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West Body Shop celebrates 70 years of serving Fayette County

Pictured are Eddie (left) and Matthew (right) West of West Body Shop.

For nearly 70 years, West Body Shop has helped Fayette County residents put their lives back together after an accident. From repairing dented fenders on classic muscle cars to replacing sophisticated body panels on today’s vehicles, the family-owned business has adapted to decades of changes while remaining committed to the same philosophy its founder established in 1956. “Treat people right,” Eddie “Hon” West said, recalling the advice his father, Loyal West, passed down to him. “Be fair with your customers, and if there is a complaint, fix it.