Lentz Auto Body

Lentz Auto Body Family-owned and proudly serving since 1953, Lentz Auto Body is your go-to destination for expert collision repair and auto body services.

Tambiรฉn podemos ayudarte en espaรฑol. Family owned and established in 1953, Lentz Auto Body has been serving Belford and Middletown for over 60 years. Here at Lentz Auto Body, we provide superior, experienced service for your vehicle. Lentz Auto Body is your one-stop shop for all things collision repair and body work. Some of our major services include collision and auto body repair, dent repair, a

uto restoration, auto painting, custom auto painting, car detailing, and more! If you need collision repair or auto body services in Middletown and surrounding areas, give Lentz Auto Body a call or stop in today for a free estimate. Our friendly staff and professional mechanics are here, waiting to assist you!

Two cars roll in with almost identical bumper damage. One's back on the road in a few days. The other takes two weeks. S...
09/02/2026

Two cars roll in with almost identical bumper damage. One's back on the road in a few days. The other takes two weeks. Same shop, same techs, wildly different timelines.

Here's the thing: what you see from the outside almost never tells the whole story. Once we start pulling things apart, damage hiding behind a bumper cover can show up that nobody could've spotted in the parking lot.

Add in parts availability (yep, waiting on the right part can pause everything) and you get why "how long will this take" is never a one-size-fits-all answer. We'd rather give you the real timeline than a guess that just sounds nice over the phone.

Ever had a repair take longer than expected? Tell us what happened below.

Damage doesn't fix itself.But we can. Free estimate, honest answer, zero pressure. Same as it's been since 1953.๐Ÿ“ Belfor...
08/27/2026

Damage doesn't fix itself.

But we can. Free estimate, honest answer, zero pressure. Same as it's been since 1953.

๐Ÿ“ Belford, NJ ยท ๐Ÿ“ž 732-787-0800 ยท lentzautobodyllc.com

Salt air. Summer UV. Winter road salt. If you park within ten miles of the Jersey Shore, your car's finish is taking a b...
08/20/2026

Salt air. Summer UV. Winter road salt. If you park within ten miles of the Jersey Shore, your car's finish is taking a beating you can't always see yet.

Protective coatings, window tint, professional detailing, this stuff isn't vanity. It's maintenance.

Come see us before the coast wins. ๐ŸŒŠ

Your car drives fine. So you leave it.Three months later, tires wearing unevenly, backup sensors acting up, steering fee...
08/13/2026

Your car drives fine. So you leave it.

Three months later, tires wearing unevenly, backup sensors acting up, steering feels slightly off.

That's not a coincidence. That's the hit you didn't get checked.

Modern bumpers are designed to absorb impact and look fine doing it. What's underneath is a different story. Come in before the small stuff becomes the expensive stuff.

Free inspection. Straight answer. No pressure. ๐Ÿ”ง

That first number from your insurance company? It's a starting point, not the final word.Once panels come off, technicia...
08/04/2026

That first number from your insurance company? It's a starting point, not the final word.

Once panels come off, technicians find what cameras never could. Bent reinforcement bars. Damaged sensors. Shifted frame components. That's when a supplemental estimate gets submitted, reviewed, and approved. It's normal. It's standard. And it happens all the time.

Any questions about the claims process? Drop them below, we've been navigating this for Belford and Middletown drivers for 70+ years. ๐Ÿ‘‡

๐Ÿ“ž 732-787-0800

Belford is a small place. Everybody knows everybody. And for over 70 years, Lentz Auto Body has been one of those consta...
07/28/2026

Belford is a small place. Everybody knows everybody. And for over 70 years, Lentz Auto Body has been one of those constants.

The kind of place where your parents brought their car. Where your neighbor calls you and says "just go to Lentz, tell them I sent you." Where the estimate is straight, the work is honest, and nobody's trying to upsell you on something you don't need.

New ownership, same exact idea.

We're not trying to be anything flashy. We're just trying to be the shop this community deserves. The one you can actually trust.

If you grew up around here, we'd love to know: what's a local spot (any kind of business) you've been going to your whole life? Give them a shoutout. ๐Ÿ‘‡

The five stages of a parking lot dent:1. Denial. "That wasn't there before... was it?"2. Anger. (We'll skip the details....
07/22/2026

The five stages of a parking lot dent:

1. Denial. "That wasn't there before... was it?"
2. Anger. (We'll skip the details.)
3. Bargaining. "Maybe if I park far away from people from now on..."
4. Acceptance. "Okay it's definitely getting worse."
5. Coming to see us at Lentz. โœ…

Skip steps 1 through 4. We've seen it all, we won't judge, and we'll get you sorted out way faster than you think.

Which stage are you currently in? Be honest. ๐Ÿ˜‚

Unpopular opinion: a clean car just drives better. ๐ŸคทWe know, we know. It doesn't make sense mechanically. But you get in...
07/16/2026

Unpopular opinion: a clean car just drives better. ๐Ÿคท

We know, we know. It doesn't make sense mechanically. But you get in a freshly detailed car and something just feels different. You sit up straighter. You signal more. You let people merge.

(Okay maybe that last one's a stretch.)

Whether it's a full detail or just getting that dent from the parking lot finally fixed, there's something about a car that looks the way it's supposed to look.

Hot take or real talk? Drop your vote below. ๐Ÿ‘‡

Here's something nobody tells you before you start a classic car restoration: the car you thought you were restoring? It...
07/08/2026

Here's something nobody tells you before you start a classic car restoration: the car you thought you were restoring? It's not the car you're actually restoring.

Once the panels come off and the frame gets a real look, you find stuff. Old repairs done with whatever was lying around. Rust hiding under body filler that was never meant to be permanent. Wiring that belongs in a museum. (Not in a good way.)

We've seen it all. And honestly, that's part of what we love about restoration work. Every car's got a story, and sometimes you don't find out what it is until you're knee-deep in it.

Got a classic sitting in the garage that you've been putting off? We'd love to take a look. No commitment, no pressure. Just come talk to us about it.

What's the oldest vehicle you've ever owned or worked on? ๐Ÿ‘‡

Happy 4th of July from all of us at Lentz Auto Body! ๐ŸŽ†Look, if your car's going to be seen at the parade, at the cookout...
07/04/2026

Happy 4th of July from all of us at Lentz Auto Body! ๐ŸŽ†

Look, if your car's going to be seen at the parade, at the cookout, or sitting in the driveway while everyone else looks at it... it should look good.
Just saying.

Hope your summer is full of good food, good people, and zero parking lot incidents. We'll be back in action if you need us. Stay safe out there, Belford. โค๏ธ๐Ÿค๐Ÿ’™

Address

902 Main Street
Belford, NJ
07718

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm
Saturday 8am - 12pm

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