes sure the work is done correctly. A Family owned business and you won’t be disappointed in having your vehicle repaired here.

  • Price assessment: Great price
  • Services: Painting
Response from the owner · 3 weeks ago

Thank you sir! We greatly appreciate you and your business!

Priscilla Davis1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews Priscilla has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Very nice family very respectful did Excellent with my car and very kind hearted when it comes to to helping others

  • Price assessment: Great price
  • Services: Painting, Body & Trim
Response from the owner · 3 weeks ago

Thank you ma'am! We greatly appreciate you and your business.

Michael Potts1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews Michael has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Dunnavants body shop is best in the business. I have known them for over 40 years. They are the only ones that work on my vehicles. Always do excellent work. Recommend anyone to let them fix there vehicles. You will not be disappointed!!!!

Response from the owner · 3 weeks ago

Thank you sir! We greatly appreciate you and your business!

Rhonda Neyman6 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Rhonda has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Professional work completed. Excellent customer service! Highly recommend.

  • Price assessment: Not sure
  • Services: Painting, Body & Trim
Response from the owner · 3 weeks ago

Thank you ma'am! We greatly appreciate you and your business!

timothy remer2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews timothy has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

My family and I have had multiple vehicles repaired here. We would not go anywhere else! Excellent customer service and top notch work completed each time. They will work with your insurance company or do out of pocket repairs. Would definitely recommend going to Dunavant’s Body Shop.

  • Services: Painting, Body & Trim
Response from the owner · 3 weeks ago

Thank you sir we appreciate you and your business!

Jeremy Frazier1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews Jeremy has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

I have had multiple vehicles repaired here and they provide great service! They worked with my insurance company and got the repairs completed in a timely manner and took care of everything. Would highly recommend

  • Price assessment: Great price
  • Services: Painting, Body & Trim
Response from the owner · 3 weeks ago

Thank you sir we appreciate you and your business!

Aaron HattLocal Guide · 26 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Aaron has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

This body shop is not legit. Please go see for yourself. You will hear no power tools you will see no dust. They only fix a select few cars and They write ridiculous estimates to collect 3 to 5 k from your insurance company. I've received a second estimate for 6200.00 compared to the 12k plus they're estimate reflects. They gave me a receipt for 3900.00 but claim free estimates and they doubled the tow bill. Because of these practices it forces the insurance company to total your vehicle 90 percent of the time. Anyone wanting to see proof please get in touch with me via private message. You think you're getting something because this is represented as a family-owned and operated business all they're doing is screwing you. Don't use this shop unless you like being taken advantage of

  • Price assessment: Overpriced
  • Services: Service not listed
Ann Cothran10 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Ann has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Two folks recommended this body shop. Dunavant's is first rate all the way. My car was rear ended. The hitch was replaced in record time. Friendly, competent staff. Insurance was taken care of as well.

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Services: Service not listed
Response from the owner · 2 months ago

Thank you ma’am! We appreciate you and your business.

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Business details

  • Service area: Columbia, TN