Dawson Auto Collision & Repair LLC is one of the nicest and most honest local businesses you will…read moreever find. They repaired our daughters car after an accident and it was absolutely perfect. Gil Alfardo, the manager, does a wonderful job on your car. Dawson Auto Collision & Repair LLC gets my highest recommendation!!

I met with the gentleman there, Gil, and he was very nice. I was excited to go there based on the…read morepositive reviews I read and because this business was suggested to me by a man I buy auto parts from. I was able to find out that within just a few minutes of showing him my vehicle that Dawson Auto was not able to help me with my needs at the price I had in mind, but I do plan to keep them in mind for any future needs and opportunities to do business with them that might arise. This is a place that is conveniently located, and the man seems to be a fair, reasonable and decent guy. Thanks.

Warning: Avoid This Auto Shop at All Costs -- Shady Business Practices & Deceptive Tactics…read more We brought our car into this shop for a simple a fender, bumper, and paint scuff repair -- nothing more. Unfortunately, what should have been a straightforward job turned into an extremely frustrating and suspicious experience that dragged on for two and a half months and cost us time, money, and peace of mind. Our insurance company sent an inspector to the shop to provide a damage estimate. However, the shop owner, Rui, had an unprofessional confrontation with the inspector, causing them to walk out and refuse to continue the process. Despite that, the shop still received payment from our insurance company specifically to repair the fender, bumper and paint scuff -- and that was it! Instead of completing those tasks, Rui took it upon himself to add extra damage claims that were never part of the original issue and that our insurance never approved. When we questioned him and requested a detailed breakdown of what had actually been done to our car, he told us it would take "hours" to put together -- yet when we demanded the release of our vehicle and had no choice but to pay out of pocket, he magically had the breakdown ready in under 15 minutes. During this entire time, our car was held hostage. Every phone call resulted in excuses and delays. He claimed that work couldn't proceed because the insurance hadn't sent another inspector -- even though that wasn't necessary for the original repair. It became clear that he was stalling intentionally to rack up storage fees, which we ended up having to pay in order to get our car back. And here's the worst part: the job wasn't even completed. The area that was supposed to be repaired looked incomplete and worse than how we brought it in. We were without a car for over a two and a half months , and after all that time, the job we paid for wasn't even done. To make matters even more disturbing, Rui gave us the number of a so-called mediator (lawyer)-- someone who he claimed could help us "fight the insurance" to get more money. This "mediator" was not licensed, spoke unprofessionally, and admitted he had multiple similar cases with this same shop. When other customers' insurance companies asked for his credentials, he flat-out said he wasn't required to have a license. This felt like a coordinated scam operation, not a legitimate business solution. Bottom Line: -Our car was held hostage for made-up storage fees -Work was never properly completed -The shop added unauthorized charges and tried to pressure us into working with a shady, unlicensed "mediator" -Zero professionalism, zero transparency, and zero accountability -I truly worry about how many vulnerable people this place might be taking advantage of. Please do your research and stay away. There are plenty of reputable, ethical body shops out there -- this is not one of them. We absolutely do NOT recommend this shop.

No Nonsense - Honest Review from Tony My name is Tony, and…read morethis post is exactly what it says--no bull nonsense. I had a minor fender bender on the front driver's side of my vehicle, caused by an unknown party. For three days, I contacted and interviewed more than seven auto body shops around Ocean County. Quotes ranged from $1,200 to $2,900, always with an attitude like they were doing me a favor. Let's be honest: most auto body repair shops are the worst part of the auto industry. They try to sell you repairs you don't need--especially when there's no insurance company involved to keep them in check. (I didn't use my insurance company so I could avoid rate increases.) I had shops telling me I needed a new fender, door repaint, and even hood repaint--one shop quoted me $3,000 for work that didn't need to be done. Then I found 88 Auto Body on Route 88 in Brick, NJ. I spoke directly to Rui, the owner, on Monday, June 23, 2025. He gave me a straight answer, no games. By Tuesday, June 24, at noon, my car was finished--looking sharp and professionally done, including a pearl white repaint of the fender. The best part? The total cost was under $900. That's right--less than a third of what others were trying to charge for unnecessary work. I highly recommend 88 Auto Body in Brick. Ask for Rui, and tell him Tony sent you. You won't be disappointed. Phone: 732-458-6300

This is the fourth time I have used this auto body shop. I had a tractor trailer roll into my car…read moreand strike the back and front passenger doors. Both needing to be replaced along with the front passenger door handle. They returned the car back to me in show room condition. From the color match to the line spacing being exact, I could not be more happier. Mike in the office did a great job fighting with my insurance company to make sure the parts were quality. If you are looking for a shop that will stand up for you and make sure the job is done right the first time look no further. I know auto body shops get a bad wrap but this is an A plus shop. My final price came in under the original estimate.

I had a great experience; I had a rear bumper in need of repair as well as some scratches. Craig…read moreand Alan did a great job with a fair quote, fast, excellent work - at a reasonable price. I highly recommend All-Time Auto Body.

I am very happy with Ocean Bay Auto Body. Ted and his crew did a fantastic job and were a pleasure…read moreto deal with. I highly recommend Ocean Bay for prompt and excellent service. Ted went above and beyond my expectations and I couldn't be more pleased. If you are in need of auto repair do not hesitate to take your vehicle there. Robert Thompson

My eighteen year old had his first accident in his first car. (a 2011 mint condition Subaru…read moreForester with under 90K miles) The accident occurred in Pt. Pleasant where I reside & afterwards, the car was towed approximately 1.5 miles to Ocean Bay Auto Body also in Pt. Pleasant. There are 4 cars in my household & unfortunately because my son's car is a 2011 model; we only have basic liability coverage. His only saving grace is the fact that the accident was caused by the other driver running a stop sign. We're hopeful that the other insurance will cover damages. What has irked me most regarding all this; is the fact that when I went to Ocean Bay Auto Body the very next day to retrieve the vehicle, the price quoted to me by Ted the owner was $1,180.00 !!!!! I find it mind boggling that the township I love so much would contract this shop to do its towing. I called a secondary tow service here in town to pick up the car & drop it off at my house which again, is roughly 1.5 miles away. Their charge was $140 complete & when I showed the driver of this secondary service the fee charged by Ocean Bay; the guy looked me in the eye & stated that this was criminal in nature. I took the time to read through the reviews for Ocean Bay here on Yelp & to be honest I don't believe not one of them. I believe they're all mostly fabrications. Honestly, I hope that Karma catches up with Ted for his highly unethical business practices. My next correspondence will be to township council president & Mayor regarding this matter.

If you read many of the reviews, you find the word "honest". This is hard to come by with many…read morerepair shops and dealerships, who are trying to sell or upsell you on repairs. At Manasquan Auto they spent time with me explaining the issue and options, they even went as far to tell me which cars they repairs the least and are the most reliable, as I was leaning towards getting a new car rather than spending lots of money to repair a 10 year old car. You're not getting that with a dealership! Thank you for your honest service.

Very bad ,,,,,Was recommended by an employer that plays cards with the owner ..took me over the…read morecoals for a timing belt that was not the problem ..tried to run a bill up on me of 3800 for a diagnosis and timing belt on a very familiar car the 4cyl Toyota Camry ...He was extremely difficult to speak with and acts like Jesus Christ of the car world ..Gave me back a stumbling stalling mess that I had to finish ..STAY CLEAR of Mr Wonderful...He makes it up as he goes along ..he got 1250 outta me for nothing ..timing belt was 40 k old and he never even did a water pump which is common to do with this job and no cam seal..He whined all the way through ..I chopped his final bill 400 and I was being kind ...I gave him 300 in cash to start.........Sean is not a good guy and it is a well kept car that several shops have screwed up to make it a bigger job ..At my age timing belts are tough to do but none a these locals practically are worth a shit

What an Amazing experience I had at "CARSTAR "Bayshore, Mike and the team are so professional and…read moreextremely friendly, It is a very welcoming place. I had the Front Bumper and Headlight Brackets fixed, I am very pleased with the work, fair price , it was done in the promised time , I would highly recommend this place.

If you need any kind of body work done, do not hesitate, they do excellent work! I am very picky…read morewhen it comes to my vehicle. I did not have one complaint. Ask for Richard, he will keep you informed about everything going on with your ride. Everyone I've dealt with was very proffessional, and very friendly. This is one great place.

2 1/2 years ago my insurance paid the owner of the shop (Dan) over $12,000 to replace a fender,…read morebumper, and headlight as well as paint them. I went to a professional that specializes in ppf, wraps, etc. My car got denied service due to such a garbage paint job. I came back to dans shop today to get his opinion on potentially fixing his mistake. He stated "I would love to talk about your paint in court" , "I was driving behind a sand truck, getting sand blasted" , correlating a dirty window with a chip in it to why my hood is painted so horribly as well as my bumper which is missing paint where he inserted the headlights. He simply told me to get out of his shop and he went back in his office. This shop is not reputable, professional, nor do they take responsibility for their horrible craftsmanship. (look elsewhere if you're looking for anything Autobody related, this place has garbage craftsmanship.)

I can't say enough about Auto Craftsman & Collision! My daughter's car was hit twice (while parked)…read morewithin a three week span and I needed to find a place that checked all the boxes. I hit the jackpot! Not only is it conveniently located, but the staff is incredibly talented, friendly, patient, and always ready to answer every question. When I got the car back, it looked brand new! The bodywork and paint job are absolutely flawless. This experience went above and beyond in every way. I highly, highly recommend them!

Chariot replaced the Head Gaskets on my Chevy Impala with more than 250k miles on it. Excellent…read morerepair at a competitive price! I would highly recommend Chariot.

Went in for an oil change, tire rotation, and have my belts replaced. That's exactly what they did…read morewhen I picked up the car...no extra charges. Very Reasonable, Very Friendly. Car was done at time requested.