Bobby’s Paint & Body Shop was founded in 1984 by Bobby Seaux in Lafayette, Louisiana. What began as one man’s leap of faith during one of Acadiana’s most difficult economic moments has grown into one of the most trusted collision repair and auto body shops in southern Lafayette Parish — still family-owned and operated more than 40 years later.
Our Story
In 1984, Bobby Seaux made a decision that most people around him would have called risky. He left the oilfield industry, where he had spent years working as a welder, to open his own collision repair shop in Lafayette, Louisiana.
The timing could not have been harder. Acadiana was in the grip of a devastating oil bust — the kind that emptied neighborhoods and shuttered businesses across the region. There were bumper stickers on cars around Lafayette that said it plainly: “Last one to leave Lafayette, turn off the lights.” The economy was in freefall, and there was no promise of work.
Bobby opened his doors anyway.
More than four decades later, Bobby’s Paint & Body Shop stands as a testament to what he built during those uncertain early years. Married to his wife Debbie since 1979, Bobby and Debbie raised five children in Acadiana — many of whom remain active in the day-to-day life of the business today. The shop that one man started in the middle of an economic crisis has grown in ways he could not have imagined on that first day in 1984.
Bobby has always been direct about what he believes made it possible. He will be the first to tell you that everything he has achieved is God-given, and that through hard work and character, anything is possible. That belief shaped the culture at Bobby’s from the beginning — a culture built on taking care of employees and customers in the same way, with kindness, professionalism, and skill.
That culture is still here. You can see it in the employees who have worked at Bobby’s for decades. You can see it in the customers who have been bringing their vehicles here for generations. And you can see it in the reputation Bobby’s has built as one of Acadiana’s most trusted names in collision repair.
We are proud to have been part of this community since 1984, and we look forward to serving you, your family, and your friends for decades to come.
A Family Business, Four Decades Strong
Bobby’s Paint & Body Shop has always been more than a business — it’s a family enterprise rooted in Acadiana. Bobby and Debbie Seaux built this shop alongside raising their five children, and that family commitment is visible every single day in how the business is run.
Two of Bobby and Debbie’s children work here today. Brandon Seaux joined the family business six years ago, and Kellie Seaux Vincent has been part of the team for six years as well. Tyler Seaux has been with the shop for 19 years. When you call Bobby’s, there’s a good chance you’re talking to a Seaux.
When you bring your vehicle to Bobby’s, you’re not dealing with a corporate chain or an absentee owner. You’re dealing with a family that has deep roots in this community and a personal stake in every repair that leaves this shop.
Our Team
The people who work at Bobby’s Paint & Body Shop are what makes this place truly different from any other body shop in Lafayette. Bobby has always believed in taking care of his employees the same way he takes care of his customers — and the numbers tell that story better than anything else.
Half of our 22-person team has been with Bobby’s for a decade or more. Here are eleven of our people and how long they’ve called Bobby’s home:
| Team Member | Years with Bobby’s |
|---|---|
| Armando Gamboa | 34 years |
| Ronnie Broussard | 33 years |
| Jeff West | 30 years |
| Terry Domingue | 23 years |
| Tyler Seaux | 19 years |
| Yurian Chavez | 18 years |
| Todd Albarado | 15 years |
| Greg Varn | 9 years |
| Austin Benoit | 7 years |
| Brandon Seaux | 6 years |
| Kellie Seaux Vincent | 6 years |
That’s 170 combined years of experience — at one shop, in one community.
Armando Gamboa joined Bobby’s just eight years after the shop opened its doors. Ronnie Broussard has been here for 33 years. These aren’t employees who are passing through — they’re craftsmen who chose to build their careers here. When you bring your vehicle to Bobby’s, the person working on it has likely seen and repaired thousands of vehicles just like yours.
That kind of experience and stability is rare anywhere. In the auto body industry, it’s almost unheard of.
Our Certifications & Standards
Bobby’s Paint & Body Shop holds I-CAR Gold Class certification — the collision repair industry’s highest team training achievement. Fewer than 20% of collision repair shops in the United States earn Gold Class status.
I-CAR Gold Class means our technicians complete ongoing training in the latest repair procedures, safety standards, and vehicle technologies. It means your vehicle is repaired correctly, safely, and to manufacturer specifications — not just cosmetically, but structurally.
- I-CAR Gold Class Certified
- Free written estimates on all body and paint work
- Limited lifetime warranty on all repairs
- All insurance companies accepted
Why Lafayette Drivers Choose Bobby’s
There are other body shops in Lafayette. What keeps customers coming back to Bobby’s — some of them for 20, 30, even 40 years — comes down to a few things:
- We’re a real local family business, not a corporate chain. Bobby Seaux still knows this shop, these customers, and this community personally.
- We’ve been doing this since 1984. That’s 40+ years of experience repairing every make, model, and type of damage you can imagine.
- Our technicians have been here for years. The person working on your car today has likely worked on dozens of cars just like yours.
- We back every repair with a limited lifetime warranty. If something isn’t right, we make it right — no hassle, no fine print.
- We work with all insurance companies. We handle the paperwork, the supplements, and the back-and-forth with your adjuster so you don’t have to.
Proudly Serving Southern Lafayette Parish
Bobby’s Paint & Body Shop is located at 3331 W Pinhook Rd in Lafayette, Louisiana, and serves drivers throughout the region:
- Lafayette, LA
- Broussard, LA
- Youngsville, LA
- Carencro, LA
- Scott, LA
- Milton, LA
- And all surrounding Acadiana communities
No matter where you are in southern Lafayette Parish, Bobby’s is your trusted partner for collision repair, auto paint, and frame and alignment services.
Visit Us or Get a Free Estimate
We’d love to earn your trust the same way Bobby earned it in 1984 — by doing honest work, communicating clearly, and standing behind everything we do.
Stop by our shop at 3331 W Pinhook Rd, Lafayette, LA 70508, call us at (337) 235-9753, or use the link below to schedule your free estimate. We’ll take a look at your vehicle and give you a straight answer about what needs attention.
No pressure. No surprises. Just honest work from a family that’s been doing this for over 40 years.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who founded Bobby’s Paint & Body Shop?
A: Bobby’s Paint & Body Shop was founded by Bobby Seaux in Lafayette, Louisiana in 1984. Bobby left the oilfield industry as a welder to start the shop during the oil bust — one of the most challenging economic periods in Acadiana’s history. The business remains family-owned and operated today, with Bobby and Debbie Seaux’s family still active in the day-to-day operation.
Q: Is Bobby’s Paint & Body Shop still family-owned?
A: Yes. Bobby’s Paint & Body Shop has been family-owned and operated since Bobby Seaux founded it in 1984. The Seaux family remains deeply involved in the business today. This isn’t a franchise or a corporate chain — it’s a local family business with over 40 years of roots in the Lafayette community.
Q: How long has Bobby’s been serving Lafayette?
A: Bobby’s Paint & Body Shop has been serving Lafayette, Broussard, Youngsville, and surrounding communities in southern Lafayette Parish since 1984 — over 40 years. Many of our current customers have been bringing their vehicles to us for decades, and some are now sending their children and grandchildren to the same shop their family has trusted for years.
Q: What certifications does Bobby’s Paint & Body Shop hold?
A: Bobby’s holds I-CAR Gold Class certification — the collision repair industry’s highest team training achievement, held by fewer than 20% of shops in the United States. Our technicians complete ongoing training in the latest repair techniques, safety standards, and vehicle technologies to ensure every repair meets manufacturer specifications.
Q: Does Bobby’s work with my insurance company?
A: Yes. Bobby’s Paint & Body Shop works directly with all major insurance companies. We handle the estimate documentation, supplemental damage discovered during repair, and direct communication with your adjuster. You also have the legal right in Louisiana to choose your own repair facility — you are never required to use a shop your insurance company recommends.
Bobby’s Paint & Body Shop was founded in 1984 by Bobby Seaux in Lafayette, LA. Family-owned for over 40 years, I-CAR Gold Class certified, serving Broussard, Youngsville, and southern Lafayette Parish.