Able Body Shop believes in giving back to the community, because this is our home and without the support of our community, we wouldn’t get to do what we do. In 2015, owner Ryan Cropper won the Anchorage Chamber’s coveted Gold Pan Award for Service to The Community for the small business category.
Proud Member of Anchorage Chamber of Commerce
King Career Center – Internship For over 10 years, Able Body Shop has sponsored a successful internship program with the King Career Center
Anchorage Chamber Citywide Cleanup Partnership Every year, Able Body Shop partners with the Anchorage Chamber of Commerce for their annual Citywide Cleanup Week. With the help of our sister companies, Total Truck Accessories and Northern Waste, our families come together with the community to safely dispose of litter the winter leaves behind and make Anchorage beautiful again.
Empowering Destinations is a non-profit started by Ryan Cropper and Able Body Shop designed to give a reliable vehicle to a deserving community member who is in need of a helping hand. Thanks to the help of other community businesses, Able Body Shop has been able to giveaway multiple vehicles helping those in need get to where they are going!
Junior Achievement Able Body Shop owner Ryan is proud to be a part of the Junior Achievement board of members and is a huge advocate for education and advancing financial literacy among our youth.
Hopefully, it’s not often you need an auto body shop, but when you do, you can trust the team at Able Body Shop to return your vehicle to its pre-accident condition while providing the absolute best in minor dent repairs, paint, fenders and full auto body repair.
Able Body Shop has served the Anchorage community for more than 20 years; employing over 50 people year-round bringing you the finest in collision repair with 3 convenient locations to serve you.
As Alaska presents its own challenges; it requires technicians to be patient and have a creative mind while honing in on every detail to ensure the highest quality of repair for every job. That’s why Able Body Shop is a big advocate of education and advancing the skill set of every technician. Our management style is democratic, boarding close to the guidelines of mentor-ship; encouraging informal communication of knowledge and experience by supporting dialog that builds positive relationships and creates a reputation to live up to. We value each customer by going the extra mile to provide the absolute best customer experience.
Our auto body and paint technicians are I-CAR trained, have years of practical body shop experience and hands-on exposure to the modern technological equipment needed to return your vehicle to its pre-loss condition.
Able Body Shop has worked hard to develop a team of professionals to take care of your vehicle and has earned some of the most prestigious certifications; including:
Honda
Nissan
Subaru
Tesla
To become Certified, you must meet the standards and requirements of the auto manufacturer. These requirements are critical to ensure your vehicles fit, finish, durability, value, and safety after an accident. To ensure everyone’s safety in your vehicle and proper performance after an accident, a proper repair according to the manufacture specification is even more important especially with newer model vehicles. Newer model vehicles are being introduced with lightweight high strength materials and advanced technology; this makes a proper repair crucial. Knowing all factors, we are proud to be certified and recognized by prestigious top automakers in our industry.
Able Body Shop feels so strongly about keeping our standards high when it comes to certifications in collision repair, because we value our relationships with our customers. We understand when you are coming to Able Body Shop, it’s not always on the most exciting terms. Stress will be put at bay when you walk into one of our 3 Able Body Shop locations knowing you’re in professional hands, you’re greeted by an Able team member, and your name on our welcome board!
Certification Process
Able Body Shop holds very high standards when it comes to staying ahead of the curve in the collision industry. The certification process by various automakers is rigorous but it is essential to help ensure a proper and safe repair. Our Able team is diverse in knowledge when it comes to older model vehicles and the new generation of advanced vehicles. The certification process is so rigorous, less than 5 percent of body shops around the nation can meet the requirements to not only become officially certified but recognized as well. The Certified Network of Body Shops consist of only the best-in-class collision repair companies that have met and/or exceeded the strict requirements of the certification process.
Able Body Shop is officially recognized by AP, FCA, Ford, Nissan, Hyundai, Kia, Repair Capable – Being recognized by Automakers demonstrates commitment to our customers. Able Body Shop takes pride in our highly trained technicians who use the latest tools and equipment to deliver a top-quality repair and the best customer service.