Our Story

85 Years of Family, Craftsmanship & Community.

From a small corner shop in 1939 to Washington, MO's most trusted auto body facility, the Parmentier story is one of dedication, family, and a commitment to quality.

Who we are

About Parmentier Auto Body

Being family-owned and operated since 1939, Parmentier Auto Body Inc in Washington, MO, has always been committed to delivering outstanding results for our customers. In 1939, George H. Parmentier took a giant step and began the auto body shop at the corner of 4th & Oak Streets in Washington. Through WWII, years when parts were very hard to get, sheet metal repair was a skill to be learned. A few years after the war, George’s son Herb began his career in the body shop. Herb’s father taught him the skills to be an auto body technician.

Today, we operate from our modern facility on WW Industrial Park Drive off Hwy 100 West in Washington, Missouri—conveniently located near Zephyr Express. We continuously invest in state-of-the-art equipment and advanced repair techniques to give every customer a professional experience that sets us apart in Franklin County. Our team performs complete auto body repairs on all makes and models, whether you drive a compact car, a full-size truck, or a specialty vehicle.

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Our History

A Legacy Built One Repair
at a Time

Herb remained a vital part of his business for more than 50 years. Herb’s younger brother Clarence has continued the tradition of doing quality repairs and now Theresa, the current owner, has taken the reins. Theresa strives to continue the legacy, moving forward and providing quality work to individuals throughout the area. Theresa has been working in the business since the 1990s and aims to continue delivering exceptional collision services. The family business operates successfully at our modern facility off of Hwy 100 West in Washington, Missouri. We perform complete auto body repairs and work with all makes and models. We work with all insurance companies and can help you with your insurance claim. We’ll be glad to send the insurance company the estimate and photos. Just bring in your claim information and we’ll handle the rest. We continuously educate ourselves on the newest equipment and repair techniques to give each customer a professional auto body repair experience not found anywhere else.

Since

1939

Business sign for Parmentier Auto Body Inc., collision repair center, with a metal outline of a vintage car on top, located on a grassy area near a road and industrial building.
What We Stand For

What We Stand For?

At Parmentier Auto Body, we understand that picking an auto body shop you can trust is a big responsibility. When you bring your vehicle to us, you can be sure that we have your best interests in mind and we will treat your vehicle as our own.

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    On Time & On Budget

    As a family-owned business, we deliver every repair on time, on budget, and with the reliability and professionalism you expect.

  • Insurance Experts

    Insurance Experts

    We work with all insurance companies and handle the entire claims process for you. Just bring your claim info — we'll take care of the rest.

  • Continuous Education

    Continuous Education

    We continuously educate ourselves on the newest equipment and repair techniques to give each customer a professional auto body repair experience not found anywhere else.

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    Lifetime Warranty

    We stand behind every repair with a lifetime warranty on all workmanship and paintwork. Your satisfaction is guaranteed.

Get a Free Estimate

Ready to Get Your Vehicle
Back on the Road?

Stop by our shop for a free estimate, or give us a call. We're open Monday through Friday and ready to help — no job is too big or too small.