This month, we present you with our annual list of Corvette shops you can trust. But as always, it isn't really our list-it's yours. We have compiled your recommendations over the last year into a directory we hope you'll refer to again and again. This newly updated directory will also be posted on our Web site, www.corvettefever.com.
Since we published our first list of your favorite Corvette shops, your recommendations have continued to come in. These Corvette businesses range from full-blown restoration shops to places you can go to for routine maintenance. Unfortunately, some shops have gone out of business or we can't locate them, so the list has changed some since last year.
As in the past, this directory will continue to be a work in progress. Send your suggestions to corvettefever.firstturn@primedia.com. Please include your name and location, as well as the name, address, phone number, and owner's name of the shop you recommend. Tell us why the shop deserves to be on the list for next year. Tell us problems you have encountered. As in the past, you can also nominate more than one shop if you've received exceptional service at several places.
A caveat: All shops have been recommended by fellow enthusiasts. Based on their experiences, these businesses are trustworthy, but Corvette Fever accepts no responsibility or liability for any work they do. We will, however, accept information about unresolved problems our readers have, and reserve the right to remove repeat offenders from the list. We hope the trend of receiving very few complaints from our readership continues.
ArizonaThe Vette Shoppe625 S. McClintock Rd., Ste. 3 & 4Tempe, AZ 85281(480) 945-9030
ZR51 Performance5612 E. Almeda Ct.Cave Creek, AZ 85331(602) 319-6575www.zfdoc.com
"I found Mr. Boudreau to be a knowledgeable, consummate professional who treated my car as I would. I've never had such a satisfactory repair experience in my 55 years. I would enthusiastically recommend him for your list of outstanding Corvette repair experts without reservation."-Angelo Alfano
CaliforniaAuto Electric & Fuel2655 Monument Blvd., Ste. BConcord, CA 94520(925) 680-2888(925) 680-2890 (fax)
Circle Automotive Service137 N. Sunnyside Ave.Clovis, CA 93611(559) 325-9585
Connell Chevrolet2828 Harbor Blvd.Costa Mesa, CA 92626(714) 546-1200
Corvette Express5139 Quinn Rd., Unit GVacaville, CA 95688(707) 446-8595(800) 557-8595www.corvette-express.com
Eagleton's Custom Auto Painting17671 Metzler Lane, #A-1Huntington Beach, CA 92647(714) 842-5042
Fortney Auto Body2992 Larkin Ave.Clovis, CA 93612(559) 292-0776
O'Brien's Brake Service1515 MercedFresno, CA 93706(559) 266-0631
Precision Automotive25417 Mission Blvd.Hayward, CA 94544(510) 886-0789
Race Street Rally1995 Lafayette St.Santa Clara, CA 95050(408) 980-0866
Vestris VettesP.O. Box 1114Corona Del Mar, CA 92625(949) 673 7460www.vestrisvettes.com
ColoradoAuto Weave Upholstery West787 Wadsworth Blvd.Lakewood, CO 80215(303) 232-6222
Corvette City6863 E. 48th Ave.Denver, CO 80216(303) 762-8388
Corvette Connection & Performance5380 N. Washington St.Denver, CO 80216(303) 298-8388www.vettepieces.com
R'Good's Autowork Inc.6340 W. 56th Ave., #3Arvada, CO 80030(303) 426-5551
Seyfer Automotive4501 Harlan St.Wheat Ridge, CO 80033(303) 422-5261
Corvette Center of Colorado Springs18510 Midway Ranch Rd.Pueblo, CO 80906(719) 635-2889
ConnecticutCorvette Center184 Day St.Newington, CT 06111(860) 953-2994
"Over the last several years, I have had the Corvette Center work on three different Corvettes that I own, everything from a simple battery replacement to a complete body strip and repaint, an engine rebuild, and an interior replacement. I have many first place trophies to show for their excellent work." -Steve Widger
The folks at the Corvette Center do a fine job, and I would recommend them to anyone looking for Corvette service expertise in the southern New England area." -Michael Zoner
Corvette Connection72 Johnson Rd.Bolton, CT 06043(860) 645-0184www.corvette-connection.com
J & M Corvettes299 Broad St.Manchester, CT 06040(860) 645-6389
FloridaAnti-Venom Performance1810 S. Parsons, Suite 106/108Seffner, FL 33584(813) 661-9000www.antivenomonline.com
Ask Auto Inc.Corvette Service and Sales10999 S. Federal Hwy.Port St. Lucie, FL 34952(772) 335-0420
Bob Taylor Chevrolet5665 N. Airport Rd.Naples, FL 34109(239) 591-0991
Classic Corvettes Inc.3810 W. Osborne Ave.Tampa, FL 33614(813) 876-3878
Corvette Masters8615 S. U.S. Hwy. 17/92Maitland, FL 32751(407) 831-3990
Corvette Shop & Supplies Inc.609 N. Dale Mabry Hwy.Tampa, FL 33609(813) 872-6907www.corvetteshoponline.com
Corvettes WestClark Industrial Park6175 Clark Center Ave.
Sarasota, FL 34238(941) 922-2300
Dixie Buick14565 S. Tamiami Trl.Ft. Myers, FL 33912(239) 489-0600
J & J Auto BodyP.O. Box 2883Bunnell, FL 32110(386) 437-0041
Next Level Performance1010 Bunnell Rd., Ste. 1100Altamonte Springs, FL 32714(407) 869-7223www.norris-motorsports.com
Phil Lites Automotive203 N. State St.Bunnell, FL 32110(386) 437-3656
Dan's Auto Care2600 24th St. N.St. Petersburg, FL 33713(727) 821-4179
RevXtreme, Inc.9017 Adamo Drive, Ste. CTampa, FL 33619(813) 628-0080www.revxtreme.com
Stanaland Upholstery & Body Shop7526 Lithia-Pinecrest Rd.Lithia, FL 33547(813) 685-1738
Robert Tau Auto Service5417 Sun Valley Dr.Pensacola, FL 32505(850) 432-2250The Three Craftsmen, Inc.2245 W. McNab Rd., Bay 38/40Pompano Beach, FL 33069(954) 978-3077
Vinci Hi-Performance105 Candace Drive, Unit 101Maitland, FL 32751(407) 478-VETTwww.vincihiperformance.com
GeorgiaAmerican Corvette5023 Frank Akins Rd. S.W.Powder Springs, GA 30127(770) 943-2530
Speed Hound Performance40 Carolyn Ct.Social Circle, GA 30025(770) 464-0257speedhoundz@msn.com
IllinoisCorvette & European Repair20818 N. Highway 12Lake Zurich, IL 60047(847) 438-3600
Law Automotive1817 West JeffersonSpringfield, IL 62702(217) 546-2332
"The Law Automotive team are the most honest, most knowledgeable, most particular, and nicest folks one would ever want to meet. I have only one phone number written on my garage wall-Law Automotive." -Mike Hickey
Performance Restorations1500 McCormick Blvd.Mundelein, IL 60060(847) 566-7469www.performancerestorations.com
Speed Performance Engineering1205 Karl Ct.Wauconda, IL 60084(847) 487-7223
Thorpes Body and Corvette Shop615 W. Highway 50O'Fallon, IL 62269(618) 632-8080
"I have known Tim almost 20 years. Tim has done four restorations for me, three of them '69 Corvettes. Two sold before Tim completed them, once they were seen in progress at Tim's shop. The other two Corvettes I kept were featured in separate Bloomington Gold Special Collections. I was a Bloomington Gold judge for 10 years and have seen it all. Tim's restorations take a back seat to no one."-Daryl Navo
The Vette Wrench Inc.10 S. 185 Schoger Dr.Naperville, IL 60564(630) 820-7400
Vetteran Automotive7218 Teckler Blvd.Crystal Lake, IL 60014(815) 455-6565
Xcaliber Auto Restorations & Collision Repair1309 S. Schoolhouse Rd., Unit 1New Lenox, IL 60451(815) 462-4600www.xcaliberauto.com
IndianaAllen Stainless Steel(Allen's Custom Vettes)P.O. Box 736Logansport, IN 46947(574) 722-7272
Dynotech Engineering815 Lawrence Dr.Ft. Wayne, IN 46804(260) 407-5455www.dynotech-eng.com
"Phil was trained by John Lingenfelter and is one of the best C5 tuners I've encountered. He has continually under-promised and over-delivered on the performance and his services. I can't recommend him highly enough."-David McLaughlin, MD
Mann's Corvette13644 McKinley Hwy.Mishawaka, IN 46545(574) 256-1981
IowaPremier Automotive2 Lions Dr.North Liberty, IA 52317(319) 626-7725
Denny's Automotive116 South BorneAmes, IA 50010(515) 233-4000
KansasDon Freely Auto Clinic6210 Marty Ln.Overland Park, KS 66202(913) 432-1080
KentuckyHunt & Knight Automotive Technicians2701 Watterson Trl.Louisville, KY 40299(502) 267-5145
LouisianaBowtie Automotive130 Veterans Memorial Blvd.Kenner, LA 70062(504) 469-8388www.bowtieautomotive.com
MarylandCorvette Specialties of Maryland1912 Liberty Rd.Eldersburg, MD 21784(410) 795-3180www.corvettespecialtiesofmd.com
Tony's Corvette Shop7500 Rickenbacker Dr.Gaithersburg, MD 20879(301) 987-0565
MaineCorvettes North214 College Ave.Waterville, ME 04901(207) 873-5613Corvette Sales Only
MassachusettsCorvettes & Classics577 Winthrop St.Taunton, MA 02780(508) 823-6150
Labelle Chevrolet300 Bedford St.Bridgewater, MA 02324(508) 697-6000
Ron's Auto Restoration and Sales21 Willow St.Fitchburg, MA 01420(978) 345-6159
MinnesotaHiTech Motorsport13915 Radium St., Ste. CAnoka, MN 55303-9144(763) 712-9088
Timm Fiber Glass AutomobileBody Repairing & Painting39784 520th St.Mankato, MN 56003(507) 388-7143
Boos Performance801 North St..Anoka, MN 55303(763) 427-5402
MissouriCorvette Specialists3705 SW U.S. Hwy. 40Blue Springs, MO 64015(816) 229-2005
Robin's Auto Service1000 SW Woods Chapel Rd.Blue Springs, MO 64015(816) 228-1584
Sig's Automotive14 Elaine Dr.O'Fallon, MO 63366(636) 272-1110
Vintage Vettes319 E. 10th Ave.Kansas City, MO 64106(888) 431-8388
MontanaClassic And Vettes by Fred4030 Hwy. 93North Stevenville, MT 59870(406) 777-5588
Flawless Collision1111 38th St. N. (Shop)Great Falls, MT 59405P.O. Box 6048 (Mail)Great Falls, MT 59405(406) 727-8611
Mechanix Unlimited Inc.5001 49th St. SWGreat Falls, MT 59404(406) 761-0128
Miller Auto Interior900 6th St. S.Great Falls, MT 59405(406) 761-3900
New JerseyConte's Corvettes & Classics851 W. Eheat RoadVineland, NJ 08360(856) 692-0087email: corvettes@contes.com
"Conte's business has thrived over the past 31 years because Joe is honest and stands by his word on every Corvette he sells. He is respected by many because of his reputation over the years of service, quality and loyalty." -Dave Kinsey
Corvette Paramedics Inc.2693 Rte. 206Mt. Holly, NJ 08060(609) 265-2702vetteparamedics@ship.net
Mr. Driveshaft31 W. Main St.Farmingdale, NJ 07727(732) 938-4118
All About Alignment23 W. Main St.Farmingdale, NJ 07727(732) 938-5153
New YorkAll Brothers Auto Body27 Sands St.Staten Island, NY 10304(718) 447-9255
Corvette Barn105 Harbor St.Syracuse, NY 13204(315) 468-0226
Corvette Connection1531 Lakeland Ave.Bohemia, NY 11716(631) 563-1328 (631) 563-2310
Corvettes Etc.5129 S. Livonia Rd.Livonia, NY 14487 (585) 346-6188
Corvette Repair Inc.132 E. Fairview Ave.Valley Stream, NY 11580(516) 568-1959
Mangino Chevrolet4447 St. Hwy. 30Amsterdam, NY 12010(518) 843-5702
Phil's Body Shop3145 Lake Rd.Horseheads, NY 14845(607) 734-6612
Sharon Chevrolet57 Oswego Rd.Phoenix, NY 13135(315) 695-2075
The Vette Doctors26 Elm PlaceAmityville, NY 11701(631) 841 0779
Vette Dreams Inc.1004 Peconic Ave.West Babylon, NY 11704(631) 661-4613
Vette Works12619 20th Ave.College Point, NY 11356(718) 359-3039
"They did a complete restoration on my '63 split-window (the car scored a 98.6 and an NCRS Top Flight the first time out)."-Richard Ferro
North DakotaRyan Chevrolet1800 S. BroadwayMinot, ND 58701(701) 852-3571(888) 546-7926www.ryanchevrolet.com
OhioCorvette Care Inc.2648 Ferris Rd.Columbus, OH 43224(614) 471-3331corvettecare@aol.com
D & B Corvettes20925 State Rte. 34Stryker, OH 43557(419) 682-1617
Mallet Cars, Ltd.484 Geiger St.Berea, OH 44017(440) 243-8550www.malletcars.com
RPM Restorations6740 Carriage Ln. NEN. Canton, OH 44721(330) 497-2874 (330) 497-6552www.rpmrestorations.com
The Restoration Station250 Hiawatha TrailSpringboro, OH 45066(937) 743-3007
Rod's Car Care6515 C.R. 177Bellevue, OH 44811(419) 483-0291
Spitzer Auto World200 N. Leavitt Rd.Amherst, OH 44001(800) 968-3883
Xtreme Performance38070 Centeridge Rd.North Ridgeville, OH 44039(440) 667-7516
OklahomaA&H Auto Air Conditioning625 S. Sunnylane Rd.Oklahoma City, OK 73115(405) 672-2385
Al's Tire & Alignment10500 NE 23rd St.Oklahoma City, OK 73141(405) 769-5689
Folks Automotive Machine541 NE 12th St.Norman, OK 73071(405) 329-2287
Loomis Automotive1101 W. RenoOklahoma City, OK(405) 232-4028
Merlin's Body Shop2801 North 4thEnid, OK 73701(800) 242-7176
Norman Body Works Inc.315 E. GrayNorman, OK 73069(405) 364-6477
Powerhouse Performance8825 Newey CircleMidwest City, OK 73130(405) 737-8264
Rogers Auto Upholstery1304 SW 29th St.Oklahoma City, OK 73119(405) 632-3000
PennsylvaniaBairs Inc.316 Franklin St.P.O. Box 278Linesville, PA 16424(814) 683-4223
Corvette Technicians1406 Old Greensburg PikeNorth Versailles, PA 15137(412) 823-2833www.corvettetech.com
County Corvette Sales,Service & Restoration315 Westtown Rd., Ste. 1West Chester, PA 19382(610) 696-7888
HarborVette Inc.4443 Iroquois Ave.Erie, PA 16511(814) 899-8898
South CarolinaJamison's Custom Corvette4016 Ashley Phosphate Rd.Charleston, SC 29418(843) 552-2024
Legacy731 Sandy Ln.Surfside, SC 29575(843) 477-1613
TennesseeSpeed Engineering and Dyno2125 Broomfield Rd.Cleveland, TN 37323(423) 476-8076 (423) 334-3966www.speedengineeringanddyno.com
TexasCorvette Corner3206 Main St.Rowlett, TX 75088(972) 412-2325
Corvettes of Dallas1810 North I-35 E.Carrollton, TX 75006(972) 242-7665
Corvettes of Houston15350 I-45 N.Houston, TX 77090(281) 821-1222
Mid-Cities Classics10728 S. Pipeline Rd.Hurst, TX 76040-6648(817) 685-9433(817) 685-8898 (fax)
Moritz Chevrolet Service Department9101 Camp Bowie Blvd.Fort Worth, TX 76116(817) 696-2050
Motorheads Performance4487 FM 1682Leesville, TX 78122(830) 424-3883www.motorheadsperformance.com
Performance Motorsports2720-C Hancock Dr.Austin, TX 78731(512) 371-9950
Performance Restorations6610 Topper Pkwy., No. 2San Antonio, TX 78233(210) 599-8377
Resurrection Motor Sports2026 W. Pioneer Pkwy., Suite D-8Pantego, TX 76013(817) 223-5720
The Corvette Shop Inc.2337 Glenda Ln.Dallas, TX 75229(972) 243-3033
VirginiaBroad Street Auto Service2120 Lake Ave.Richmond, VA 23230(804) 285-8707
Springfield Motorsport8532 Terminal Rd., Suite WLorton, VA 22079(703) 339-3780
Tidewater Corvette9923 Jefferson Ave.Newport News, VA 23605(757) 595-1967
WashingtonCorvette Alley Inc.1103 B. 23rd St.Anacortes, WA 98221(360) 299-9303 (360) 929-3741
WisconsinBill's Auto Tech4737 S. 108th St.Greenfield, WI 53228(414) 529-8324
Classic Engines Company2445 Bowen St.Oshkosh, WI 54901(920) 235-8365www.classicenginecompany.com
"I have known Tom Luedeke for over 15 years, and he is one of the most knowledgeable Corvette engine specialists in the country. He is one the most genuinely honest and sincere people I've ever known." -Alan Colvin
Corvette Connection5075 N. 124th St.Butler, WI 53007(262) 781-2166
"Bob is skillful and knowledgeable. What's more, he's honest and practical. He'll talk you out of spending money foolishly on a Corvette, even though the money would go into his pocket. And he does great work that he stands behind." -Robert Blondis
CanadaNorthern Performance Ltd.516 Parkdale Ave. N.Hamilton, Ontario, Canada(905) 549-2206
Redline Automotive Inc.4736 Sheppard Ave. E.Scarborough, OntarioCanada L8H5Y5(416) 292-1431 or (416) 292-1839
Wayne Cuthbert Limited60 Finkle St.Woodstock, OntarioCanada N4S8C2(519) 537-8401
EuropeClaremont Corvette CenterTom FalconerMalling Road, SnodlandKent, ME6 5NDEngland+44 (0) 1634 244444