Crossing the border for body/paint/mechanical work?

[Goboysgo]

Hey folks, I've been thinking about bringing a car or truck down to Mexico for repairs for quite some time now but never have. Does anyone have any recommendations for a body shop first? I know people have been doing this for quite some time to save some money and find quality craftsmen. Travelling down there doesn't bother me, the language isn't an issue, and I don't mind going a little farther south than the border towns. Preferably south of CA or AZ.

Thanks

 

[DirtDonk]

My brother did that in the 50s. Went down and got an inexpensive “tuck and roll“ job done on his, if I remember, 54 Buick.
Border guards trashed it coming back in, looking for drugs! Ha ha!
Last time he did that…

Of course, things have gotten a lot more sophisticated since then. But right now I would be very leery of going back-and-forth over the border. Sounds like you’ve done it many times and know the routine? If so, then it should work out for you.
Sorry, I don’t know any good sources to recommend.