Dacus Auto Body & Collision Repair

10/12/2026

The rubber duckies here at Dacus want to remind you that we’re a Jeep Certified Collision Center! 🐤
Whether your Jeep is your daily driver or your weekend adventure-mobile, we’ll get you back in the driver’s seat—and the ducks back on the dash. 🦆
With 100% Original Manufacturer Parts, specialized equipment, and specially trained technicians, your Jeep is in good hands at Dacus Auto Body.
Because your Jeep deserves to be repaired like a Jeep. ✌️

10/08/2026

We had a blast connecting with the students at the Kansas Wesleyan Career Fair in Salina! We are blessed to have such an amazing community of students about to enter the job field. Thank you KWU for giving us the opportunity to attend.
Go Coyotes! 📣

10/07/2026

We had a blast at the 3rd Annual St. Joseph Catholic School Golf Tournament and are proud to have sponsored one of our local schools. Thank you for all that you do for our community!

Woot! Woot! Our 3rd Annual Golf Tournament was a success & full of fun! Thank you to all our sponsors, volunteers & participants! Without your help, this would not have been possible! Thank you again! Hope to see you next year!⛳️🏑🏌️‍♀️💦

10/06/2026

We loved getting the chance to share our story! A huge thank you to BodyShop Marketing for having us on and giving us the opportunity to look back at where we started, how far we’ve come, and everything we’ve learned along the way. Check out the full conversation below! 👇
https://youtu.be/ZYYHzM8ahNU?si=ty-aV-1U9o26mEYW

Chris Dacus asked his boss if he could buy the shop someday.

The next morning he was told to pack up. If you want to be my competition, it's time for us to part ways.

He had been married three months.

What he and Kena did next is one of my favorite stories we've had on this show. They owned a little 3,000 square foot building on Main Street in Canton, Kansas. Population 700. They bought a used paint booth for $2,000 and tore it down and moved it themselves. Kena kept her job at the bank so they would have health insurance, and she did his books at night.

Chris wrote estimates and talked to adjusters all day. Then he locked the front door and did the body work.

Three years later the phone rang. Same owner who let him go. He needed to sell fast and had no other buyers. They closed in 30 days.

Today Dacus Auto Body runs multiple locations, a towing company, more than 40 employees, 16 OEM certifications and I-CAR Gold Class.

Kena sits on the SCRS board now. She is a past president of the Kansas Auto Body Association. And she just won the 2026 WIN Most Influential Woman Award.

We got into all of it. Including what she would do differently on OEM certifications if she could start over, and why she thinks every shop owner needs to get on a trade school advisory committee.

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10/05/2026

Did you know Dacus Auto Body is a Certified Collision Repair Center for 16 vehicle manufacturers—including Hyundai?
That certification matters. It means our technicians are specially trained to follow Hyundai’s repair procedures and have access to the tools, equipment, and information needed to repair your vehicle the right way.
After an accident, don’t just get your Hyundai fixed. Get it repaired to manufacturer standards by a team trained to do it properly.
Hyundai Certified. Properly trained. Ready to get you back on the road. 🚗

10/02/2026

Yep! We’re Kia Certified too! 🙌
 
As a Kia Certified Collision Repair Center, Dacus Auto Body has the advanced training, proper equipment, and access to genuine Kia parts needed to follow Kia’s recommended repair procedures.
 
If your Kia has been in an accident, choose a shop that knows how it was designed to be repaired. Our trained technicians are ready to get you safely back on the road.
 
And don’t just take our word for it—you can find Dacus Auto Body in Kia’s Certified Collision Repair locator below! 👇
https://autobodylocator.com/kia

10/01/2026

We were proud to have our owner, Chris Dacus, take the stage at the Spartan Symposium as part of a panel discussing the importance of shop audits in collision repair.
 
Shop audits aren’t just about checking boxes—they help ensure repair facilities are consistently meeting the safety and quality standards our customers should expect.
 
It was an honor for Chris to share his experience alongside other industry professionals and be part of conversations that continue to push our industry forward.
 
At Dacus, we believe doing the repair right matters—and so does holding ourselves accountable to that standard.

09/30/2026

Thanks to everyone who put together the 2nd Annual Meals on Wheels of McPherson, KS Inc. golf tournament! Saturday was a pretty great day. Our Dacus golf team had a lot of fun out on the course and managed to shoot 9 under parr!

As you all probably know, Meals on Wheels provides their clients with a daily hot, nutritious meal, which is something that makes a meaningful difference in this community and many others. We are proud to have participated and sponsored such an impactful organization.

09/28/2026

Our friends at Society of Collision Repair Specialists have some tips for you on your next windshield replacement. Click the link below to watch a 3-minute video with all the things you should know:

A windshield replacement isn’t as simple as it once was, and there ...

09/23/2026

At Dacus Auto Body and Collision Repair, we are committed to repairing your vehicle with OEM replacement parts. Here are a few reasons that is important:
 
Fit & Quality:
Non-OE collision parts may leave unsightly gaps between body panels, a sure sign of a collision repair that may detract from your car’s value.
 
Finish:
OE collision replacement parts are treated with a special primer process, which helps resist corrosion and promote paint adhesion.
 
Design & Safety:
OE parts are designed with safety in mind. Many parts are designed with crush zones, allowing them to bend like an accordion, thereby absorbing the energy of an impact, rather than transmitting it to the cabin and its occupants.
 
Structural Integrity:
No one, wants to be in an accident, let alone two, but all components on your vehicle contribute to the structural integrity durring a collision or roll-over. OEM parts are proven and tested during the vehicle development process to deliver the intended level of safety.