Collision repair and customization for Hamden.
Ten minutes from Hamden along Route 22 or Dixwell Avenue. Accident repair, refinishing, paint protection film, coating, tint and wraps under one roof.
What we see most from Hamden.
Hamden covers a lot of ground, from the dense Dixwell corridor near the New Haven line up through Spring Glen and Mount Carmel toward Sleeping Giant. The driving conditions change completely from one end of town to the other, and so does the damage we see.
Along Dixwell and Whitney, it is low-speed traffic damage: bumper taps at lights, parking lot scrapes at the Hamden Plaza area, and door dings. Further north toward Mount Carmel and the Sleeping Giant area, the roads are faster and more wooded, and we see more deer strikes and rock chip damage.
Winter is a factor across the whole town. Hamden's hillier northern sections hold ice longer, and the sand and salt used to treat them ends up sandblasting the front end of every vehicle that drives through.
Quinnipiac's presence means a steady flow of newer and leased vehicles, and a lot of interest in reversible work. Window tint, chrome delete and wraps let a leased car look how you want without creating a problem at turn-in.
The shop sits at 78 Rebeschi Drive in North Haven, a straight shot east on Route 22 or a short run up Route 5. If your vehicle is not safe to drive, call us before arranging a tow.
Services available to Hamden customers.
Collision work and customization are handled at the same shop, so a vehicle only has to come in once.
Collision Repair and Customization for Hamden, CT.
Exclusive Auto Lab is an auto body shop serving Hamden, CT from 78 Rebeschi Drive in North Haven. We handle collision repair, dent and panel work, bumper repair, paint and refinishing, insurance claim assistance, paint protection film, ceramic coating, window tint, vinyl wraps and chrome delete.
You choose the shop that repairs your vehicle, not your insurance company. If your car is not drivable, call before it is towed anywhere so we can help coordinate and keep storage fees from stacking up.
Also serving New Haven, Wallingford, East Haven, Branford, North Haven, Cheshire, West Haven and Meriden.
Hamden FAQs.
How long does it take to get to your shop from Hamden?
Usually about ten to fifteen minutes depending on where in town you start. Route 22 east or Route 5 north both lead to Rebeschi Drive in North Haven.
I hit a deer near Sleeping Giant. What now?
If the vehicle is drivable, get it off the road and photograph the damage. Deer strikes are typically covered as comprehensive claims. Front-end impacts often damage the radiator, condenser and sensor mounts behind the bumper, so it needs a proper inspection even if the cover looks intact.
Do you handle pothole and wheel damage?
Yes. We handle wheel refinishing and can identify suspension or body damage caused by a hard pothole strike. If the vehicle is pulling or the steering wheel is off center afterward, it needs to be looked at.
Can I get tint and a chrome delete done in the same visit?
Yes, and it is the efficient way to do it. Tint, chrome delete and lighting tint are commonly scoped together so the vehicle only comes in once.
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Other areas we serve.
Serving Hamden from North Haven.
Call the shop, text photos of the damage, or request an appointment online. We will walk you through the next step.
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