About Quality Body & Fender
Collision Repair and Classic Car Restoration Backed by Decades of Craftsmanship
At Quality Body & Fender, we have spent more than 55 years helping drivers in Fultonville, NY, trust their vehicles to a shop that values quality, honesty, and craftsmanship. Since 1970, our auto body shop has built its reputation by delivering dependable collision repair and detailed restoration work with the kind of care that only comes from experience. Over the years, we have become known not only for everyday auto body repairs, but also for classic car restoration work that demands patience, skill, and a real respect for the vehicle. For us, this has never been just about fixing cars. It has always been about doing the work right and treating customers fairly from the start.
How Our Story Began
Our story started in 1970, when Richard Castelluccio Sr. founded Quality Body & Fender. In the early years, the business focused on serving local drivers who needed dependable collision repair and body work done by people they could trust. That foundation mattered, because from the very beginning, the goal was to provide high-quality workmanship and straightforward service in a way that customers could feel good about.
As the years went on, another passion began to shape the direction of the business. Around 1980, Richard developed a strong interest in classic car restoration. That passion opened the door to a different level of work, one that went beyond standard collision repair and into the kind of restoration that requires precision, patience, and a deeper appreciation for how a vehicle should look and feel when it is done right. That combination of practical repair work and restoration craftsmanship became a defining part of who we are.
How We Have Evolved Over the Years
Since opening our doors, we have grown from a local body shop into a business known for both collision repair and premium classic auto restoration. While many shops focus only on modern repair work or only on specialty restoration, we have built our name by being able to handle both under one roof.
A major part of that evolution came in 1990, when Michael Castelluccio joined the business. As Richard’s son, Michael helped expand the restoration side of the shop and brought even more energy and experience to the family business. Over time, that helped strengthen our ability to work on classic vehicles from across the region while continuing to serve local drivers who need reliable repair work after an accident or damage. That growth has allowed us to stay rooted in the community while broadening the kind of work we are known for. We are proud of the fact that people can come to us for an honest collision repair estimate, but they can also trust us with a classic vehicle that means something special to them.
What Makes Our Shop Different
One of the biggest things that sets us apart is our belief that customers have the right to choose their repair shop. Too often, people feel pushed around by the insurance process or steered toward a shop they did not choose for themselves. We think that matters, and we think customers deserve to know they are in control of that decision.
We also stand apart because we bring together two kinds of expertise that do not always live in the same place. We handle everyday collision repair with the same seriousness and professionalism that we bring to high-end classic car restoration. That means customers do not have to choose between practicality and craftsmanship. We believe both matter. Whether we are repairing damage from an accident, straightening a frame, replacing a windshield, or restoring a classic vehicle with care, our focus stays the same. We want the work to reflect quality, attention to detail, and pride in the finished result.
Our Services and What We Do Best
At Quality Body & Fender, we offer a full range of auto body services designed to help vehicles look right, drive right, and get back on the road with confidence. Our services include collision repair, expert paint work, frame straightening, dent repair, detailing, windshield replacement, and classic auto restoration for all makes and models.
For local drivers, that means having a trusted shop nearby that can handle accident-related damage and body work without cutting corners. For collectors and classic car enthusiasts, it means working with a team that understands restoration is about more than replacing parts or covering flaws. It is about respecting the vehicle and bringing it back to life with care. That balance is a big part of our identity. Some customers need a solid, dependable repair after a collision. Others are bringing in a classic car with history, memories, and sentimental value. We understand both, and we treat both with the seriousness they deserve.
The Experience Behind Our Work
The Castelluccio family brings decades of hands-on experience to every project we take on. That long history matters in this business. Experience shapes judgment. It sharpens technique. It teaches you when to take extra time, when to be especially precise, and how to spot the details that make the difference between average work and work you can be proud of.
Michael has been involved since 1990 and has worked on vehicles from all over the region. That experience, along with the foundation built by Richard Sr., has helped make Quality Body & Fender a trusted name for both collision repair and classic car restoration. When customers come to us, they are not walking into a shop that is still figuring things out. They are coming to a business with generations of experience behind it.
That is something we value deeply, because in auto body repair and restoration, skill is built over time.
Why Customers Continue to Choose Us
We believe customers choose us because they know what they are getting here. They are getting a family-owned shop with a long-standing local reputation. They’re getting experienced technicians who understand both everyday repair work and restoration-level detail. And they are getting honest communication instead of confusion or pressure.
A lot of our reputation has been built through word of mouth, and that means a great deal to us. When people recommend a body shop to a friend, neighbor, or family member, that recommendation is usually based on trust. It means the work held up, the experience felt fair, and the customer felt taken seriously. That kind of trust cannot be rushed, and it cannot be faked. We are proud to have earned that trust in Fultonville and the surrounding area over more than five decades.
What Customers Can Expect From Us
When someone contacts Quality Body & Fender for the first time, they can expect a straightforward conversation, an honest assessment, and a transparent estimate process. We do not believe in making things more complicated than they need to be. Customers deserve clear information about the condition of their vehicle, the scope of the work, and what comes next.
We also make a simple commitment to every customer: quality workmanship and respect for your right to choose your shop. That commitment is part of how we approach every repair, every estimate, and every project that comes through our doors. We know that whether you are dealing with accident damage or bringing in a classic vehicle for restoration, handing over your keys requires trust. We do not take that lightly.
Serving Fultonville for More Than 55 Years
Being part of the Fultonville community since 1970 means a lot to us. Over 55 years, we have worked with generations of local drivers, families, and vehicle owners who want quality work done by people they know and trust. That kind of longevity says a lot about what matters to us.
We are not trying to be the biggest shop or the flashiest shop. We want to be the shop people remember for good work, fair treatment, and results they can feel confident about. That focus has carried us for decades, and it still guides us today.
Frequently Asked Questions
We have been serving the Fultonville, NY community since 1970, giving us more than 55 years of experience.
We work with local drivers who need collision repair as well as classic car enthusiasts and collectors who need restoration services.
We offer collision repair, classic auto restoration, expert paint jobs, frame straightening, dent repair, detailing, and windshield replacement.
We focus on both standard collision repair and premium classic car restoration, and we believe customers have the right to choose their repair shop instead of being steered elsewhere.
The business was founded by Richard Castelluccio Sr., and Michael Castelluccio joined in 1990 and helped expand the restoration side of the shop.
You can expect a straightforward conversation, an honest assessment of your vehicle, and a transparent estimate process.
We aim to deliver quality workmanship on every job and treat every customer with honesty, respect, and attention to detail.
Why We Still Love What We Do
At Quality Body & Fender, we’re proud of the reputation we’ve built, and the work that continues to come through our shop every day. There’s something deeply rewarding about helping a driver recover from an accident and something equally rewarding about bringing a classic car back to life with the care it deserves. And after more than 55 years, we still believe in quality work, honest service, and doing right by the customer. That’s what shaped this business in 1970, and it’s still what drives us today. So when you trust us with your vehicle, our goal is simple: give you craftsmanship you can see and service you can feel good about.