After a less than perfect experience with "another Berkeley Body shop" who forgot to forward the estimate to my insurance guys and forgot to take photos, I ended up here and had a great , easy and professional auto body work job done by the folks at 101. Friendly, great work and even the closest body shop to my home. I really do not enjoy needing to fix my cars but these folks made it much more bearable. read more

You are in excellent hands with David and Sado at 101 Auto Body! My 1988 Honda CRX was sideswiped in the middle of the night while parked in Berkeley. I came out to see my baby in the morning all banged up, then dropped to my knees and cried like a little girl. My left rear 1/4 pannel was dented and caused the tire to rub against the wheel well. No note, no witnesses, just a good old bash and mash, a bang and bounce, a hit and run. Unfortunately my uninsured motorist coverage couldn't cover this one, and I was gonna have to dip up in my pockets. So I went up and down San Pablo looking for the best quote at the most highly recommended shops here on Yelp. 101 Auto Body beat everyone's prices by at least $300. Mind you that I was slapping down straight up cash to get this done, so they knocked off some of the costs. After 4 days in the shop, "my little 8 ball in the corner pocket", as I like to call her, was clean as can be. These guys matched the original metallic black paint to perfection, straight seamless, which is not easy to do. (M&M said they couldn't do it) I also had my hood repainted because it had some scratches and was also starting to wear. They even gave her a wax, cleaned the rims, and had her ready to go for the weekend. These guys are pros, and know how to treat their customers right! read more

Outstanding service in all areas! David is friendly, knowledgeable, and easy to communicate with. I always received clear, concise answers to my questions. 3 repairs in 3 months and I was treated with the same courtesy and excellent service each time. Highly recommended. This is my go-to car repair place. read more

Decent State Farm-endorsed body shop. Fixed my bumper on time and with no drama. Called me when they said they would. Car looks like new! They even washed my car! (Maybe it WAS very dirty...) read more

My experience with 101 Auto Body was excellent. Sado Duqmaq assisted me and was extraordinarily helpful. Not only is he very friendly but he kept me informed every step of the way. I went there for a AAA insurance claim and the process was as smooth and simple as could be imagined. I highly recommend this shop! read more

These guys are excellent. Our car was rear ended and we were paying for the repairs out of pocket. I spoke to many (~8-10) shops in the area and I am very happy with our choice. David was helpful and straightforward from the start, gave us good information on the repairs that needed to be done and provided several options based on our preferences. In addition, 101 AutoBody is extraordinarily price-competitive. David kept us updated on the service timeline and any changes that came up. They stuck to their quote to the penny, which I appreciate. When we picked our car up, we were amazed at how good our car looks-- like new! Their repairs come with a warranty if anything comes up. I'd recommend this shop to anyone. read more

Using bodyshop is like going to hospitals. You really don't your car to be damaged and repaired. But if you get into accidents, you need these facilities to restore the cars to its original conditions. I met David and Frank through a mutual friend we share. I am such a lucky guy with family members getting into accidents hitting and getting hit with their cars always myself included. Each time "101 Autobody shop" made me feel very happy after the repair. Car insurance companies always have bodyshops of their choice to recommend but I resisted and told them of my choice. The shop owner, Frank, comes with decades of experience and is such a perfectionist that I would like to give him 10 stars if I can. Great job , David and Frank, keep up the good work!!! read more

They did an awesome job on my car after it was sideswiped by a hit & run driver a few weeks ago. Thank you Junior!

I have taken my car here , once after it was stolen, and lately when it was hit. Both times they did a great job. Saved my car essentially. David who works the front is very friendly, informative, and a real problem solver. Give them as much time as it takes, hey you have got a rental. I always feel that I can count on my car being mechanically safe when I leave. And Isn't that the biggest concern. They are great. read more

I would never trust my car anywhere else. Service with a smile. Never overcharge. Quick and efficient.

Very unfortunately a deer came from what seemed out of nowhere in the Sierras and crashed against the left side of our Toyota Tacoma. The repair was extensive. It has taken about two weeks to get back our Toyota Tacoma 2001 looking like brand new! All along we were sent text messages about how the work was progressing. The people that work there made the experience very smooth and clean. Search no more, 101 Auto Body is the place to take your vehicle. read more

Great experience overall! Company has a laid back, yet professional demeanor. They helped me out a lot. Would recommend them- felt lucky I found them. read more

disclaimer: owner is a personal friend there are a few things i know. alcohol, korean food..... ok a couple of things i know well. what else does euge know? he knows the guys here at 101 auto body do damn good work. sure you can say that because i know the owner, they did better work for me than usual, but i would counter with these two tidbits... one, theres always a constant flow of cars coming in and out of here, never slow. people would not continue to come here if it wasnt good. two, the owner would not treat me any better than any other person, in fact, he prob do a worse on my car just to fuck with me. ahahhahahah just wish they were closer. across the bay is far for me. shit outside of the sunset district is far for me. read more

I brought a 1995 celica to this firm many years back (pre-yelp) since it was AAA-recommended. Within a year the paint on the replaced fender started to "melt" away to expose the black primer underneath. When confronted, the owner of 101 autobody just avoided the subject. I would never recommend this autobody shop due to its' extremely shady business practices. read more

2007 Honda Civic Hybrid met a the lug nuts of a Ford F750 Flatbed on the freeway. Not much left of the left rear panel. I'd gone to a few places, and was worried that little could be done to restore it. Chris, was courteous, responsive, and professional. They had it done within the allotted timeframe and you wouldn't have known the car had ever been in an accident. read more

I cannot recommend this place highly enough. First, I was rear ended by some guy and brought my car to get fixed-- they did an incredible job. Then, I ended up backing into a pole out of my driveway (idiotic, I know) and they fixed the car for me for half of the price I was quoted at other autobody shops. They did an amazing job! The owner, Henry, and the staff are fantastic. You will be impressed. read more

I really like this place. They have worked on my car two times now and have done a nice job. They are fast and do not overprice. They are friendly and honest. read more

I used this place to get some work done on my car. They came in with the lowest estimate, finished the work on time, and the work done looked great. The service guys are friendly and trustworthy, I HIGHLY recommend this place for auto body work. read more

I want to give 101 Auto body shop the best review since I had a great experience with their service. My car door got damaged in a car accident. I was really disappointed since my insurance didn't pay me, however, when I called the shop and talked to David, I got relieved after he gave a very reasonable estimate.David was honest, respectable and he did what he promised. I was happy after I saw my car fixed with a reasonable price. Thank you David and all the staff, and keep the good work! read more

No one likes dealing with car repairs. You will get good quality service by the professionals at 101 Auto Body. My car looks great and it was finished on time. And they are open on Saturday, yeah! read more

What a great experience! I brought my 2002 Highlander in for collision repair on Monday and picked up the vehicle on Saturday. It was back to it's pristine look and I was completely satisfied. Henry was a pleasure working with. He made me feel comfortable and assisted in finding me a rental during the time i was without my truck. I highly recommend this shop for any body work. If want to go to a place where you can feel at ease and not feel like you are being taken to the cleaners, stop by at 101 Auto Body. read more

highly recommended...honest good work..and among the lowest estimate...the Berkeley Mini Car of auto body shops! high praise indeed!

They did beautiful job on my red car. They always do! And David kindly made sure if everything's ok with my insurance company and helped me to put my registration sticker on the number plate. I was taken good care of. Wonderful customer service. read more

Wow wow wow/!!! There's a reason why certain business earn a 4.5 overall Yelp rating. They go above and beyond what is required. I was rear-ended (boo!) and my bumper was split across the entire length. The entire repair time took 1 week, and they really went above and beyond what was required. Of course, I got a new bumper. But apparently, the accident damaged part of side panels. So they fixed the side panels, including a few scratches that weren't from this collision but from a bicyclist that hit me. The car was also washed, the inside vacuumed, and the wheels detailed! I really hope I never require 101 Auto Body services again, but if I am involved in a collision again, this will be my first pick of shops. Weekday hours are 8-5 which isn't great for dropping off or picking up during the week, but they are open on Saturday mornings. read more

The guys at 101 autobody are great!! Excellent service and excellent workmanship!I took my Mercedes here to get it fixed and it looks better than when i first bought it! David was great! He was very helpful and patient with me. He always called to give me the status of my vehicle and always answered any questions or concerns I had. I recommend this bodyshop to everyone who wants excellent work done to their car!! read more

Let's just say I'm so glad I found 101 Auto Body. I've been told that I had a coolant leaking problem and it was supposed to cost me nearly $1,000. According to the other competitor mechanic shop, my car needed at least 5 different replacement. Thank God for 101 Auto Body. All I needed to do was radiator installation. They are so honest and kind! Not to mention how efficient they are. Please go and look for the manager, David So. He will take a good care of your car!!! read more

Junior and staff @ Oakland location are helpful, professional and exceeded expectations. I've taken 2 black BMWs and in both cases the quality of work was outstanding. They aim to please and more then willing to stand behind their work. read more

This bodyshop did great job. I had dropped my dented car on Friday and next Monday it was ready for pick up. My car (Toyota) is newer than it was before the accident. Thank you. I recommend their service with two tumbs up. read more

Very prompt and professional service! Someone bent my rear bumper while my Honda Fit was parked on the street. David gave me an accurate estimate and even suggested calling my insurance agent to check if a claim would raise my premium (it wouldn't but the cost of repair was the same as my deductible so a claim was not worth it). My car was repaired in 3 days and looks like new again! Definitely recommend. read more

Great service ! My brand new car is back to brand new ! Professional, friendly staff and I was conveniently able to leave my rental car at the shop when I picked up my car. Thanks 101 ! read more

This is the most reliable auto body shop I have ever experienced. Not only did they do a perfect job on my car they did it in a much shorter time than they thought it would happen originally. They were extremely accommodating as I try to coordinate with Hertz andAAA when I needed to change my appointment several times. A wonderful surprise it was to find that they had cleaned my car and left it so much better than the way I left it. I can't speak highly Quality of service and the work that they do here you will feel so supported and so happy read more

Absolutely excellent service after my car was crashed into. Did a favor and dealt with my case immediately rather than requiring I wait. Top notch in dealing with my Geico adjuster and keeping me posted. Turns out Geico declared my car totaled so they did not fix my car but I would definitely go back if I needed body work and I highly recommend. I worked with David So. read more

My new 2010 Honda Insight was rear ended. The Honda dealership nearby recommended 101 Auto. The guy I worked with, Sado, was a very polite and professional guy. Well, they replaced the bumper and painted to match. The color matches. The space gap between the new bumper and the adjacent original piece is tighter on one side than the other...but only I would notice it. Overall, I am satisfied with the workmanship and very happy with the professionalism and courtesy of Sado. The only reason for four not five stars, is that I feel 101 Auto's labor is a bit on the high side, thank goodness the repair was paid by the other guy's insurance. read more

David So was very nice to work with. He's extremely knowledgeable about all things CAR. Like a walking encyclopedia of automobiles. David was a great help to me. He's very sharp, practical, considerate and respectful. I highly recommend this place- ask for David. He'll take good care of your car. read more

The back side panel of my Prius had come loose, when it got bumped from an unusual raised sidewalk. I stopped by and the technician repaired it right there and then. No charge. Thank you 101 Auto Body!! read more

Great service. They worked hard to get the car done by the weekend. More importantly it looks like new.

Not gonna lie--young adult who has never been in an accident before. I knew there were lots of auto body shops along San Pablo, so I just stopped at a few to get some quotes. I wasn't going to stop at 101 because I already had three, but I'm so glad I did! 101 was slightly cheaper than the second lowest quote, so I chose to just leave my car there. The man asked me what I wanted done. My primary concern was doing only what I HAD to do to keep my car running and safe (my car is just a simple civic, and I'm just a student after all). When he asked if I wanted a paint job over the damaged area, I said no because it was going to way more than I would have wanted to pay. BUT, when I came to pick up my car (I think it took 3 days...I don't remember), they had painted it for me at no charge! The paint color looked exactly the same too! Moreover, my car was SUPER clean--it looked good as new! I honestly felt like they REALLY CARED about me as an individual and my car, which you really wouldn't expect from an auto body shop. read more

A truck tried to crunch between my car, I was stopped and about to pull into my garage which was opening, and another parked car to my right on Ellsworth and Parker (In Berkeley) at about 30 mph earlier this month. I drive a 2006 honda civic coupe. My whole right side bumper, tail light, back rear tire+rim, the body from the right side bumper to my passenger side door had big dents and scratches the size of basketballs in 3-4 places. I thought my car was going to be a total loss. I was skeptical that any body shop could restore my car to its original form. The total estimate was borderline $5400 for repairs, all to be paid by the insurance of the jackass who nearly killed me. The dude also ran from the scene and later crashed into 2 other cars on shattuck; I had to follow him. He ended up hitting a light pole. I got out of my car, furious, and strolled over to open his door then proceeded to sock his face a few times. The police came and he was sent off to the hospital for the blood resulting from my battery/assault. Luckily no charges were filed against me. The jackass was having a "diabetic fit" and so he wrecked havoc on the streets of Berkeley. I brought my car into the shop a few days later and It took 2 weeks, during that time they kept me updated on the status and/or any concerns they had upon working on my car. When I went in to see my car, it looked better than when I had bought it. New bumper, tail lights, quarter panel, and all the dents and scratches were fixed. They had also fixed the misalignment of my trunk door. When I bought the car, I noticed that when I close the drunk door, on the right side there was a gap that was much larger than the left side. I was amazed, the color blending was great. I can honestly say my car looks a lot better than when I first bought it. The customer service reps are good dudes. They don't give you any kind of bullshit whatsoever. They truly care about restoring your car and getting you back on your feet. David, one of the dudes, is a cool guy and he helped me get over the damages to my car. He made me believe that my car was going to be well taken care of and I was elated when I saw how great it turned out. Way above what I had expected. This is the place to go for your autobody needs. 5 stars. read more

Fantastic! Someone ran into me in the parking lot and damaged my door. I took my RAV4 to 101 Auto Body and they had it back to me in seven business days and fully detailed it inside and out before giving it back. The mess, no fuss, no drama, no problems. The insurance companies haven't even figured out fault yet but I have my car back and it's like new. Thank you! read more

My car was keyed bad so I brought it here for repair. The car looks great and they worked with my insurance company. It was a very easy and satisfying experience. Hopefully nothing else happens to my car but if it does, I will be a returning customer. read more