Midtown Center Auto Repair is a locally owned auto body shop and mechanic at 45-25 36th Street in Long Island City, Queens, handling collision repair, NYS inspections, tires, oil changes and fleet maintenance from 8 AM to 8 PM every day of the week.
What is Midtown Center Auto Repair?
Midtown Center Auto Repair is an auto repair and auto body shop at 45-25 36th Street, Long Island City, NY 11101, founded in 1991 and open every day from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM. Customers bring in private cars, taxis, and commercial vehicles; the shop returns collision-repaired and repainted bodies, NYS inspection results, oil changes, tire and alignment work, and engine diagnostics. It can be reached at (212) 629-1028 or [email protected], and it was featured on FOX 5.
What makes Midtown Center Auto Repair stand out?
- European and luxury marque work — Repair and collision work on Aston Martin, Audi, Bentley, BMW, Jaguar, Maserati, Mercedes and Porsche, alongside everyday sedans, vans and light trucks.
- Insurance-direct handling — Works with Allstate, GEICO, Liberty Mutual, MetLife, Nationwide, Progressive, State Farm, Travelers and other carriers, and helps customers with the claim.
- Fleet program with named accounts — Serves U-Haul, NYPD, AT&T and Red Cross, plus leasing partners including Enterprise, Element, ARI, Donlen, Emkay, LeasePlan, Wheels and Shell; includes computerized dispatch and routing for pick-up and drop-off.
- TLC repair capability — Described as one of the few NYC Taxi and Limousine Commission repair shops holding the full diagnostic and specialty tool set for taxi and limousine work.
- Body and paint equipment — Body jigs and hydraulic tools pull out structural damage, followed by paint refinishing and mechanical re-checks rather than cosmetic-only repair.
- Towing seven days a week — Roadside assistance through a partnership with Towing NYC, running 8 AM to 8 PM daily, including across the five boroughs.
- Warranty and free estimates — Written warranty on work performed and no-cost estimates, with an assessment given before any repair starts.
- Bay capacity — Shop floor space to work on several vehicles at once, which the shop cites as the reason it accepts time-sensitive job orders.
Who should use Midtown Center Auto Repair?
- Private car owners in Queens and Manhattan: collision repair, NYS inspection and scheduled maintenance on one visit, with the Queensboro Bridge and Queens Midtown Tunnel both reaching the shop in minutes.
- Taxi and limousine drivers: TLC-specific repair and maintenance, plus fast turnaround so the vehicle returns to service.
- Fleet managers and small businesses: scheduled maintenance, billing and per-vehicle records for cars, SUVs, trucks and commercial fleets, with pick-up and drop-off routing.
- Owners of European cars: Aston Martin, Audi, Bentley, BMW, Jaguar, Maserati, Mercedes and Porsche repair and body work.
Use cases
- After a collision: the shop pulls structural damage with body jigs and hydraulic tools, refinishes the paint, and confirms the vehicle is mechanically sound before release.
- Meeting NYS inspection requirements: legally required New York State safety inspections are performed on site, alongside oil changes, brakes, tires and alignment.
- Keeping a commercial fleet on the road: maintenance packages, towing, roadside assistance for light, medium and heavy duty vehicles, and consolidated billing.
- Manhattan-based drivers: dedicated pages cover auto body, collision repair, towing, NYS inspection, oil change, taxi repair, engine diagnostics and maintenance for Manhattan customers.
FAQ
Where is Midtown Center Auto Repair located and when is it open?
The shop is at 45-25 36th Street, Long Island City, NY 11101, one bridge or tunnel from midtown Manhattan. It is open every day from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM, with towing also running seven days a week during those hours.
Does the shop work with my insurance company?
Midtown Center Auto Repair works with most major insurers, including Allstate, GEICO, Liberty Mutual, MetLife, Nationwide, Progressive, State Farm and Travelers, and assists with the claim process. It also refers heavy structural and insurance-led collision work it does not take on to A1 Collision NY.
Does Midtown Center Auto Repair service luxury or European cars?
Yes. The shop states that it specializes in high-end repair and collision work on Aston Martin, Audi, Bentley, BMW, Jaguar, Maserati, Mercedes and Porsche, and also handles domestic and everyday vehicles including older and newer models.
What happens if my car cannot be driven to the shop?
Roadside assistance and towing are provided through a partnership with Towing NYC, covering Long Island City and all five boroughs between 8 AM and 8 PM daily. The shop does not operate its own tow trucks outside that window.
How do I book a repair or estimate?
Call (212) 629-1028 or email [email protected]. Estimates are free, an assessment is shared before work begins, and every job carries a warranty; the shop also publishes customer reviews and staff profiles on its site for checking before you commit.
