We Fix It the Right Way.
Every Time.
Willmar's trusted collision and auto body shop since 1990. Industry-trained technicians, factory-spec repairs, and a written lifetime warranty — no shortcuts, no "buried deductibles," no second-rate fixes.
Our Services
A full-service auto body shop and collision center offering collision repair, auto body painting, frame repair, windshield replacement, and paintless dent repair for cars, trucks, RVs, boats, motorcycles, and snowmobiles. All makes and models — foreign and domestic.
Collision Repair
From minor scratches to major auto collision repair, our technicians restore your vehicle to pre-accident condition using factory specifications, quality parts, and guaranteed color matching. We work with all insurance carriers for seamless insurance collision repair.
Auto Glass Replacement
Full-service auto glass repair and windshield replacement using OEM-standard parts, sealants, and adhesives. Every glass repair service is backed by a lifetime workmanship warranty, with courtesy loaner transportation available.
Paintless Dent Repair
Fast, affordable dent repair and bumper repair for minor dents, dings, and hail damage — often completed in just a few hours at a fraction of the cost of traditional body repair.
Frame Straightening
Expert unibody and full-frame repair with the finest frame and measuring technology, performed by experienced, certified technicians. If your vehicle has structural damage, our frame work gets things straightened out.
Custom Painting
Our paint and body shop uses a computerized paint-mixing system to match your vehicle's paint code exactly for a flawless finish. State-of-the-art paint booth for showroom-quality auto body painting, car paint repair, and full custom jobs.
Classic Car Restoration
Bring your classic back to life. From bodywork and paint to fabrication, we treat every restoration with the care and precision it deserves.
Fiberglass Repair
Professional fiberglass body repair for cars, RVs, boats, and specialty vehicles. We handle both structural and cosmetic fiberglass work.
RV & Truck Repair
Collision and car body work for light, medium, and heavy-duty trucks, RVs, motorcycles, boats, and snowmobiles. No matter what you drive, our body shop can handle it.
Customizing & Accessories
Personalize your ride with custom paint, accessories, and modifications. Tell us what you're envisioning and our team will make it happen.
Contact Us
Looking for an auto body shop with free consultations? Drop in Monday-Friday 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM — no appointment needed — or call (320) 235-1663. Saturday by appointment only.
Visit Us
1109 East Hwy. 12
Willmar, MN 56201
USA
Call Us
(320) 235-1663Opening Hours
Free estimates during regular hours — no appointment needed. Saturday by appointment only.
Family-Owned in Willmar Since 1990
Who We Are
Kent's Auto Body has been a fixture on East Highway 12 since 1990. What started as a small family shop run by Kent and Renae has grown into Willmar's go-to collision and glass repair facility — but the ethic hasn't changed. Our technicians are industry-trained and certified, our front office knows most customers by name, and every repair we complete is held to original factory specifications and backed by a written, limited-lifetime warranty. That's the Kent's way.
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Family-owned and operated since 1990
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Certified Auto Repair Center with industry-trained technicians
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Computerized paint matching and precision frame measuring
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Written, limited-lifetime workmanship warranty
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Courtesy loaner transportation available
What Our Customers Say
Real reviews from Willmar drivers we've helped get back on the road.
Patty was absolutely amazing in helping me get back on the road after I hit a deer while traveling through the area. She worked hard to not only secure alternate transportation for me just in case, but also had my vehicle evaluated for roadworthiness so I could get home to have it repaired locally. Her efforts were above and beyond during one of my worst days. This company's kindness, generosity, and grace will not soon be forgotten.
Amber Terrana
6 months agoI'm using Kent's every time!! They did an awesome job with repairs and a super job buffing the car out. Looks like new! 20 year-old car!
Did an amazing job on my Honda Accord. Can't even tell it was ever dented! Left it looking brand new — would 100% recommend.
Special thanks to Tom! We were dealing with a hit-and-run on our new truck, and the other insurance company wanted us to accept aftermarket parts — Tom helped us navigate the whole process without a hitch. Always the BEST work!
Our Work
Browse photos of our shop and recent projects
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to common questions about collision repair, auto body work, insurance, and the repair process.
Yes. The Minnesota Fair Claims Practices Act states that you have the right to choose the auto body shop that repairs your vehicle. Kent's Auto Body & Glass works with all insurance companies — our insurance collision repair process returns your vehicle to pre-accident condition.
Our auto body shop is based in Willmar, Minnesota, and we serve Kandiyohi County and the surrounding west-central Minnesota area — including Spicer, New London, Atwater, Kandiyohi, Benson, Litchfield, Hutchinson, Olivia, Granite Falls, Montevideo, Eden Valley, Paynesville, and nearby communities. For non-drivable vehicles, we can arrange towing to our shop from anywhere in the region.
Our auto body shop accommodates non-drivable vehicles with immediate service — if your vehicle isn't drivable, unsafe, or street legal, we can tow it right away. Collision repair begins as soon as we have customer or insurance approval and parts. If your vehicle is drivable, drop in any time Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM, or Saturday by appointment. No appointment is needed for consultations during regular hours.
Yes. If your vehicle isn't drivable, unsafe, or street legal after a collision, we can tow it to our Willmar shop immediately — so you're not left stranded on the side of the road. Just give us a call at (320) 235-1663 and we'll coordinate a tow and get your collision repair started.
Yes. We offer courtesy loaner transportation so you're not without a vehicle while yours is in the shop for collision, paint, or auto glass work. Availability depends on our loaner fleet — let us know when you schedule your repair and we'll work out the details.
No appointment is needed — we offer free consultations on collision repair, auto body repair, auto glass, and paint work. Stop by anytime Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM, or Saturday by appointment only.
Allow approximately 15 minutes for a standard collision repair consultation. If there's substantial damage or you have an unusual vehicle (like a specialty sports car), it may take up to 30 minutes to inspect your vehicle and write the estimate.
When we receive your vehicle, we photograph the damage, then tear down the damaged area(s) and write our estimate. We'll call you with a preliminary estimate amount before any body repair work moves forward.
Yes — we are experts in unibody and full-frame repair. Our frame work uses the finest measuring technology, backed by experienced, qualified technicians who can get any vehicle straightened out.
Our computerized paint-mixing system matches colors from your vehicle's paint code for maximum accuracy. Our auto body painting process is among the most precise in the industry. On older vehicles, the sun's oxidation has changed the original paint over time — any difference you notice is simply new paint against older, oxidized paint, not a mismatch in the mix itself.
It depends on several factors: insurance approval, customer authorization, parts availability, the extent of repairs, and the number of procedures needed (frame measuring, alignment, tear down, general body repair, paint prep, painting, reassembly, detailing, and quality control). We'll give you a clear timeline after the initial inspection.
You can wash the vehicle immediately. We recommend using a mild car soap.
We recommend waiting 90 days after repair before the first wax.
The deductible is the owner's portion of the accident repair cost. The amount is determined at the time you took out your insurance policy.
An honest collision repair shop will always say "no." Your insurance policy is a contract between you and your insurance carrier: if you have a collision loss, you're responsible for the first portion of repairs (your deductible). Conspiring to "bury the deductible" is insurance fraud and against the law. Insurance appraisers know repair costs and cannot be fooled by inflated prices. Any auto body shop that agrees to bury the deductible has to cut corners — the customer gets a second-rate job that depreciates the vehicle's trade-in value. A shop that will cheat the insurance company will cheat the customer, too.