05/08/2026
As we come up on the 14th anniversary of opening our North Branford location, we wanted to take a moment to reintroduce ourselves and thank the community that has supported us throughout the years.
Shoreline Auto Body has proudly served the shoreline community since 1947, with locations in North Branford and Westbrook. Many longtime locals may remember our Westbrook location as “Coyne’s,” named after the previous owners, Jim and Lucille Coyne.
In 1999, owner David Pacileo purchased the business from the Coyne family and helped grow Shoreline Auto Body into what it is today.
What began as a passion for cars and restoration projects grew into a lifelong dedication to the collision repair industry and a true family business.
Over the years, Shoreline Auto Body has truly remained a family business. David’s daughters have both been involved in the business throughout the years in different capacities, helping contribute to the continued growth of the company. When the North Branford location first opened, his oldest daughter, Lindsay, played an important role in helping establish and build the business and its reputation, managing the operation for many years. Today, his youngest daughter, Jenna, proudly oversees and manages the North Branford location as the next generation continues to carry that passion and dedication forward.
As the automotive industry continues to evolve, our team remains committed to ongoing training, advanced repair knowledge, and maintaining the quality and safety standards our business was built on.
We are also incredibly grateful for our employees and technicians, whose hard work, loyalty, craftsmanship, and dedication have been a huge part of our success throughout the years. Their commitment to quality repairs and customer care has helped build the reputation Shoreline Auto Body is known for today.
In a world that has become increasingly corporate, we still believe in honest communication, quality workmanship, personal relationships, and treating our customers like family.
Most importantly, we want to thank all of our longtime, loyal, and new customers — along with our dedicated employees, friends, and community members — for your continued support throughout the years.
We truly appreciate the trust you place in us and look forward to continuing to serve the shoreline for many years to come.
📍 Family Owned & Operated
📍 Serving the Shoreline Since 1947
📍 North Branford & Westbrook Locations
Shoreline Auto Body — Where Quality and Customer Satisfaction Still Exist.
