Ed Hurley was just 17 when he found himself navigating the auto repair process after a car accident. With the help of a local shop here in Broomall, Ed said that not only was he treated like family, he was inspired to go into the auto repair business himself. Now, as owner of Media Line Collision, Ed strives to do the same thing with his customers — help them navigate what can be a complicated process and provide high-quality collision repairs.
Ed was born and raised in Upper Darby. He graduated in 1989 from Upper Darby High School and then furthered his education at Delaware County Community College. For several years he worked in auto body shops before deciding to go into business for himself with partner Tom Morris.
For five years Ed ran an auto body shop in Sharon Hill and built a reputation based on trust, integrity and superior workmanship. Ed’s goal was to provide top-notch collision repair services while maintaining a personal touch that larger chains often lack. His philosophy is simple: treat every customer like family and every vehicle as if it’s his own.
Earlier this year Ed had the opportunity to purchase the Broomall Auto Body Shop on Media Line Rd, the place that had helped him many years ago. In February he closed his Sharon Hill shop and opened Media Line Collision and he’s proud to offer the same outstanding services that the pre-
vious owners offered to their customers for 45 years. “I still remember when the owner, George Hughes, Sr., helped me out when I was young,” Ed recalled. “I’m striving to be as good as George.”
Some of the key services Media Line Collision provides include: collision repair, paint services, dent removal, frame straightening and glass replacement. After a car accident, they can also help customers navigate the insurance process to ensure that their vehicle is repaired to industry standards. The staff at Media Line Collision also make it convenient for customers to get their vehicle repaired promptly. “While some auto shops
take weeks to have a vehicle repaired, we are proud we can get a customer’s vehicle back to them in as little as seven to ten days,” Ed said proudly.
Media Line Collision offers convenient services such as towing and rental car service, making the entire experience as seamless as possible for their clients. They recently partnered with Payless Rental for convenience to pick up a rental while your car is being repaired.
Ed and his staff are committed to customer satisfaction. From the moment a customer walks in, they are greeted with a warm welcome and a thorough explanation of the repair process. The staff takes the time to answer any questions and provide updates throughout the repair process. Diane Boyle, the shop’s secretary, has been in the auto business for 47 years. For 27 years, Diane worked at Broomall Auto Body, where she was treated like family. “It was a family business and they were very good to me,” she said. In March, Diane came out of retirement to work for Media Line Collision. She explained that since opening, the staff give their customers piece of mind when they need auto repair from an accident. “We can take a lot of the stress out of the process,” she said. “Just give us the keys and we’ll handle the rest. Our customers trust that we can handle it from here.”
Shop manager John Toy said the staff at Media Line Collison are ecstatic to be opened for business in Marple Township,which is full of other fantastic businesses who also want to provide value to the community. “Our technicians are extremely hardworking and eager to complete all projects in a timely manner, while our wonderful receptionists provide outstanding customer service compiling the perfect Dream Team,” he said. “We at Media
Line Collison strive to provide the absolute highest quality of work, while caring about customers as people not only as customers!”
As a new Sponsor in our magazine, Ed looks forward to building relationships with members in the community and engaging with potential customers. “Supporting the local community is important to us,” he said. “This community has a lot to offer, and we can work together to support our neighbors and local businesses.”
Media Line Collision is conveniently located at 25 Media Line Rd in Broomall. “Stop by today to connect with our team of experts in new ways!” John added. The staff are here for all your repair needs and will get your car looking like an accident never happened. They also have a certified estimator on the premises. Feel free to visit during their business hours 9am-5pm or call 610-356-2600. You may also visit their website at MediaLineCollision.com.