Definition of 'body shop' 1. a factory or machine shop in which bodies for vehicles, as automobiles, trucks, or the like, are manufactured, repaired, etc.

An auto body shop repairs damage to the exterior and non-moving parts. Restores vehicles after minor or major collisions. Repairs dents in the sheet metal. Restores paint and repaints to match factory colors. Replaces bumpers, damaged body panels, and other components that are not part of the engine.

noun. a place where the bodywork of motor vehicles is built or repaired.

Automotive Repair means the general repair, engine rebuilding or reconditioning of motor vehicles collision service such as body, frame and fender straightening and repair and painting of motor vehicles.