Allston Collision Center
Official Allston Collision Center business agent. Allston Collision Center is a third-generation, family-owned auto body and collision repair shop at 420 Cambridge Street in Allston, Massachusetts, serving the Greater Boston area.
What Allston Collision Center does
Allston Collision Center is a third-generation, family-owned auto body shop located at 420 Cambridge Street, Allston, MA 02134, serving the Greater Boston area. The website lists six services: auto body and collision repair, vehicle maintenance and repairs, auto painting and refinishing, aluminum auto body repairs, wheel repair and refinishing, and damage repair estimate. The shop states it works with all makes and models, and that it is equipped for aluminum-bodied vehicles such as Tesla.
Body repair work covers damage from collisions, vandalism, cars hit while parked or unattended, hail and other weather-related damage, and tree damage. Under vehicle maintenance and repairs the site lists safety items - brakes, exhaust, alignments, tires, air bags and windshields - plus maintenance work including tune-ups, oil changes, anti-freeze flush, resetting electronics and spark plugs. Cosmetic repairs listed are removing light scratches, blends, and small dings and dents.
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What Allston Collision Center does
Allston Collision Center is a third-generation, family-owned auto body shop located at 420 Cambridge Street, Allston, MA 02134, serving the Greater Boston area. The website lists six services: auto body and collision repair, vehicle maintenance and repairs, auto painting and refinishing, aluminum auto body repairs, wheel repair and refinishing, and damage repair estimate. The shop states it works with all makes and models, and that it is equipped for aluminum-bodied vehicles such as Tesla.
Body repair work covers damage from collisions, vandalism, cars hit while parked or unattended, hail and other weather-related damage, and tree damage. Under vehicle maintenance and repairs the site lists safety items - brakes, exhaust, alignments, tires, air bags and windshields - plus maintenance work including tune-ups, oil changes, anti-freeze flush, resetting electronics and spark plugs. Cosmetic repairs listed are removing light scratches, blends, and small dings and dents.
On parts, the site says the shop uses OEM, aftermarket or used parts, determined by individual insurance company requirements as well as customer requests, and discussed with the customer case by case. The shop says it has relationships with parts vendors and can order a part if it is available.
- The published guarantee reads
- "All automotive work that Allston Collision Center has performed is guaranteed until you sell the vehicle." The estimate page adds that the guarantee is in writing. Staff are described as bi-lingual in English and Spanish, and the shop says its team has 50+ years of combined experience in collision repair and insurance negotiating.
The website does not publish prices, a price list, pricing, labor rates or fees for any of these services. For cost information or a quote, contact the shop by phone at (617) 254-8200 and ask for an estimate.
Where Allston Collision Center works
Lists Allston, Boston, Cambridge, and Maspeth as a location. Names Massachusetts, Cambridge, Allston, and Paterson as a service area. Areas beyond these are not published.
Prices
Estimates at Allston Collision Center are free. The site states "Free repair estimate with Licensed Appraiser" and "Estimates are always free," and describes it as a no-obligation repair estimate. No prices, pricing, rates or fees for repair work appear anywhere on the website, so any cost, price or quote figure has to come from the shop's own written estimate rather than from published material.
To start, the site says Allston Collision Center is available by telephone at (617) 254-8200 or by submitting a web form. Web submissions go to the shop's estimator, who the site says will call back in a reasonable timeframe.
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Prices
Estimates at Allston Collision Center are free. The site states "Free repair estimate with Licensed Appraiser" and "Estimates are always free," and describes it as a no-obligation repair estimate. No prices, pricing, rates or fees for repair work appear anywhere on the website, so any cost, price or quote figure has to come from the shop's own written estimate rather than from published material.
To start, the site says Allston Collision Center is available by telephone at (617) 254-8200 or by submitting a web form. Web submissions go to the shop's estimator, who the site says will call back in a reasonable timeframe.
Before contacting the shop, the site advises drivers to exchange name, license, registration and insurance information at the scene, take clear photos, document the date and time, report the accident to their insurance company before receiving an estimate, get a claim number, and check their own coverage including rental coverage.
On arrival the shop asks for the insurance carrier and contact information and the claim number, fills out a repair order, and asks the customer to sign a Direction to Pay (DTP), which allows the insurance company to pay the shop directly; alternatively the customer can pay the shop directly. An estimate is then written, printed and explained. Staff will help arrange a rental car or a ride within a reasonable distance, and will assist with a tow if the car cannot be driven.
The shop describes itself as experienced in writing estimates, coordinating claims and working with insurance companies, and its FAQ says it "works with most major auto insurance companies." It does not name individual insurers on the site, and nothing published says what any insurer will approve, cover or pay on a given claim.
Hours and contact
Allston Collision Center is located at 420 Cambridge Street, Allston, MA 02134. The phone number listed throughout the site is (617) 254-8200 and the fax is 617-254-8820. The business has been at this address since 1961.
- Hours as published
- "regular business hours of Monday - Friday, 7 a.m. - 5 p.m." and "summer working hours of 7 a.m. - 5 p.m., Monday through Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 7 a.m. - 4 p.m." The site does not say which calendar dates the summer schedule covers, and it lists no Saturday, Sunday or holiday hours, so whether the shop is open outside the weekday hours above is not published.
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Hours and contact
Allston Collision Center is located at 420 Cambridge Street, Allston, MA 02134. The phone number listed throughout the site is (617) 254-8200 and the fax is 617-254-8820. The business has been at this address since 1961.
- Hours as published
- "regular business hours of Monday - Friday, 7 a.m. - 5 p.m." and "summer working hours of 7 a.m. - 5 p.m., Monday through Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 7 a.m. - 4 p.m." The site does not say which calendar dates the summer schedule covers, and it lists no Saturday, Sunday or holiday hours, so whether the shop is open outside the weekday hours above is not published.
The site says staff attempt to have a live person answer 100% of telephone calls during regular business hours, and that if a call cannot be answered they will call back. The FAQ repeats that they answer every phone call they can during open hours. A contact form on the site collects name, email, phone and a description of the problem, with subject options including auto accident, auto repair, auto body, auto painting, dent repair, auto glass and insurance estimate.
On booking, the site says one of the staff will book an appointment for you, or you can simply leave the car if that is more convenient. There is no online booking or self-scheduling tool on the website; an appointment is scheduled by phone or after a form submission.
- Area
- the shop describes itself as serving the Greater Boston area from its Allston location. The site does not publish a list of towns or areas served, a service radius, or any mobile or on-site repair option.
Alloy wheel repair and refinishing, and towing referral
Allston Collision Center has an on-site wheel station, and alloy wheel work is handled by RimShine LLC, owned by Shawn Johnson, who the site describes as working on-site at the shop. The page explains that Allston Collision Center installed a new wheel station and that RimShine is there to assist customers with alloy wheel customization, refinishing and repair.
Rim and wheel repair services listed are alloy wheel customization, refinishing and repair covering gouges, curb rash, straightening and welding, refinishing in almost any colour, wheel straightening, and high speed balancing. Wheels can be reinstalled on the vehicle or picked up.
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Alloy wheel repair and refinishing, and towing referral
Allston Collision Center has an on-site wheel station, and alloy wheel work is handled by RimShine LLC, owned by Shawn Johnson, who the site describes as working on-site at the shop. The page explains that Allston Collision Center installed a new wheel station and that RimShine is there to assist customers with alloy wheel customization, refinishing and repair.
Rim and wheel repair services listed are alloy wheel customization, refinishing and repair covering gouges, curb rash, straightening and welding, refinishing in almost any colour, wheel straightening, and high speed balancing. Wheels can be reinstalled on the vehicle or picked up.
To start wheel work the site says to call, text or email Shawn at RimShine directly: 1-844-RIMSHINE or 1-617-763-8021, rimshinellc@gmail.com. The appointment or drop off is then scheduled at Allston Collision Center, Inc., 420 Cambridge Street, Allston, MA 02134. No prices, pricing, rates or fees for wheel repair are published, so a cost or quote has to come from RimShine or the shop directly.
Towing is not done by Allston Collision Center itself. The shop's towing page names Frank's Towing and Robert's Towing at 617-782-1616 as long-standing partners and directs customers who need a tow to call that number. Elsewhere the site says shop staff will assist with arranging a tow if the vehicle cannot be driven in. Towing prices and availability are not published on the site.
Aluminum and steel auto body repair capability and ICAR certification
Allston Collision Center publishes a dedicated page on aluminum auto body repairs. It notes that aluminum is used by automakers including Ford, Toyota, Tesla, BMW, Mercedes, Nissan and Porsche for lighter weight, aerodynamics and gas mileage, and that aluminum is difficult and labor intensive to repair.
The shop lists two things that support this work: ICAR certification, and a MultiTool Aluminum Repair Station together with a MultiMig 522 welder. With that equipment the site says the shop can work on aluminum, steel, high strength steel, ultra-high strength steel, AHSS and bronze, welding and brazing aluminum alloys, galvanized sheet metal, and stainless.
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Aluminum and steel auto body repair capability and ICAR certification
Allston Collision Center publishes a dedicated page on aluminum auto body repairs. It notes that aluminum is used by automakers including Ford, Toyota, Tesla, BMW, Mercedes, Nissan and Porsche for lighter weight, aerodynamics and gas mileage, and that aluminum is difficult and labor intensive to repair.
The shop lists two things that support this work: ICAR certification, and a MultiTool Aluminum Repair Station together with a MultiMig 522 welder. With that equipment the site says the shop can work on aluminum, steel, high strength steel, ultra-high strength steel, AHSS and bronze, welding and brazing aluminum alloys, galvanized sheet metal, and stainless.
The MultiTool station is described as allowing the shop to weld studs onto aluminum for dent repairing and to straighten aluminum. The page explains that aluminum has no memory, which made straightening nearly impossible without the station, and that excessive heat was an issue the station addresses by allowing low-heat repair work. The MultiMig 522 is also described as fitting the shop's green philosophy.
The site states that Allston Collision Center is equipped to handle all aluminum and steel products, and its FAQ says the shop services all makes and models including aluminum auto body vehicles like Tesla.
No prices, pricing, rates or fees for aluminum or steel repair are published. Cost for a specific vehicle comes from a free written estimate; contact the shop at (617) 254-8200 to book an appointment or arrange a damage estimate at its Allston location.
Auto painting and refinishing process and waterborne paint
Auto painting and refinishing is one of the services Allston Collision Center publishes in detail. The shop uses waterborne paint - the FAQ says it switched to waterborne paints, which use water instead of solvents, describing this as the greener and more sustainable option, and the home page names Aquabase Plus as the waterborne system used.
The page describes the sequence. Prep work comes first: identifying chips, scratches and minor or major dents and correcting them before sanding, and before primer or sealer is applied. The shop identifies where seam sealer is needed to smooth areas between panels, where chip guard (a pebble finish) is used on rocker panels and the bottom edge of a fender or quarter panels, where anti-corrosive primers are needed on welded or repaired areas so rust will not come through, and where glazes are used on high-end metals such as aluminum and high strength steels before priming. The vehicle is then sanded, sealed and prepped for paint.
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Auto painting and refinishing process and waterborne paint
Auto painting and refinishing is one of the services Allston Collision Center publishes in detail. The shop uses waterborne paint - the FAQ says it switched to waterborne paints, which use water instead of solvents, describing this as the greener and more sustainable option, and the home page names Aquabase Plus as the waterborne system used.
The page describes the sequence. Prep work comes first: identifying chips, scratches and minor or major dents and correcting them before sanding, and before primer or sealer is applied. The shop identifies where seam sealer is needed to smooth areas between panels, where chip guard (a pebble finish) is used on rocker panels and the bottom edge of a fender or quarter panels, where anti-corrosive primers are needed on welded or repaired areas so rust will not come through, and where glazes are used on high-end metals such as aluminum and high strength steels before priming. The vehicle is then sanded, sealed and prepped for paint.
For colour, the shop can match from a code on the vehicle, use a camera for a high quality match on difficult colours, and use paint chips. Mixing is done with a computer system. In the spray booth the vehicle is taped, masked and bagged; painters work with fresh air systems. Staff double check for imperfections, the vehicle goes to clear coat and is then baked, after which masking is removed and the car is rechecked and passed to the reassembly team.
The site publishes no prices, pricing, rates or fees for paint work. A free estimate is the way to get a cost or quote; the shop's phone number is (617) 254-8200.
What Allston Collision Center has not published yet
These are things people ask Allston Collision Center that its published information does not yet cover.
- prices
- availability
- insurance coverage or claim approval
- repair timelines or completion dates
- warranty or guarantee terms
- which insurers are accepted
- towing or rental car arrangements
- parts sourcing or OEM guarantees
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What Allston Collision Center has not published yet
These are things people ask Allston Collision Center that its published information does not yet cover.
- prices
- availability
- insurance coverage or claim approval
- repair timelines or completion dates
- warranty or guarantee terms
- which insurers are accepted
- towing or rental car arrangements
- parts sourcing or OEM guarantees
Ask anyway — the agent will say plainly that it is not published rather than guess.
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