About Galen's Auto Body
Home-grown values: hard work, determination, self-discipline and kindness.
- Locally owned and operated
- Free estimates
- We work directly with your insurance company
- Foreign and domestic makes and models
Our home-grown values are what set us apart
Galen's Auto Body started in a single-car garage, built on hard work, determination and self-discipline. Through the late nights and early mornings, owner Galen Hassler always knew what he wanted to do: work and advocate for the people of his hometown, give back to the community, make his late parents proud, and raise his daughters along the way. He believes the community is his lifeline, and he handpicks a team that shares the same dedication and skill.
Today we're a full collision repair center in Columbia, and we still put our customers' needs first. Our whole team works to repair your vehicle with the same hard work, determination and self-discipline that got us here.
Whether it's a small ding or a full collision repair, we're here to earn your trust and give you the best service and repair we can.
Meet Galen Hassler, owner
It has always been cars for Galen. From racing them to fixing them, they've always been part of his life. Taking after his late father, he fell in love with racing at a very early age. Very few drivers can say they've won every Hot Laps race they ever entered. Galen can, and with two championships and rookie of the year in every class he's raced in, it's safe to say he was born for this.
His love of racing and his passion for the work eventually led him to open his own auto body shop, which grew into a full collision repair center. He still works tirelessly to put compassion for people, and the values he learned from his parents (hard work, determination, self-discipline and kindness), into every repair that comes through the shop.
We care about and give back to our community
As a local business, we understand the importance of supporting the community where we work, live and play.
Cars 4 Heroes
Cars 4 Heroes is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides free, basic transportation to veterans, active-duty military, first responders and their families in need. As operating director of the Missouri branch, Galen Hassler coordinates donations and repairs vehicles before they're awarded to well-deserved recipients.
The C.A.R.E. program
The Career Awareness Related Experience program gives Columbia's youth the chance to prepare for the workforce through paid, real-world experience. Galen's Auto Body takes part, mentoring young people in technical training and soft skills.
Youth sports
Encouraging kids to stay active and productive from a young age is something Galen has always had a passion for. Galen's Auto Body is a proud sponsor of local softball and baseball teams that keep Columbia's kids in a healthy environment.
Been in an accident? Talk to us.
Free estimates, and we work directly with your insurance company so you don't have to.