1042 Collision

If you want a job well done and supper service to boot, call 1042 Collision, very professional and caring company. personal service that’s very rare these days and excellent craftmanship.

1042 Collision delivered excellent comprehensive service. Ask for Bruce, the guy took care of my whole claim and even coordinated everything with the insurance company and the temporary rental. My car was given back to me in mint condition, they even did extensive cleaning inside and outside. This was all in the middle of a snow storm as well. The parts were ordered and the car was fixed well inside the window allotted by the insurance company. These guys are pros and I highly recommend them to anyone.

All the 5 star reviews for 1042 Collision are on the spot. I found them on Unilocal and was not disappointed. They were very helpful with every step of the repair process and so knowledgeable about dealing with the insurance company.
My car, which was there for a big dent in a door, came back perfect.

5 stars to 1042 collision. EXCELLENT service, friendly caring staff, so clean. I would highly recommend them plus they Love dogs. Big Thanks to Rob

My brand new vehicle was rear-​ended on an icy road, and then someone hit my driver’s side front quarter panel while the vehicle was parked. A doctor of mine personally recommended 1042 Collision and put me directly in touch with Marie who walked me through every step of the process from start to finish. She had her foreman assess the damage to my vehicle to determine whether or not it was safe to drive (it wasn’t). She arranged for Hertz Rental to deliver a rental car to the body shop for me, and did all the leg work with the insurance company. A repair that was estimated by my insurance company to take 11 business days was done in 7 business days. I would bring my vehicle back to Marie and company ANY DAY and would recommend this shop with 100% confidence. Thank you, Marie! You, Bruce, and your whole team are awesome!

I had a minor fender bender on my way to work. I spoke to a couple of my coworkers if they knew a place since I had no idea where to take it being new in New York. There were a lot of perks going to this place. One, it was very close to work so I was able to do all the necessary paperwork during my lunch break (the meetings never took more than 40 mins — Marie is on top of it). Two, all I had to do was give the other guy’s insurance to Marie and she took care of all the phone calls and billing. I never spoke to an insurance agent (a total plus!). Lastly, she took care of the rental car. She was very upfront with the Hertz associate (they have been doing business for a long time) and even gave me tips to save money.
Overall, it was a great experience. The whole negotiation and getting my car fixed took no more than 10 days. For me, that’s a huge benefit especially with never having to deal with the insurance agents. On top of it all, they even gave me a sweatshirt!
I wish that they have a sister company that deals with car maintenance. If they did, I’d sure take my car there for anything it needs!

I was drawn to 1042 by 5 star reviews and I’m glad to be adding another. Marie was my collision MANAGER, not just a body shop front desk person. She managed the entire process beginning 5 minutes after I was hit. I never spoke with the insurance company or rental car company (except to sign the paperwork). Easiest process imaginable. Great shop. many of the guys have been there for 20 – 30 years. Says alot about a business. Finally the work appears impeccable and they got the car shined up for pickup. I would go way out of my way to go back here if I ever needed work again. A++

Getting into an accident can be very stressfully. Marie & Bruce treat you like you are a family. They took all the stress out of this difficult time. Not only was the work flawless. When I picked up the car it was as if I was taking it off the show room floor. They took care of all the details with the insurance company. The only dealing I had with the insurance company was reporting the claim. 1042 also arranged for my car rental which I picked up right at their shop. I also dropped off the rental when my car was finished. This is the only shop I will ever use for collision work. You can’t get better service and the work they do is second to none.

I am a car enthusiast and meticulous when it comes to body work and paint. I also HATE dealing with the red tape and bulls! t that the insurance companies make you go through. They «trick» you into going to one of their auto body shops and they encourage you to use your own insurance even if you are not at fault because they say «we can not guarantee payment» if we go through the other parties insurance. This is always the case when the two vehicles have the same company so they can try to save $$ by you paying the deductible. I don’t have time or patience for this nonsense.
Not only is the work at 1042 flawless, Bruce and Marie make the whole experience a breeze. Basically drop your car off to Marie or Bruce and let them fight with the adjusters and put you into a rental while you fill out paperwork.
I work for a global company several times the size that’s revenue is in the 9 figures a year. This family run business can do lessons in customer service and teach us a thing or two. I love these guys.
They worked on my 2014 grand Cherokee limited twice, and will be fixing my brand new Mazda (got rear ended today). I have family in the Automotive business and friends with a collision shop; I wouldn’t use anyone except 1042.
Can’t wait for them to paint my corvette.
Love you guys!!!

Marie and Bruce are top-​notch professionals. I felt at ease the minute I came to them as they were very knowledgeable and gave explanations that I understood as a layman.
They were prompt and timely on the collision job done on my Jeep and I am extremely satisfied with the results.
I plan to use them again if the need arises and would not hesitate to recommend them to anyone.

I found out about 1042 collision after doing a lot of online research and checking out what people had to say on Unilocal,google, and the Better Business Bureau. Although they specialize more in body work, I brought them my Lexus for mechanical problems. Everything about my experience with 1042 was professional and kind and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them.
Before arriving, I called Marie, she explained exactly how they operated, told me their hourly rate (which is posted very clearly in the office), and made space for me to come in that afternoon.
I had an absolutely horrendous experience with Rallye Lexus in Glen Cove. My car is no longer under warranty and they told me that it needed several thousand dollars of replacement parts. I wanted a second opinion and Bruce and Marie could not have been better. They fully inspected my car, treated it like their own, helped me figure out what I should and should not do to. keep the car in great shape.
As a young woman who doesn’t know cars well (and this is no doubt obvious to those working in the auto industry), I could not be more appreciative of the thorough explanation Bruce gave to me on the phone after the car was checked and when I picked up the car. He literally showed me how to look at everything under the hood –check the power steering fluid, the oil, the brake fluid, where the fuse box was located, etc.
What most impressed me was that they actually did research on my specific car and alerted me to the fact that there is an established history of complaint of rack and pinions developing minor leaks and owners being told they need to spend 1900 to completely replace it. This turned out to be completely false, and Bruce found me much better rates if I ever need to replace it. I’ve since put over 1000 miles on the car (I went to 1042 back in early July) and it’s been driving wonderfully.
I was honestly so impressed with their work– I would absolutely return and will be recommending them to anyone I know. It was the first time at an auto repair shop where I didn’t feel like they were calculating the maximum dollar amount they could scare me into spending, and I really felt like they were not taking advantage of my ignorance, but instead actually helping me learn more about taking care of my car.
I told so many people about the amazing service I got at 1042 and would 100% go back to them for future work.

I’ve had the best experiences with Marie and Bruce. They both are very professional and knowledgeable and helpful. The work on my car, just like driving out of the showroom. Marie takes care of all the paperwork and all you have to do is drop off your car sign papers and pick it up when done. The place is amazing.

Add me to the list of happy customers. They are the real deal. I brought my car in after I busted my side mirror — after getting to know me first and then hearing my problem, Bruce quickly assessed the damage and gave me a great quote while I was there. I didn’t need to comparison shop any further, and he called me the next day that the mirror was in stock. The installation was almost flawless, but they were persistent and when I had a small hiccup on the ride home, they told me to come back immediately and took care of it. It’s great dealing with Marie and Bruce and I’ll definitely be back the next time I need help.

It was Unilocal that got me to go to this place. Marie practically talked me out of getting the repairs for a variety of reasons. They gave me a price for a quick fix and a permanent fix because I am not sure if I want to put the money into this car. She gave
me great advice on insurance and re-​sale. These people are the real deal. I will put
my faith in them and recommend them to anyone who needs auto repairs in the future.

I cannot say enough about the wonderful service 1042 provides — it sucks that i’ve had to seek out the services of a collision shop three times in the past four years (my car has had somewhat of a bullseye on it), but I can say with 100% sincerity that Marie & her amazing crew have made the experience as painless as humanly possible
From my first conversation with Marie back in 2010 after a blown truck tire hit my car on the LIE, I knew this was the right place to go to — Marie immediately put my mind at ease as she was completely up front about the entire process, made sure I had minimal dealings with the insurance people, and took care of absolutely everything, including having a rental car brought to the shop for me so that I wouldn’t have to worry about that. Through two other unfortunate incidents, the service I received at 1042 has not gone down in any way, they continue to outdo themselves and provide a top notch experience from start to finish — each time my car has been brought back to the great condition it was in before being damaged, perhaps even better
Naturally, I hope I never have to deal with them again (praying they buffed out that bullseye!) but if something should happen they will be getting my business for sure!

I was compelled to write this after seeing the one star review from someone who never even experienced 1042’s service. Reviewers like these annoy me, they’re like the schmoes on Fandango who write movie reviews based on seeing a trailer and not actually seeing the movie.
In short, our experience was outstanding! The workmanship was excellent, the car was ready when they said it would be, and the people are very friendly.
Here’s the long story…Last summer my wife’s beautiful 2005 Subaru WRX STI suffered parking garage abuse in New York City. The bumpers were scuffed and the rear side quarter panel was damaged. We took Suzy STI (we name all our cars, I drive Freddy Forester) to several body shops and got a wide range of estimates for repair cost and completion. We decided on giving 1042 a shot because of their great reviews on Google and
, and their Best of LI Awards. We were so happy we took a chance on them.
The price was fair and when we went to pick up the car, we didn’t recognize it because it looked almost brand new! Not only did they fix what we asked for, they also restored the clarity in Suzy’s headlights and touched up minor paint chips/​dings. After they were done, it seemed like Suzy was detailed inside and out.
Even though we’ve moved to New York City, we will always go to 1042 for any bodywork.
Thanks Marie, Bruce, Baron and crew!

Asked for a simple estimate to repair my car and they decide to offer legal advices hen not asked or warranted.