The story of our auto body repair business is Fred's journey. He started in the auto body industry in 1965, working alongside his father at their small body shop in Marin County. He received extensive training and on-the-job experience throughout his years at his father's shop, becoming an expert painter. In 1973, he opened his first shop and quickly gained renown as one of the county's best auto painters.
Fred moved to Sonoma in 1990 to join his uncle's body shop. He fell in love with the neighborhood and its community, leading him to purchase the shop and rename it Daniele's Classic Auto Body. Some years later, Fred's daughter, Deanna, and son-in-law, Tim, joined the team to enhance the shop's service level and ensure it stays a family-owned and operated business for years to come.
