I want to know the essential machinery required to start an auto body building workshop.

Is there a website or approach to finding a good auto body shop in an arbitrary location? Most people say "ask friends" but if you are new to an area, is there another way?

I need to have my hood repainted and the local owned auto body in my town told me at least $500. I can't afford that. So I wanted to know if Miracle or Maaco are any good, quality, and prices.

I am interested in auto body repair as a career and i want to make sure i get the best training that i can. If anybody can tell me which school is best that would be great. The scools that I know of that offer this program are South Seattle community College, Bellingham Tecnical College, and Lake Washington Tecnical College. Thanks