Auto body and collision repair, factory-quality paint refinishing, and full-service car care — one family-run shop on Laird Drive, getting Toronto drivers back on the road for five decades.
Direct-Repair Leaside has served Leaside and East York since 1976 — long enough that generations of Toronto families have brought their cars to the same doors on Laird Drive.
The shop was featured in the North Toronto Post's "Best Of" issue, and its paint work is finished with Sikkens Autowave waterborne refinish for a factory-quality colour match. As an authorized repair facility for several major insurers, the team handles the claim while you get on with your life.
From a scraped bumper to a full collision rebuild — tap any service to call the shop.

Accident damage put right — panels, structure and finish restored to pre-accident condition.
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Factory-quality colour matching with Sikkens Autowave waterborne refinish.
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An authorized repair facility for several major insurers — we handle the paperwork with your claim.
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We can arrange a rental car while yours is in the shop, so you're never stranded.
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Bring the car by — damage assessed and a repair estimate provided, free.
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Full-service car care and maintenance — the same trusted team, beyond body work.
CALL THE SHOP →Accidents are stressful. The repair shouldn't be.
Bring your car to 117 Laird Dr. We assess the damage and give you a clear repair estimate — free.
As an authorized facility for several major insurers, we work directly with your insurance company on the claim.
Body work and refinishing by a team that's been doing it since 1976 — and a rental arranged if you need one.
Pick up your car repaired, refinished and ready — backed by a 4.9-star local reputation.
Body work, paint booth and lifts — where Toronto's cars come to be made right.




Rated by 400+ customers on Google — and featured in the North Toronto Post's "Best Of" issue. Half a century on Laird Drive, still earning it one car at a time.
Read Reviews on GoogleOn Laird Drive in East York — serving Leaside and all of Toronto since 1976.
Accident? Call first — we'll walk you through the estimate and the insurance claim, and arrange a rental if you need one.
One call gets it sorted — free estimate, claim handled, car repaired.
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