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The Tom & Jerry’s Auto Body Podcast

The Tom & Jerry’s Auto Body Podcast

By: Sebastian Jachymiak
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Tom & Jerry's Auto Body is a family-owned collision repair shop in Chicago's Norwood Park neighborhood that has been in business since 1982. The shop was founded by Tom Sawa and has operated out of 5644 North Northwest Highway for over four decades, building a reputation in northwest Chicago that extends well beyond the auto body trade. From day one, Tom and his team rooted the business in three things: honesty, integrity, and a commitment to quality work. But what really set the shop apart in the community was the family's dedication to giving back. For more than 40 years, Tom & Jerry's has actively sponsored local sports teams, community events, and fundraisers across NW Chicago and its surrounding suburbs. That kind of sustained involvement over four decades is not something you see from a business that treats the neighborhood as just a customer base. It reflects a family that genuinely considers itself part of the fabric of the community it serves. Now a proud member of the TechniCraft Automotive Group, Tom & Jerry's combines that neighborhood identity with the technical depth and ongoing training resources of a larger collision repair network. The shop holds manufacturer-certified collision repair status from Tesla, Mercedes-Benz, and Lexus, meaning the team follows strict OEM procedures and uses genuine factory parts on every certified repair. Customer satisfaction ratings on third-party platforms reflect a 4.8 out of 5 for quality of repairs and a 4.9 out of 5 for service. The facility handles everything from minor dent and hail damage repair to extensive collision work, frame straightening, complete paint services with precision color matching, auto glass replacement, and full detailing. Staff members like Dan, Kevin, Mark, and Mickey have been called out by name in verified reviews for their craftsmanship, clear communication, and attention to detail. The shop also accepts all major insurance companies, offers 24-hour emergency towing, and has an Enterprise Car Rental location right down the street for added convenience. With 74 reviews on Yelp, over 140 on Birdeye, 60 verified reviews on AutoBody-Review.com, and consistent praise on CARwise and Google, the volume of real customer feedback tells the story better than any marketing ever could. Clients describe vehicles returned looking brand new, perfect paint matching, immaculate interiors, and a team that keeps people updated every step of the way. Several reviewers mention being customers for over a decade, coming back for multiple repairs over the years because of the trust they have in the shop. Tom & Jerry's is the kind of place where you might leave with a box of Frango mints as a parting gift, because that is just how the team operates. Located on Northwest Highway in Norwood Park, the shop is open Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and after more than 42 years of serving the same community under the same family values, Tom & Jerry's Auto Body remains a true neighborhood institution where quality work and genuine relationships with customers have never been separate priorities. Tom & Jerry’s Auto Body 5644 N. Northwest HwyChicago, IL 60646 (773) 775-6767Tom & Jerry’s Auto Body Copyright 2026 All rights reserved. Economics
Episodes
  • Ford Certified Collision Repair Norwood Park, Chicago, IL

    Ford Certified Collision Repair Norwood Park, Chicago, IL
    Oct 28 2026

    Tom & Jerry's Auto Body performs Ford Certified Collision Repair in Norwood Park, Chicago, IL, repairing damaged Fords as a member of the Ford Certified Collision Network. The shop repairs the Escape, Explorer, Edge, Bronco Sport, Maverick, Mustang, and F-150, including the aluminum-bodied F-150 and the electric Mustang Mach-E, using Ford OEM parts and the repair procedures Ford publishes for each model.

    Norwood Park is a residential neighborhood on Chicago's far Northwest Side, cut through by Northwest Highway, Harlem Avenue, Nagle Avenue, and the Metra Union Pacific Northwest line, with the Kennedy Expressway and O'Hare close by. The Fords that come into the shop are mostly commuter and family vehicles hit in everyday traffic. An Escape rear-ended while waiting at a Metra crossing on Northwest Highway, an Explorer with a damaged front corner from a turn onto Harlem Avenue, or an F-150 backed into on a residential street are common jobs. Even a light hit on a current Ford can disturb the Co-Pilot360 radar in the front fascia or the blind-spot sensors in the rear bumper, so the shop calibrates those systems to Ford's specifications after the repair.

    Every Ford repair at Tom & Jerry's starts with a documented damage assessment and a pre-repair scan, followed by a written repair plan built on Ford's collision repair procedures. Aluminum panels are repaired with dedicated tools and joined with the rivets and adhesives Ford specifies, steel structures are repaired or replaced where Ford calls for it, and electric models are powered down by Ford's high-voltage procedure. Refinishing matches factory color and clearcoat, and a post-repair scan, calibration check, and final inspection come before delivery. The shop holds I-CAR Gold Class status alongside its Ford Certified Collision Network certification. Tom Sawa founded Tom & Jerry's in 1982, and the Technicraft Automotive Group, a family-owned network founded in 1996 by George and Sebastian Jachymiak, has kept the shop's name and neighborhood identity since bringing it into the group.

    Ford owners can call Tom & Jerry’s Auto Body at (773) 775-6767 to schedule a damage assessment at 5644 N Northwest Hwy. The shop coordinates with insurance carriers through its Direct Repair Program partnerships and works with the adjuster during the repair. Ford recommends a Ford certified facility after a collision, and a Ford repaired here goes home with Ford parts and its driver-assist systems calibrated. Tom & Jerry's is open Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and serves Norwood Park, Jefferson Park, Edison Park, Park Ridge, Niles, and Norridge.

    Listen to our latest podcast about Ford certified collision repair services in Norwood Park, Chicago, IL - https://tomandjerrysautobody.podbean.com/e/ford-certified-collision-repair-norwood-park-chicago-il/

    Tom & Jerry's Auto Body

    5644 N. Northwest Hwy, Chicago, IL 60646

    (773) 775-6767
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    25 mins
  • Lexus Authorized Collision Repair Norwood Park, Chicago, IL

    Lexus Authorized Collision Repair Norwood Park, Chicago, IL
    Oct 15 2026

    Listen to our latest podcast about Lexus authorized collision repair services in Norwood Park, Chicago, IL - https://tomandjerrysautobody.podbean.com/e/lexus-authorized-collision-repair-norwood-park-chicago-il/

    Tom & Jerry's Auto Body

    5644 N. Northwest Hwy, Chicago, IL 60646

    (773) 775-6767
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    18 mins
  • Toyota Certified Collision Repair Norwood Park, Chicago, IL

    Toyota Certified Collision Repair Norwood Park, Chicago, IL
    Oct 15 2026

    Tom & Jerry's Auto Body performs Toyota Certified Collision Repair in Norwood Park, Chicago, IL, repairing damaged Toyotas with Toyota Genuine Parts and the repair procedures Toyota publishes for each model. The shop repairs the Camry, Corolla, Prius, RAV4, Highlander, Sienna, and Tacoma, including hybrid versions, and brings each one back to factory condition from its location on Northwest Highway.

    Norwood Park is a residential neighborhood on Chicago's far Northwest Side, cut through by Northwest Highway, Harlem Avenue, Nagle Avenue, and the Metra Union Pacific Northwest line, with the Kennedy Expressway and O'Hare close by. The Toyotas that come into the shop are mostly commuter and family cars hit in everyday traffic. A RAV4 rear-ended while waiting at a Metra crossing on Northwest Highway, a Camry with a damaged front corner from a turn onto Harlem Avenue, or a Sienna backed into on a residential street are common jobs. Even a light hit on a current Toyota can disturb the Toyota Safety Sense radar in the front grille area or the blind-spot radar in the rear bumper, so the shop recalibrates those systems to Toyota's specifications after the repair.

    Every Toyota repair at Tom & Jerry's starts with a documented damage assessment and a pre-repair scan, followed by a written repair plan built on Toyota's collision repair information. Structural work follows Toyota's specifications for ultra-high-strength steel, hybrid systems are shut down using Toyota's high-voltage procedure, and refinishing matches factory color and clearcoat. A post-repair scan, calibration check, and final inspection come before delivery. The shop holds I-CAR Gold Class status along with its Toyota certification. Tom Sawa founded Tom & Jerry's in 1982, and the Technicraft Automotive Group, a family-owned network founded in 1996 by George and Sebastian Jachymiak, has kept the shop's name and neighborhood identity since bringing it into the group.

    Toyota owners can call Tom & Jerry’s Auto Body at (773) 775-6767 to schedule a damage assessment at 5644 N Northwest Hwy. The shop coordinates with insurance carriers through its Direct Repair Program partnerships and works with the adjuster during the repair. A Toyota repaired here goes home with Genuine Parts and safety systems calibrated to factory specification. Tom & Jerry's is open Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and serves Norwood Park, Jefferson Park, Edison Park, Park Ridge, Niles, and Norridge.

    Listen to our latest podcast about Toyota certified collision repair services in Norwood Park, Chicago, IL - https://tomandjerrysautobody.podbean.com/e/toyota-certified-collision-repair-norwood-park-chicago-il/

    Tom & Jerry's Auto Body

    5644 N. Northwest Hwy, Chicago, IL 60646

    (773) 775-6767
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    15 mins
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