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The European & US Collision Repair Inc Podcast

The European & US Collision Repair Inc Podcast

Written by: Sebastian Jachymiak
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European & US Collision Repair is a family-owned full-service auto body shop in Uptown, Chicago that has been in continuous operation since April 19, 1984. Owner Warren Preis, known to everyone in the industry as "the Hawk," opened the original location at 3500 North Halsted Street in the Lakeview/Wrigleyville area. By 1990, growing demand pushed the business to expand into its current location at 4080 North Broadway, which became the sole facility in 2001. Today the shop operates out of a 30,000-square-foot, purpose-built facility and serves customers from across the greater Chicagoland area, drawing clients from neighborhoods including Lincoln Park, Lakeview, Edgewater, Andersonville, Rogers Park, the Gold Coast, Streeterville, and well into the suburbs. The business also operates under its original trade name, Hawk Motor Service & Sales Inc., and has maintained a BBB file since 1989. The shop's technical credentials run deep. European & US Collision Repair holds manufacturer certifications from Tesla, Mercedes-Benz, and other leading brands, and its technicians maintain both ASE and I-CAR certifications, covering both the collision repair and mechanical sides of the operation. The team includes customer service estimators, production managers, experienced journeyman auto body craftsmen, painters, and ASE-certified mechanics who handle everything from delicate auto body restoration and paintless dent repair to engine tune-ups, brake system work, and complex mechanical repairs. The shop is a preferred repair partner within multiple major insurance companies' Direct Repair Programs, and every auto body repair and paint job is backed by a limited lifetime warranty for as long as the customer owns the vehicle. That combination of manufacturer trust, insurance industry standing, and a warranty the shop actually stands behind speaks to over 40 years of proven, documented results. As a proud member of the TechniCraft Automotive Group, European & US Collision Repair pairs the personal relationships Warren and his team have built over four decades with the ongoing training, education, and resources that come from being part of a larger network of top-tier Illinois collision centers. Customers on CARwise give the shop a 98% recommendation rate, and reviews across platforms consistently highlight the transparent estimates, fast turnaround times, and a staff that genuinely keeps people informed throughout every step of the repair process. The shop also offers free estimates, rental car coordination, auto glass replacement, and 24/7 towing support to take as much friction out of the experience as possible. Located at 4080 North Broadway in Uptown, the shop is open Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM, and after more than 40 years under the same ownership, European & US Collision Repair remains exactly what Warren Preis built it to be: a one-stop auto shop where long-term customer trust is the foundation everything else is built on. European & US Collision Repair 4080 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60613 (773) 248-1200European & US Collision Repair Inc Copyright 2026 All rights reserved. Economics
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  • Ford Certified Collision Repair Uptown, Chicago, IL
    Oct 28 2026

    European & US Collision Repair performs Ford Certified Collision Repair in Uptown, Chicago, IL, from a 30,000 square foot facility on North Broadway. As a member of the Ford Certified Collision Network, the shop repairs Ford cars, SUVs, and trucks, from the Escape and Explorer to the F-150, Super Duty, Bronco, and Mustang, along with the electric Mustang Mach-E and F-150 Lightning, using Ford OEM parts and Ford's published repair procedures.

    Uptown sits between North Broadway, Sheridan Road, and DuSable Lake Shore Drive, and Fords here pick up damage from both city traffic and lakefront commuting. An Explorer rear-ended in rush hour on Lake Shore Drive, an Escape with a damaged front corner from a left turn at Broadway and Irving Park Road, or an F-150 scraped while parked on a crowded side street near the lake are all common. Full-size Fords need space to repair properly. An F-150 or Super Duty with frame or bed damage takes up a lot of room on a frame bench, and its aluminum panels need their own dedicated work area. The size of the Broadway facility lets the shop keep that aluminum work separate and give large trucks the bay space they need while the Co-Pilot360 radar and cameras are calibrated after the repair.

    Each Ford repair at European & US Collision Repair begins with a documented damage assessment and a pre-repair scan, followed by a written plan built on Ford's collision repair procedures for the exact model. Frame and structural work follows Ford's specifications for aluminum and high-strength steel, including the self-piercing rivets and adhesives Ford requires, and electric models are shut down by Ford's high-voltage procedure. Refinishing matches the factory color, and a post-repair scan, calibration check, and final inspection come before delivery. The shop has repaired vehicles since 1984 and holds both I-CAR Gold Class and ASE certification alongside its Ford Certified Collision Network certification. It is a preferred partner in multiple insurance Direct Repair Programs and part of the Technicraft Automotive Group, a family-owned collision repair network founded in 1996 by George and Sebastian Jachymiak.

    Ford owners can call European & US Collision Repair at (773) 248-1200 to schedule a damage assessment at 4080 N Broadway. The shop offers 24/7 towing for vehicles that cannot be driven, helps arrange a rental car, and coordinates the claim with the insurer through its Direct Repair Program partnerships. Body repairs and paintwork are backed by a limited lifetime warranty, and Ford recommends a certified facility like this one for collision work. The shop is open Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and serves Uptown, Buena Park, Lake View, and Edgewater.

    Listen to our latest podcast about Ford certified collision repair services in Uptown, Chicago, IL - https://cosmeticcollisionrepair.podbean.com/e/ford-certified-collision-repair-uptown-chicago-il/

    European & US Collision Repair, Inc.

    4080 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60613

    (773) 248-1200

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    12 mins
  • Toyota Certified Collision Repair Uptown, Chicago, IL
    Oct 15 2026

    European & US Collision Repair performs Toyota Certified Collision Repair in Uptown, Chicago, IL, from a 30,000 square foot facility on North Broadway. The shop repairs Toyota cars, trucks, SUVs, and hybrids with Toyota Genuine Parts and the procedures Toyota publishes for each model, covering everything from light bumper damage on a Corolla to structural repairs on a RAV4, Highlander, or Tacoma.

    Uptown sits between North Broadway, Sheridan Road, and DuSable Lake Shore Drive, and Toyotas here take hits from both city traffic and lakefront commuting. A Camry rear-ended in rush hour on Lake Shore Drive, a RAV4 with a damaged front corner from a left turn at Broadway and Irving Park Road, or a Prius scraped while parked on a crowded side street near the lake are all common. On a modern Toyota, the front bumper and grille hold the radar for Toyota Safety Sense and the windshield holds the forward camera, so the shop calibrates those systems to Toyota's specifications after a front-end repair. The facility's size gives technicians room to keep a Toyota on a dedicated frame station or in a calibration bay while the work is done, instead of moving it around a crowded shop.

    Each Toyota repair at European & US Collision Repair begins with a documented damage assessment and a pre-repair scan, followed by a written plan built on Toyota's collision repair information for the exact model. Structural work follows Toyota's specifications for ultra-high-strength steel, hybrids are powered down using Toyota's high-voltage procedure, and refinishing matches the factory color and clearcoat. A post-repair scan, calibration check, and final inspection come before delivery. The shop has repaired vehicles since 1984 and holds both I-CAR Gold Class and ASE certification in addition to its Toyota certification. It is a preferred partner in multiple insurance Direct Repair Programs and is part of the Technicraft Automotive Group, a family-owned collision repair network founded in 1996 by George and Sebastian Jachymiak.

    Toyota owners can call European & US Collision Repair at (773) 248-1200 to schedule a damage assessment at 4080 N Broadway. The shop offers 24/7 towing for vehicles that cannot be driven and helps arrange a rental car, and it coordinates the claim with the insurer through its Direct Repair Program partnerships. Body repairs and paintwork are backed by a limited lifetime warranty. The shop is open Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and serves Uptown, Buena Park, Lake View, and Edgewater.

    Listen to our latest podcast about Toyota Certified Collision Repair services in Uptown, Chicago, IL - https://europeanuscollisionrepair.podbean.com/e/toyota-certified-collision-repair-uptown-chicago-il/

    European & US Collision Repair, Inc.

    4080 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60613

    (773) 248-1200

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    13 mins
  • Lexus Authorized Collision Repair Uptown, Chicago, IL
    Oct 15 2026

    European & US Collision Repair performs Lexus Authorized Collision Repair in Uptown, Chicago, IL, restoring Lexus vehicles to factory condition with Lexus Genuine Parts and the manufacturer's published repair procedures. Working from a 30,000 square foot facility on North Broadway, the shop repairs the ES, IS, LS, RX, NX, UX, and GX, including the hybrid models, and covers structural, body, refinish, and driver-assistance calibration work.

    Lexus owners in Uptown drive North Broadway, Sheridan Road, and DuSable Lake Shore Drive every day, and that mix of lakefront commuting and dense neighborhood parking brings a steady flow of Lexus repairs. An RX rear-ended in slow traffic on Lake Shore Drive, an ES clipped while turning at Broadway and Irving Park Road, or an NX with a crunched rear corner from street parking near the lake are typical. Lexus mounts its Safety System+ radar behind the spindle grille emblem and blind-spot radar in the rear bumper corners, so the shop recalibrates each system after the repair. The paint is a separate challenge. Lexus pearl whites and layered dark colors require exact tinting and blending so the repaired panel matches the original finish.

    The repair process begins with a documented damage assessment and a pre-repair scan, then a written plan based on Lexus collision repair information for the vehicle. Structural work follows Lexus specifications for steel and aluminum parts, hybrid models are powered down using the manufacturer's high-voltage procedure, and refinishing builds color and clearcoat to brand standard. A post-repair scan, calibration, and final inspection close out the job. European & US has operated since 1984 and holds I-CAR Gold Class and ASE certification along with its Lexus Authorized Collision Center designation. It is a preferred partner in multiple insurance Direct Repair Programs and part of the Technicraft Automotive Group, the family-owned network founded in 1996 that now runs 11 shops across greater Chicago and Bloomington-Normal.

    Lexus owners can contact European & US Collision Repair at (773) 248-1200 to schedule an assessment at 4080 N Broadway. The shop provides 24/7 towing, helps set up a rental car, and coordinates directly with the insurer through its Direct Repair Program partnerships. Body repairs and paintwork carry a limited lifetime warranty. The shop is open Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and serves Uptown, Buena Park, Lake View, and Edgewater.

    Listen to our latest podcast about Lexus Authorized Collision Repair services in Uptown, Chicago, IL - https://europeanuscollisionrepair.podbean.com/e/lexus-authorized-collision-repair-uptown-chicago-il/

    European & US Collision Repair, Inc.

    4080 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60613

    (773) 248-1200

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    18 mins
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