We work for you,
not your insurance company.
Family-owned in Bessemer. We come to you for the estimate, handle the claim, and fight for the repair you're owed.
Been in an accident?
- You choose the shop. Alabama law lets you pick. Your insurer can recommend a shop, not require one.
- We work for you. Many shops are in insurer programs that reward keeping the insurer's costs down. We're independent. We're paid to fix your car properly.
- Don't accept the first estimate. Insurers now write many first estimates from photos with software, and they run low. We inspect the whole car and file for the rest.
- Ask us how to reduce your deductible. We also finance deductibles in-house. We'll walk you through your options before any work starts.
- We come to you. On-site estimates at your home or work, towing help if it can't be driven, and pickup and delivery available. Directions to the shop.
We come to you.
Can't get to the shop? Tell us where the car is and we'll come look at it: your driveway, your workplace, the tow yard. No charge, anywhere within 40 miles of Bessemer. Call to set a time, and you get a written estimate on the spot.
Estimates where the car is
Home, work, or wherever it was towed, within 40 miles of the shop, at no charge. Call (205) 746-1847 to schedule, or tell us the address in the form below.
Pickup and delivery
We can pick the vehicle up for repair and bring it back when it's done. Ask when you call; we'll tell you what's possible for your location.
We handle the paperwork
Claim number, adjuster, supplements, parts. Deductible financing is done in-house. You get updates and a finished car. Your time is the thing we save most.
Body, paint & mechanical, all under one roof
Most shops make you go two places. We handle the collision work and the mechanical work, so your vehicle comes back finished.
Collision Repair
Complete accident repair from minor fender damage to major structural work. We restore your vehicle to pre-accident condition and safety.
Auto Body & Dent Repair
Dents, dings, scrapes, rust and panel replacement. Careful bodywork so the repair disappears into the original lines of the vehicle.
Paint & Refinishing
Factory-matched color and clear coat, from a single panel to a full repaint. Blended so the new finish matches the rest of the car.
Frame & Structural
Frame straightening and structural repair measured to manufacturer specifications, so the vehicle tracks straight and protects you the way it was designed to.
Mechanical Service
Oil changes, front-end alignments and the mechanical repairs that often come with a collision, such as suspension, cooling and steering components.
Claims Handling
Full teardown inspection, not a photo guess. We document every bit of damage, deal with your adjuster directly, and file supplements so the repair you're owed is the repair you get.
From wreck to road in four steps
Accidents are stressful enough. The repair shouldn't be. Here's what to expect when you bring your vehicle to us.
We come look at it
At your home, your work or our shop, whichever is easier for you. You get a clear, itemized estimate at no charge and no obligation.
We handle the claim
Give us your claim number and we coordinate with the adjuster, negotiate the repair plan and order OEM or quality parts.
Repair & refinish
Body, frame, mechanical and paint work done in-house. We keep you updated and call you if anything changes.
Inspect & drive home
Every repair is checked, cleaned and reviewed with you before you pick it up. We stand behind our work.
Keep your work vehicles working
Commercial and fleet accounts are a big part of what we do. Work trucks, vans, company cars, contractor rigs: we come to your yard for the estimate, work around your schedule, and handle the insurance side so your people stay on the job.
- On-site estimates at your lotNo charge within 40 miles. We look at several vehicles in one visit if you need it.
- Pickup and deliveryWe can collect the vehicle and return it finished, so nobody on your crew loses a day driving it around.
- One point of contactYou talk to the people doing the work, not a call center. Same three people every time.
- Collision, body, paint and mechanicalEverything under one roof, so a damaged truck comes back finished, not half done.
Set up a fleet account
Tell us how many vehicles you run and what they do. We'll come out, look at what you have, and put together how we'd handle your repairs.
Who does your body shop work for?
Your insurance company may steer you toward a shop in its own repair program. That shop is paid, in part, to keep the insurer's costs down. We're independent, and we work for the person who owns the car.
Insurer-program shop
- Contracted with the insurance company
- Rewarded for keeping claim costs low
- Often starts from the insurer's software estimate
- You bring the car to them
Dealership body shop
- Sells parts and labor hours
- Replaces more than it repairs
- Standard process, standard timeline
- You bring the car to them
Mac Auto & Collision
- Independent. Works for the vehicle owner
- Full teardown inspection, supplements filed for hidden damage
- Repairs when repair is the better outcome
- We come to you, and can pick up and deliver
Know your rights after an accident
Your insurance company may recommend a shop, but the choice is yours. Here's how we make the claim easier.
- We work with every insurance carrierState Farm, Allstate, Progressive, GEICO, USAA, Alfa and the rest. If your policy covers it, we can repair it.
- One estimate is all you needAlabama does not require multiple estimates. Bring us the claim and we'll take it from there.
- We handle supplementsIf we find hidden damage once the vehicle is apart, we document it and work it out with the adjuster, not you.
- Got a low estimate from the insurer?Many first estimates are written by software from photos before anyone lifts a panel. Bring it to us. We inspect the whole car and send them the difference.
- Ask us how to reduce your deductibleDepending on your policy and the repair, we can often lower what you pay out of pocket, and we finance deductibles in-house. We'll explain your options before any work starts, so cost isn't the reason you skip a repair.
- Paying out of pocket?No claim, no problem. We'll give you an honest price and repair options that fit your budget.
What to bring
Your driver's license, insurance card, claim number if you have one, and the vehicle. That's it. We take care of the rest.
Founded. Family owned and operated ever since
Makes and models, domestic and import
Location, family owned and operated
For an estimate, on site or from photos
A neighborhood shop that treats your car like its own
Mac Auto & Collision is a family-owned body shop on Circle Drive in Bessemer, run by Allen McConathy. For more than three decades we've repaired vehicles for our neighbors in Bessemer, Hueytown, McCalla, Helena and the greater Birmingham area.
We're not a chain. When you call, you talk to the people doing the work. We'll tell you straight what your vehicle needs, what it will cost and how long it will take, and then we'll do exactly that.
Recent repairs
Straight answers before you call
Tell us about the damage
Tell us where the car is and we'll come look at it, usually the same business day. Or skip the form and call us at (205) 746-1847.
- Have photos?Mention it in the form and we'll reply with where to send them for a virtual estimate.
- Prefer to drop by?Walk-in estimates are welcome Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Find us in Bessemer
We've moved. Find us at our new location on Circle Drive in Bessemer. Customers come to us from Bessemer, Hueytown, McCalla, Helena, Hoover and the greater Birmingham area.
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Phone(205) 746-1847
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Hours
Monday – Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Saturday – Sunday Closed