J Smitty Automotive - Auto body & Collision of Schenectady

09/10/2026

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This video explains how vehicle owners can be pressured, confused, and treated unfairly during a collision claim. Remember: the insurance company handles the claim, but YOU choose the repair shop.

Bring your vehicle to J Smitty Automotive. We’ll explain the process, help you navigate your claim, and advocate for high-quality repairs completed according to manufacturer guidelines.

Don’t let the insurance company take advantage of you.

🚘 Involved in an accident? Make us your first call.
📞 (518) 280-4023
🌐 jsmittyautomotive.com

Have you ever felt pressured by an insurance company after an accident? Share your experience below—and share this video so other drivers know their rights!

09/09/2026

Fresh paint doesn’t mean the job is finished.
The final details matter—panel gaps, trim alignment, lights, warning messages, cleanliness and making sure everything is properly reassembled.

Those finishing checks separate a rushed repair from one you can feel good about picking up.

At J Smitty Automotive, we believe the vehicle should look right, fit right and leave the shop right. You’ll also deal directly with the owner throughout the process.

📞 (518) 280-4023
🌐 https://jsmittyautomotive.com

09/07/2026

🚨 WE’RE HIRING: EXPERIENCED AUTO BODY TECHNICIAN 🚨

J Smitty Automotive – Auto Body & Collision of Schenectady is looking for an experienced auto body technician to join our growing independent shop.

This is not an entry-level position. We need someone who can work independently and takes pride in completing clean, safe, high-quality repairs.

Applicants should be experienced with:

🔧 Collision and body repairs
🔧 Panel repair and replacement
🔧 Welding and structural repairs
🔧 Vehicle teardown and reassembly
🔧 Reading repair plans and following manufacturer procedures
🔧 Producing quality work without constant supervision

What we’re looking for:

✅ Professional collision-repair experience
✅ Dependable with a strong work ethic
✅ Own basic tools
✅ Valid driver’s license
✅ Frame experience is a plus

We’re a locally owned, independent collision shop focused on QUALITY—not rushing vehicles through for volume.

💵 Pay based on experience and ability.

Interested? Message us, call (518) 280-4023, email [email protected], or stop in and see us with your work history or résumé.

Please share—good body technicians are hard to find!

09/07/2026

🎒🚌 Back-to-school season is here!

Please slow down, stay alert, and give yourself a few extra minutes to reach your destination. Watch carefully for children near schools and bus stops—and always stop when a school bus has its red lights flashing. No appointment or deadline is more important than everyone’s safety!

If an accident does happen, make J Smitty Automotive - Auto body & Collision of Schenectady your first call. We’re the trusted choice for high-quality auto body and collision repairs in and around Schenectady, Rotterdam, Niskayuna, and Scotia.

📞 (518) 280-4023
🌐 jsmittyautomotive.com

1563 State st
Schenectady, NY 12304

Fall also brings increased deer activity and a higher risk of deer collisions, especially around dawn and dusk. Stay alert, scan both sides of the road, and drive carefully.

🦌 Hit a deer? Take it here!

09/07/2026

There isn’t one universal way to repair every vehicle.

Weld locations, adhesives, sectioning points, fasteners and corrosion protection can vary by manufacturer, model and repair area. What worked on an older vehicle may not be correct for the one sitting in the shop today.
That’s why we use manufacturer repair information—not assumptions or “the way it’s always been done.”

J Smitty Automotive focuses on high-quality collision repairs completed according to manufacturer guidelines. All insurance companies are accepted.

📞 (518) 280-4023
🌐 https://jsmittyautomotive.com/⁠�

09/06/2026

🇺🇸 Happy Labor Day from J Smitty Automotive! 🇺🇸

We hope everyone enjoys a fun, safe holiday weekend with family and friends! We’ll be CLOSED Monday and back Tuesday morning—just in time for back-to-school week! 🎒

Finishing up that last-minute school shopping? Check your register tape at Market 32/Price Chopper on Balltown Road or Nott Street East in Niskayuna. You might spot J Smitty Automotive! 👀

Good luck to all the students, parents and teachers heading back this week. Enjoy the holiday and drive safely!

📞 (518) 280-4023
🌐 jsmittyautomotive.com

09/04/2026

NISKAYUNA—CHECK YOUR MARKET 32 RECEIPTS! 🛒

J Smitty Automotive is now appearing on register tapes at both Niskayuna Market 32 locations:

📍 442 Balltown Road
📍 2333 Nott Street East

We’re proud to keep our name in front of the local families we serve—even before they need an auto body shop.

If an accident happens, remember that you have the right to choose who repairs your vehicle. At J Smitty Automotive, you’ll deal directly with the owner and receive high-quality repairs completed according to manufacturer guidelines.

✅ All insurance companies accepted
✅ Free estimates—no appointment required
✅ Locally owned and operated
✅ Limited lifetime repair and paint warranty

Involved in an accident? Make us your first call!

📞 (518) 280-4023
🌐 https://jsmittyautomotive.com/

J Smitty Automotive offers professional Collision Repair in Schenectady, NY. Trusted local experts delivering high-quality results for your vehicle. Contact us today!

09/02/2026

“Preferred” by the insurance company doesn’t have to mean preferred by you.
In New York, the choice of repair shop belongs to the vehicle owner. Unless you specifically ask for a recommendation, your insurer cannot steer you toward a particular shop.

J Smitty Automotive is an independent, non-DRP collision shop. We accept all insurance companies, but our repair decisions are based on what your vehicle needs—not an insurance-company program.
Already started a claim? You can still call the shop you trust.

📞 (518) 280-4023
🌐 https://jsmittyautomotive.com/⁠

09/01/2026

🍂 September is here — and the roads are about to get a lot busier.

School starts back up next week, morning traffic is picking up, daylight is getting shorter, and we’re heading into the time of year when deer activity and collision claims start increasing.

A few extra seconds of attention can make a big difference:
• Watch for school buses and changing traffic patterns
• Give yourself more room during the morning rush
• Keep an eye out for deer, especially around dawn and dusk
• And remember — you have the right to choose who repairs your vehicle after an accident.

If something does happen, J Smitty Automotive – Auto Body & Collision of Schenectady is here to help from the estimate through the insurance claim and repair process.

✅ Free estimates
✅ No appointment required
✅ All insurance companies accepted
✅ Independent collision repair shop
✅ High-quality repairs completed according to manufacturer guidelines

📍 1563 State St, Schenectady, NY
📞 (518) 280-4023

Involved in an accident? Make us your first call.

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