Northern Rides Paint & Collision

Northern Rides Paint & Collision is an auto body and collision repair shop in Bemidji that also handles auto refinishing and custom painting. Work covers hail and dent damage, scratches, collision repair, full auto glass repair and replacement, towing and recovery, and headlight restoration. The shop also paints boats, bikes, ATVs, tractors and small or vintage aircraft, and does custom decals and striping.

Free estimates are offered, and the shop can handle insurance claim paperwork, speak with the adjuster and prepare the estimates insurers require. Paint is a water-based formula, which the shop describes as eco-friendly. Brian Shaw, the shop's paintmaster, leads the painting work. The shop is at 516 Centerpoint CT NW, at the junction of Town Hall Road and Irvine Avenue, next door to Northern Elementary School.