518 Collision

518 Collision is a one-stop shop for all your auto needs. Whether you need collision repair, auto painting, dent removal, or windshield replacement, we have you covered. We work with all insurance companies and offer free estimates and towing services.

Located at 1550 Altamont Ave, Schenectady, NY 12303, 518 Collision operates as an auto body shop serving Schenectady in New York. This page gathers the practical details people usually look for before visiting: where it is, how to reach it, when it opens and how customers rate it.

Body shops repair collision damage, dents, rust and paint, and most work directly with insurance companies: you can choose any shop, not only the insurer's preferred one, and the shop will write a supplement if hidden damage turns up. Paintless dent repair fixes hail and door dings without repainting. Detailing shops clean and protect interiors and paint, from a basic wash-and-wax to ceramic coatings and paint protection film. Car washes range from self-service bays to express tunnels with monthly memberships. Upholstery shops repair seats, headliners and convertible tops, and restoration shops bring classic and collector cars back to original or custom condition.

Hours are published for 5 days a week. The most common schedule is 8 am–5 pm. It is closed on Saturday, Sunday. Hours in the United States do change around federal holidays and long weekends, so a quick call before a special trip is sensible. The listed phone number is (518) 280-5256. Many businesses also reply to text messages on the same number if it is a cell phone. More information is available on its website, 518collision.net.

Customers rate it 4.9 out of 5 on Google across 101 reviews, placing it among the better-regarded auto body shops in Schenectady.

Schenectady is in New York, in the Northeast, where four distinct seasons shape local life: hot humid summers, snowy winters that can close businesses for a day, and a dense pattern of towns where walking, transit and street parking all matter. Getting around Schenectady is easiest by car; street parking is metered in busy downtown areas, and most suburban businesses have their own lot. Ride-share apps such as Uber and Lyft operate across New York's larger cities, and public transit varies from extensive to minimal.

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