About The BodyWorks

In March of 2003, BodyWorks Auto Body Repair opened its doors for business in St. Petersburg, Florida. For the past 20 years, we have proudly served as Tampa Bay's most trusted auto repair and restoration shop.

Your vehicle is a vital part of your everyday life. It's what gets you from Point A to Point B, and everything in between. That's why it's crucial to have a reliable company you can turn to when disaster strikes. And when it comes to protecting your investment, you deserve only the highest quality services from a team of dedicated experts.

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Mel Mendez pursued his passion and founded The BodyWorks Auto Body Repair in 2003. At The Body Works, Mel is owner, restoration artist and you'll even still find him on the floor as an active body man and painter! Today, he and his team continue to offer his expertise and experience to residents across north St. Petersburg and the Tampa Bay area.


With each and every project that comes along, Mel holds fast to his philosophy, “I believe that if you do a great job at a fair price, and hold to your promises, you will receive business based on this reputation.”

​At BodyWorks Auto Body Repair, we understand that each vehicle's damages - and needs for restoration - are unique, as are the circumstances for each vehicle's owner.

At BodyWorks Auto Body Repair, we work with both our customers and their insurance companies to restore damaged vehicles to road-worthy and factory standards.



Mel Mendez pursued his passion and founded The BodyWorks Auto Body Repair in 2003. At The BodyWorks, Mel is owner, restoration artist and you'll even still find him on the floor as an active body man and painter! Today, he and his team continue to offer his expertise and experience to residents across north St. Petersburg and the Tampa Bay area.

​With each and every project that comes along, Mel holds fast to his philosophy, “I believe that if you do a great job at a fair price, and hold to your promises, you will receive business based on this reputation.”

​At BodyWorks Auto Body Repair, we understand that each vehicle's damages - and needs for restoration - are unique, as are the circumstances for each vehicle's owner.

At BodyWorks Auto Body Repair, we work with both our customers and their insurance companies to restore damaged vehicles to road-worthy and factory standards.

Our History




Nothing is worse than finding yourself without transportation. Fortunately, we provide high quality automobile services to keep your car running and looking its best. 

Here are some of our professional auto services we offer our customers:

  • Automobile Collision & Restoration Services
  • Vehicle Detailing
  • Bumper Repair or Replacement
  • Automobile Paint Jobs
  • Windshield Repair or Replacement
  • Car Window Repair or Replacement
  • Auto Water Leakage Repair
  • And More!

Our Auto Repair & Detailing Services


At BodyWorks, our mission is simple, but is one we take seriously. We strive to deliver nothing short of excellent service in a timely manner, without sacrificing our attention to detail and all while keeping costs exceptionally competitive.

Our steadfast commitment to put our customers first is what earned us our reputation as the most trusted car repair and restoration shop in St. Petersburg.

Our Promise

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Satisfying Tampa Bay Customers Since 2003

Monday: 8am - 5pm
Tuesday: 8am - 5pm
Wednesday: 8am - 5pm
Thursday: 8am - 5pm
Friday: 8am - 5pm

the bodyworks auto body repair

hours of operation:

2228 28th St. N,
St. Petersburg, FL 33713

find & contact us:

727-895-5330

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