ABOUT US
80 Years of Combined Collision Repair Experience
About 1st Class Auto Body
Owned and operated by Joel Nunnikhoven, 1st Class Auto Body is Bellingham’s premier factory-certified collision repair facility.
Showcasing state-of-the-art equipment and tooling, a passion for excellence and quality workmanship, our technicians bring 80 years of combined industry experience.

The 1st Class Auto Body Team
HIGH QUALITY COLLISION REPAIR
Highly trained and certified, technicians receive ongoing training with I-Car. We are proud to be endorsed by original equipment manufacturers, and our repairs always abide by the standards they mandate. We look forward to serving the Bellingham community and getting your car back to first class condition!
MANUFACTURER CERTIFICATIONS
1st Class Auto Body is a certified collision repair provider for major vehicle manufacturers.
We are proud to be certified and endorsed by major vehicle brands such as Nissan, Subaru, Ford, and more. This endorsement gives us the ability to repair guidelines set by the manufacturers’ original standards.
1st Class Auto body has been the premier auto body shop in Bellingham with our two locations on Pacific Highway and Queen Street. We are very proud to bring our over 80 years of experience and quality to Arlington.
The 1st Class Advantage
Lifetime Warranty On All Repair Work
- No Appointment Necessary for Estimates
All Makes and Models
Accepting All Insurance Carriers
State-of-the-Art Collision Repair Facilities and Equipment

Enterprise Rental Cars On-Site
Over-Sized Paint Booth For Sprinter Vans
I-CAR Trained & Certified Staff – I-CAR Gold Class Facility
Free Shuttle Service
Certified for Collision Repair by Major Manufacturers
