Protecting PNW auto shops since 1992

Auto Repair Shop Insurance

Built for the way a garage actually works

From the moment a customer hands over the keys to the day your work rolls back onto the highway, you carry real risk. We build coverage around it — garagekeepers, garage liability, workers' comp, and more.

Since 1992Serving the Pacific Northwest
50+A-rated carrier partners
Garage-focusedNot generic BOP policies
1 brokerCoordinated, no-gap program
Coverage profiler

What does your shop actually need?

Pick your shop type and what applies. We'll map the core coverages plus the add-ons worth a look — in seconds.

1 · Type of shop
2 · What applies to you?

Your core coverage

Every auto shop starts here.

    Worth adding for you

    Based on what you selected.
      Coverage explorer

      The coverages that fit a garage

      Tap any coverage to see what it does — and the gap it closes for an auto shop.

      Read the fine print

      Garagekeepers: which form protects you?

      The same coverage name can behave very differently. Compare the three ways garagekeepers is written.

      Direct Primary

      Best protection

      When things go wrong

      Real claim scenarios & what responds

      Pick a scenario to see the cost — and the coverage that steps in.

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      estimated claim exposure

      Illustrative examples only. Actual outcomes depend on your policy's terms, limits, and the facts of each claim.

      Every kind of shop

      Coverage for your operation

      Filter or search to find your type of automotive business.

      The risk that follows the car

      Completed operations exposure

      When a vehicle leaves your shop, your liability rides along. These are the failures that generate the biggest claims — and completed-operations coverage is built for them.

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      Brake failures

      Improper repair leads to an accident

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      Wheel-off incidents

      Improper torque, wheel separates

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      Engine fires

      Repair causes a vehicle fire

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      Steering / suspension

      Loss of control from faulty work

      Fuel system

      Leaks causing fire or damage

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      Cooling system

      Engine damage from failures

      Electrical fires

      Wiring work causes a fire

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      Documentation

      Records are essential for defense

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      Don't get caught short

      Common coverage gaps — and the fix

      The exposures we most often see under-covered on auto shop policies.

      Why First Underwriters

      A broker who knows garages

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      Automotive expertise

      We understand the unique risks, the coverage nuances, and what a shop actually needs.

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      Garage-focused markets

      We work with carriers built for automotive businesses — not generic BOPs that miss key exposures.

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      Coordinated programs

      Garage liability, garagekeepers, property, and work comp packaged so there are no gaps between them.

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      Competitive pricing

      Multiple carriers compete for your account, so you get the best mix of protection and price.

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      Claims advocacy

      When a claim hits, we're in your corner — helping you navigate it and push for a fair outcome.

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      34+ years of trust

      Since 1992 we've protected Pacific Northwest businesses, with deep roots in automotive service.

      Get your auto repair shop insurance quote

      Work with specialists who understand automotive service — and build coverage that actually fits your bays.

      Or email info@firstunderwriters.com

      🔧 Get a Quote