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Telephone: (708) 424-0040

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Athenian Body Shop

"We Make Friends By Accident!"

About Us

Since 1970, Athenian Body Shop has proudly served the Southside Chicago area with expert auto body services. As a family-owned business, we are committed to fostering the spirit of Philotimo, bringing warmth and care to every interaction. Our dedication to genuine, honest work is mirrored in the enduring relationships we build with our clients. Distinct for our strong family values and unmatched employee commitment, we promise top-quality results backed by decades of experience. At Athenian Body Shop, we go above and beyond to exceed your expectations and welcome you into our extended family of satisfied customers.

Areas Served

Our Certifications

ASE Certified
ICar

Languages Spoken

English
Spanish
Greek

What We Offer

Our Services include:

-Insurance Repairs:Whether you’re in a fender bender or a serious accident, Athenian Body Shop makes it easy and convenient. We work with your insurance so you don’t have to. We source OEM-grade parts for all our work to assure the best results.
-Auto Body and Paint: 50+ years of service comes with a lot of experience under our belt. Our Auto Body services include but are not limited to: Collision, Rebuilding, Fender and Bumper, Fiberglass and Plastics, Dents, Hail Damage, Welding, and more! Paint Services include Chip and Scrape Repairs, Paint Blending, Paintless Dent Repairs, and much more.
-Frame Work: Unibody vehicles are becoming a new standard due to their rigidness and ability to be lightweight. Athenian Body Shop offers frame services for unibody platforms as well as standard body-on-frame vehicles. Services include Full Frame Straightening, Reinforcement, and more!
-Custom Applications: Looking to do a custom project? Let us be a part of it! Athenian Body Shop offers a wide range of custom solutions including advanced body work, classic car restorations, custom paint options, wheels, and more. Questioning whether we can make your ideas a reality? Give us a call to speak with our specialists!
-Interior & Exterior Protection: Your top quality body work is only as good as the protection it receives. We offer both interior and exterior detailing to keep your paint, plastics, and leather protected. Athenian Body Shop is an authorized applicant for Clear Bra! We offer partial and full-body applications for maximum protection from road debris.
-Our Other Services: Not finding what you’re looking for? It doesn’t hurt to ask! Give us a call and we can determine whether we’re able to provide you a solution. We have highly reputable referrals ready to go for anything that’s outside of our abilities.
- Additional Services include Vehicle Towing, Brakes and Fluids, Wheel Alignments, and more!

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Testimonials

On 8/26/2025 Derick Eshelman had this to say:
If you refer to your car as "my baby", then this is the place you want to work on it. They did an excellent job repairing my Challenger. Hope I don't need them in the future, but if I do, I will not go anywhere else.

On 8/25/2025 Derrick White had this to say:
The best bodyshop around been open since 1972 family owned great customer service.

On 7/30/2025 Rami Sneineh had this to say:
Athenian has been around forever. They do the best auto body work in the area. I just got my car back after having an accident and the whole process was fast and seamless. Excellent communication. Thank you Nick and Athenian team!

On 5/1/2025 Karim Dajani had this to say:
Before me my father always went to Athenian. Its been 30 years now and the only body shop I trust to get the job done right is Athenian. They are absolute professionals and will have your car look like nothing ever happened. It's impossible for me to take my car anywhere else extremely trustworthy. Thanks for everything Nick & company.

On 3/25/2025 S J had this to say:
Highly recommend going to this bodyshop. Best people yo go to when you need your car done right

Contact Us

Athenian Body Shop
10101 Ridgeland Ave. Chicago Ridge, IL 60415
Phone: (708) 424-0040
Fax: (708) 424-1011
Email: anthenianbodyshop@gmail.com

101st Street and Ridgeland Avenue

Where To Find Us

Payment Types Accepted

Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover, Debit Cards, Cash, Venmo

Our Hours

Holiday Hours May Vary. Please Call For Details.

Monday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

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Custom Applications

Looking to do a custom project? Let us be a part of it! Athenian Body Shop offers a wide range of custom solutions including advanced body work, classic car restorations, custom paint options, wheels, and more.

Questioning whether we can make your ideas a reality? Give us a call to speak with our specialists!

Frame Work

Unibody vehicles are becoming a new standard due to their rigidness and ability to be lightweight. Athenian Body Shop offers frame services for unibody platforms as well as standard body-on-frame vehicles.

Services include Full Frame Straightening, Reinforcement, and more!

Auto Body and Paint

50+ years of service comes with a lot of experience under our belt. Our Auto Body services include but are not limited to: Collision, Rebuilding, Fender and Bumper, Fiberglass and Plastics, Dents, Hail Damage, Welding, and more!

Paint Services include Chip and Scrape Repairs, Paint Blending, Paintless Dent Repairs, and much more.

Insurance Repairs

Whether you’re in a fender bender or a serious accident, Athenian Body Shop makes it easy and convenient. We work with your insurance so you don’t have to. We source OEM-grade parts for all our work to assure the best results.