VIP Collision Center Since 2003

Auto Body Repair Shop in Portland,  Oregon.

I opened VIP Collision Center in 2003. I have to say that I am happy with the direction we have taken. We are lucky to have both talented and caring employees and outstanding auto body equipment, including two paint booths and a mixing room we purchased in 2007.

But that wasn’t always the case. To give you a little history of how I got into this business, I really need to start at the beginning. You see, the vision for this business was sparked when I was just a kid. My uncle had his own auto body and paint business, and I used to help him – mostly by not getting in his way! I watched him, and I didn’t know it but I was preserving those memories for when I finally grew up and was old enough to paint and repair cars on my own.

In my early twenties, around the late 90s, I decided it was time to venture out on my own. I have always had an entrepreneurial spirit. My good friend and I decided to open our own “business”. It was a garage with room to paint a car or two at a time. If you can believe it, I still buy a few materials from the same person. I guess we were both lucky enough to grow our businesses.

The second collision shop I opened was in Vancouver, Washington. It had a nice little office and enough space to work on 10-15 cars at a time. This was the first business where I really was lucky enough to make lasting relationships with customers. I still have customers from my second business who cross the river to do business with me. I could say that it was luck, but really I think it was a little luck and a lot of hard work. Since the very first shop I opened when I was fixing 1-2 cars a month, up to now, I have always believed in honesty and consistent and reliable repairs. So yes, luck, but mostly hard work.

It was a good place, but I wanted to expand a little more. That is how I crossed the river to Portland, Oregon. Portland is such a great place to have a business. The people are friendly and we are fortunate to be located in a great community.

So, the next time you are in an accident, give us a try. Who knows, maybe it will become a lifetime friendship!

 VIP Collision Center has been providing a full range of auto body and collision repair services in Portland, Oregon for all makes and models of automobiles since 2003. We are a local Portland auto body shop situated between the Woodlawn and Piedmont neighborhood.  Due to the quality of work we have  earned the trust of our customers.  Customers can be assured of honest work, consistency, and reliable repairs. Call us to get your free car estimate today! 

 VIP Collision Center was opened in 2003. Over the years we have slowly built the company up and established tight relationships with vendors in the industry. Our staff is both professional and talented. We always treat our customers like our business depends on it, because it does. And at the end of the day, we like what we do and and we do it well. We enjoy being situated in the Woodlawn community in Portland, Oregon. Our location is ideal, centrally located in Portland and also very close to Vancouver, Washington and surrounding neighborhoods. We will continue serving our community for many years to come.