ABOUT US
Family-Run & Customer-Focused
Three generations. Over forty thousand vehicle repairs. Two hundred five-star reviews.
For the past sixty years, we’ve built a reputation as the most trusted quality-driven collision repair center in the Downers Grove area. Our mission is simple: return every customer’s vehicle to pre-accident condition with the least amount of friction.
Our team
Your Collision Repair Experts
Jim Kastner
OWNER
Matt Kastner
OWNER / MANAGER
Mike Kastner
OWNER / MANAGER
Kim Kastner
ADMINISTRATIVE PROFESSIONAL
Ryan Kastner
AUTO BODY TECHNICIAN
Our story
Timeline of Events
Start
Business Established
Downers Grove Auto Rebuilders opens their doors on Ogden Avenue.
1961
1968
First Kastner Employee
Jim Kastner joins Downers Grove Auto Rebuilders as an Auto Body Technician.
Second Generation
Jim’s sons, Matt and Mike, join the team!
1982, 1985
1986
New Ownership
Jim Kastner buys Downers Grove Auto Rebuilders.
Third Generation
Matt’s son Ryan joins the team as the third generation of Kastners to work at DG Auto Rebuilders.
2022
2024
40,000 Vehicles Repaired
The shop reaches a monumental milestone of 40,000 satisfied customers.
65th Anniversary
Downers Grove Auto Rebuilders celebrates 65 years in business with 40 years under Kastner family leadership.
2026
Restoring Trust & Transparency in Collision Repair
Inflated estimates. Unnecessary repairs. Insurance friction. We understand why the average person may question the integrity of a collision repair center. That’s why we hold ourselves to a higher standard.
Savings
25-40%
The average savings from having your car restored at the dealership.
Customers
41,000+
Since 1961, we’ve performed over 41,000 successful repairs.
WARRANTY
LIFETIME
We offer a lifetime warranty on labor and parts (excluding rust repair and normal wear and tear).