The body shop on Rebeschi Drive.
Exclusive Auto Lab works out of 78 Rebeschi Drive, off the Universal Drive corridor in North Haven. Collision repair, insurance claim help, paint protection film, ceramic coating, tint and wraps — all in the same building.
Where the shop actually is.
Rebeschi Drive sits in the commercial block east of Washington Avenue, close enough to Universal Drive that most people in town have driven past the turn without noticing it.
From I-91, take exit 12 and head toward Washington Avenue. From the Universal Drive shopping area, Rebeschi Drive is a short run behind the retail strip. If you are coming down Route 5 from Wallingford, stay south past Devine Street and watch for the turn on your left.
Coming from Route 22 or the Montowese side of town, cut across toward Sackett Point Road and you will land in the same industrial pocket. There is room to leave a vehicle, and we can receive a tow directly.
If your car is not safe to drive, call before you agree to a tow destination. Vehicles routed to a storage lot start accruing daily fees immediately, and getting one released later is slower and more expensive than sending it here in the first place.
You choose the shop that repairs your vehicle. An insurance company can recommend one, but the decision is yours to make.
Two kinds of work, one building.
Some vehicles arrive on a flatbed after an accident. Others arrive brand new, before the first stone chip. Both are handled here.
Winter is what wears North Haven cars down.
Salt and sand off I-91 and Route 5 sandblast the front of everything that drives through it, and the freeze-thaw cycle opens up chips into rust. The vehicles that hold up are the ones that got protected before the first winter, not after the third.
Collision Repair and Customization in North Haven, CT.
Exclusive Auto Lab is an auto body shop in North Haven, CT, at 78 Rebeschi Drive. We handle collision and accident repair, dent and panel work, bumper and fender repair, paint and refinishing, insurance claim assistance and towing coordination for every make and model.
On the customization side we install paint protection film, ceramic coating, regular and ceramic window tint, vinyl wraps, chrome delete packages, headlight and taillight tint, paint correction, wheel and caliper finishes and custom exterior builds.
Also serving New Haven, Hamden, Wallingford, East Haven, Branford, Cheshire, West Haven and Meriden.
North Haven FAQs.
Where exactly are you in North Haven?
78 Rebeschi Drive, North Haven, CT 06473. It is in the commercial block east of Washington Avenue, near the Universal Drive area. From I-91 the closest approach is exit 12.
Do I have to use the shop my insurance company recommends?
No. In Connecticut you choose the repair facility. A carrier can suggest a shop in its network, but it cannot require you to use one. Tell your adjuster you are having the vehicle repaired at Exclusive Auto Lab and the claim gets processed here.
My car is not drivable. What should I do first?
Call the shop before the vehicle is towed anywhere. Once a car goes to a storage lot it starts accruing daily fees, and releasing it takes paperwork and time. We can help coordinate a tow that comes straight here instead.
Do you do customization work, or only collision?
Both, in the same building. Paint protection film, ceramic coating, window and lighting tint, vinyl wraps, chrome delete, paint correction, wheel and caliper work and custom exterior builds are all handled in house alongside the collision side.
Can I get PPF or coating on a brand-new car?
Yes, and that is the best time for it. Film and coating go on cleanest before the paint has picked up chips and swirls. If a vehicle already has some wear, paint correction first will noticeably improve the result.
How long will my repair take?
It depends on the damage, parts availability and how fast the claim is approved. Cosmetic work can be a few days. Structural repairs, back-ordered parts and supplement approvals take longer. You get a realistic timeline after teardown, not a guess before it.
Do you work on newer vehicles with sensors and cameras?
Yes. Bumpers, mirrors and windshields on newer vehicles house parking sensors, radar and camera modules. Those are written into the repair plan so components go back correctly rather than being left disconnected.
Come by the shop.
Call, text photos of the damage, or request an appointment online. We will tell you what to expect before you bring the vehicle in.
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