At Zenetec, certified technicians ensure your car is repaired the way the manufacturer recommends, whether it’s a Ford, Honda, Tesla or any other brand. Our techs have completed mandatory training and are held to the highest standard – your original manufacturer’s standard.
Don’t settle for second best, get your vehicle fixed properly the first time. From small scratches to collision repair, when you need auto body work, trust your locally owned and operated Zenetec Collision Centre.
Zenetec started in Barrie in 1992, and we still run two full collision repair centres in the city. Both handle insurance claims, private repairs and free estimates, so you can choose whichever one is closer to home or work.
Our Veterans Drive centre shares a site with the Zenetec Car Wash and interior cleaning, so you can get your car cleaned on the same visit.
Our Tiffin Street centre has a customer lounge where you can wait while we complete your in-person estimate.
Call 1-866-ZENETEC any time, day or night, and we will tow your vehicle to the nearest Barrie centre.
We book your Enterprise rental while your car is with us, or offer a shuttle, so you are not left without a ride.
We work directly with your insurance company, and the choice of repair shop is always yours.
In-person estimates take about 30 minutes, and virtual estimates are usually back within 3 to 4 business hours.
Our collision repairs are guaranteed coast to coast for as long as you own your vehicle.
Zenetec holds I-CAR Gold Class status, Certified Collision Care and CCIAP accreditation, and is certified by more than 20 vehicle manufacturers, including Honda, Toyota, Ford, GM, Hyundai, Kia, Tesla, Nissan and Infiniti. Nissan and Infiniti both list our Veterans Drive centre in their certified collision repair networks.
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"What a great experience dealing with Zenetec Collision Repair Centre on Tiffin Street in Barrie! The team, including Emma, Diane and Katelyn, made it a smooth and easy process by handling all the insurance and car rental communication."
Nanci A., Barrie
At Zenetec, we reinforce the driver’s right to choose where their vehicle is repaired. Your vehicle, your choice. Insurance companies may ask you to go to an auto shop that is on their approved list, but the choice is always yours. Zenetec will work with your insurance company to get the services you need, so you don’t have to.
Zenetec is both certified and qualified by your car manufacturer with proper training and tooling methods that match your vehicle’s build.
Our reputation at Zenetec is built on confidence, trust, and integrity. That is why we proudly guarantee our collision repair work with a Coast-to-Coast Lifetime Warranty for as long as you own your vehicle.
Insurance may tell you “We don’t warranty their work”. This is a scare tactic. With Zenetec you are covered from coast-to-coast.
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Accidents can happen anywhere at any time. Trust Zenetec’s 24-hour towing service to safely deliver your car to our auto collision repair centre.
If you need immediate assistance, please contact us.
You need to get around while your car is repaired. We will get you back on the road with an Enterprise car rental.
To book your car rental, please contact us.
Starting off in Barrie, Zenetec has been expanding in the Greater Toronto Area to match your local auto needs.
Opening in 1992, Zenetec has been an industry standard that has been founded in Barrie by Martin Monteith with one part-time staff member.
Since then, Martin passed it on to the next generation with William and Diane. They strive to maintain the integrity of the family-owned and operated business that has become a leader in the auto collision repair industry.
We wont leave you with out a ride. We will set up a rental or offer our shuttle, which you situation we have you covered.
No, unfortunately paint and undercoating products don’t work well together.
The answer is yes! PDR is a great way to cut cost and time if the paint isn’t damaged and the damage isn’t to big or sharp. Please follow the “book appointment” and we will make that door ding disappear!
Unfortunately this isn’t something we do any more. But we use to, sorry.
The length of repair varies by the size of the repair and parts availability. A small repair on a bumper is normal 2 days.
We don’t charge for estimates, often we can help you right from your driveway with our virtual appointments.
Yes, you would need an appointment for an estimate. We have a great virtual solution if you follow the “book appointment” Icon we can help you right now!
No, restoration is not something we do. Collision and small cosmetic repair are what we focus on. Quick turn around, time and quality is what we do, restoration is a different business model. We would be happy to help point you in the right direction. Please call or book an appointment and we will help where we can.
Yes, but we don’t repair, just replace of the panel. If you have parts that are rusted we can replace them with a factory part no problem, but we don’t repair them. (unless it is from a stone chip and not pitted) rust in door seems, wheel wells or rockers all need replacement. Book an appointment and we can better understand your needs and help you get there.
Yes, we offer a warranty on all the body work performed on your vehicle for as long as you own that vehicle. Our work is warrantied through CSN Collision Centres and is recognized nationwide.
In person appointments take about 30mins, but you can use our virtual process from you driveway and get a quote with in 3 or 4 business hours.
Try to stay calm. Check to make sure everyone is ok, and call 911 immediately if there are any injuries. If it is safe to do so, leave your vehicle where it is and use your phone to take photos of the scene. Obtain the information of everyone involved in the accident. This includes driver’s license, insurance information, full vehicle information including license plate number. Also collect passengers names, and contact information.
Yes we would be happy to paint your parts, but only if it is a factory part. We would be happy to install it as well if you would like. Please call or book an appointment online before buying parts, we can supply the parts at the same cost as the dealer (which is where we buy from as well) but saves you the hassle of bring us the part.
