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Active Auto Body

1281 Forgewood Ave
Sunnyvale, CA 94089 408-734-3400

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I had both insurance claim work and self funded work done simultaneously. Excellent... - Jul 18, 2024

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Chilton Auto Body

6426 Shattuck Ave
Oakland, CA 94609 510-653-7393

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This used to be Bob Motter Body Shop, a great, local shop. The owner semi-retired... - Oct 25, 2022

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Uptown Body & Fender

401 26th St
Oakland, CA 94612 510-251-8009

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Hard to rate repair completion due to supplier issues that may delay completion... - Jan 20, 2024

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Mike's Auto Body

2140 N Broadway
Walnut Creek, CA 94596 925-210-1739

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Very good and friendly - May 18, 2024

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Blake's Auto Body

31 Bay St
San Rafael, CA 94901 415-459-6115

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Stands behind their work - Jan 23, 2021

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Anchor Auto Body

1028 W Evelyn Ave
Sunnyvale, CA 94086 408-737-8673

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Expensive over priced - May 20, 2024

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House of Miracles

21680 Lomita Ave
Cupertino, CA 95014 408-257-2025

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Russ at House of Miracles is great. He explained everything, and did a great... - May 16, 2024

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Hayes Auto Repair

2401 Bush St
San Francisco, CA 94115 415-346-7061

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Let me know upfront how much it would cost and how long it would take. Actually... - May 31, 2024

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Albany Body Shop

702 San Pablo Ave
Albany, CA 94706 510-524-2721

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As soon as I pulled in they were trying to get me out of the car, they are... - May 17, 2024

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Lafayette Auto Body

3291 Mount Diablo Blvd
Lafayette, CA 94549 925-283-3421

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Absolutely can say their quality, expertise, and price as well as customer... - Oct 07, 2024

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101 Auto Body

1223 San Pablo Ave
Berkeley, CA 94706 510-559-8819

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I wish I wasn't one of 101's regular customers, but the way people... - May 10, 2024

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Alioto's Garage

1835 Folsom St
San Francisco, CA 94103 415-864-3022

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Excellent work. Finished on time estimate. - Mar 07, 2024

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Allied Body & Frame

1375 San Pablo Ave
Berkeley, CA 94702 510-525-3542

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[I commented under car repair, but now I see this category. Remove my... - Apr 07, 2024

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Mathews-Carlsen Body Works

2480 Faber Pl
Palo Alto, CA 94303 650-856-6200

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Provided options for repair. Reasonable prices. Friendly help, but needed some... - Jun 03, 2024

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Crockett's Premier Auto Body

900 San Pablo Ave
Pinole, CA 94564 510-741-9001

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This shop is under new and poorer ownership. I would have had to wait almost... - Feb 23, 2023

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Jim's Auto Body

2520 Monument Blvd
Concord, CA 94520 925-689-6117

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Highly recommend Jim's Auto Body. Great service and location is convenient.... - May 20, 2024

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Kee's Auto Body

2171 Monument Blvd
Concord, CA 94520 925-671-9432

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Have used Kees several times over many years. Consistently great service,... - Oct 10, 2019

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Bartlett's Auto Body & Paint Shop

1438 Old County Rd
Belmont, CA 94002 650-593-1617

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Estimate only, no repair done. - Jan 16, 2021

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Crebassa's Auto Body

3241 Kerner Blvd Bldg B
San Rafael, CA 94901 415-459-7320

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Did a great job on my wife's car. Quick turnaround - Oct 18, 2024

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Crash Champions Collision Repair

3275 Bernal Ave
Pleasanton, CA 94566 925-462-7151

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They were ok. Backed by my insurance company so I used them. - Feb 21, 2023

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How we gather (and how to interpret) our data

While even the best body shops can't undo an accident, our ratings reveal that many shops will get your car back on the road without a hitch. But our ratings also reveal that some shops may compound your misery with lousy work.

Because insurance companies pay for most repairs, for most auto body repair customers cost is a less important consideration than quality. But if you’re picking up the tab, how much the shop charges is important.

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