Auto Body Shop Services in Franklin, WI
From fender benders to full collision restoration — one shop, one lifetime guarantee, serving Milwaukee County since 1964.
Everything Your Vehicle Needs Under One Roof
When your car gets damaged — whether it's a parking-lot door ding, a rusted rocker panel, or a serious collision — you shouldn't have to drive all over Milwaukee County to get it fixed right. Root River Auto Body handles the complete repair in-house at our shop on S 27th Street in Franklin: metal work, frame and body alignment, panel replacement, glass, and a factory-quality paint match.
Every repair starts with a free written estimate (no appointment necessary), and every repair is backed by our lifetime guarantee. We work with all insurance companies and offer free loaner cars so your life doesn't stop while your car is in the shop.
Our Auto Body Services
Collision & Accident Repair
Complete accident repair from insurance claim to final inspection — frame straightening, structural repair, and body alignment that returns your vehicle to pre-collision condition.
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Auto Painting & Refinishing
Computerized color matching, factory-quality clear coat, and full or partial refinishing. If you've been searching for a car paint shop near Milwaukee, this is our specialty.
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Dent Repair
Paintless dent repair (PDR) for door dings and hail damage, plus conventional dent repair for creased or deeper damage — we recommend whichever costs you less.
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Rust Repair & Metal Work
Wisconsin road salt is brutal. We cut out rot, fabricate and weld in new metal, and refinish so the rust doesn't come back next winter.
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Scratch Repair, Buffing & Polishing
From clear-coat scuffs that buff right out to deep scratches that need refinishing — an honest assessment and the least expensive fix that actually works.
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Parts, Glass & Mirror Replacement
Bumpers, fenders, panels, doors, windows and glass, mirrors, running boards, and other common parts — replaced, fitted, and refinished to match.
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Free Estimates
Free written estimates with no appointment necessary. Know exactly what your repair will cost — and what your options are — before you commit to anything.
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Free Loaner Cars
Keep your life moving while we fix your car. We offer free loaner cars for your convenience during repairs — ask about availability when you get your estimate.
Loaner Cars →Why Milwaukee County Drivers Choose Root River
- Since 1964 — over 60 years of collision and body repair experience in Franklin.
- Lifetime guarantee on all of our workmanship, for as long as you own the vehicle.
- We work with all insurance companies and handle the claim paperwork for you.
- Free written estimates — stop in, no appointment necessary.
- Free loaner cars so a repair never leaves you stranded.
Not Sure What Your Car Needs?
Damage rarely fits into one neat category — a rear-end hit might involve a bumper cover, a dented quarter panel, and paint blending across two panels. That's exactly why the estimate is free: bring the car in, we'll look it over, explain what actually needs repair, and put it in writing.
You can also learn more in our auto body repair blog, where we cover repair costs in Wisconsin, insurance claim decisions, rust prevention, and more.
Get Your Free Estimate Today
Stop in at 8595 S 27th St. in Franklin (no appointment necessary), or call us and we'll walk you through your options.