J Smitty Automotive - Auto body & Collision of Schenectady

09/02/2026

“Preferred” by the insurance company doesn’t have to mean preferred by you.
In New York, the choice of repair shop belongs to the vehicle owner. Unless you specifically ask for a recommendation, your insurer cannot steer you toward a particular shop.

J Smitty Automotive is an independent, non-DRP collision shop. We accept all insurance companies, but our repair decisions are based on what your vehicle needs—not an insurance-company program.
Already started a claim? You can still call the shop you trust.

📞 (518) 280-4023
🌐 https://jsmittyautomotive.com/⁠

09/01/2026

🍂 September is here — and the roads are about to get a lot busier.

School starts back up next week, morning traffic is picking up, daylight is getting shorter, and we’re heading into the time of year when deer activity and collision claims start increasing.

A few extra seconds of attention can make a big difference:
• Watch for school buses and changing traffic patterns
• Give yourself more room during the morning rush
• Keep an eye out for deer, especially around dawn and dusk
• And remember — you have the right to choose who repairs your vehicle after an accident.

If something does happen, J Smitty Automotive – Auto Body & Collision of Schenectady is here to help from the estimate through the insurance claim and repair process.

✅ Free estimates
✅ No appointment required
✅ All insurance companies accepted
✅ Independent collision repair shop
✅ High-quality repairs completed according to manufacturer guidelines

📍 1563 State St, Schenectady, NY
📞 (518) 280-4023

Involved in an accident? Make us your first call.

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08/31/2026

A clean BMW Z3 in the shop getting some attention. 👌

This one has some paint that’s been weathered and damaged over the years, so we’ll be getting it cleaned up and looking the way a car like this should again.

If you’re in Rotterdam, Niskayuna, Schenectady or the surrounding Capital Region and your vehicle has faded paint, clear coat damage, scratches, collision damage or other bodywork that needs attention, give us a call.

You don’t need to drive across town or settle for a big chain. We’re right here in Schenectady providing high-quality auto body, collision repair, paint and refinishing work for our neighbors throughout Rotterdam and Niskayuna.

📍 J Smitty Automotive – Auto Body & Collision
1563 State St, Schenectady, NY 12304
📞 (518) 280-4023
🌐 jsmittyautomotive.com

Free estimates. No appointment required.

08/31/2026

🍂 Fall driving is here — and so are the added risks.

Earlier sunsets, wet leaves, fog, frost, glare, and increased deer activity can all make driving more dangerous this time of year.

Before the season really gets going, check your:

✅ Headlights
✅ Wiper blades
✅ Windshield condition
✅ Tires and visibility

A few minutes of prevention now can help avoid a much bigger problem later.

And if you do end up in an accident, make J Smitty Automotive your first call.

📍 1563 State St, Schenectady, NY
📞 (518) 280-4023
🌐 jsmittyautomotive.com

J Smitty Automotive offers professional Collision Repair in Schenectady, NY. Trusted local experts delivering high-quality results for your vehicle. Contact us today!

08/29/2026

08/27/2026

Been in an accident? Take a breath and don’t make a bad situation worse.
DO:
✅ Move to a safe location if the vehicle can be driven
✅ Check everyone for injuries and call 911 when needed
✅ Take photos of the vehicles, damage, road and surroundings
✅ Exchange contact and insurance information
✅ Contact the body shop you trust
DON’T:
❌ Argue or admit fault at the scene
❌ Let anyone pressure you into choosing a repair shop
❌ Assume minor-looking damage is only cosmetic
❌ Authorize repairs until you understand the repair plan
Your insurance company can suggest a shop, but the choice belongs to you.
J Smitty Automotive accepts all insurance companies, and you work directly with the owner throughout the repair process.
Involved in an accident? Make us your first call.
📞 (518) 280-4023
🌐 https://jsmittyautomotive.com

08/26/2026

🍂 Cool mornings, cooler nights… and deer season is creeping up on us. 🦌

As fall approaches, keep an extra eye out—especially around dawn and dusk, when deer are more active near the roads.

And if one decides your vehicle looks like a good place to cross… don’t panic. We’ve got you.

Deer hits can cause a lot more damage than what you see on the outside—bumper supports, headlights, cooling components, sensors, ADAS equipment and structural parts can all be affected.

At J Smitty Automotive - Auto body & Collision of Schenectady , we handle collision repairs properly and work with all insurance companies.

✅ Free estimates
✅ No appointment required for an estimate
✅ High-quality collision repairs
✅ Repairs completed according to manufacturer guidelines
✅ Independent, locally owned shop

Hit a deer? Make us your first call.

📞 (518) 280-4023
🌐 jsmittyautomotive.com

08/25/2026

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A bumper can look “not that bad” from the outside and still be hiding a whole different story underneath.

Behind that plastic bumper cover can be impact absorbers, reinforcement bars, brackets, sensors, structural components and other damage that needs to be properly inspected — not guessed at.

At J Smitty Automotive - Auto body & Collision of Schenectady , we’re not interested in making a damaged vehicle look repaired. Our goal is high-quality collision repairs completed according to manufacturer guidelines.

✅ Free estimates
✅ No appointment required
✅ All insurance companies accepted
✅ Independent, locally owned shop
✅ Work directly with the owner

Serving Schenectady, Rotterdam, Niskayuna, Scotia, Glenville and the surrounding Capital Region.

📞 (518) 280-4023
🌐 https://jsmittyautomotive.com/

Involved in an accident? Make us your first call.

J Smitty Automotive offers professional Collision Repair in Schenectady, NY. Trusted local experts delivering high-quality results for your vehicle. Contact us today!

08/24/2026

How weird!!

08/24/2026

👀 KEEP AN EYE OUT FOR J SMITTY AUTOMOTIVE AT MARKET 32!

We’re now showing up at Market 32 on Balltown Road and Nott Street in Niskayuna — two stores right in an area where we’ve become a favorite choice for quality auto body and collision repair.

If you spot us while you’re shopping, remember us when you need us:

🚗 Collision & auto body repair
✅ All insurance companies accepted
✅ Free estimates
✅ No appointment needed
✅ Repairs completed according to manufacturer guidelines
💳 Financing available

Involved in an accident? Make us your FIRST CALL!

We appreciate all of our Niskayuna customers who continue to make the short trip to Schenectady and trust our family-owned, independent shop with their vehicles.

📍 1563 State St., Schenectady, NY
📞 518-280-4023
🌐 jsmittyautomotive.com