Hammer's Autoworks

Your insurance company may suggest a repair shop. You are not required to use it. Missouri law gives you the right to choose your own auto body shop—and that choice directly affects the quality of the repairs made to your vehicle. Choose a shop that answers to you, not your insurer.

If you're involved in an accident, the first step is to move to safety if possible, then document everything. Photos of both vehicles, the scene, and any damage matter more than you think when it comes time to file a claim. Don't skip the documentation step—it protects you.

Summer road trips are back. Before you hit the highway, make sure your mirrors are properly adjusted, your windshield is clean and chip-free, and your visibility is as sharp as your route. A clear view can be the difference between a close call and a collision.

You can’t always avoid an accident. But you can make sure your vehicle gets repaired the right way.

At Hammer’s Autoworks, every repair is done to manufacturer specifications—because the way your vehicle is put back together directly affects how it protects you the next time something unexpected happens on the road.

From structural alignment to paint matching, collision repair is skilled, technical work. It requires the right parts, the right process, and professionals who understand what “repaired correctly” actually means.

That’s what we do. Every vehicle. Every time.

Hammer’s Autoworks. We’re gonna fix it right.

We’re back and ready to get to work.

Hammer’s Autoworks is open following the Memorial Day holiday. If your vehicle came out of the long weekend with new damage—from a road trip, a parking lot, or anything in between—we’re here to help.

Stop by for an in-person assessment. We’ll take a look at the damage, walk you through the repair process, and help you navigate your insurance claim if needed.

Bringing your vehicle in is always the right first step.

Today, we pause to honor the men and women who gave everything in service to this country.

Hammer’s Autoworks is closed today in observance of Memorial Day. We will reopen Tuesday, May 27th.

To all who served, and to the families who carry their memory—thank you.

If you’ve been in an accident and your insurance adjuster is pushing you to use a specific repair shop—pause.

In most states, you have the legal right to choose your own auto body shop. Insurance companies sometimes steer customers toward preferred shops because those shops have agreed to work within the insurer’s budget guidelines.

But your vehicle deserves to be repaired correctly—not just cheaply.

At Hammer’s Autoworks, we advocate for you. We work with your insurance company to document the damage thoroughly and make sure your vehicle is repaired to the standard it deserves.

You choose the shop. We handle the rest.

Your windshield wipers won’t save you if your following distance doesn’t.

May can bring heavy spring storms—and wet roads demand more stopping distance than dry pavement. In rain, stopping distances can increase by up to 50%. In standing water, hydroplaning can cause you to lose control before you even realize what’s happening.

The fix isn’t complicated:

- Increase your following distance in wet conditions
- Slow down—especially on highways and unfamiliar roads
- Avoid puddles along the edges of the road
- Never assume other drivers can see you clearly in heavy rain

Driving smart in bad weather is the best way to keep your vehicle’s body panels where they belong—on your car, not in a repair shop.

Think your car is fine after a minor fender bender? It might not be.

Low-speed collisions—even at 10 mph—can cause damage you won’t see with the naked eye. Bumper reinforcement bars, crumple zones, and mounting hardware can absorb an impact without leaving an obvious dent, but they may no longer function the way they should in a future collision.

These components are designed to protect you. Once they’ve been compromised, they may not perform as intended the next time you need them.

If your vehicle has been in any kind of impact—no matter how minor it seemed—having it inspected by a professional auto body shop is worth it.

Before and after. The kind of transformation that speaks for itself.

Proper collision repair goes beyond what you can see. We restore the structural integrity, the alignment, and the finish so your vehicle is safe, solid, and road-ready again.

See the full transformation.