ZhoopZhoop Collision & Mechanical does collision repair in Thornhill from our shop at 47 Guardsman Rd, Unit 2, just east of Bayview Ave and north of John St. We handle the whole job in-house: estimate, teardown, frame and structural repair, paint, ADAS calibration, glass and mechanical. Your car is never sent between businesses. We’re independent, not tied to any insurer, and we bill all insurers directly. Your Vehicle. Your Choice.
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Why Thornhill drivers choose ZhoopZhoop
- I-CAR certified, with Ontario-licensed 310B (auto body and collision), 310S (automotive service) and 310T (truck and coach) technicians.
- Everything in one building: frame machine, paint booth, ADAS camera and radar calibration, auto glass, key programming, EV and hybrid service and mechanical repair.
- Independent and non-franchised. We work for you, not for an insurer’s network.
- Direct billing with all insurers, including Allstate, Aviva, Pembridge, Intact, TD Insurance, Northbridge, Gore Mutual and Hagerty.
- MTO-authorized inspection station for safety, structural and commercial inspections.
- Warranty: 90-day warranty on all work, plus a lifetime paint warranty on insurance repairs.
- Experienced people: our manager, Kathy Blandizzi, has 35 years in collision repair, and our group has 25+ people with 50+ years of combined experience.
Finding us: Guardsman Rd, Thornhill
We’re on Guardsman Rd, a short industrial street on the Thornlea side of Thornhill, just east of Bayview Ave and a little north of John St. Set your map to 47 Guardsman Rd, Unit 2, Thornhill, ON L3T 6L2.
- From Highway 407: exit at Bayview Ave and head south toward John St.
- From Highway 404: exit at Steeles Ave, go west to Bayview Ave, then north toward John St.
- From Yonge St: take John St east to Bayview Ave.
- From North York: come up Bayview Ave past Steeles Ave.
If your car isn’t safe to drive, don’t drive it. Call us and we’ll help arrange a tow straight to the shop. Our blog post on whether you should drive a car with collision damage explains the warning signs.
Thornhill neighbourhoods we serve every week
Most of our customers come from Thornlea, German Mills, Royal Orchard, Bayview Glen, Grandview, Doncrest, Thornhill Woods and Langstaff, plus the Yonge St, Bayview Ave and Steeles Ave corridors. We’re also an easy trip from the 407 and 404 for drivers in the rest of York Region and north Toronto.
Our collision repair process, from estimate to pickup
- Estimate. Send photos through our online photo estimate any time; we review them the next business day. You can also drive in Mon–Fri, 9 am–6 pm, for a free visual estimate.
- Claim and authorization. If you’re claiming, we contact your insurer, send the estimate and photos, and work with the appraiser. If you’re paying yourself, you approve the price before we start.
- Teardown and blueprint. We take the damaged area apart to find everything that’s broken, including brackets, reinforcements and sensors hidden behind the bumper. Anything new goes to the insurer as a supplement before we fix it.
- Parts. We order parts to the repair plan and tell you if anything is backordered.
- Structural and body repair. Frame and unibody work on the frame machine, measured against factory dimensions, then panel repair or replacement.
- Paint. Colour matched to your car’s paint code and finished in our paint booth.
- Calibration and mechanical. ADAS cameras and radar are calibrated in-house, and alignment, suspension and warning lights are checked.
- Quality check and pickup. We inspect gaps, finish, lights and electronics, road-test the car and walk you through the repair.
For more detail on each stage, read the collision repair process explained.
Insurance claims and direct billing
In Ontario, you choose the body shop, not your insurer. An insurer’s “preferred” or “approved” shop list is a business arrangement between the insurer and those shops. It isn’t a quality rating, and you don’t have to use one. Tell your adjuster you want ZhoopZhoop and we’ll take it from there.
We work with all insurers and bill them directly, so you normally pay only your deductible, if one applies. We handle the paperwork, photos and supplements, and we keep you updated. If your policy includes rental coverage, we’ll help set up the rental. Our full guide to insurance claims at our Thornhill collision centre covers not-at-fault claims, appraisals and total losses.
Structural and frame repair
Most modern cars don’t have a separate frame. The body itself is the structure, and it’s designed to crumple in a set way to protect you. After a hard hit, that structure has to go back to factory dimensions or the doors won’t close right, the tires will wear unevenly and the car won’t protect you the same way in the next crash.
Our frame machine lets us anchor the car, measure it against manufacturer specifications and pull damaged sections back into place. We replace parts that can’t be safely straightened, following the manufacturer’s repair procedures. Because we’re an MTO-authorized station for structural and safety inspections, we also handle salvage-to-rebuilt work.
ADAS calibration after a collision
Lane-keep cameras, adaptive cruise radar, blind-spot sensors and parking sensors live in bumpers, grilles, mirrors and windshields. Even a minor hit or a bumper removal can knock them out of aim. A sensor that’s off by a small amount can make the safety system react late, or react to the wrong thing.
We do ADAS camera and radar calibration in-house, from $300, so the car doesn’t leave to be calibrated somewhere else. Windshield replacement is in-house too, from $350, through our auto glass service.
EV and hybrid collision repair
Electric and hybrid cars need extra care after a crash: high-voltage systems have to be made safe before work starts, battery packs have to be checked, and many EVs use aluminium and high-strength steel that need specific repair methods. We service EVs and hybrids in-house, so the collision repair and the high-voltage checks happen in the same building. See our EV repair page or read whether an electric vehicle can be repaired after a collision.
Paint and refinishing
We match paint to your car’s factory colour code, then adjust with spray-out tests so the repair looks right next to the original panels in daylight. Where needed, we blend into neighbouring panels so there’s no visible line. Every job is sprayed and cured in our paint booth. Scratches, scuffs and chips are covered on our car paint repair page, and you can also see our bumper repair and dent repair services.
What affects the cost of collision repair
Every repair is priced from the actual damage, so we don’t publish flat prices. The main factors are:
- Hidden damage behind the bumper or panels, which often only shows up at teardown.
- Structural work on the frame machine.
- Parts: new OEM, aftermarket or recycled, and their availability.
- Sensors and calibration for ADAS-equipped cars.
- Paint: tri-coat and specialty colours and blending into nearby panels.
- Vehicle type: aluminium panels, EV systems and luxury models.
Visual estimates are free. A teardown or inspection estimate carries a fee, which is credited to the repair if you have it done with us.
Our warranty
We stand behind our work with a 90-day warranty on all work, plus a lifetime paint warranty on insurance repairs. If something isn’t right, call us and we’ll look at it.
Gallery: recent collision repairs
See more on our work gallery, or read what customers say in our customer reviews.
Areas we serve
All collision and body work is done here in Thornhill. Drivers come to us from across the GTA:
- Collision repair for Vaughan
- Collision repair for Richmond Hill
- Collision repair for Markham
- Collision repair for North York
- Collision repair for Toronto
- Collision repair for Scarborough
- Collision repair for Etobicoke
- Collision repair for Newmarket
- Collision repair for Stouffville
Our group also runs four Active Green + Ross tire and auto centres in Etobicoke (Dundas West), Etobicoke (Rexdale), Toronto (Danforth) and North York (Victoria Park). They handle tires and mechanical work; collision and body repair is done here in Thornhill.
Collision repair in Thornhill: FAQ
Can I choose my own collision repair shop in Ontario?
Yes. In Ontario, the vehicle owner chooses the repair shop, not the insurance company. An insurer may suggest a “preferred” or “approved” shop, but that is a business arrangement, not a quality rating. You can tell your adjuster you want ZhoopZhoop Collision & Mechanical in Thornhill, and we will work with your insurer and bill them directly.
Do you bill my insurance company directly?
Yes. ZhoopZhoop works with all insurers and bills them directly, including Allstate, Aviva, Pembridge, Intact, TD Insurance, Northbridge, Gore Mutual and Hagerty. You usually pay only your deductible, if one applies to your claim. We send the estimate, photos and any supplements to your insurer and keep you updated through the repair.
How much does a collision repair estimate cost?
Visual estimates at our Thornhill shop are free, and you can send photos online for a free photo estimate. A teardown or inspection estimate, where we take parts off to find hidden damage, carries a fee. That fee is credited to the repair if you have the work done with us. Call 905-886-2737 for details.
How long does collision repair take?
It depends on the damage, parts availability and insurer approvals. A bumper or panel repair can take a few days, while structural repairs or jobs with backordered parts take longer. We give you an estimated completion date after teardown and update you if anything changes, such as a supplement or a delayed part.
Do you repair frame and structural damage?
Yes. We have a frame machine in-house and our team includes Ontario-licensed 310B auto body and collision technicians. We measure the vehicle against manufacturer specifications, pull damaged structure back to factory dimensions and replace parts that can’t be safely straightened. We are also an MTO-authorized station for structural inspections.
Do you calibrate ADAS cameras and sensors after a collision?
Yes, in-house. Bumper, grille, windshield and mirror repairs can affect lane-keep cameras, radar and blind-spot sensors. ZhoopZhoop does ADAS camera and radar calibration starting from $300, so your car doesn’t have to go to another business to finish the repair. We confirm the systems work before you pick up.
Can you repair an electric or hybrid car after an accident?
Yes. We service EVs and hybrids in-house, so collision repair and high-voltage system checks are done in the same building. High-voltage systems are made safe before work begins, and the battery and related components are checked as part of the repair. Call 905-886-2737 to talk about your specific vehicle.
What warranty do you offer on collision repairs?
ZhoopZhoop Collision & Mechanical offers a 90-day warranty on all work, plus a lifetime paint warranty on insurance repairs. If you notice a problem with a repair we did, call us at 905-886-2737 and we will inspect it. Keep your final invoice, because it lists the work that was done.
Where is ZhoopZhoop’s collision shop in Thornhill?
We are at 47 Guardsman Rd, Unit 2, Thornhill, ON L3T 6L2, on a short industrial street just east of Bayview Ave and north of John St. From Highway 407, exit at Bayview Ave and head south. From Highway 404, take Steeles Ave west to Bayview Ave, then go north. We’re open Monday to Friday, 9 am to 6 pm.
Do you offer mobile repair or come to my home?
No. ZhoopZhoop does not offer mobile service. Collision repair needs our frame machine, paint booth and calibration equipment to be done properly. If your car isn’t safe to drive, we can help arrange a tow to our Thornhill shop. You can also start with a free online photo estimate before you come in.
Get your collision repair started today
Send us photos tonight and we’ll review them the next business day, or call during business hours to book a free visual estimate at 47 Guardsman Rd, Unit 2, Thornhill. We’ll handle the insurer, the repair and the calibration, and you’ll deal with one shop from start to finish.