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Chris Schober has been with Schaefer Autobody since 2009. In that time, Chris has proven himself and been promoted from a phone sales position to a parts manager position and now, most recently, to sales estimator for Schaefer’s Fenton location. When Chris started with us, he had limited knowledge or experience with collision repair, but […]

As an independent insurance agent, you know that you need to set a high standard for yourself. Customers expect their insurance agent to provide good customer service and be honest, responsive and technically proficient. Your customers expect a lot from you, and you want to make sure you maintain your reputation by sending them to […]

Chris Guthrie has been with Schafer Autobody since 2012 and has worked at both the Ellisville and South County locations. His years of experience, technical knowledge and attention to detail make him an invaluable asset to the team. Chris strives to restore every vehicle he touches to its former glory, exemplifying the Schaefer promise to […]

Schaefer Autobody is proud to announce that our Crestwood MO location is a Certified Tesla Auto Body Shop. That means Tesla owners in the St Louis area can now get the quality service they would expect from Schaefer Autobody, backed by the training and support of Tesla Motors. Tesla vehicles are known for their advanced […]

Jayne Brooks has been with Schaefer Autobody for almost a year and a half, serving as a Customer Service Representative in our Customer Care Center. Unlike CSRs who may work at a specific location, working at the Customer Care Center means that Jayne schedules appointments for all 11 of our locations. This requires that Jayne […]

When an 18-wheeler kicks a rock at your windshield and chips its surface, it doesn’t have to ruin your day or your windshield. Choosing the right windshield repair shop can make all the difference in whether that small chip disappears or become a much larger issue down the line. Here are a few tips for […]

Bill Dixon is the lead sales person at our Ellisville location. He’s been with us for almost 14 years, starting in February of 2004. Bill has worn many hats in that time, including the 8 weeks he stepped up and assisted with GM duties while the new GM was in training. Bill is always willing […]

My, how a year flies by! With 2017 almost over, it’s incredible to look back and review all of the things we accomplished and achieved this year. We Partnered with Several Non-Profits Kidsmart MADD USO Local Chamber of Commerce Boys and Girls Club Recycled Rides Scott Air Force Base BBB Claims Association Black and Gold […]

Tyler Korhammer is one of our excellent estimators, working out of our Crestwood location. He’s been with us for nearly 5 years and has been called “one of the best estimator’s I have ever worked with” by one of his coworkers – a 20+ year, veteran painter. Tyler had no previous industry experience before joining […]

Fraud in collision repair is all too common in the industry. While most body shops play by the rules and work hard for their customers, there are some that are out to take advantage of customers’ lack of knowledge about the repair process and how it should work. As an insurance agent or adjuster, you […]