This body shop is by far one of the worst body shops to visit in Salinas. Not only do they break your car parts or put them back wrong but all their work is shoddy. Frauds. Charge you for parts that are suppose to be OEM when in reality their used parts or they glue them back together to make them look like they fixed them. They charge insurance or you for work they don't even perform. This is a "family owned business" in which they take no pride nor passion to what they do. They vandalized my vehicle and made further damages to it is all they did. Several times I had to keep going back because their was always something done wrong or put back together wrong. This last time I went in I pointed out to hector jr "CEO" all that I saw wrong and all he told me was "Yea, I'm not going to look at anything, file a new claim with your insurance and walked away from me to go hide inside his office." This guy is a joke. Good thing I recorded our whole conversation for my liability. Can't even face his own truths. "Hector jr" is all small talk. I think he uses this tactic to lower you in and take as much money from your pocket as he can. Sorry excuse for men including his brother and father. I'm going to the point where I will be suing this company and getting a complete reimbursement for all their shoddy work. I wouldn't be to convinced about all their reviews as they only have 33 reviews for over 25 years in business. I'm so certain they wrote these reviews themselves. What goes around comes around. The lord watches everything and knows everything you do even behind closed doors. Il leave it at that. Hope you read this too. We also live in a small town so don't think we won't run into each other hector. read more

Our car got broken into. The thief broke the passenger front side window and took off with my wife's valuables. Obviously we could not drive the car without a window as we felt it would invite more vandalism. Called my insurance and the best they could do was next day service. That meant I could not drive my car so I got the phone and started calling shops. Safelite, other shops etc. Took me quite a few minutes to find Car Tech. I explained the situation and they let me know they would check their inventory and call me back. 15 minutes later (or less) they called me back and stated they could do the job that same day. Great sigh of relief. Oh and I said, by the way my wife needs to pick up my daughter at 2:20 from school and it was 11:00 already. He said no problem just bring the car by 12:00 My wife drove the car, they took it apart, installed the new window, settled with my insurance and my wife was out of there by 2:00 as promised. Man it was like a Luigi's pit stop. Fast and with great customer service. Wow, great job. I do highly recommend this shop. If my experience is representative of how this shop works you can't go wrong. Good prices, deliver on time with great attention to the customer. I am just sorry I do not remember the name of the technician that I talked to personally thank him on this review. Thanks again, Another satisfied customer! Wooo hooo! :-) read more

Throughout the years I've taken three of my vehicles to Car Tech and they do a great job every time. I've taken my Honda Accord, Dodge truck, and my 1969 Camaro. I have been more than happy with their work. The Camaro was a total restoration that had rust in many areas and needed a lot of body work. They did an excellent job on it and the car now looks better than show quality.... It came out better than I had ever dreamt it would.... Anywhere I go I get complements on the paint job etc. Car Tech also guaranteed the paint for life which is very re-assuring and they have stuck by their word. Within 2 weeks of getting my car back from them I made about a 4 inch scratch on it while I was working on it. The next day I drove it to them and asked how much it would be to buff it out for me. Hector immediately sent out his guy to fix the scratch. It took maybe 20 minutes and when I went to pay them Hector told me not to worry about it. I was very surprised and also very thankful. They are great people and do great work. Rather you need work done on your daily driver or your classic, Car Tech is the place you want to go because they can do it all. When I need work done on my cars they will be my first choice every time. Thanks Car Tech! read more

Ok, I have to say I really trusted my intuition on this one! My car had damages that needed to be repaired...After calling around local body shops, Car Tech Auto Collision gave me the best estimate and the best customer service! Hector was very professional over the phone and took the time to explain to me my options. Once I took my car to the shop, he further explained the details of the estimate and the process of the repair. He answered all my questions with no hesitation! All the staff were very professional from start to finish... They explained the process thoroughly as it progressed, from the time my car was dismantled - to the time it was put together; explaining in detail which parts and paint they were using. Furthermore, they would send me "preview" pictures so I knew what I was looking forward to, Now that's a touch of excellence!!! My car turned out looking like NEW! I am very satisfied with the quality of work and the outstanding customer service Car Tech Auto Collision provides, I strongly recommend this business to All! To top it off...they included a Life Time Warranty on the paint, which gives me peace in mind. Now that's PRICELESS...like icing on the cake! read more

Thank you for awesome job Hector ! Hector's shop was recommended by C&J , and they say : " It is so hard to recommend any bodyshop ... but I will recommend one guy -Hector, he is doing a pretty good job!" I felt confidence in that advice , I took my car there : the car had smashed and scratch both sides and a lot of little scratches and dents :( I met very happy , smiling , confident very professional guys ! Hector himself took a look at the car , gave me estimate that I liked ,and I brought the car to the shop! That was easy , nice, fast and smooth! Today I got my car back - shiny and looks pretty awesome ! Guys!!!!!! Those awesome guys washed my car inside out !!!!! They put air freshener!!!! They give free rides ! Omg! If somebody say you can not get quality and price and friendly professional treat from one place ! I will cream yes! You can ! And Hector's shop CAR TECH AUTO COLLISION- it is exactly the place where you will get all three juicy ingredients: QUALITY, PROFESSIONALISMS, PRICE!!!! Every business must to that ! Then we are taking about making a deference ! Thank you guys for making my car absolutely pretty ! read more

I own a ford focus and was referred to Car Tech after a collision through my insurance. My front bumper was smashed in, my hood was slightly bent upward, and I was unable to open the door on the driver's side. However, after calling Car Tech and speaking to Hector, I was assured that my car would quickly be fixed and sure enough it was (less than a week)! Car Tech had also given me the best estimate which was a bonus! When I picked my car up, it was in even better conditions than it was prior to my accident. His team not only waxed and cleaned the interior and exterior of my car, but also painted it and explained that the paint had a lifetime warranty. Hector and his staff were very welcoming and friendly and instantly made me feel assured that my car was in great hands. I was extremely impressed and ecstatic with the results and would definitely recommend Car Tech to anyone who's car was involved in a collision or is in need of repair. read more

My 2010 Porsche Panamera Turbo needed some attention. At 10 years old, some shine was lost, the headlights were hazy, the wheels had curb rash and a few dings and scrapes that needed to be repaired. The shop was not the nearest to where I live, but I chose to take my car there after reading the positive reviews online. I am really glad I did. By the time they were done with it, the car looked exactly like the day it left the showroom floor. It looked brand new. The attention to detail and skill of their technicians was incredible. The staff members I came in contact with were very kind and professional. Hector (the owner) initially inspected my car, answered my questions, and gave me a fair estimate in writing. He was attentive and really listened to my requests as to what I needed done. I would highly recommend these guys and will definitely be going back when any of my cars need body work or detailing. I give this company five stars. read more

I couldn't ask for better customer service, all thanks to Hector. The work they did on my car was exceptional and I will definitely use them again if I need any more work done. I did have a couple problems but nothing serious enough to rate them any lower than 5 stars. I had significant damage to the suspension and my rear bumper cover needed work. They restored my bumper and the paint job was perfect. They also did a full auto detail and made my car look good as new. The work they did on the suspension was well done. They did miss a damaged part on their first inspection though. I took it back and they fixed it in a day. Again, great service and Hector worked with me all the way. I also had trouble with the alignment and had to get it re-aligned three times. The fourth time I took it to another tire shop and it's fixed. I can't blame Car Tech for the tire shop they use though. Overall great job guys! Keep it up!! read more

Took my car here after it was stolen and crashed. As soon as I showed up to the shop hector looked at it and gave me a whole run down on what work needs to be done ( also informed me of potential work need after full inspected). He was extremely knowledgeable and obviously knew what he was doing. He sent me home with a sense of comfort as to prior to arriving I had some anxiety. He updated me every step of the way personally and let me know exactly what was going on, answered every question and concern I had about changing the locks and ignition switch. He went above and beyond to provide me with all the services needed for my repair and car security. The finished product was incredible. The car looked better than when I first purchased. Everything from the fitment to the paint was perfect. Definitely would recommend to friends and family. read more

I have recently had my wife's car into Car Tech to be repaired. We had a unfortunate situation in which a person hit the passenger side of our suburban and drove away with no notice of note or anything. When we noticed the issue we were already home and baffled at what happened. We have had great experience in the past with this GREAT family owned shop so I called Hector at Car Tech explained the situation. He handled my insurance company with ease and got us rental vehicle while the repairs were made you our vehicle. I have been doing business with these folks for 15 years and highly recommend them and there staff. Not only do I take my personal vehicles I take or business equipment there also. Thank You Car Tech Auto Collision and you're staff for your professionalism and support. read more

I am so glad to have brought my car here to Car Tech! I had their help with a small bumper issue earlier this year and they were able to fix it and made it look like nothing ever happened. I knew then if I ever needed any car work done to bring it back to them. Later this year we were in a car accident and the tow company asked what body shop to take it to, I called Car Tech right there and then and Hector assured me that they would take care of it. There was a lot of work needed to be done and Hector would always keep me updated with the process. When it was finally ready I was so impressed it looked better than when we bought it. Despite the insurance recommendations I still take it to Hector because he and his team are very professional and do an excellent job every time! read more

I am really impressed with the overall work at Car Tech Auto Collision! I brought my brand new Dodge Challenger here when I got into a small accident. Hector and his team were very professional and even helped me with my insurance claim. They kept my insurance and I updated on all the things they would fix on my car. This gave me so much confidence in knowing that my car was in good hands. Hector and his team went above and beyond! My car looked like it just came out of the Dodge dealership when it was done. They did an amazing job on the body and even did an interior/exterior detail on the car. I can't thank these guys enough for their hard work! My car looks so much better. Thank you so much for your dedication and amazing work! read more

I completely enjoyed doing business with Car Tech Auto body! I was greeted wonderfully by Hector Jr. and Hector Sr.who both took the time to listen to the work I wanted done and then Hector Sr. showed examples of the fine work they do! I brought the fibreglass hood from an 03 Mach 1, which I had prepped, and wanted them to paint the top and underside. I took along a spoiler to which they would match the color. I was extremely happy with the results! This hood is going on a 2001 GT Mustang Convertible show car and it was absolutely gorgeous! The color was a perfect match with a high gloss and no orange peel! Additionally, they clear coated the underside which I did not expect! Thank you guys for an outstanding job! read more

Hector and his team are stellar, and I strongly recommend bringing your business here! I brought my Highlander that really needed some work (I have three pets) in for an interior detail and they not only gave me the most competitive price I've seen, but did an outstanding job on my car. They went above and beyond to make sure I was completely taken care of and even cleaned the exterior at no extra charge. I felt like I had been their customer for years. I am proud to show off my car now and can say, with confidence, that you will be well taken care of here. I came from Seaside, and I'm so glad I made the trip. Thank you Hector and everyone from Car Tech for all your hard work and great customer service! read more

Was very nervous as a single Female looking for a repair shop to fix my 1997 Honda. What I found and experienced with Car Tech was above and beyond what I expected. Starting with Hector in the front office explaining how they will order the tail light and repair the very badly CRUNCHED Bumper while taking in consideration my Budget ( high deductible insurance) His Brother Adrian who works in the Shop gave me a ride home and picked me up when my car was ready. They did an outstanding job and even surprised me with a special treatment on my Headlights. They are a very Proud Family business and I will support and recommend them to all my Friends. Thank you, Karen read more

Best auto body in town! Family owned and worked great with my insurance. Hector and his crew worked on my Red Camaro earlier this year. Rally red!. Super difficult job. He and his team matched the color great. Hidden location away from main streets. Great customer service. Hector and his crew do a great job. Work was done in the time frame he had said. Problems came up and kept me well informed. Went the extra mile. Honest shop. Great communicator. Went above and beyond. Waited for me after work to pick me up to pick up my vehicle. Will continue to recommend. Future work coming up with wife's car. Will deffinetly take to Car Tech. Thanks read more

I've had great customer service in the past, but the customer service that the whole Car Tech staff provide is just the absolute top notch! Right from day 1, Hector has been extremely helpful and informative. I got into an accident which really damaged my fender and pushed in my front wheel; It was definitely not drivable. The staff has worked thoroughly on my vehicle and returned it to me, amazingly, in better condition than when I first got it! Everything runs smoothly and they finished ahead of the schedule as well. I cannot express enough how well they treat their customers, and how much work and detail they put into what they do. read more

Considering that repairing damage from an accident is never fun, I couldn't have asked for a better experience. Hector and his son were both wonderful. They were professional, prompt and the work they did on my car was amazing. I was trying to keep expenses down, so I asked Hector to just repair my bent bumper and not address the chipped paint on it. Hector is such a perfectionist, he couldn't leave the chipped paint be. He repaired the paint at no charge...just so he could be proud of his work! Now if that doesn't show pride in your business, I don't know what does. I would refer him to anyone in need of auto body repair. read more

Professional Service. Friendly Staff. Affordable Prices. All the reasons why Car Tech is the place for all your collision and modifying auto needs. I heard about Car Tech through a friend of mine who had work done on his 350Z so I brought my car over after a blind driver rear ended my car. What would have taken a full week to fix, actually took Car Tech 3 days! Fast forward six years later I am still coming back. Just recently blacked out all the chrome from my camry to give it a more aggressive look, results exceeded my expectations. I would and do recommend Car Tech to anybody who wants quality work. read more