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McGrath Collision Center
1919 Dodge Rd NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402, United States
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Ma
Review №1

I had to take my vehicle back for warranty on the paint job they did previously. The paint job they did started flaking off less then a year latter. Even though it was there workmanship that didnt hold up. I didnt ask for a rental car from them. I should of because they took longer than expected. After a week, I called to see when I could pick up my vehicle. I left a detailed message, no one ever got back to me. I stop in there that weekend and they havent even started on my vehicle. Since I originally had the truck painted, I moved a 100 miles away. So these trips are not convenient. Finally they called me a few weeks later, saying I could come get my vehicle. I told them I would be in on a certain Saturday. I made the 100 mile trip and no one was there do to the Derecho Storm. I get that the strom caused problems. I just feel like if they new I was coming in on Saturday and make a 200 mile round trip. They could have called me to let me know they wouldnt be there. I had them do some other work while they had the vehicle. They charged me $50.00 over the estimate. When I called back to ask them why, they said I could stop by and talk to them about it. Not over the phone.

Je
Review №2

Took a car that had an estimate of about $3000 to fix hail damage. 2 weeks later told its being totalled and estimate was almost $9000. Decide to buy car back from insurance. Go to pick up car, it wasnt ready cuz car wasnt put together. Why was the car even apart at all at this point? Then go back to pick up the car the next day and Im told that the passenger doors have no chrome trim on them because Kia makes their trim to be used one time only and that insurance has already paid for these parts so if we want they will order us some new ones but we pay for them. This trim can be remounted. And I came home and put one piece back on. The reason the other two arent reusable is because they were just ripped off.

Ch
Review №3

I highly recommend McGrath collision for body work two vehicles after theyve been in an accident. Their team does fabulous work my car looks just as good as it did before it was hit. They were very professional about making sure that everything was updated with my insurance company in regards to making sure that the rental car was extended as needed. They were also very professional about keeping me updated on the status of my cars repairs. If I have to have body work done to my vehicle again , hands down I will always choose McGrath.

Ir
Review №4

I had damage to my car due to the Derecho that hit Iowa. My car was with the collision place for a few weeks however every time I called to get updates and advice the ladies I spoke with were patient and professional and because I have severe anxiety it helped me communicate my needs. Not every organization is like that so I make a point to praise organizations that does without even knowing someone has special needs. Thank you so much

To
Review №5

Quick, professional, and friendly service. These guys are the go to team for collision repair services. Very satisfied.

Ka
Review №6

I change my review to one star. The staff was extremely rude. In the past they have been very easy to deal with. Im not sure if they had a staff change or what. Get it together guys.

Ma
Review №7

The comments about the taking the car. Pat McGrath was awesome super people at the service desk 4 car service. Very friendly got us in and out within a half an hour. With our recall on our Dart .weve have done a lot of business with Pat McGrath. As a matter of fact we bought our car brand new in 2012. We have always had our car service there they have always done a super job .thank you again Pat McGrath

Ni
Review №8

I had two claims on my vehicle. They rescheduled my initial appointment due to their busy schedule, which was fine. However, there was almost no communication after that. I had to call each week to get an update. Dusty was the only one who did follow up one time, and when I called each week, he was nice and apologetic for the situation. They actually had my vehicle for 10 days before they contacted my insurance company for more verification of repairs. They ended up having my vehicle for over 30 days. When I got it back, my new roof had scratches all over it ( which they did immediately buff out upon me notifying them). The inside was full of grease, had metal shavings everywhere, and my counsel had a missing piece and my sunglasses were broke. They have offered to buy new sunglasses and I found the missing counsel piece. Very disappointing service.

St
Review №9

I hit my first deer in 33 years of driving. My vehicle is 10 years old and I didnt really want to be looking for a different one because of this. McGrath worked with my insurance company and everything was taken care of. Very professional. McGrath was able to get working on my vehicle with in 24hours of receiving it and I had it back before the date they quoted me.

Mi
Review №10

The employees I have worked with are experts in their particular area and go above and beyond. Attention to detail is one of their biggest strengths.Thanks for taking such good care of us!

Je
Review №11

Someone else dented my door and offered to pay for it. When McGrath learned it was a self-pay, they asked if I wanted it better or perfect. The car is 9 years old so I said better. I picked the car up and it was PERFECT! And it was a third the cost of another place. Thanks, McGrath for a fantastic, reasonably priced repair!

Ch
Review №12

Great experience! We dropped our vehicle off on Sunday and they estimated the job to be done that Friday. They sent us a text on Tuesday with a status update, and another follow-up Thursday. They actually wound up finishing my SUV early on that Thursday. Vehicle looked beautiful and you never knew anything happened. Excellent work!

lo
Review №13

They were the best weve ever seen we wont go anywhere else if we have body damage to our vechile we bought our truck there and were going to stay there you guys are so sweet office,body guys, everyone even after the major storm that hit cedar Rapids i dont know how you do it your bosss shouldve seen you 💘 you thank,thank you so very much really love our 👶

Do
Review №14

Amazing service start to finish! They finished my repairs ahead of schedule and had everything ready when I arrived and even washed and warmed up my car on this 10° day. Michelle was an absolute pleasure to work with and Nikki from Progressive kept me informed the whole time. Highly recommend!

Ja
Review №15

I felt like a customer that nobody cared about. Getting the estimate was quick, but the estimator didnt seem to give a rip about getting my business or not. I was told I would be contacted to set up a time to schedule the repairs....I was never contacted. After a week and a half I had to call McGrath. Then, the earliest I could get in for the repairs was a month out. I was told if I brought it in on Wednesday the repair would be done on Friday....it wasnt done until the following Monday. (it was a simple bumper replacement)The best part of the experience was James the shuttle driver. He was awesome.

sh
Review №16

We had a sub par insurance company for this claim. McGrath went the extra mile and got my truck fixed correctly. My truck was spotless and perfect when I picked it up. Could not be happier! I would recommend this shop to anyone, top shelf quality work. Thank you

Ko
Review №17

In the auto body shop, Cruz Estrada is hardworking, efficient, and quick at his job. Working with him makes the process less stressful and he is trustworthy. Can’t find that just anywhere. I’d recommend McGrath Collision Center to everyone!

Kr
Review №18

My vehicle was towed to McGraths after being impounded for one week. Matt and I checked in with each other weekly or more to touch base while dealing with insurance companies. He was thorough with his estimates, completed all tasks in a timely manner and kept me informed. After 4 weeks, the insurance finalized the claim and Matt was able to get it off the lot. He pleasant and never complained about how long it was taking. I definitely recommend Matt and McGrath Collison team to anyone needing repair. They were a pleasure to deal with.Krista

Pa
Review №19

McGrath made an unpleasant process as pleasant as possible. They are wonderful to work with and do quality work.

Tr
Review №20

Between McGrath Collision and my insurance company, they provided a peaceful sense of confidence in completing the repair to my new vehicle. This was a first time experience for me and they did great as I was expecting the worst! I would do the exact same thing if this happens again.

Cr
Review №21

I greatly appreciated the constant updates throughout the entire process! It helped me plan accordingly for my alternative transportation needs during the repair process. Then, I was totally blown away with the quality of the final repairs to my vehicle! It literally looks brand new again! My sincere thanks to the entire staff and crew at McGrath Collision Center!

Ch
Review №22

Sent my insurance estimate over on Friday and got a response first thing monday morning. They could have gotten me in that weekend but we opted to schedule the next week in case it took longer than quoted. They got the work done well and even handled the insurance company to get some extra work done. All together they were great to work with, my only complaint would be having someone to completely explain the charges and work done completely as the gentleman who brought my car out couldnt really explain it for me.

Ja
Review №23

The person I spoke with was very nice, but I specifically told him that the cosmetic damage was the least important part of the issue. The guy seemed to understand and said they would contact me, if they had any concerns. A week later, they called to tell me it was a wheel bearing issue, and they had already fixed the cosmetic issue. So, instead of looking out for their customer, they took the insurance money and ran. These people are snakes, and walking piles of excrement. Never trust McGrath

De
Review №24

McGrath collision center fixed my car in a very timely manner and exceeded my expectations in customer service and quality. Or use McGrath every time, for everything. They are absolutely the best!

Ro
Review №25

I have been in involved directly and indirectly with the auto repair industry for over 50 years. My son owns a auto body repair business as well. McGrath’s auto body repair exceeded my expectations. Everything was handled in a professional and efficient manner. The representatives listened to my expectations and performed admirably with regular phone updates. Outstanding experience!!

Zo
Review №26

I want to thank everyone who worked on my car this past 2 weeks. U did an excellent job on getting it back into looking like a new vehicle. Couldnt even tell where the damage was. The text messages u left on how my car was advancing was subered. Kept me informed on how things were progressing. I would recommend anyone to use u. Hopefully i wont need to come back for long time but if i. ever need to i will b coming back.

G-
Review №27

It took a longer than expected but it was because of my insurance adjusters slow response and under estimating the hail damage.McGrath Collision did a very good job following up with the insurance company and making my car look new again!!Thanks Travis and Team!!

Wa
Review №28

Great people and company. Truck repaired perfectly. They also took care of a couple of scratches and dings that were not part of the insurance repair at no charge. Thank you!

Er
Review №29

They were very professional and strived to please me so far my experience has been very good. There shop is very nice looks like they have all the tools to do the job.

Mi
Review №30

I brought in my 2019 Jeep Cherokee the day after I struck a deer. The staff at McGrath Collision Center got me right in got the estimate done, called my insurance adjuster while I was there, helped me get set up in a rental in a quick & efficient manner. There was a issue getting parts for my vehicle which was out of their control due to backorder problems. They were great in staying in communication & keeping me in the know of time frames & when we can hopefully expect things to be wrapped up.

Jo
Review №31

Needed a place for car to be towed for possible body repair. Car was totaled, however, every conversation with them was polite and helpful.

Ro
Review №32

Overall Im very satisfied with the quality of the work, friendly service and cost. I had 3 other estimates and my final cost was within $2.00 of another high quality collision repair service. I highly recommend McGrath Collision Center.

So
Review №33

I think the dent repair was great that Elite dent did ...a couple Minor Details according to our insurance my vehicle was supposed to be vacuumed and it was not. I made it very easy for them as I took everything out of my van and I take pretty good care of my vehicles but there was dirt and some minor food particles that were on the floor when I took the vehicle in and they were still there when I picked it up. I dont know if this matters but I observed two people in front of me get asked if you want somebody to go out and inspect the vehicle with you that they were picking up. No one asked us. They just brought the vehicle up handed the keys and said there you go. I guess if I was a minority I probably would have thought I was being discriminated against but that obviously is not the case.

Ho
Review №34

McGrath Collision Center did a great job of getting my car in and fixed in a reasonable amount of time.

Ch
Review №35

I brought my car there today. I just had a simple question on how to take off old touch-up paint. The staff there is great. They did not try to push any services. They were able to fix it for no cost.Honest and Helpful company

Al
Review №36

The bumper was installed and painted correctly, however, we had to go back because parts were not secure and were hanging down. Additionally, i was told since the car was already at Mcgraths, they would have the recall taken care of before we picked it up. Found out they did not take care of it, so now, we have to make, another trip out there, leave the vehicle, then make ANOTHER trip out there to pick it up. According to the receptionist, it was on the ticket, to have the recall taken care of. It should be noted, when i first called and asked if the recall was fixed, the receptionist said it was on the ticket to be fixed but she would have ROGER, check and call me back. ROGER failed to do so. So i had to call AGAIN. ROGER advised it was not and didnt know why. ROGER pretty much had the attitude he really didnt care that we would now have to make ANOTHER two trips out there to get things repaired. When i expressed my frustrations, and that our time is valued too, i received no response, from ROGER. VERY POOR SERVICE, WILL NEVER GO THERE AGAIN.

An
Review №37

I had work done through my GEICO insurance. McGrath was fantastic in letting me know how things are going and also let me know when my car would be ready to be picked up and how to handle the rental car aspect. I was traveling for the last few days my car was being worked on and Michelle made it easy to coordinate that I would pick it up the following Monday. I learned they have a lifetime warranty on anything they worked on which is really nice. Ive heard some horror stories from people that had bad work done and issues getting it resolved. This was my first ever insurance claim related fix up and it went Excellent!

Br
Review №38

Still did not fix the issue, the noise I was hearing is still there from the original repair.. I know I was hearing the noise where their repair was but they tried to tell me otherwise . All in all I was pretty much told to deal with it. However Bob was great; super nice and helpful.... the receptionist was very rude and snippy.

Am
Review №39

My vehicles was towed in and taken care of in a timely matter. They provided great communication with my insurance provider and have a friendly staff for an overall great experience.

Ca
Review №40

Car delayed three times. Took almost a month to fix a dented fender. Everyone was nice so that is why I rated it two stars instead of one.

Ry
Review №41

Knocked out a pretty decent repair in only a couple of days!! Super professional and had a great experience overall!

Ji
Review №42

Working with the GEICO claims adjuster was really easy. They coordinated all the repairs with McGrath and it was very, very easy. Complimentary shuttle service was greatly appreciated

Sc
Review №43

Hit a raccoon on 380 with my sedan and yet this company didnt even do an alignment when all the damage was on one side right in front of the tire. If I ever have any body work needing repaired in the future I will go elsewhere if they cant do a simple alignment when it shouldnt need to be requested. Just like all other McGrath companies run and avoid them!

Mi
Review №44

I have no complaints I was in and out super fast. I went in on a Saturday to get a estimate then the parts were ordered the I dropped off my car and then they called me for pickup. They also made it super easy for me to get a rental, Herts picked me up then I just left the car at Mcgrath for them to pick it up.

Pa
Review №45

Used McGrath several times. Always done good work. Fairly prompt and usually pricing not too bad.

Ka
Review №46

My car looked better than the day I bought it after the repair. Easy to work with and very friendly. Only complaint was the wait to get an appointment, but totally worth the wait!

Aa
Review №47

They were quick. Any questions I had, they were ready to answer.

Br
Review №48

The staff is very personable and takes their time to listen and to explain the process of repairs.

Je
Review №49

Its the cleanest shop Ive ever seen. They were very helpful and knowledgeable and Ive seen them do some great work for my friends. Id recommend this shop for anyone who needs body work. Enterprise is right across the street too which makes it super convenient.

Ro
Review №50

No hassle, fast and easy estimate. Friendly staff and quick service had us back in our vehicle the same week.

Cl
Review №51

After accidentally driving my 2019 Silverado through my house there was a lot of damage to my truck. After calling McGrath collision center they got me in immediately, got an estimate done, set things up with my insurance company, and got me a rental in no time. Also they kept me posted on the progress of my vehicle and did a great job on the repairs! Now I just wish they did home repairs!

Bi
Review №52

I wound like to thank travis and team...we picked our van up on a Saturday and when we returned home noticed there were some scratches about the window on the passenger door that were not there previous to the repair...my wife to the van back to them the following Monday and travis didnt even question it he fixed the problem without hesitation and looks awesome that is service at its best right there people can say what they want about get the money and go but this proves differently...thank you travis

Am
Review №53

My car received a lot of hail damage. My insurance company set up my appointments with McGrath Collision Center and for a rental car for the next day. Took my car in to McGrath on the 8th, got estimate info from insurance on the 9th and was told I should have my car back on the 21st. I received a call on the 17th that my car was done! The whole process was so easy and the few people I dealt with at McGraths were very personable. My car looks back to being like new, which is great since its not even a year and a half old yet!! Thank you McGrath Collision Center!

Sa
Review №54

Stopped in for an estimate following yesterdays accident. Steve was efficient and, I believe, honest about what he saw. Ive been here before. By the way, nice waiting area and restroom.

No
Review №55

I dealt with Cruz, one of their estimators, and he was very professional and thorough. I would recommend McGrath to anyone needing any sort of repair on their vehicles.

Sh
Review №56

Very detailed oriented and fast service. Liked my employee discount on the claim as well.

Ha
Review №57

I dropped my car off late with my keys and they had an adjuster look at it early morning and called my promptly. They then helped me get plates off my car when it was totaled. The staff were nice and made the stressful situation calm. My mom and I both left feeling content. They didnt do any repair work, but Im sure they would have held the same customer service attitude. Thanks, McGrath for making a horrible situation quick and easy for me. Being involved in an accident, especially one that isnt your fault, is super overwhelming and you guys were able to help me close a door of my life (my favorite car) peacefully.

Te
Review №58

I highly recommend this place! Outstanding workmanship and very detailed!

Ra
Review №59

Good group to work with. Job done right the first time.

Gr
Review №60

Excellent work on my car and an extremely professional staff. THANK YOU McGrath!

Co
Review №61

They fix my car up, they were super helpful and kind. Thank you so much for all your hard work!

Ro
Review №62

Love McGrath, they returned my car in a great condition and they kept me informed all the time about the status of the repairs.

la
Review №63

Excellent customer service and keeping me updated with the status of my car.

Ky
Review №64

They did excellent work on my car. The people there were super friendly and polite and the work was done before the date they had originally planned for.

Ja
Review №65

First class service all the way in the Collision repair office.

ld
Review №66

Did some minor repairs on my 2007 gmc truck front grill and headlight and that I was paying out of pocket...Steve was very good on helping me out with it and working me in... And all looks like they did a great job... Thanks Steve 👍

Mi
Review №67

They painted my car when I realized we didnt make sure the paint was correct to the opposite side they fixed it.. took a couple days and they offered a rental at no cost to me.. no need for that though..they have been great..

Li
Review №68

They did an amazing job. There always nice and get the work done in a timely manner.

Al
Review №69

I had a great experience with the collision center and they were really great with updating me on what’s going on with the car, and a great team with friendly people! Thank you!

Ch
Review №70

McGrath is a no muss, no fuss kind of shop. So happy I chose them. Repair perfect.

Ne
Review №71

The quality of work was superb.

Da
Review №72

Stood behind there work had some marks on paint and they buffed them out

Sc
Review №73

Very pleasent interaction with the staff on hand, definitely under the circumstances after the nasty August 10 wind storm.

Ni
Review №74

Fixed my car real nice after I hit a deer.

Ra
Review №75

This was my first time working with McGrath Collision Center and I must say that the staff there was very professional and helpful. I will definitely take my vehicle there again should the need arise.

Su
Review №76

Everyone I dealt with was friendly and helpful.

Ko
Review №77

Had a great experience with them fixing my rear bumper from an accident. They quickly got me an estimate and got my car in within a day.

Ru
Review №78

McGrath fixed my bumper after another car backed into me. My car now looks beautiful again and was cleaner than when I dropped it off!

Ch
Review №79

Perfect repair on my Honda, awesome turnaround, and friendly office staff.

za
Review №80

They did an excellent job repairing my 11 Silverado looks good as new

Ka
Review №81

I have been waiting for an estimate for over one hour. I have received estimates several times over the years but not to sure why someone would need to sit over an hour for an estimate with the car sitting 40 feet away. So the car wasnt taken to another place as I can see the car from where Im sitting. Very poor service.

wi
Review №82

Mcgrath Collision Center did a great job on my truck they ordered the wrong part for my front grill and they offered to fix it. They have a great staff and amazing customer service I would recommend these guys to anyone who needs it

Da
Review №83

They are a little more than most shops but always seem get the money from the insurance company plus lifetime warranty on work is nice

Ti
Review №84

We had a small fender bender and wanted to do things a little unconventional for insurance and the body shop and we wanted to be informed and know what all the insurance adjuster said needed to be done and what the shop could do before we authorized the work. When dropping off I specifically told the front desk we didn’t want the repaint of our pickup and it was dismissed and I was notified of the process by which I would be called by the insurance adjuster after the assessment and then the shop would proceed accordingly. Well, the adjuster left a message with me instead of talking directly to my husband (of which I also notified the front desk to call for decision-making) and the shop proceeded without our prior knowledge and approval, and because the front desk had me sign “something“ when I dropped off it was considered our consent to go ahead with “whatever the adjuster comes up with.” Well, long story short, shop got my husband upset because they took apart the truck bed as if they should paint (all the labor charges to our insurance!) and because we wished to have the dent repaired by means of a paintless dent repair. After notifying them for the second time, McGrath’s PDR guy said they “couldn’t” do it (when we already had a PDR guy say he could easily). (Our assumption is that they wanted to repaint for the larger insurance reimbursement vs. PDR repair so they said they couldn’t do it.) We took our truck to our PDR guy, had it done in a day and you can’t even tell it was there!Pros: they worked fast to remedy the authorized work.

Je
Review №85

Mcgrath provided me outstanding service and knowledge on the proper steps to handle my claim with my insurance company while also giving me the best estimate possible on my car.

Al
Review №86

Super easy to work with, great communication, and my car looks awesome!

Cu
Review №87

Rip off company. Over charges everything. No returning calls. Shop around first. You will see the difference in price. $$$$$

Sc
Review №88

Less than a pleasant experience. My collision consultant had ZERO communication with me in regards to the status of my vehicle. Any time I needed an update I had to call the collision center.My vehicle was to be complete on a Thursday and when I showed up Friday to pick up the vehicle I was told it would be another day. ZERO COMMUNICATION once again that there would be a delay...Once I did pick up the vehicle the rear sensor that was to be fixed/replaced was not complete and the moment I pulled out of the parking lot the light came on the dash. I would assume someone would verify all work would be complete prior to releasing vehicle back to owner. So another day in the shop and another rental car.I would recommend looking elsewhere for your repair needs.

Ka
Review №89

Wow! The rework on my car was completed two days ahead of schedule and with no evidence that anything was ever wrong! Thanks!!

Em
Review №90

Amazing customer service & quality

Ja
Review №91

They put effort into working with us and maintained a pleasant demeanor. Justin was conscientious, knowledgeable about the product, and friendly. My overall experience was fulfilling because they fed us pizza and sold us a new van.

Ji
Review №92

Beautiful building. Does a great job. Followed up promptly and often!

Bi
Review №93

Advisor kept giving me different estimate amounts, one before our coverage kicked in, and then one after the coverage kicked in and then numerous ones after only for it to not be what he said and us having to pay more then expected. Which cut into the funds we set aside for our child who is due in 3 weeks 😔

cm
Review №94

There is a grease stain on the inside A pillar, i will stop by tomorrow and have you fix it.

Sh
Review №95

Horrible place to work with. Car is still rusting after 2 attempts to fix it under a warranty claim. Only way to fix is to replace the body panel. Their techs also broke several things on my car that I had to fix and also come to find out that they tried to jack my car up in the wrong places which caused more issues with my car and they claimed that I was the one to damaged my car from hitting a curb or something. I think I would know if I did that and if I did I would have crushed the oil pan and damaged the front cradle which both are still the factory installed components. They will not take ownership of their screw ups. I have painted several cars my self and my most recent had seam rust and body panel rust which anything has yet to show any evidence of coming back as I did it the right way and also going on at least 2yrs. I would run away and run fast from this place.

We
Review №96

Just really great work and service.

AB
Review №97

Took my 15 Accord here after sliding on some ice and hitting the curb on a turn. Steering was stiff and told them multiple times that it was stiff. They test drove it before working on it and confirmed the stiffness. They replaced scratched rims, and aligned the car. Was called to pick it up after a week. I asked to test drive before paying and it still wasnt fixed and radio was locked after they hooked up diagnostic equipment. I guess they dont test drive after working on something. They had to take it to Honda across the street and had the steering rack replaced. Too much time wasted.

U
Review №98

Joel is a good representitive to this company. I feel he did everything that I was expecting. For the most part, my experience was good.

C
Review №99

Kept me informed.

St
Review №100

They repaired my car 1 day faster than I was quoted. Price was good & the ability to be shuttled to my car when it was finished saved the day!

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4.4 Rating
  • Address:1919 Dodge Rd NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402, United States
  • Site:https://mcgrathcollision.com/?utm_source=gmb&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=site_link
  • Phone:+1 319-393-9256
Categories
  • Auto body shop
  • Auto dent removal service
  • Auto glass shop
  • Auto repair shop
  • Auto restoration service
  • Car detailing service
  • Car repair and maintenance
Working hours
  • Monday:7AM–5:30PM
  • Tuesday:8–11AM
  • Wednesday:Closed
  • Thursday:7AM–5:30PM
  • Friday:7AM–5:30PM
  • Saturday:7AM–5:30PM
  • Sunday:7AM–5:30PM
Amenities
  • Restroom:Yes
Planning
  • Appointments recommended:Yes
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