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Testimonials
Herb (The Body
Shop), I meet a few years ago. Herb began by painting my
shell to match my 06 F350 and still looks great. I started
my new project “Budget Stallion”.
I started with a stock legend lime GT Mustang then I brought
it to Herb and asked him to take my pony to Stallion status.
Herb gave great advice and professional service. Thanks to
“Body Shop” I’m cruising in my pride (smiling).
Thanks Herb (The
Body Shop).
Dan Neitzel
I
brought my Buick to Herb to
trouble shoot and hopefully correct overheating, steering
box and other problems affecting the reliability and
drivability of the car. Although the car had been the
recipient of a 100k plus restoration prior to my ownership
there were were numerous mechanical and cosmetic problems
involving the dashboard, the trunk compartment, the interior
trim and the paint. The Body Shop corrected every problem
that the car had and did so in a cost effective manner. They
were very patient with me as I added items for them to
address and nothing stumped them. I recommend Herb Burkey
and the Body Shop unconditionally. Based upon my great
experience with the Buick I have contracted Herb to design
and build a resto mod1959 El Camino for me.
When I had a little mishap with my Mini
Cooper, Herb and his staff got me in straight away to get my
car fixed. Not only did they do an excellent job, they were
friendly and very professional! The Body Shop is definitely
a keeper...I would not hesitate to have them fix my car
anytime.
Pamela
Herb
Burkey and The Body Shop
My
1986
Monte Carlo SS Aerocoupe was one of the first cars that
moved over to the new current location on Adobe Ave. When
I first met with Herb, and told him about the history of
the car (only 80 known in existence) and what I was looking
for (White paint with Pearl, straight body and a deep crisp
mirrored reflection of my hand and fingers when I run it
along the surface) he asked me what I did for a living.
When I told him I was a Quality Control Engineer for a local
aerospace company, his only reply was “Well, I think our
work is going to be cut out for us”. Even though there was
no body damage or rust on the car, after soda blasting it,
many hours were spent to get all factory imperfections out
of the hood and body. Since I worked just 5 miles from the
shop, he got frequent visits from me to see and take
pictures of the progress. Never was there a feeling that I
was a pain, or he didn’t want me around. There was always
time to stand around it and talk about ideas for the
finished product. From deciding on trunk, under carriage
and engine compartment coatings, to Pearl color ideas, one
of a kind ghost flames that can only be seen in the direct
sunlight, pin striping ideas that did not stick out like a
sore thumb and a mirrored interior hood idea I wanted to
incorporate. We wanted a finished project that did not
stray too far from the stock look, but was an individual one
of a kind car. Herb was there with ideas and contacts to
make it happen.
I have
had The Body shop paint a couple of other minor projects and
have referred friends to Herbs shop. All with positive
expected outcomes and in every case, payment is always after
work is completed, where so many shops doing custom work
want it all up front.
Though
the most rewarding to me was when my son decided to rebuild
his first car, my old
1987 Monte Carlo SS Aerocoupe that was
stolen and recovered stripped, years ago. After a donor car
was purchased to replace all missing parts, what went to The
Body Shop was in quite rough shape along with a very tight
budget of a 20 year old. We hovered over the car, discussed
all options, possible finishes, paint combinations,
aftermarket accessories and potential associated costs. As
he did with me, whenever my son showed up to check out the
progress, Herb had the time to go over it all with him.
What was
delivered was well beyond my expectations and within the
discussed budget. Herb and his staff did a fantastic job
and gave my son a painted shell of a car that he is very
proud of. It is close to becoming running and roadable, and
I will be proud to be able to show both cars side by side as
the only two years they were produced.
Gery L.
Scottsdale, AZ
I
have worked with Herb and The Body Shop for several years
now, both as a professional and as a customer. His integrity
and honesty are rare for the automotive repair industry, and
the quality of work performed by his staff is exceptional.
His rates are competitive and he works with customers to
save wherever possible. I highly recommend The Body Shop to
anyone looking for great service and quality.
Seth
Great service, outstanding quality, professional staff…. We
would highly recommend Herb Burkey and The Body Shop to
anyone needing anything from minor maintenance to full
restoration of a vintage vehicle.
Here is our story: My husband and I bought a 1950 Ford
which we wanted to restore. Although she was drivable, it
was not a pleasant experience. Our goal was for ‘Clara’ to
be updated safety-and reliability-wise, but keep her as
stock as possible so we could enjoy going to car shows
worry-free. After checking out MANY shops in the greater
Phoenix area (and even some out of state) we decided The
Body Shop was ideal. Herb really understood what we wanted
to do and made sure it happened. He spent hours researching
alternatives for us to convert Clara from 6 V to 12 V,
finding parts, re-upholstery choices, historically correct
paint options, seal and glass replacement, as well as
getting her flathead V-8 engine and accessories
reconditioned and back to tiptop performance. Countless
phone calls between Herb and my husband made sure Clara
turned out exactly as we envisioned. In fact, due to Herb’s
research and suggestions, Clara far exceeded our
expectations!
Her latest stay at The Body Shop has been not just for
routine maintenance (for which we would trust NO ONE else!),
but to upgrade a few safety items such as adding blinkers
and LED lights.
We could not be happier with the choice we made for Clara’s
“makeover”. Herb runs a professional shop, his friendly
personnel are very knowledgeable about and enjoy vintage
vehicles, and the entire staff makes you feel like you are
part of “The Body Shop” family. Whenever we take Clara to
The Body Shop, they welcome her with open arms and beam with
pride at the fantastic job they did on her restoration.
And you know….. we are not sure, but we swear we see
Clara’s beautiful front grill tilt up just a bit into a
smile after she arrives at The Body Shop!
Jan Green and Carl Hagen
Waddell, AZ
We have been using the body shop for
years. Herb and his staff are friendly, honest and
reliable. . . and the finished product excellent! We would
recommend The Body Shop for all your automotive needs.
Thanks Herb! ~ Drs. Ron and Cori Bender
For years, I had taken my 2001 BMW
525is to the dealership for repairs and service. However, I
finally decided to look for other options when I was told
that I had a leak in my air conditioning system that would
require replacement of the air conditioning compressor - - a
job I was advised would necessitate removal of my vehicle’s
dashboard and cost $3000. Needless to say, I looked for
other options. I brought my car to The Body Shop, met with
the owner, Herb Burkey, and discussed both the problem and
the fix proposed by the dealership. Mr. Burkey asked that I
give him the opportunity to check out the problem and
determine if there was an alternative to the expensive fix
recommended by the dealer. I gave him the opportunity and am
glad that I did. The Body Shop solved my air conditioning
problem by replacing an inexpensive rubber O-ring and
recharging the cooling system. The entire cost was less than
$100 - - a $2,900 savings from the cost of the fix quoted by
the dealer. And, my air conditioning system is blowing cold
air once again. I wish I had come to The Body Shop years
earlier. Thank you Mr. Burkey. You have made a customer for
life.
Bob Itri
I have often felt that the service representatives at the
car dealers and independent services stations intentionally
talk over my head and try to take advantage of me because I
am a woman. Not so with the guys at The Body Shop. I was
greeted personally by the owner, Herb, who took the time to
explain to me the work involved, showed me the parts that
required fixing, discussed my options and the costs of the
options. I was then able to understand and make an educated
decision on what repairs I needed to make. Best of all, the
prices were fair and reasonable. Thank you Herb and The Body
Shop. Love you guys!!
Dawn D.
The brakes went out on my car. My
daughter literally punched the brakes through the
drum. Herb got my car in right away and went above
and beyond the call of duty. He gave me a reasonable
estimate considering the condition of my brake
system and got the work done and my car back on the
road very quickly. Herb is just one of those people
that cares and works very hard to meet everyone’s
needs. I would highly recommend The Body Shop for
all your car needs, whether you need body work or
just plain mechanical repairs.
Nancy
Fleming
08/31/2010
Desert Valley Auto Parts
23811 N 7th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85085
RE: The Body Shop
For the last four years we have had the pleasure of doing
business with Herb and The Body Shop. We utilize The Body
Shop for work on our customer vehicles, numerous classic
car restoration projects as well as our personal vehicles.
The Body Shop always delivers top quality workmanship that
satisfies even our pickiest customers. Herb's quotes are
dead on and there is rarely an unforeseen charge. The Body
Shop is very good with time quotes as well, delivering the
completed vehicle within the estimated time.
It is with pleasure we recommend Herb and The Body Shop to
anyone considering a body shop. We are confident you will
receive the same honest and personalized service we have.
Kevin Steele
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