Been in an Accident? We’re Here to Help.

Follow these steps to stay safe and protect your rights.

Immediate Steps at the Scene

Stay Calm & Ensure Safety

  • Check for injuries

  • Move to safety

  • Turn hazard lights on

Call 911

  • Report the accident
  • Request a police report

Exchange Information

  • Names, contact info.

  • Insurance details

  • License & plate numbers

Document the Scene

  • Photos of damage

  • Photos of the scene

  • Photo of license/insurance

You Have the Right to Choose Your Auto Body Shop in Illinois

In Illinois, it’s your legal right to have your vehicle repaired at the auto body shop of your choice. Your insurance company cannot require you to go to a specific shop.

  • We work with ALL insurance companies

  • We ensure quality repairs with OEM parts

After the Accident

  • 1

    Contact Your Insurer: Report the claim and inform them of your shop choice.

  • 2

    Get a Professional Estimate: Visit us for a thorough and accurate estimate.

  • 3

    Schedule Your Repairs: Schedule online or call (847) 437-3650.

Why Choose Schaeffer Auto Body?

  • I-CAR Gold Class Certified
  • Warranties on Parts and Labor
  • OEM Parts

What people are saying

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Frank Scarpulla
September 3, 2021.
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Top notch customer service and work. The office kept me updated on the status of my vehicle. Highly recommend this shop and plan to use them for future vehicle maintenance.
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LucasDalton G
August 22, 2021.
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Very good service and work
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Scott Rose
August 7, 2021.
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Great people
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Varonique Encarnacion
July 30, 2021.
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The customer service is spectacular they are kind and effective they take the right amount time to give you the best work one and done no need to keep going back unless you want to the environment is professional the employees are super nice and accurate and best of all they take care of everything dealing with the insurance and tow companies they are the best. Thank you so much
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christina chase
July 24, 2021.
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Excellent in all aspects. Really can't express how pleased I was with the service and work done. Looked like a brand new car.
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Jan Gawenda
July 6, 2021.
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Repair work was done beautifully. Completed as promised. Customer service was excellent! Theresa is friendly, kind, and definitely knows her business. I’ve been coming here for years. The quality is still here, they work hard to make us happy. Hope I don’t have to return, but if necessary, I’ll be back! Thank you