Ready for repairs at Route 71 Auto Body

Whether it’s a fender bender or a vehicle versus mailbox, the team at Route 71 Auto Body in Granville is ready to handle the repairs with precision. That’s why readers voted for the family-owned business as Best Auto Body Shop.

Jody Taliani and his wife, Sara, launched their business 11 years ago, providing collision repairs and services to drivers across the Illinois Valley.

Jody Taliani has more than 30 years of experience in collision repairs. Working alongside him is the team of Joe, Josh, and Jeff, who each have more than 25 years of experience. The crew also includes Jose. Their expertise has helped the business earn high levels of satisfaction from their customers.

“Without their help, we wouldn’t be where we are today,” Sara Taliani said.

Jody and Sara’s children are also an important part of the family business. Their grown sons, Kyle and Drew, have joined the business, adding a second generation of experience to their auto garage, and their daughter, Hannah, steps in to help around the shop as well.

Having family working together further adds to the family-like atmosphere the couple has created for the business.

“We created the tagline, ‘Friends by accident’ because our clients often become our friends,” Sara Taliani said.

At Route 71 Auto Body, the team works with all insurance companies to help customers navigate repairs and get back on the road as quickly as possible. Route 71 Auto Body also offers towing services. Providing the best service to customers is a top priority. From the first phone call to the garage, customers can rely on quality service.

To earn the readers’ recognition speaks to the high quality of work and the hard work put in to make repairs swiftly. From hail damage and scratches to dents and collision repairs, the team at Route 71 Auto Body has the knowledge and expertise to repair cars, trucks, and SUVs. Route 71 Auto Body uses state-of-the-art waterborne paint in its repairs.