Auto Repair & Body Shop
Near Camden, NJ
Mechanical repair and body work for Camden drivers, 5 miles down the White Horse Pike from Admiral Wilson Boulevard.
Serving Camden, NJ
Your trusted auto repair and body shop near Camden.
Camden is the county seat and the heart of Camden County, and AutoBlast is proud to serve drivers throughout the city. Our Audubon shop is about 5 miles south of downtown Camden — roughly a 10 to 15 minute drive depending on traffic. Whether you are coming from the waterfront area, East Camden, or Fairview, getting to us is straightforward via Route 30 or Admiral Wilson Boulevard to the White Horse Pike.
Camden drivers face tough road conditions every day — potholes, heavy traffic, and tight city streets that can do a number on your vehicle. When your car needs attention, you want a shop that does not cut corners. At AutoBlast, we provide thorough, honest service on every vehicle. Our mechanical team handles oil changes, brake repair, engine diagnostics, transmission work, and more. And if you need body work — collision repair, dent removal, paint jobs, or frame straightening — we do that too, all in the same facility.
We know that many Camden residents are budget-conscious, and we respect that. Every job starts with a free estimate so you know exactly what you are looking at before we turn a wrench. We also handle insurance claims directly, taking that burden off your shoulders. AutoBlast at 21 S. White Horse Pike in Audubon is a short drive from Camden and well worth the trip for reliable, affordable automotive care in Camden County.
Camden has good mechanics. Here is when Audubon is worth the drive
Camden's own shops rank at the top of Google for a reason. David's Tire and Auto on Broadway, Martinez Auto Repair on Mount Ephraim Avenue, Mendez Auto Repair, El Taller and Matias Auto Center carry hundreds of reviews between them, and they are right there for a tire plug or an oil change. We are not going to tell you a 10-minute drive beats a 2-minute one for the small stuff.
Where Camden drivers do come to us is the job that needs both sides of the shop. A hit on Admiral Wilson Boulevard that cracks the bumper and bends the wheel behind it. A check engine light plus a rattling exhaust that turns out to be a salt-rotted flex pipe. Body work and an inspection-fail repair in the same week. AutoBlast does collision repair, auto painting, engine diagnostics, exhaust work and brakes under one roof, so the car goes to one place and comes back finished.
The route is one road. Route 30, the White Horse Pike, runs from Admiral Wilson Boulevard through Collingswood and Oaklyn straight into Audubon. From East Camden or Cramer Hill, Federal Street or Route 130 to the Pike does it. From Fairview and Morgan Village, Mount Ephraim Avenue to Kings Highway to the Pike. We are at 21 S White Horse Pike, in the Sunoco station lot, about 5 miles and 10 to 15 minutes from downtown.
City driving damage: potholes, curbs, salt and Admiral Wilson stop-and-go
Camden's streets are hard on cars. Freeze-thaw potholes on Broadway and Haddon Avenue, curb strikes on tight side streets, salt spray from the Ben Franklin Bridge approaches, and rear-end taps on Admiral Wilson Boulevard and I-676 in commuter traffic. The parts that give out first are the ones that take the hits: ball joints, tie rods, control arms and struts, which is suspension and steering work. Then exhaust hangers and flex pipes. Then rocker panels and wheel arches to rust, which is rust repair if it is caught early.
On the body side, the common Camden job is a bumper. Industry repair data puts a cosmetic scuff or paintless fix at $150 to $500, a cracked plastic cover replacement at $400 to $1,000, and a full bumper replacement with sensors at $1,500 to $3,500 or more. Our bumper repair page explains which one you are looking at. Door dings with the paint intact run $75 to $150 with paintless dent repair. Every job starts with a free written estimate, and you can send photos first through the collision estimate page.
A practical note for people who work in the city and live south of it. If you commute to Cooper University Hospital, Rutgers-Camden, Campbell's, Subaru of America or the Waterfront from Audubon, Haddon Heights or Gloucester City, our door is on the Pike you already drive. Drop the car in the morning, we call when it is done, pick it up on the way home.
Insurance claims and police reports after a Camden accident
New Jersey requires a crash to be reported when anyone is hurt or the damage to any one person's property is more than $500 (N.J.S.A. 39:4-130). In the city that report goes through the Camden County Police Department. Get the report number, photograph both cars and the intersection, and exchange insurance information. If the police do not respond to the scene, the driver files a written report within 10 days.
You choose the repair shop under N.J.S.A. 17:33B-30, whatever the adjuster suggests on the phone. Once you tell the insurer it is AutoBlast, we take over the claim: the estimate, the supplement for damage found at teardown, and direct billing to the insurer so you are not fronting the repair.
Inspection fails and check engine lights
When a Camden driver's car fails the state inspection, the fail sheet almost always names a check engine light, brakes, tires, exhaust or lights. The mistake that costs money is replacing parts by guesswork. We pull the code and diagnose it first, fix the failed item, and you go back for the re-test with the receipt. Our check engine light guide explains what the common codes mean before you call.
Brakes and tires are the other two regulars. Brake repair covers pads, rotors, calipers and lines; tire service covers mounting, balancing, rotation and the TPMS reset. A full synthetic oil change with the free multi-point inspection is about $75 and catches most of this before it fails.
Services for Camden Drivers
Complete auto repair and body shop services — all under one roof.
Auto Repair
- Oil Change
Conventional, synthetic blend, and full synthetic oil changes with premium filters and free multi-point inspection in Audubon NJ.
- Brake Repair
Brake diagnosis and repair in Audubon, NJ, including pads, rotors, calipers, fluid, and brake-line concerns.
- Engine Diagnostics
Advanced OBD-II and manufacturer-specific diagnostics for check engine lights, ABS lights, transmission codes, and electrical faults at our Audubon NJ shop.
- Transmission Service
Transmission fluid changes, leak repairs, full rebuilds, and replacements for automatic, manual, CVT, and DCT transmissions in Camden County NJ.
- A/C & Heating Repair
Car A/C recharge, leak detection, compressor replacement, and heating system repair for R-134a and R-1234yf systems in Camden County NJ.
- Tire Service
Tire mounting, balancing, rotation, alignment, and flat repair for Camden County NJ drivers — TPMS reset and pothole damage assessment included.
- Wheel Alignment
Computerized 4-wheel and front-end alignment in Audubon, NJ. 4-wheel $80 to $160, steering and suspension checked first, before-and-after printout.
- Exhaust System Repair
NJ salt-corroded exhaust repair — muffler, catalytic converter, pipes, hangers — Camden County specialty since road salt eats exhaust faster than national averages.
- Suspension & Steering
NJ pothole damage repair — shocks, struts, ball joints, tie rods, control arms, sway bars, and full suspension diagnostics for Camden County drivers.
- Auto Electrical Repair
Auto electrical repair and electrical diagnostics for batteries, alternators, starters, wiring faults, parasitic drains, and NJ salt-corroded grounds.
- Car Battery Replacement
Car battery testing and replacement in Audubon, NJ. Battery and charging system tested first, AGM and start-stop batteries, registration on cars that require it.
- Fluid Services
Coolant flush, brake fluid flush, power steering, transmission, and differential fluid service — Camden County NJ humidity makes regular flushes essential.
Auto Body
- Collision Repair Estimate
Free collision repair estimates in Audubon, NJ with photo review, in-person teardown guidance, insurance claim support, and clear written pricing.
- Paintless Dent Repair
Paintless dent repair in Audubon, NJ for door dings, small dents, hail damage, and minor collision dents when the factory paint is still intact.
- Collision Repair
Full-service collision repair restoring your vehicle to pre-accident condition with precision work and full NJ insurance coordination.
- Dent Removal
Paintless dent repair (PDR) for door dings and hail damage, traditional bodywork for paint-broken dents — Camden County NJ specialty.
- Auto Painting
Spot repair, single-panel paint, multi-panel blend, and full repaints with computerized spectrophotometer color matching in Audubon NJ.
- Scratch Repair
Buffing, sand-and-blend, and panel respray for clear-coat scratches, key marks, and parking lot scuffs in Camden County NJ.
- Insurance / Warranty Claims Experts
Full insurance claim coordination for NJ drivers — NJSA 17:33B-30 right-to-choose, supplement filing, direct billing, deductible-only at pickup.
- Bumper Repair
Plastic bumper crack repair, scuff repair, and full bumper replacement with sensor and ADAS recalibration in Camden County NJ.
- Glass Repair & Replacement
Windshield chip repair, full windshield replacement, side glass, and ADAS camera recalibration in Camden County NJ — insurance claims welcome.
- Rust Repair
NJ road salt rust repair and prevention — rocker panels, wheel arches, frame rails, and undercarriage corrosion fixed at the Audubon shop.
- Ceramic Coating
Ceramic coating in Audubon NJ. AutoBlast handles paint inspection, decontamination, and correction before any coating goes down - protecting Camden County vehicles from salt, UV, and daily road exposure.
- Paint Correction
Machine polishing to remove swirl marks, oxidation, water spots, and light scratches from your clear coat. AutoBlast handles standalone correction and ceramic-coating prep for Camden County vehicles.
- Interior Car Detailing
Interior car detailing in Audubon NJ. AutoBlast removes salt residue, pet hair, stains, and built-up grime from carpets, seats, leather, trim, vents, and door panels - a full cabin clean for Camden County drivers.
- Auto Detailing
Interior and exterior detailing, paint correction, ceramic coating, and NJ winter prep at AutoBlast in Audubon — Camden County's full-service detailer.
- Headlight Restoration
Wet-sand, polish, and UV-seal cloudy or yellowed headlight lenses at AutoBlast in Audubon. Same-day service for Camden County drivers before the early fall sunsets.
Why Camden Residents Choose AutoBlast
Only 5 miles away
A quick drive from Camden to our Audubon shop.
Always Free
Every job starts with a no-obligation estimate so you know exactly what to expect.
Repair + Body
Mechanical work and body work under one roof. One shop, one team, one trip.
We Handle It
We work directly with your insurance company and manage the claims paperwork.
Questions Camden drivers ask
How much does auto body repair cost near Camden, NJ?
It depends on whether the paint is broken and whether anything behind the panel is bent. A small paintless door ding is $75 to $150. A crease is $300 to $600. A dent that broke the paint is $400 to $1,500 or more with repainting. A bumper runs from $150 to $500 for a cosmetic fix up to $1,500 to $3,500 or more for a full replacement with sensors. Our bumper repair cost, car door dent repair cost and collision repair cost guides break each one down.
What is the hourly rate for auto repair around Camden?
The dealerships on Route 70 and Route 73 charge the highest labor rates in the county. Independent shops like ours charge less and quote by the job in writing, so you compare the total, not the hourly number. Our dealer vs independent guide shows where the difference is real and where it is not.
Do I need a police report for a fender-bender in Camden?
If anyone is hurt or the damage looks like more than $500, yes. New Jersey law (N.J.S.A. 39:4-130) requires it, and the insurer will ask for the report number. If the police do not come out, file a written report within 10 days. Even for a small tap, photos and the other driver's insurance card protect you if the story changes later.
What is the difference between an auto body shop and a collision center?
A collision center leans toward structural repair and insurance work. A body shop also handles the everyday jobs: dents, bumpers, scratches, paint and rust. AutoBlast is both, with a mechanical shop attached, which is the part most body shops near Camden do not have.
Can you fix the mechanical damage from an accident too, or just the body?
Both. A front-end hit often bends a control arm, cracks a radiator or condenser, or knocks the alignment out, and a body-only shop has to send that out. We repair the body, then handle the suspension and alignment, A/C system and any electrical faults in the same building before the car goes back to you.
Directions from Camden
Getting to AutoBlast from Camden is easy.
From Camden, take Route 30 (White Horse Pike) south through Pennsauken and into Audubon. Alternatively, take I-676 to Route 30 west. Our shop is at 21 S. White Horse Pike. About a 10-15 minute drive.
Address: 21 S. White Horse Pike, Audubon, NJ 08106
Phone: (856) 546-8880
Hours: Mon-Fri 8AM-6PM, Sat 8AM-2PM
Serving Camden & All of Camden County
Drop off your vehicle or call for a free estimate. We are right on the White Horse Pike in Audubon — just 5 miles from Camden.