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Buddy Foster Body Shop
4850 Seaberg Rd, Zephyrhills, FL 33541, United States
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Da
Review №1

I dropped my car off on a Monday and it was finished by Friday. They did an amazing job and kept me posted along the way. Posting before and after pictures. Id trust to use them again in the future and recommend them to anyone looking to get some body work done. My baby looks better than it did before someone sideswiped my front end!!!

Me
Review №2

I met the whole crew when I was there...Darryl, Tommy, Mike and Ed were more than helpful and polite. The shop is very clean and organized. Pleasant exexperience! -Emmy

Li
Review №3

Excellent experience. I was greeted and treated well by everyone. Will definitely be using them again. My deceased husband and my daughter have used this company. I have a little more work to be done on my car. See you soon guysMs. Burks

Ke
Review №4

Its very nice place all the homes look fantastic nice layout of the land clubhouse swimming pool. I was really impressed with the Representation of the park.

Ja
Review №5

Horrible experiences every time I go...

Wi
Review №6

Debbie is amazing and the best person Ive ever dealt with there

Kc
Review №7

They did an amazing job on my truck, I am very happy with the outcome, the whole process was easy from start to finish. They went above and beyond. Very professional customer service and work. Thank you!

th
Review №8

Great place for collision repairs, just took my car in this morning and they are taking a day or two to fix it, I thought it would be just a hour or so but they said to make sure they fix everything it would be longer, plus I was given a rental car to use

Ju
Review №9

It took this team to fix a bumper and a few scratches a week and 2 days. Unbelievable.

La
Review №10

Very clean shop. Very professional people.

Vi
Review №11

My experience as a whole was good. There was a problem concerning my rental but I just got off the phone with Ted and I understand they are taking responsibility for this problem and all is good. Thank you Ted for help with this problem it is much appreciated.

Jo
Review №12

Went to pick up my reimbursement check from Sam from at Geico. Very professional and kind man. Seemed to understand what I was going through. I just thank God no one was badly hurt in the accident.

je
Review №13

Exelen is the best body shop in thearea

Se
Review №14

They didnt want to do a simple paint job for my vehicle. Would have lots more work for them since I have 5 vehicles that need paint work.

Da
Review №15

Best 9.99 oil change in Tampa. Good waiting room and seriously 9.99 oil change and they go through entire vehicle.

Ad
Review №16

Great Experience! I had to bring my car in to get fixed through a Geico claim and the agent there was very friendly as well as the other employees! They got my car done within 24hrs and it looked good as new.Would Recommend.

Ba
Review №17

Beautiful job of paint matching. Real happy with the work.

Pa
Review №18

I got minor body damage to my Acura and my insurer GEICO claimed Buddy Foster was a “certified shop”. If it is, it shouldn’t be.My car was not even taken in to begin work for several weeks - and after that, I was told four different times time by four different employees that it was done only to have them call me back later those same days with some new issue that was delaying the process.These folks are either liars, incompetent, or both.Avoid this business like the plague.

Fi
Review №19

Very unprofessional people working there.I brought my car in for body repair they held my car for close to 3 weeks not even an estimate was made for the damage then they lie after lie will get the estimate done tomorrow and it never happened.I dont recommend this place there are better more reputable collision places you can take your car too.Lie after lie and put my cars repairs to the back burner.Buddy Foster is a bad place to take your car too PERIOD bottom lineBuddy Foster SUCKS BIG TIME

de
Review №20

Got in an accident and took my car here to be repaired. They were super helpful, and everyone was very nice. Got my car back, and they did a great job!

Br
Review №21

Awesome. I was told it would take about 11 days but they knew it was my company vehicle and livelihood. Finished in 3 days and it was perfect. They also detailed the vehicle. Great customer service as well.

D
Review №22

Save yourself the bad customer service and drawn out care and go elsewhere!Will not answer the phone close to closing business hours not to mention the voicemail box is full. My car has been in their care since Tuesday I have NOT received ONE phone call and we are now entering the weekend when they’re closed. Should not take professionals 4 days to figure out a fan isn’t working. Especially when I said the fan didn’t work when I had it towed per their recommendation due to overheating. Now I’m going into another week with no car and Uber rides.... all for a broken FAN that they couldn’t diagnose. I called and got a total of almost $600 to fix the fan. Save yourself the hassle and stress.

Su
Review №23

Dont use this place and if you do, you better have plenty of time without your vehicle. Do not believe a word they tell you on the phone. Get everything in writing. It took them a month and 5 days to repair my car and only one side was damaged. My car spent 3 weeks in paint alone for one side. They waited 5 days for a headlight when there is a Kia dealer two miles down the road. Because they took so long, I got charged extra for the rental car when I was told by the agent working on my car that Buddy Foster would cover. They lie. Do not trust this company.On top of that, my battery has been dead since I picked up the car. Like another customer posted, battery was fine when I took it in, now I have to replace the battery too.

St
Review №24

Highly recommend this place. Honest rates with no bs or hidden fees.

Da
Review №25

Its a mechanic shop not a car lot so not alot of bull to go around

Ma
Review №26

I had an accident with my Dodge Charger Hemi and made the poor choice to entrust my vehicle repairs to Buddy Foster Collision. When I drove by in the days prior, it should have dawned on me that this business is shrinking from what used to be a bustling car dealership into a washed-up, soon-to-close body and car repair shop.1. When my car was being towed in from the accident scene, the tow truck driver (Jose) assured me that I could get a loaner. In reality, I was continually told that they had one - and it was already out. I was finally told otherwise - after my car had been there for 40 (yes, forty) days.2. I chose to pay out of my own pocket for the repairs. With this in mind, I asked for used and aftermarket parts. This request was totally ignored by body shop management.3. Over and over, I was told the car was done, but just needed a touch up or a small fix by the body shop manager, Russell. One day when he was out of the office, I was approached and told the car HAD NEVER BEEN REASSEMBLED OR PAINTED.4. I finally asked for the help of the owner, Buddy Foster. Everything he said sure sounded good, but was never quite true. I guess you cant take the snake oil salesman out of some people. At one point, even though I had given his staff carte blanche, he said that no more money would be necessary and that I had paid enough. I couldnt have agreed more, as I had put just shy of $15,000 into repairs here. Problem is, despite what Mr. Foster promised, he asked for $2,100 more. If I didnt pay it, they could legally put a lien on the car. It was like a strange form of blackmail!5. When I picked up my car, I was in self-paid Hertz rental car. I was going to return it, then take an Uber back for the Charger. Mr. Foster told me to leave it there and his staff would contact Hertz for pickup. I left the car, not even thinking that by leaving the keys inside the car, anything could happen. And it did - Buddy Foster made the car vanish to be spiteful. Fear will make people do anything, especially when that fear involves a day in court.6. To end the saga, within days, the car was in another accident. Forensic inspections are taking place now to determine how poor workmanship may have destroyed my car - and almost killed me. More will be revealed.I do not have drama or issues in my life. I hate writing or saying negative things and prefer to bite my tongue, but this is one case where the story has to be shared. Read it again. Its to insane for someone to make up, dont you think?DO NOT DO BUSINESS WITH THIS ESTABLISHMENT FOR ANY REASON!

El
Review №27

I took my car in after an accident on Thursday. Picked it up on Wednesday! Paint matched perfectly, all the people I talked to were polite and professional. Absolutely recommend them!

Ge
Review №28

Towing company incompetence, supposed to pick up a vehicle last night never did claim another company was hooking up to it. Car is in the exact spot I left it, never been touch. If they cant come pick the car up Im going to trust them to fix my car. Will not do business.

ro
Review №29

Awesome helpfull people and great prices

Mi
Review №30

I went in for an oil change early in the morning. It was quick and the staff were friendly and professional.

Sy
Review №31

Super nice and friendly. Got my car fixed very quick. Amazing rental car too

Jo
Review №32

OUTSTANDING service and Collision repair.

Pa
Review №33

Held my car hostage. No help and extremely rude. Terrible terrible service

Ro
Review №34

Repaired rear of my Chevy Cruze ECO after being rear ended. Great service, GEICO rep right in the building. Provided car, until mine was ready. Excellent body shop!!!!

Li
Review №35

I always get courteous, prompt service.

Cl
Review №36

Excellent service!!! Above and beyond. Not only did they make a large dent look good as new, but they even fixed my gas cap and left the truck very clean.

To
Review №37

Best deal around for oil change.

Mi
Review №38

Very professional, kept you informed every step of the way on the status of your repair. Would not hesitate to recommend them or bring my car back if ever needed.

Da
Review №39

Tried to reach out for them regarding parts, they just hanged up on me.... I guess they are not interested in doing business.

me
Review №40

My car is worse off leaving than when it arrived, bubbles in the paint, damage still not repaired. After 33 days I went to get my car for the 5th time and Buddy Foster himself was there he came out of the back office and screamed at me You better just take your car today and leave we are done fixing it, nothing is wrong with it I asked him to go out and look at the car with me when we approached I saw a 6-8 inch rubber mark on the front bumper that had just been replaced and painted by them. Needless to say after terrible service and having to bring the car back 5 times and another time not even leaving with the car I will never return to Buddy Foster because they do a crappy job and because Buddy himself thinks he can yell and scream at a customer. I had Jim tell me one of the times that I came up there to get it Well you are just pickier than most customers Which means that Buddy Foster thinks it is okay to not repair things, leave bubbles in the paint and clear coat because most customers arent as picky as me. Buddy himself should be ashamed of his behavior and how he spoke to me it was totally unacceptable and there were several witnesses to see the show he put on. The repairs needed for my car should have taken at most a week however at 33 days it still needs work done and we be going to another shop to have the damaged caused by Buddy Foster repaired the proper way. I would no recommend that anyone bring their vehicles to BF for any repairs not only because the work is terrible but because of the owner dont give that rude guy your business.

Ju
Review №41

Got there faster than any other service in Zephyrhills. Got my car to the shop and had I known it, I wouldve gotten my car fixed at there shop. Tow wouldve been free but they deserved the pay. If any more problems in the future, Ill be headed there way!

Da
Review №42

They treated me good and the price not bad.

Iz
Review №43

Went there for their body service. Nice and friendly staff. Was in and out of there in no time. Thanks Buddy Foster

Kr
Review №44

Fast and cheap oil change with coupon only 14 dollars

Lo
Review №45

They did nice work the car looks great.Cant tell it was ever wrecked.But the car wasnt finished when it was suppost to be.They told me on Tuesday the car would be ready on friday unless they needed more parts!Then it might take until Wednesday. I just picked it up and today is friday.Might be without your vehicle for up till two weeks.But very nice people work there.Went out of their way to accommodate me.

Li
Review №46

Very nice people...and reasonably priced.

Al
Review №47

Customer service and car service are unbeatable!!

Mi
Review №48

My 2013 BMW 328i was rear-ended. The person who hit me had Statefarm, Statefarm asked if I wish to use one their repair facilities . I chose Buddy Fosters bc it was close to home.Drop my car off, get a call a week later to pick up my car. The body work (rear bumper and door) looked great. They really did a fantastic job with the body work.The guy slid my keys and warranty looking down, not in my eyes. I immediately felt something shady was going down. Get in my car and all of the alarms and fault codes were still there along with a few new ones. They didn’t diagnose any of the internal issues caused from the accident. They said someone got to pay for the diagnosis, insurance isn’t going to pay. I left the car to be looked at again after much hassle with the insurance company, against my will as Statefarm said I must take it back to BF. They had it for another week and said its good come get it. I go back get in my car and its dead. They lied and say the door was left open and killed the newly replaced battery (which they installed the wrong battery and didn’t program it correctly.Next stop was the BMW dealership, where I wanted to go in the 1st place after realizing they weren’t able to properly diagnose the issues after they had it for a week, then 2 weeks. I firmly believe they are in the insurance companies pocket. Of course they’re not going to bite the hand that feeds them. So obviously I had a bad experience. Then they said something about their guy is a certified bmw mechanic yadda yadda yadda.I don’t like leaving negative reviews. But this was some real BS! caveat emptor! Costly endeavor dealing with this local business.

Ti
Review №49

Keep my Yukon while they squazed my insurance Co for more money had truck 4 weeks for 10 day job

Ro
Review №50

I had to tow a vehicle from Zephyrhills to Orlando today. They went above and beyond the call of duty to help out. The tow driving was very nice and professional. Thank you!

An
Review №51

Fair price and great service

ma
Review №52

The manager Russell was rude they lied about repairs that were made. Unprofessional. Even though the work is warranteed I would never bring a car back to them. Only body shop I ever went to that the car was dirtier Then when it went in.

Sh
Review №53

Made getting an estimate easy.

Ja
Review №54

Jim the mechanic is the sexiest man alive

D
Review №55

Gov shut down of dealerships

Kr
Review №56

Very satisfied with my service. They left my car spotless, they were organized, professional, and quick!!! Thank you!!

Je
Review №57

We enjoyed the staff here and the work that was done on our car. Glad that we found this place.

An
Review №58

If I could give less stars I would. I had to take my vehicle to a different body shop to repair the damage Buddy Fosters shop caused.BEWARE!!!

Jo
Review №59

Damn replace front bumper for 3000 dollar glad I didnt do it I took other place for it done for 480 buck to replace and paint... Outrage pricey... Stay away...

Ma
Review №60

Was told by another car dealer my engine had serious oil leak would have cost big $$$$ but Buddy Foster service was honest and only fixed what needed to be fixed and only cost me half of $$$$$ . Will use their service department for all future car needs. Thank you!!

Jo
Review №61

Quick service. Friendly staff. Affordable service.

Li
Review №62

Professional & Courteous

Mi
Review №63

My wife was in an accident and we went to buddy foster for the repairs. We worked with Chris who was very professional and tried to work in a timely manner. When they were finished with the repairs the exterior of the car looked okay with the exception of a rear panel that was poking out. The very next day the vehicle won’t start leaving my wife and three small children stranded in the mid-summer August heat!! After communicating the issue with Michael Edwards (fill-in adjuster) he made me understand that Geico will not back up their work, will not be responsible, and it’s a coincidence the car broke down less than a week after them finishing repairs. The adjuster Michael “self-diagnosed” the vehicle over the phone and never allowed me to truly get a word in. I truly believe they gave me a vehicle that looked great on the outside but has some major mechanical issues. I have been with Geico for 5 years, paid monthly premium on time, and never been in an accident. I thought they had my back a little better than this….

81
Review №64

Terrible service. Help my car for 3 weeks, had terrible updates and false claims, bad people working

Di
Review №65

Took them two days to tell me they couldnt figure out what was wrong with my car. When they towed it to a dealership, the driver didnt alert anyone that it had arrived so no one at the dealership was able to take care of it before the days end, making it 3 days without a car for me, plus the actual time its going to take the dealership to actually fix it.

lo
Review №66

Very disappointed with service and lack of communication. Did not meet deadlines neither provided an update regarding status of car repair or if parts were delayed or not. Did not care about feedback provided neither.

An
Review №67

Took care of some collision damage quickly

Bo
Review №68

No management staff around when I went in. Will not deal with them.

T
Review №69

Did a great job on the car just screwed me over on how long it would take seems to be a problem with that place in speaking to other customers

BL
Review №70

Friendly and upfront on what is actually needed.

ch
Review №71

Best oil change establishments in Zephyrhills

la
Review №72

Started out liking them then ended up with problems every other time Ive gone.Cost me time and money. Dont trust the work preformed.

Mi
Review №73

They are really nice people

ch
Review №74

Great job on the vehicle

Je
Review №75

Best body shop around.

Ca
Review №76

Great helpful people

Sh
Review №77

Don’t take your car here. Worst customer service I have ever received. My car was even more damaged when they were “done” then when it was taken there. This place is a joke.

Sl
Review №78

Great place, great people.

Pa
Review №79

Awful service and terrible workers never bring your car here

Bu
Review №80

Takes to long for them it get it right... if they do

Me
Review №81

Mis understanding

Co
Review №82

Unprofessional workers, false updates and bad service, don’t recommend

Br
Review №83

$9.95 for oil change!?! Cant beat that, and they did a AWESOME job on my car after my accident.

Wi
Review №84

I know you’re son Chris

Mi
Review №85

Best place in town

Ho
Review №86

Amazing service!! Very kind!!!

Sa
Review №87

Horrible place

Li
Review №88

Good service

Ju
Review №89

Good service.

Di
Review №90

Excellent

Pa
Review №91

Car complete

Cr
Review №92

Rapid!

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92 Comments
3.6 Rating
  • Address:4850 Seaberg Rd, Zephyrhills, FL 33541, United States
  • Site:http://buddy-shop.edan.io/
  • Phone:+1 813-780-6109
Categories
  • Auto body shop
Working hours
  • Monday:Closed
  • Tuesday:Closed
  • Wednesday:8AM–5:30PM
  • Thursday:8AM–5:30PM
  • Friday:8AM–5:30PM
  • Saturday:8AM–5:30PM
  • Sunday:8AM–5:30PM
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance:Yes
Offerings
  • Oil change:Yes
Amenities
  • Mechanic:Yes
Planning
  • Appointments recommended:Yes
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