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P’s and Q’s Auto Body
P’s and Q’s Auto Body (originally Artful Dodger) in Huntington, New York has closed. It closed in October 2018 — 4 years after its Bar Rescue episode first aired. Its run exceeded 79% of the 140 rescued bars with a recorded closing date.
The episode
| Status | Closed (as of October 2026) |
|---|---|
| Episode | "Bug Bite" |
| Season | Season 4, Episode 1 |
| Originally aired | October 5, 2014 |
| Original name | Artful Dodger |
| Relaunched as | P’s and Q’s Auto Body |
| Location | Huntington, New York |
| Address | 30 New St, Huntington, NY 11743 |
| Yelp | As Artful Dodger |
| Google reviews | Read reviews on Google |
Key dates
- October 5, 2014Bar Rescue episode “Bug Bite” airs — Jon Taffer's rescue of Artful Dodger, relaunched as P’s and Q’s Auto Body, filmed earlier.
- October 2018Closed.
The rescue
Jon Taffer relaunched Artful Dodger as P’s and Q’s Auto Body.
Artful Dodger / P's and Q's Autobody closed in October 2018. The name was changed to Repeal XVIII after being purchased by Michael, a bartender. They temporarily closed from March 2015 to May 2016 due to a fire in a neighbouring building.
What happened next
One month after the rescue, sales at P's and Q's Auto Body were up 30%, Gordon had been promoted, and the new cocktails and atmosphere drew praise; the bar offered both a DJ and live music with dancing. In March 2015, a fire in the building next door caused significant damage, forcing the bar to close for repairs; it reopened in May 2016. The bar was later bought by Michael, a bartender, and renamed Repeal XVIII. It closed in October 2018.
Quick answers
Is P’s and Q’s Auto Body still open?
P’s and Q’s Auto Body (originally Artful Dodger) in Huntington, New York has closed. It closed in October 2018 — 4 years after its Bar Rescue episode first aired. Its run exceeded 79% of the 140 rescued bars with a recorded closing date.
What did Jon Taffer rename Artful Dodger?
Jon Taffer relaunched Artful Dodger under a new name: P’s and Q’s Auto Body. The rescue is Bar Rescue season 4, Episode 1 (“Bug Bite”), first aired October 5, 2014.
When did P’s and Q’s Auto Body close?
P’s and Q’s Auto Body closed in October 2018.
Where is P’s and Q’s Auto Body located?
P’s and Q’s Auto Body was located at 30 New St, Huntington, NY 11743.
Sources: Reality TV Revisited · Reality TV Updates · Wikipedia episode list. Compiled October 2026; cross-checked against local reporting and each bar's own web presence where available.
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