OEM Certified Repairs
Original Equipment Manufacturer repair procedures using certified equipment and training.
About Us
Rhode Island's Premier Collision Repair Experts
Our Story
A Providence repair facility built on precision, trust, and consistency.
Providence Auto Body's history of excellence stretches back more than four decades to 1981, when our founder, John Petrarca, opened the doors of his own Providence collision repair shop for the first time. Drawing on over a decade and a half of experience in the auto body business, John set up his new firm with the outstanding features that still make it the leading, most popular car repair service in Rhode Island.
John's concept, which has served as a blueprint for Providence Auto Body's operations since its earliest days, was twofold. His first goal was to always provide excellent service to every client, coming as close to perfection as humanly possible. The use of skilled workers, the highest quality materials, tools, car parts, and modern repair techniques made this objective into a reality.
His second goal was to always place the needs of his clients, the actual owners and drivers of accident-damaged cars, ahead of the cost-cutting demands of insurance companies. Car owners have the legal right to use their insurance to hire an auto body shop that provides topnotch repairs rather than slapdash service.
Providence Auto Body has expanded steadily over the years, but remains very much a reliable family business. John Petrarca still owns and operates the shop, and Mrs. Petrarca has managed the office for over 40 years.
Now in its fourth decade, Providence Auto Body is the largest Providence collision center and auto body repair facility inside Rhode Island's borders.
Our history
Four decades of Rhode Island auto body repair.
The shop has grown around a simple idea: repair vehicles the right way and put the customer first.
Our services
Providence Rhode Island's best auto body shop.
From collision repair to aluminum repair, our work is built around quality, safety, and customer confidence.
Collision Repair
Complete structural and cosmetic collision repairs following manufacturer repair standards.
Auto Body Repair
Professional repairs for damaged panels, doors, bumpers, fenders, and vehicle structures.
Aluminum Repair
Certified aluminum repair specialists for today's advanced vehicle construction.
Paint Refinishing
Factory-quality color matching and refinishing for seamless repairs.
Insurance Claim Assistance
Helping customers navigate the repair process while protecting their right to choose their repair shop.
Lifetime Workmanship Guarantee
Every repair is backed by our lifetime workmanship guarantee for as long as you own your vehicle.
Hassle Free Experience
From paperwork to pick-up, we handle every detail so you’re back on the road in 15 minutes.
Ready when you are
You have the legal right to choose the shop that repairs your vehicle.
Insurance companies do not get to choose where your vehicle is repaired—you do. Providence Auto Body will guide you through the repair process, coordinate with your insurance company, and restore your vehicle safely and accurately.