Business Details
24 Years
experience
Your Trusted Auto Body Repair Partner in Milwaukee
Tender Car has been a trusted name in auto body repair since 2002, serving Milwaukee with unwavering commitment to quality and customer satisfaction. Our team of skilled technicians specializes in high-quality collision repair, working directly with every major insurance company to streamline claims while prioritizing the customer's best interests. Unlike shops tied to insurance contracts, we operate independently, ensuring repairs meet our rigorous standards without compromising durability or aesthetics. By purchasing our facilities in 2025, we solidified our long-term commitment to the community, investing in state-of-the-art equipment to deliver lasting repairs. Our unique approach saves customers their deductible by extending the same discounts insurance companies negotiate, while maintaining transparency and ethical practices throughout the process.With two strategically located facilities, we combine convenience with expertise, handling every step from initial estimate to final restoration. Our 20-year track record reflects our dedication to empowering customers with choices, ensuring they receive fair treatment and premium service. We pride ourselves on negotiating repairs that prioritize vehicle integrity over cost-cutting measures, offering peace of mind through warranties on all work performed. By focusing exclusively on customer needs rather than insurance demands, we've built a reputation for honest, reliable service that stands the test of time. Our investment in modern infrastructure and continuous staff training ensures we remain at the forefront of auto body repair technology and techniques.
Services
Auto Body Repair
Insurance Claim Handling
Deductible Savings
Collision Restoration
Quality Assurance
Details
- Year established: 2002
Highlights and features
- We've served Milwaukee with independent auto repair solutions since 2002
- We work directly with all major insurance companies without contractual obligations
- We guarantee deductible savings through transparent pricing structures
- Our facilities are modern, owned properties with advanced repair equipment
- We prioritize customer satisfaction over insurance company demands in all repairs
Services
Auto Body Repair
Our auto body repair service restores vehicles to pre-accident condition using premium materials and advanced techniques. Technicians with 15+ years average experience handle frame straightening, panel replacement, and paint matching. We guarantee all repairs meet manufacturer specifications while maintaining your vehicle's structural integrity.
Insurance Claim Handling
We streamline insurance claims by directly coordinating with all major providers. Our team manages documentation, estimates, and approvals while advocating for your interests. This service eliminates customer confusion through transparent communication and ensures timely repair authorization without deductible manipulation.
Deductible Savings
Our unique business model passes insurance discounts directly to customers. By avoiding network shop contracts, we eliminate deductible surcharges typically absorbed by consumers. This approach saves customers 20-40% on average while maintaining premium repair standards and material quality.
Quality Assurance
Every repair includes a comprehensive quality inspection and written warranty. Our three-step verification process checks structural integrity, paint finish, and mechanical functionality. We stand behind our work with a lifetime guarantee on all labor and materials, ensuring long-term customer satisfaction.
Facility Ownership
Our 2025 purchase of two modern facilities demonstrates long-term commitment to Milwaukee. The 8055 N. 76th Street location features climate-controlled paint booths, while the 1825 S. Kinnickinnic Avenue site houses advanced frame alignment equipment. This investment ensures service continuity for the next two decades.
Questions
How do you save customers their deductible?
By operating independently from insurance networks, we pass along the same discounts insurers negotiate, directly reducing your deductible without compromising repair quality.
Can I choose Tender Car Collision even if my insurer recommends another shop?
Yes, Wisconsin law lets you choose any repair facility. We handle all insurance coordination while prioritizing your vehicle's proper repair over insurer demands.
What areas do you serve?
We serve all Milwaukee County residents with two convenient locations at 8055 N. 76th Street and 1825 S. Kinnickinnic Avenue.
Do you work with all insurance companies?
Yes, we partner with every major insurance provider while maintaining independence from their network programs, ensuring unbiased repair recommendations.
What are your business hours?
We operate Monday-Friday 9:00 AM-5:00 PM. Appointments are available outside these hours by special arrangement.
How long have you been in business?
We've served Milwaukee since 2002, with our current owners operating the facilities for the past 20 years.
Reviews (6)
Flow Rider
May 30, 2022
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My scheduled time got changed 5 times, they tried charging me to have a rental when they were the ones behind schedule. Never got a rental from them and the repair was trash. Looking to have my insurance charge them to finish it right. Services: Body & Trim, Painting
Tonya Jackson
May 27, 2022
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Customer service was great. This was a difficult time for me and I was very upset and they made things very easy for me. Unfortunately my car insurance company totaled my vehicle out but service from Tender was awesome.
Beverly A.
May 27, 2022
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I took my car to Tendercar for repairs after an accident and was told it would take 2-3 weeks. Well it took 7 weeks and they never seem to have a rental or loaner. I finally got a rental at no charge days before my car was finally done. My handicap plaque was missing and everything was pulled from my glove box and left on the floor. I can't even remember how many times I was told it will be ready by the end of the week.
They are only getting 2 stars for the actual work and o stars for the service. I will not be recommending them to anyone and I will not use again. I could say a lot more but what's the point I'm just done.
They are only getting 2 stars for the actual work and o stars for the service. I will not be recommending them to anyone and I will not use again. I could say a lot more but what's the point I'm just done.
Davianna Yahudah
Apr 07, 2022
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My car was hit while parked and we went with tender car for repairs we dropped our car off on N.76th Street but some work was done on Kinnickinnic which made our experience the worse. The two female representatives who answered the phone were terrible. They did not provide valid updates when my husband and I called. Norma became offensive several times. They both offered to call us back with updates 3-4 times without following through.
It took over a month to fix the car. Lastly the car was returned to us without the front license plate holder which was in the estimate. We regret using tender car. We sent emails to voice our concerns and to date have not heard a word! Update: This review is being updated due to the owner Responding to my husband's BBB complaint which explains why he was not available to care for the business complaints at the time in question. Thank you Jon, responses mean a lot. Please have a talk with Norma about her lack of empathy for your customers.
It took over a month to fix the car. Lastly the car was returned to us without the front license plate holder which was in the estimate. We regret using tender car. We sent emails to voice our concerns and to date have not heard a word! Update: This review is being updated due to the owner Responding to my husband's BBB complaint which explains why he was not available to care for the business complaints at the time in question. Thank you Jon, responses mean a lot. Please have a talk with Norma about her lack of empathy for your customers.
Kishore G.
Mar 11, 2022
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Horrible job! - "Stay away" Save some time and money or better repair yourself. In my case Its obsoletely a worst job. My neighbor's toddler would have painted it better! Bonus- they made some extra Scratches. They messed up all power windows, looks like they randomly connected the cables. Side mirrors are not working!
Mark Knutter
Mar 06, 2022
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Wonderful work but my insurance company wasn't accurate with the time frame, and I stand by Tender Car because they wanted it perfect. And it surely was. Wonderful team you have. Extremely happy with everything. And I'm a professional detailer, thanks for everything. But I only do Harley Davidson bikes, not cars.
