C-M Motors Impact Collision Center

Specialties

C-​M Motors is a collision repair facility, specializing in collision repairs for all makes and models, including mechanical related undercarriage, frame and or unibody alignment, and factory like refinishing and striping,. We work with all insurers, but represent the customer in the repair process, and not the insurance companies. We also are one of the few auto restoration facilities in the city, ranging from dents, rust work, part location and replacement to complete frame off restoration work on antique and special interest vehicles of all makes and models. We perform custom paint work as well as striping and graphics, Over the years, we have delivered many quality restored vehicles to proud owners who enjoy and show our work, often times winning show caliber recognition and awards. We pride ourselves in delivering the same quality to our collision repair customers to assure pre-​accident lifetime warrantied repairs.

History

Established in 1985.

C-​M Motors is located in a building which began repairing horse carriages in 1904. When established, Damen Avenue was a dirt road. When the transition was made from horses to cars? The repairs shifted from carriages to automobiles. Currently family owned and operated since 1985, the shop has always been consumer oriented, are it’s staff is well versed on issues and laws as well as consumer rights in accidents and total loss situations. We have been built on the strength of customer referrals and true representation of the consumer. Insurer’s tend to want to repair a vehicle as cost effective as possible. hence they try to «steer» work to their shops as a cost control mechanism. This isn’t necessarily in the best interests of the consumer, or the quality of their repairs. Illinois law dictates that a vehicle owner can choose ANY facility for their repairs. C-​M represents the vehicle owner’s interests, and lends their professionalism to that goal at no extra cost. Let us represent YOU.

Meet the Business Owner

Michael M.

Business Owner

Mike Melfi has owned and operated C-​M Motors for 25 years. He has ASE estimating certification, has been a police officer, insurance theft investigator, appraiser, and total loss evaluator-​adjuster. His extensive knowledge of the collision repair process spans a career of 35 years. He has testified on behalf of consumers in arbitration, as well as antique vehicle evaluations. He has been the President of the Chicago Chapter and the State of Illinois Automotive Service Association. He has been actively involved in many Ravenswood community organizations as well as a board member of the Dept of Aging Levy Center for over 10 years. His staff of technicians has worked for him between 10 and 22 years and know his expectations regarding quality repairs. C-​M Motors has been built by customer and not insurer referrals. Their recommendations have been our lifeblood and we take pride in maintaining these relationships. «Where Customers Become Friends» isn’t just our motto, it’s our philosophy