J Smitty Automotive – Collision Repair Done Right in the Capital Region
Schenectady’s best body shop. Correct repairs completed according to the manufacturer’s guidelines. No shortcuts. No excuses. Just safe, proper repairs that get you back on the road.
Your car, your choice – New York law gives you the right to choose your repair shop, not your insurance company.
Why Capital Region drivers choose J Smitty
- Owner-operated – you deal directly with the decision maker
- Collision-focused repairs following OEM procedures
- Fast scheduling – we don’t sit on cars for months
- We push back when insurance tries to cut corners
J Smitty Automotive • Schenectady, NY • 518-280-4023 • www.jsmittyautomotive.com
How It Works
1. Call or request an estimate
Reach out with your claim info, photos, or just your questions. We’ll review your damage and walk you through your options.
2. We deal with insurance
We communicate with your insurance company, write a proper estimate, and fight for the parts and procedures your vehicle really needs.
3. We repair it right
Your vehicle is repaired according to the manufacturer’s guidelines, refinished, and quality-checked so you can drive away with confidence.
Collision Repair, Done for Real
What we do
- Full collision repair – minor to major hits
- Frame & structural repairs following OEM procedures
- Professional refinishing & color matching
- Bumper, panel, and body component replacement
- Post-repair inspections & second opinions
- Help navigating insurance claims and supplements
Recent work from the shop:
![Frame and structural repair at J Smitty Automotive](https://jsmittyautomotive.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Before-hyundai-elantra-collision.jpg")
Involved in an accident? Make J Smitty Automotive your FIRST call!
Real 5-Star Reviews from Capital Region Drivers
J Smitty’s is, without hyperbole, the best auto body shop I have ever been to in my life. The customer service was amazing, they were quick, affordable, and the work was great. Thank you so much to Josh and Smitty!
This was such a refreshing experience. Not only was everyone extremely helpful, they were professional and do wonderful work. Josh was always there to assist with the insurance company and moving things along with my claim against the other driver.
I’m so satisfied with my service. If it wasn’t for a delay with my insurance, I would have gotten my car back even sooner. The difference in my car is incredible – it looks better than when I first bought it. Thank you so much for your patience and the great work!
Request an Estimate or service
Prefer to call? Reach us at 518-280-4023 or visit www.jsmittyautomotive.com .
Find us in Schenectady
J Smitty Automotive • Schenectady, NY • Serving the 518 Capital Region.
1563 State st Schenectady, NY
Shop Hours & Service Area
Hours
Hours
Monday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM (noon)
Sunday: Closed
Service Area
We regularly serve:
Schenectady • Rotterdam • Glenville • Scotia • Niskayuna •
Albany • Troy • and the greater 518 Capital Region.