Body Shop

Why Choose Us? We Care About Customer Satisfaction!

Our expert body shop is Mid-Michigan's #1 choice for auto body repairs. The friendly and knowledgeable staff at Thelen Kia in Bay City, MI understands that losing the use of your car, truck, minivan or SUV is a major inconvenience. So,we make it our priority to reduce the inconvenience and stress of a repair.  We take care of your vehicle in a timely manner and always with a focus on quality and value.  Our expert body shop technicians work efficiently to provide a quality result that means a pleased customer.  That is our goal and we strive to accomplish it with every repair.

We are proud to serve customers from all around the Great Lakes Bay Region of Central Michigan.  Being located in Bay City makes us convenient to Midland, Saginaw, Mount Pleasant, Flint, Grand Blanc, Standish, Alpena, Birch Run, and many more Michigan cities and towns.

Professional Estimates

We have experienced estimators that provide you with an accurate, professional estimate so you know the expected cost of your auto body repair. We take the time to thoroughly explain the estimate, plus the repair process, to make sure you approve of the any work being done to your vehicle. Make an appointment today for your free estimate! Tow-ins always welcome!

Quality Repairs

Thelen Kia strives to restore your vehicle to the manufacturer's specifications for quality, value, and safety.  Our mission is to meet and exceed your expectations.  You can count on the Thelen Kia Body Shop to provide you with quality auto body solutions and collision repair in an efficient manner.   

Painting Services

Our state-of-the-art down-draft paint booth allow us to improve and increase the durability of your paint from five to ten years! Your vehicle's paint will go through a special baking process which leads to a beautiful and long-lasting finish, backed by our written Limited Lifetime Warranty. For quality painting, be assured that Thelen can provide you with the best quality around!

Experienced Staff

Trust our experienced team of estimators and auto body technicians to work hard during the entire repair process.  We will return your vehicle to you in excellent condition and in a timely manner. We can work with your insurance company to move the process along smoothly, providing you with a hassle-free experience. Need a vehicle to drive while yours is being repaired? Please call our Body Shop at (989) 922-7270 to schedule a loaner, since these vehicles are in limited supply and by appointment only.