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RO# 4DC4B656 · Filed 2026 · MAY 15 CT · COLLISION REPAIR CENTER
Collision Repair Center

Columbus Auto Body Works, Inc.

Collision Repair Center · New Haven, CT

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Collision repair Paint matching Frame repair Paintless dent repair Rental car assistance Written estimate and authorization terms
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Photo bay on file.

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The briefing.

For drivers comparing body shops in New Haven, CT, Columbus Auto Body Works, Inc. is a repair-order style profile built around collision repair, paint matching, frame repair, paintless dent repair, and rental car assistance. The supporting record includes 5 repair signals, 5 source rows, and 2 photos on file, so the page is useful for preparing a call rather than treating the listing as a promise of current availability.

Collision repair decisions usually turn on written estimates, insurer communication, part availability, paint blending, frame or structural checks, rental-car timing, and warranty language. If the repair includes paint matching, ask whether adjacent-panel blending may be needed and whether the quote covers color correction after the first spray-out or inspection.

The strongest public-source cues come from business website; use those cues as topics to verify directly instead of assuming every service is available for every vehicle, insurer, or repair size. For dent, bumper, or refinish work, ask whether the vehicle needs an in-person inspection, whether photos are enough for a preliminary range, and how long the vehicle may be out of service.

This directory profile does not certify the shop, set prices, rank repair quality, or guarantee insurer approval; it organizes public signals so drivers can ask sharper questions. The listed shop address is 487 Columbus Ave, New Haven, CT 06519, United States; confirm drop-off instructions, parking, after-hours key handling, and whether the vehicle can be released only to the registered owner.

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Work-order signals on file.

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L01 Collision repair Source: official site Confirmed
L02 Insurance coordination Source: not yet filed Unfiled
L03 Paint matching Source: official site Confirmed
L04 Frame repair Source: official site Confirmed
L05 Paintless dent repair Source: official site Confirmed
L06 Rental car assistance Source: official site Confirmed
L07 Lifetime warranty Source: not yet filed Unfiled
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Repair bays · service assignments.

Bay 01

Collision Repair

Ask how this repair line appears on the written estimate before approving the vehicle intake.

Public signal Verify by phone
Bay 02

Dent Repair

Confirm whether photos are enough for a preliminary range or if an in-person inspection is required.

Public signal Verify by phone
Bay 03

Paint matching

Confirm whether the estimate covers color match, blend panels, refinish warranty, and post-repair inspection.

Public signal Verify by phone
Bay 04

Frame repair

Ask whether frame measurement, alignment, calibration, and sublet work appear as separate line items.

Public signal Verify by phone
Bay 05

Paintless dent repair

Confirm whether the estimate covers color match, blend panels, refinish warranty, and post-repair inspection.

Public signal Verify by phone
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Rental car assistance

Verify rental timing, insurer approval, pickup logistics, and who updates you if the repair window changes.

Public signal Verify by phone
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The shop address.

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Pinned · New Haven
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Estimate checklist.

Written estimate, teardown authorization, and supplement process Check 01
Paint match, blend panels, parts choice, and refinish warranty Check 02
Insurance claim number, deductible, rental timing, and updates Check 03
Storage fees, calibration, post-repair inspection, and release paperwork Check 04

For Columbus Auto Body Works, Inc., use the checklist around collision repair, dent repair, and paint matching before arranging drop-off in New Haven. Ask the shop to put claim handling, parts choice, paint match, expected timing, storage fees, and warranty language in writing.

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Editor’s note

Use this page as estimate preparation, not as a repair guarantee. Confirm current repair scope, insurer paperwork, parts choice, paint-match expectations, rental timing, storage fees, and warranty language directly with the shop.

Common questions

Should I call Columbus Auto Body Works, Inc. before bringing in a vehicle?

Yes. Confirm the estimate process, whether photos are enough for a preliminary range, drop-off timing, teardown authorization, parts availability, and how long the vehicle may be out of service.

Can Columbus Auto Body Works, Inc. help with paint matching?

Paint-matching or refinishing cues are present. Ask whether adjacent-panel blending, color correction, and refinish warranty language are included in the written estimate.

What should I verify for frame, dent, or structural repair?

Ask whether measurement, alignment, calibration, sublet work, and post-repair inspection are part of the estimate and how each item will appear on the final invoice.

What should I compare between auto body estimates?

Compare labor, parts, paint materials, blend panels, calibration, rental timing, storage fees, warranty source, insurer supplements, and expected completion window using the same damage photos and vehicle details.

What other auto body shops are near New Haven?

The directory includes additional collision repair and auto body providers serving New Haven. Use the related listings section or browse the state directory to compare nearby shops.

Last reviewed · May 2026