Auto Repair Shop Insurance — Coverage & Quotes

Running an auto repair shop means managing real risks — from customer vehicles on your lot to technician injuries on the floor. Soma builds complete, affordable insurance programs for auto repair businesses, covering garage liability, commercial property, and more. Get the right coverage fast, with one application and no broker runaround.

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Our Auto Repair Shop Insurance Services

Comprehensive coverage options designed specifically to protect auto repair businesses from every angle.

Garage Liability

Purpose-built liability coverage for auto repair shops. Protects your business against bodily injury and property damage claims arising from your garage operations, including customer vehicle damage while in your care.

Commercial Property

Covers your shop building, equipment, tools, and inventory against fire, theft, vandalism, and other losses. Soma places property coverage even for shops that standard carriers decline.

Commercial Auto

Insures vehicles used in your business operations — including test drives, vehicle transport, and shop-owned fleet vehicles — with commercial-grade protection standard personal auto policies won't provide.

General Liability

Broad protection against third-party claims for bodily injury or property damage that occur on your premises or as a result of your services. Essential baseline coverage for any repair shop.

Risk Management Services

Soma's Risk Management Team analyzes your shop's full exposure profile and finds the right coverage at the right price — replacing the slow, fragmented traditional broker experience with a smarter, faster process.

Industry-Specific Coverage

One application gets your shop quoted across Soma's network of hundreds of specialty carriers. Coverage is customized to your operations — from independent shops to multi-bay dealership service centers.

Tailored Shop Coverage

Complete Insurance Protection Built for Auto Repair Shops

Auto repair shops face a unique combination of risks — customer vehicles in your custody, hazardous fluids, expensive diagnostic equipment, and employees working in physically demanding conditions. Soma designs insurance programs that address every layer of your exposure. Whether you operate a single-bay independent shop or a multi-location service center, we place coverage others won't, backed by specialty carriers like Chubb, Nationwide, and Markel — all through a single, fast application.

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Success Stories

See how auto repair businesses across the country got the right coverage, fast, with Soma.

"Soma understood our auto repair shop insurance needs immediately. Their Garage Liability coverage is comprehensive, and we received our quote in 48 hours—not weeks. Finally, a broker that gets the repair business."

Marcus Chen

"We'd been rejected by three brokers for our mixed-use auto repair and detailing operation. Soma's Risk Management Services team took time to understand our actual exposures and placed us with Chubb in two weeks. The right price, zero hassle."

Angela Rodriguez

"Our fleet relies on Soma's Commercial Auto coverage for our service vehicles. They handled coverage placement while we handle what we do best—fixing cars. Their auto repair shop insurance solutions keep us protected and operational."

David Kowalski

"Mid-crisis, our shop had a major liability claim. Soma's team responded within hours, guided us through the process, and our Garage Liability policy covered everything. Their speed under pressure proved they're the real deal."

James Patterson

"Soma's pricing was 30% lower than our previous broker for identical coverage. Their fast analysis cut our quote time from three weeks to four days. For a shop running on tight margins, that efficiency and affordability make all the difference."

Lisa Hernandez

"We've been with Soma for three years now. They've covered every transition as we expanded from one bay to five. Their Industry-Specific Coverage approach means they know our business better than any generic broker ever could."

Robert Thompson

"What impressed us most was Soma's Commercial Auto and Garage Liability expertise—they explained exactly how each policy layer protected our shop's specific risks. Technical knowledge like that builds trust immediately."

Priya Desai

"As a regional multi-shop operator, we needed an insurance partner who understood scale. Soma's approach to auto repair shop insurance across our three locations has been seamless, competitive, and backed by their network of hundreds of carriers."

Kevin Walsh

"Soma understood our auto repair shop insurance needs immediately. Their Garage Liability coverage is comprehensive, and we received our quote in 48 hours—not weeks. Finally, a broker that gets the repair business."

Marcus Chen

"We'd been rejected by three brokers for our mixed-use auto repair and detailing operation. Soma's Risk Management Services team took time to understand our actual exposures and placed us with Chubb in two weeks. The right price, zero hassle."

Angela Rodriguez

"Our fleet relies on Soma's Commercial Auto coverage for our service vehicles. They handled coverage placement while we handle what we do best—fixing cars. Their auto repair shop insurance solutions keep us protected and operational."

David Kowalski

"Mid-crisis, our shop had a major liability claim. Soma's team responded within hours, guided us through the process, and our Garage Liability policy covered everything. Their speed under pressure proved they're the real deal."

James Patterson

"Soma's pricing was 30% lower than our previous broker for identical coverage. Their fast analysis cut our quote time from three weeks to four days. For a shop running on tight margins, that efficiency and affordability make all the difference."

Lisa Hernandez

"We've been with Soma for three years now. They've covered every transition as we expanded from one bay to five. Their Industry-Specific Coverage approach means they know our business better than any generic broker ever could."

Robert Thompson

"What impressed us most was Soma's Commercial Auto and Garage Liability expertise—they explained exactly how each policy layer protected our shop's specific risks. Technical knowledge like that builds trust immediately."

Priya Desai

"As a regional multi-shop operator, we needed an insurance partner who understood scale. Soma's approach to auto repair shop insurance across our three locations has been seamless, competitive, and backed by their network of hundreds of carriers."

Kevin Walsh

"Soma understood our auto repair shop insurance needs immediately. Their Garage Liability coverage is comprehensive, and we received our quote in 48 hours—not weeks. Finally, a broker that gets the repair business."

Marcus Chen

"We'd been rejected by three brokers for our mixed-use auto repair and detailing operation. Soma's Risk Management Services team took time to understand our actual exposures and placed us with Chubb in two weeks. The right price, zero hassle."

Angela Rodriguez

"Our fleet relies on Soma's Commercial Auto coverage for our service vehicles. They handled coverage placement while we handle what we do best—fixing cars. Their auto repair shop insurance solutions keep us protected and operational."

David Kowalski

"Mid-crisis, our shop had a major liability claim. Soma's team responded within hours, guided us through the process, and our Garage Liability policy covered everything. Their speed under pressure proved they're the real deal."

James Patterson

"Soma's pricing was 30% lower than our previous broker for identical coverage. Their fast analysis cut our quote time from three weeks to four days. For a shop running on tight margins, that efficiency and affordability make all the difference."

Lisa Hernandez

"We've been with Soma for three years now. They've covered every transition as we expanded from one bay to five. Their Industry-Specific Coverage approach means they know our business better than any generic broker ever could."

Robert Thompson

"What impressed us most was Soma's Commercial Auto and Garage Liability expertise—they explained exactly how each policy layer protected our shop's specific risks. Technical knowledge like that builds trust immediately."

Priya Desai

"As a regional multi-shop operator, we needed an insurance partner who understood scale. Soma's approach to auto repair shop insurance across our three locations has been seamless, competitive, and backed by their network of hundreds of carriers."

Kevin Walsh
The Soma Difference

Why Choose Soma for Auto Repair Shop Insurance?

Soma is built differently — we're the fastest, most specialized brokerage for businesses that need coverage done right.

Specialty Placement

We place garage and auto shop coverage that standard brokers regularly decline, across hundreds of carrier partners.

One Application

A single application gets your shop quoted across our entire carrier network — no repetitive forms, no waiting weeks.

Expert Risk Team

Our Risk Management specialists analyze your shop's unique exposures and tailor coverage to your specific operations and scale.

Fast Turnaround

We bind coverage fast — no chasing brokers, no delays — so your shop stays protected and operational without interruption.

Meet the Soma Insurance Team

Specialists who understand the auto repair industry inside and out.

Soma is a commercial insurance brokerage purpose-built for complex and hard-to-insure businesses — including auto repair shops that standard carriers often turn away. Our team of risk management specialists has processed thousands of businesses, developing deep expertise across the full spectrum of garage, commercial auto, and property exposures that shop owners face every day. We partner with industry-leading carriers — Chubb, Markel, Nationwide, Kinsale, and Liberty Mutual — to deliver fast, affordable, and comprehensive insurance programs. Our mission is simple: replace the slow, frustrating traditional brokerage experience with a smarter, seamless process that gets auto repair shops covered at the right price, through a single application.

Single Application ProcessOne form, multiple quotes, zero broker runaround
Hundreds of Carrier PartnersAccess to specialty carriers standard brokers can't offer
Thousands of Businesses InsuredDeep experience across complex, hard-to-place risks

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is insurance for an auto repair shop?

Auto repair shop insurance typically ranges from $1,500 to $10,000+ per year depending on your shop's size, number of employees, annual revenue, location, and the types of vehicles serviced. Garage liability alone may run $800–$3,000 annually. A bundled program covering garage liability, property, and commercial auto will cost more but provides significantly broader protection. Soma helps shops find competitive pricing through a single application across hundreds of carriers.

What insurance do I need to run a workshop?

What is garage liability insurance and why do auto repair shops need it?

Does auto repair shop insurance cover customer vehicles on my lot?

Is workers' compensation required for auto repair shops?

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Can I get coverage if my auto repair shop has been declined before?

Does one application really get me quotes from multiple carriers?

Still Have Questions About Shop Coverage?

Talk to a Soma insurance specialist — get straight answers and a fast, free quote.

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Same-day quotes through a single streamlined application

Get Your Auto Repair Shop Insured — Fast.

Complete one short form and a Soma specialist will reach out to build a coverage program tailored to your shop. No waiting, no pressure — just the right insurance at the right price.

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