The History of St. Marys Auto Body, Inc.
Now
into our sixth decade, we have consistently earned
the reputation of being the area’s leader when it
comes to collision repair. Experience has always
been our most valuable asset--which when combined
with the latest technology available, a
state-of-the-art facility and on-going, intensive
and regular training; our business continues to
grow.
St. Marys Auto Body has been a part of the Buerk
family since 1953 under the ownership of Chris Buerk
who sold it to his brother Philip, in 1965. Phil ran
the shop with his two sons, John and Bob, until 1986
when it was sold to Bob and Sandy Buerk. With new
and aggressive ownership, the business has become
recognized as one of the top 5% of shops in the
United States. In 1996, the old body shop was
removed and replaced with a brand new facility
allowing for continued growth. With a top notch
staff in place, including Bob's brother, John, the
growth has been outstanding-forcing the shop into
another expansion bringing the size to 12,000 square
feet.
The shop now houses the most modern metal, paint and
frame departments around. The focal point, though,
is the 1,100 square foot professional development
center which is used as a training center for
multiple purposes. Our customer waiting area is
second to none. The atmosphere is friendly and
inviting with separate men's and ladies' restrooms
which are kept extremely clean and tidy. The kids
will enjoy their wait while playing video games,
coloring or checking out the various toys available
for their pleasure. Privacy is something we all want
to protect so we have included a separate estimating
office where you can be seated and discuss your
needs confidentially with one of our estimators.
As you can see, we've come a long way and as we
continue to pioneer new ideas and programs. Our
ultimate goal is still simple--we will restore your
vehicle ensuring your family's safety while
exceeding your expectations. That's it! Our
customers are really all that matters-we will do
whatever we can to provide you with the best auto
body repairs and we will continue to fine tune our
operation to remain #1.
Thanks for visiting our website and we hope you will
take a few minutes to stop by and visit us in person
whenever you have the opportunity. We would love to
give you a tour of our facility and show you what we
have to offer.
THANK YOU! |