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By-Pass Auto Body Mon to Fri
Clear Lake Avenue · Springfield

Fixing Springfield's cars since 1970.

From small dents to "nearly totaled," the Bitschenauer family restores your car to pre-crash condition. Free loaner cars and shuttle while we work, and every job is 100% guaranteed.

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Cars in the By-Pass collision repair bays
10 baysASE-certified technicians
The By-Pass Auto Body flatbed tow truck

Stuck? We'll come get you.

24-hour towing with damage-free wheel lift and flatbed, plus lock-outs, jump starts, gas and tire help.

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Our work

Crunched in. Like new out.

Crunched fenders, dented doors and crushed panels come into our shop like this, and leave like that. Drag the handle.

A badly damaged red sedan before repairThe same sedan after repairCame inWent home
Two generations

From a home garage to Clear Lake Avenue.

  1. 1970The home garageRon Bitschenauer starts fixing cars in the garage at his home.
  2. 1971Bypass 66Ron launches his collision repair center in the old Capital Trade School on Bypass 66.
  3. 19762300 Clear Lake Ave.After a short stop on Browning Road, By-Pass moves to its permanent home.
  4. 1998The next generationRon and Mary pass the business to their sons, Bob and Bill.
  5. TodayStill familyBob and Bill quote every job themselves and work with each customer start to finish, with Lori and Kim by their sides.
Bob, Lori, Kim and Bill Bitschenauer
A 1976 State Journal-Register ad for the By-Pass Auto Body open house at 2300 Clear Lake Ave

An ad from The State Journal-Register in 1976, for the grand opening at Clear Lake Avenue.

Full service

Collision, mechanical, towing.

Complete collision repair for all foreign and domestic vehicles, plus mechanical repair. A direct repair shop for insurers like Allstate, and happy to work with any insurance company.

Collision

  • Chief EZ Liner unibody alignment
  • Expert paint color matching
  • Downdraft spray & bake booth
  • Dent and paintless dent repair
  • Estimates

Mechanical

  • Engine diagnostics & repair
  • Brakes, struts & springs
  • Air conditioning recharge
  • Alignment & balancing
  • Tires, oil & tune-ups

While you wait

  • Courtesy loaner vehicle
  • Free shuttle service
  • 24-hour towing
  • Roadside assistance
  • Fleet service contracts
ASE certified100% guaranteedOwner quotes on every jobAll insurance welcome
Free estimate

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All quotes are provided by the owners, Bob and Bill. Need a ride while we work? Just ask about a loaner.

A technician working under a car

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Find us

2300 E. Clear Lake Ave.

Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 544-1965

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