About Us
Prestige Auto Body opened its doors in 1986 in Manchester, NH. Initially a one-man shop, Prestige now has a team of more than 25 dedicated employees.
David Ludwig, founder and president, is a Manchester native. He attended the local public schools and earned a degree from the New Hampshire Vocational Technical College in Manchester. Melanie Ludwig, co-founder, is originally from East Chester, NY and graduated from Springfield College in MA. Dave and Melanie have one daughter, Elizabeth. As proud residents of Manchester, Dave and Melanie support many community programs in the area.
A reputation for excellent work and great customer service has propelled Prestige Auto Body to being one of the premier collision repair shops in New England.
Prestige Auto Body adheres to the industry’s best practices, all verified by maintaining leading trade certifications such as being an I-CAR Gold Class Facility, current ASE Technician Certification, AMI Customer Service, and Spies Hecker Refinish Training just to name a few. David was the highest scoring ASE collision repair technician in the country for 2007.
At Prestige Auto Body we provide the first class, professional service that you have come expect and deserve. We operate Prestige as a family and are proud that so many of our seasoned employees have been with us for well over ten years. This family environment at Prestige sets us apart in our industry and gives our customers a sense of trust and the peace of mind that their vehicle will be repaired with only the utmost care.
