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Schmidt?s Collision & Glass is a well-known, well-established business, and is one of the top three collision and glass repair names in Western New York. The late Alex H. Schmidt established Schmidt's Collision & Glass, originally named Schmidt?s Auto Service, in 1927. Alex H. Schmidt, an immigrant from Germany, shortly after arrival to the United States decided to open up a small repair shop on the East side of Buffalo at Broadway and Sherman. Alex and his wife had two sons, Alex G. Schmidt and Eric Schmidt. Alex G. Schmidt, being the older of the two boys, took an interest in his father?s auto body repair shop. For several years he worked in the shop as a painter. While a painter, he observed and learned the day to day operations of how to operate an auto body repair facility. In 1965, Alex G Schmidt decided to take over his father?s business, and moved it from the east side of Buffalo to the heart of downtown Buffalo at 740 Main Street (currently 555 Pearl St.). Alex didn?...
Minimal Disruption To Your Life. A Dedication To Outstanding Customer Service. Flawless Repair Quality - Guaranteed For A Lifetime (for as long as you own your vehicle). At every Gerber location our helpful collision pros can handle every detail of your repair and strive to get you back on the road as quickly as possible, confident your car looks and performs like it did before the accident. One of the fastest cycle times in the industry means you get your car back sooner! We'll deal with the headaches of insurance paperwork processing. We'll arrange for a rental vehicle to be ready when you drop off your vehicle for repair. Our twice-weekly update phone calls ensure that you'll always know exactly what's going on with your vehicle. If you prefer email or text, we'll provide your updates that way. Interest Free Financing Options: Need your vehicle fixed now but don't have the money available to pay for repairs? Gerber can help by offering 6 month interest free financing. Collision Repair: Services include auto body & bumper repair, scratch & dent removal, frame straightening, paint repair, & paintless dent removal. Our skilled technicians repair all vehicle models and all repairs include a Nationwide Lifetime Warranty. With over 80 years of experience, we are your full service auto body shop. Auto Glass Repair/Windshield Replacement: Our services include windshield replacement, chip and crack repair. Mobile service is provided at no charge.
