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Fresno Body Works · A Fix Auto Collision Shop — Trusted Central Valley collision repair since 1976.

Fresno Body Works is now a Fix Auto Collision shopFresno Body Works storefrontCustomers are our #1 priority98% customer satisfaction ratingDon't let your insurance company bully you
Years Serving Fresno
47+

Years Serving Fresno

Local Locations
4

Local Locations

OEM Certifications
8+

OEM Certifications

Workmanship Warranty
Lifetime

Workmanship Warranty

Inside the Fresno Body Works shop

3rd Generation

Dockstader family-owned

Our Story

A Fresno family business, since 1976.

Founded by Jeff and Clynn "Doc" Dockstader, a father-and-son team who built the business on hard work and kept promises. Today the third generation of Dockstaders runs the shop, partnered with Fix Auto Collision to bring national OEM standards to work we've always done by hand.

  • Same family, same shop, same people
  • Buying power of a national network
  • OEM training and certifications
  • Direct Repair with every major insurer

Our Repair Process

From the first call to your keys back.

See the 11-step process
  1. 01

    First Call

    Speak with a real Customer Service Specialist — no phone trees.

  2. 02

    Free Estimate

    Line-by-line written estimate using OEM repair procedures.

  3. 03

    Insurance

    We coordinate your claim end-to-end with every major insurer.

  4. 04

    Certified Repair

    OEM parts, manufacturer-trained technicians, frame measurement.

  5. 05

    Delivery

    Cleaned, detailed, and walked through — with lifetime warranty.

Where to Find Us

Four shops across Fresno & Clovis.

Pick the shop nearest you — each independently staffed, with the same Dockstader-family workmanship and Direct Repair relationships.

All locations
We handle your insurance claim

Direct Repair Provider

You choose the shop. We handle the insurance.

Under California Insurance Code §758.5, you have the right to choose your own collision repair facility. As a Direct Repair Provider for most major carriers, we manage your claim from first call to delivery.

  • State Farm®
  • Farmers®
  • Nationwide®
  • CSAA IE
  • Travelers®
  • Mercury™
  • AAA
  • Hartford
  • Cal Casualty
How insurance claims work

OEM & Industry Certifications

Trained to manufacturer specification.

All certifications
  • I-CAR Gold Class
  • Honda / Acura ProFirst
  • Nissan / Infiniti Certified
  • Lexus Authorized
  • FCA Certified
  • ASE Certified Techs
  • DuPont™ Performance Alliance
  • BBB Accredited

Just Had an Accident?

We'll walk you through what happens next.

Insurance, out of pocket, or just need a tow somewhere safe — start here and we'll handle the rest.

Common Questions

Answers before you call.

View all FAQs
  • Are Fresno Body Works and Fix Auto Collision the same company?

    Yes. Fresno Body Works is a Fix Auto Collision network shop — the same family-owned team and the same four Central Valley locations, now backed by Fix Auto's national OEM repair standards.

  • Do I have to use the body shop my insurance recommends?

    No. Under California Insurance Code §758.5 you have the right to choose any repair facility. Your insurer must pay reasonable repair costs at the shop you select.

  • How long will my repair take?

    Minor dents can be ready in a day or two. Heavier collision work can take two weeks or more. We provide a projected completion date with every estimate and update you by phone or text as the work progresses.

  • Do you offer a warranty?

    Yes — a lifetime warranty on all collision repair workmanship.