My wife recently had her Range Rover repaired here. There were some delays on our side due to coordinating with our apartment complex, but once everything was ready, the team at Chris Amato's Body Werks took over and did a great job. Big shout-out to Jackie H., who was patient with us and managed the entire process. She made everything easy and pleasant, and I highly recommend this team. Great work and everything was completed on time! read more

Outstanding service. From the moment I drove my Range Rover in. I was welcomed by Cheryl. I had a small scratch on my window. I asked if they could touch it up. Without hesitation Zach came out and told me he'd take care of it. He could not have been more professional. Both Cheryl and Zach. Anytime I need body work on my car I'll be sure to go to Amatos Body Works. Service and they did an amazing job. read more

Chris and his crew are very thorough in processing your damaged vehicle. They are also very nice to work with and helpful with assisting you while dealing with your claim, with or without your insurance company. I will continue to do business with them. Great company!! read more

It's very unfortunate that I feel the need to write this review. Back in 2019 a detailer & another good friend that used to work at Hoehn GMC Cadillac referred us to this place for our new truck. At that time everything went great. Fast forward 2026 we had to take our very old car there for some minor paint work. This time our experience has been arduous & frustrating. From the start it took weeks to get the ball rolling, that could have been on the insurance side, I will give a bit on that but after that it was painful. Leaving messages for the rep we were working with took several calls & messages & average return call was 5-6 days later. Now I'm sure the paint work they did will be fine but I honestly feel since it's such an older car they didn't take much pride in doing the repair. When we mentioned issues about the car they 1st tried to blow us off & said they only did the rear repair... Well why are the sunvisors on backwards? Then they explained they had to take the headliner off etc... well so now it wasn't just the rear. Now we hear a lot more noise/wind coming in from the driver's side windows. We were told they didn't mess with the weather stripping. Well it wasn't doing it prior to taking the vehicle there but now it is. I just feel they slapped things back together. The worst part was we called to let them know about the issues & the lady who answered the phone made an appointment to bring the car back in for them to look at the issues. My girlfriend took the car back just to tell them they will need about an hours time to remedy the issues. My girlfriend didn't have time that day so she had to call and make another appointment. Well that was 2 messages left & finally a call a week later. My girlfriend took the car in & sat there while they did the repairs. It didn't take an entire hour so that was good but any concerns about the weather stripping she said there scuffed up & slits in it wasn't there before but the body shop claims they didn't touch it. So now I have to take it to soneone else to remedy the situation. This was all caused by minimal damage. Now I'm not a professional in body work so I don't know the average time it would take to fix something like this but over a month I feel is long. It hasn't been convenient that's for sure taking the car in 5 minutes just to be told we had to go back so schedule an appointment. I called around & I was told that most body shops will detail the entire car after just in case there is spray off on other parts of the car & yet they didn't. I'm not saying they did something wrong about this specific item because I do not know the industry standard. They definitely didn't take care of our old car. There were dirty handprints on the interior of the car. I guess it's such an old car maybe it wasn't what they want to work on. We definitely will not go back as it will cost me out of pocket now to get things fixed. I'm updating this due to their response. The car absolutely did not get detailed inside and out. If so, why was their dirty handprint marks on the interior and why does it look like there was a wax job done on the part you work on and not on the other 1/2 the car? Still you didn't address the numerous calls it took to get calls back. It's a shame that instead of trying to make the customer happy you defend the bad experience. read more

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I am super happy with my service from Chris Amato's. They went above and beyond with the accident repair of my E30 BMW. The paint is shiny, glossy, matches and everything they did looks great. They nicely addressed small things that they didn't have to do and that made the whole job look way better than it was before the accident. I can't stop looking at it cause it's so good. They communicated when they said they would and the job was done within the time frame they said. When the car was done they made sure I was happy with it and even did a couple more minor things on pick up day. I did a lot of DD and went to four other shops to get quotes for my car. Chris Amato's was right in the middle for price but top notch for quality. Would absolutely recommend. But be patient, perfection takes time. read more

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Absolute perfection -- wouldn't trust my Plaid with anyone else Chris Amato and the team at Body Werks are on another level. They just repaired bumper and rim damage on my Tesla Plaid, and the result is flawless. Not "good as new" -- better than new. The paint match is perfect, the body lines are exact, and the rim looks like it just rolled off the factory floor. Chris and his team specialize in high-end electric vehicles, and it shows in every detail of their work. Meticulous attention to detail, fair pricing, and delivered exactly when promised I wouldn't take my Tesla anywhere else. If you care about your car -- especially a performance EV like a Plaid -- this is the place. There's a huge difference between a body shop and a craftsman-level operation. Body Werks is the latter. Thanks again, Chris. Exceptional work. read more

I was driving on the freeway during a downpour and something hit my Audi A4. Zach and Vanessa helped me navigate the process with the ins adjuster. I dropped my car off just before Christmas because we were going on vacation and they did let me know realistic time frames for completion after the holidays. They were friendly and professional. I had to follow up a few times to check in but the job was done well. My car looks like nothing happened. They even threw in a little work my ins didn't cover completely. Happy to have my car back! read more

Chris and his crew are amazing! My family has brought numerous cars to CABW and we are always impressed by the quality of their work and their attention to detail. My truck was recently hit on the rear bumper. Based on my assessment, it was a simple fix. I figured a new bumper is all that was needed. Chris and his crew did a thorough inspection of my truck and noticed many underlying issues that were not visible. There was damage to the tailgate, bumper, bed and cross brace. The entire repair process went smoothly. Marleen kept me informed with updates. Just picked up my truck yesterday and it looks perfect! I'm in the automotive industry and I can see any imperfections from a mile away lol. Thank you Chris and the entire CABW crew for the great work! read more

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Just got my car fixed here at Chris Amato's and I am beyond happy and grateful for the work they put into my Tesla! Shoutout to Robert and Marleen helping me through the process. Sheryl was also amazing as well! Thank you guys! I would definitely come back and also recommend this place to my friends and family ! read more

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I don't typically write reviews but Chris and his team are exceptional. I had an minor collision that really damaged my Mercedes. In no time, Chris and Vanessa were able to get me a quote, worked hand-in-hand with my insurance company, and the Mercedes Dealership to restore my car to it's immaculate condition before the wreck. I obtained multiple quotes from shops throughout San Diego--Not only was Chris Armato's was fairly priced but they had amazing reviews. And in hindsight, it was the best decision I could have ever made. read more

This is a top rate body shop. I have had several body shop repairs done here and every one has come back excellent. The customer service and communication is terrific. My recent experience was dealing with Jackie. I had some scheduling difficulties as I was leaving the country for an extended period and Jackie was very accommodating for my schedule, kept me appraised of the on-going work, and was a delight to work with. I highly recommend this body shop! read more

Hit from behind needed body work. Vanessa and her crew were very friendly and professional - they did it right and cleaned my car inside and out to boot. No surprises as far as cost I am More than satisfied by the job done. read more

Recently my parked car was damaged by two other cars who collided and then hit mine. AAA recommended this body shop, and I am so grateful they did. Sara kept me updated every step of the way, ensuring every part fit perfectly and an alignment was performed before my car was returned. Paint was matched perfectly and the car was detailed to perfection before the shop released my car. The estimate was fair and no surprises in the final cost, which the other drivers' insurance promptly paid. There are not enough stars to rate Chris Amato's Body Werks in Oceanside. read more

My car was towed here by AAA and I am so grateful they recommended Chris Amato's. Sarah kept me updated on the progress of the repair and answered all of my questions. She was transparent and very responsive. Upon pick up, Eddie gave me a great rundown of the repairs. Explained the warranty and made sure I was completely satisfied with their work. Eddie was professional and very knowledgeable. I didn't catch the employee's name behind the counter when I arrived but they were fantastic too. Car accidents are extremely stressful but I felt confident with Chris Amato's work/service throughout the entire process. read more

PAINT COLOR DOES NOT MATCH!!! My entire passenger side got side swiped, so I took it to this shop to get serviced. I have red Tesla and they supposedly specialize it Tesla's so I thought they would do a good job. Boy was I dead wrong. The paint quality is so cheap when comparing it to the stock Tesla red it is laughable. It looks worst in different lighting. Literally looks like a heap TJ paint job. My car got one good side now and one bad side, the bad side being Chris amatos work. Paint is so bad i decided not keeping this car anymore, trash. Go somewhere else besides here if you have a Tesla specially a red one. read more

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Chris, and his team were a pleasure to deal with. I am very particular about my cars and the repair to my Shelby was nothing short of excellent. Vanessa, the service advisor kept me well informed throughout the repair process. Their attention to detail was brilliant and I would recommend them to anyone expecting the highest of quality of repairs and service. Great job to Chris and his team! read more

Took my Rivian R1T in for some minor damage to the rear left fender. vehicle was restored to better than new and cleaner than when I took delivery at the Rivian service center. Jackie was wonderful to work with. She kept me informed every step along the way. Also received great service from Eddie. Definitely recommend. read more

The customer service at Chris Amato's was really amazing. Jackie and Zach really helped and had great customer service and always kept in contact, and gave updates about my car. They were also very friendly and were willing to answer any questions and concerns that I had. Once my Car was fixed, it looked perfect and looked brand new. read more

Took our truck in for body work. It was a pretty big job but Chris Amato's brought it back to brand new. Beautiful job and gorgeous paint finish. My truck was cleaned to perfection inside and out. Jackie kept us informed on the progress from beginning to end. These folks are pros. I highly recommend them! read more

Having used Chris Amato's Body Werks multiple times for different cars, my last experience (Rivian R1T in November of '24) was as great as all the others. Besides excellent workmanship, a strong warranty and access to the owner, if needed, their customer support is excellent. Jackie was my adviser. She did an excellent job keeping me abreast of the progress, dealt with all the required approvals and was an effective advocate for me in the daily coordination meeting. Due to an out of town visitor requiring a car, we needed the repair done by a specific day. Jackie and the team made that possible which was extremely helpful. I hope to not have to return to a body shop any time soon. However, if I do, I know my car and I will be in great hands at Chris Amato's Body Werks. Thank you for the great service! read more

Was referred here by a local shop who was not Tesla certified and I'm so glad they referred Chris Amatos. Eddy took quick care of my issue and even noticed my tire pressure was a little low so he filled them up. They really went the extra mile for someone who just walked in. I was worried I would spend a lot on repairs for some damage caused by an exploding tire on the freeway. But they got me back on the road so fast and really took care of me. Thank you Eddy. I'll be sure to be back with any other Tesla work I may need. read more

I went in to have an estimate on fixing some deep scratches and a slight dent of my front bumper of a Model S Tesla. I asked for estimates to fix the bumper and on replacing the bumper with a new one. Both jobs would require repainting the front bumper. I was sent an email of only one estimate for fixing the existing bumper from Zack, the person who made the appraisal. I called Zach and asked again for the costs of replacing it. Zach quickly sent me another email with quote that appeared to have inflated costs for labor and body work (on a new bumper!), making the cost of replacing the bumper $800 more than fixing it. I wrote an email in response, asking for clarification, but received no response. I took my car to another body repair shop (Chapparone), which was rated more highly and also closer to where I live. Unlike Amato's, Chapparone issued two estimates for me within a couple minutes while I was still in the shop! This allowed me to discuss these estimates with the appraiser in person. Reassuringly, the estimate for fixing the front bumper was within $50 of Amato's estimate. However, Chapparone's estimate for replacing the bumper was $700 less than that of Amato's. Given the small difference in price between fixing the bumper versus replacing it, I elected to replace the bumper, something conceded by the appraiser at Chapparone, and even by Zack when I met with him, as probably being the better option, in terms of having greater likelihood of looking like new. Amato's performance in making estimates is clearly not 5 star. If you are using insurance to pay for repairs, I suppose cost doesn't matter. If you are paying for repairs out of pocket, then avoiding Amato's Body "Werks" probably is a good idea. read more

My Tesla came to this body shop a few months ago for warranty repair and they did a good job fixing the factory blotched paint job where there was a shadow on the paint. I also called recently and spoke to Mike for a second opinion on a denied Mexico car Insurance claim that we already had pending at Toyota Carlsbad collision center. I wanted to know the out of pocket repair cost if we went through with his body shop instead. He gave me the tip to try fighting the insurance by asking to speak with a supervisor. I did just that and we got approved the supplement worth about $8k! I will definitely send my future repairs to this car shop. Thank you Mike! read more

Brought our BMW into the shop mid January and got it back yesterday, February 18. the whole passenger side had been sideswiped and the front tire wheel well had been smashed in. What we got back yesterday was our ruined car looking brand new again. It sparkled and you would never know anything had happened to it. My wife and I couldn't be more satisfied. Our representative at Chris Amato's Body Werks was Marleen Reyes and she kept us informed on a weekly basis. She handled the insurance company and kept us out of it. We just waited until it was ready for pick up. Marleen's weekly emails and phone messages were all we needed. We'd recommend Chris Amato's to anyone who needs major damage repaired. Great staff and body mechanics. read more

Let me say I was blown away with the paint and body werk from the crew. The front office set up my appointment and kept me informed through the whole process (thank you Sarah). When I picked up my car WOW. Completely Satisfied, Top to Bottom - Front to Back looked new. Thank You Chris and Great Crew. Dave D read more

I am gratefully surprised at the customer service, quality of work and attention to detail that was shown at this shop. Mike and Marleen were awesome. My camper van was damaged in a windstorm and other shops weren't able to accommodate it due to its size. From my initial check in all the way through they were top notch. They were able able to get my van in, deal with insurance and even made sure to get the van back before my big trip. The work looks amazing and they even detailed the whole van and it looks better than new! Definitely would recommend this spot. read more

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Took my car here after I got side swiped by a drunk driver. My friend referred me, he swore it was the best body shop in north county. They definitely didn't disappoint. Car looks great, good as new and Marlene was very helpful and gave me great customer service. Definitely recommend this place. read more

Chris Amato's Body Werks was recommended by my BMW service advisor who never steers me wrong. In this case he absolutely pointed me to the best. I had parking lot bang (no note) on rear panel . From the moment I walked in the door the first time I could tell this was the right place to repair my BMW X6M. The staff greeted me and immediately walked out to get pictures of the damage, I was introduced to their estimator Corbin Potts. Corbin gave me a detailed explanation of the steps they would perform to get my car back to like new. I was later contacted by Sarah Cooper letting me know she would be handling the insurance part and she told me steps that would be involved with insurance company. I asked Corbin in the beginning for a ballpark figure of how long it would take, he said they don't really know until they tear down the car what will have to be done , he said guesstimate was 3 1/2 weeks. Car was finished little over 3 weeks. Chris Amato's Body Werks not only did a wonderful job on my car they are really nice professional people to work with . I recommend them highly. read more

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I called this business to have body work completed on my Tesla. This company was unfortunately recommended by Tesla. (I will be letting Tesla know of my experience.) I was told by Jennifer that I would get a call back "most likely by the end of the day" after forwarding all of my insurance information over to them. It's now been over a week without so much as even a call back or email despite calling them 2 times to inquire of the status. I don't like to be that person to bug them for a call back, but when your car needs to be repaired there is not time to leave people hanging. Based on other reviews, delays, lack Of communication and not responding are a common occurrence with this business. I simply wanted to get my car fixed. Now I've wasted a week trying to get my car repaired costing me unnecessary car rental expense. If you are too busy to take in new business at least have the decency to let me know so I can go elsewhere instead of waiting and calling with zero response. If you can't even call people back to schedule repairs this reflects poor customer service and management, which is a red flag! I would recommend going elsewhere to a business actually cares about their customers. read more

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Just got my car back and my car looks like new again. I worked with Vanessa and she was great at keeping me in touch with progress and updates. Chris Amato's was recommended by the Range Rover dealer and I believe they did a great job! read more

My experience with Chris's team was fantastic start to finish. I called and left a message and got a call back within 10 mins. I was then given an appointment for an estimate (Rivian R1T - not an easy vehicle to work with) on the same day. In their waiting room, even their shop staff that walked by seemed genuinely interested in helping us. Our estimate/discussion with Robert was nothing short of spectacular. We particularly enjoyed briefly hearing about his career background. When we together made a diagnosis of the best way to proceed, he was even kind enough to have his shop manager (Alberto - what a lovely "gentle giant") come out and help explain the best next steps. My immediate family owns 2 Teslas, a Rivian and our extended family owns an additional 2 Teslas and several rare exotics. We have found our new go-to body shop. read more

Robert helped me with a scratch on my car and he was extremely empathetic, polite and helpful. He got me in immediately and fixed my car very quickly. As a repeat customer I highly recommend this shop. They are phenomenal. read more

Had Chris Amato's work on my BMW M2 competition, it had a lot of mechanical damage and had some body damage, they absolutely did an amazing job while they gave me updates along the way! Vanessa and Corban were super helpful! Vanessa kept me updated along the way with the whole process while Corban gave me the run down on what was fixed along with did an excellent job on doing quality checks! Will definitely recommend anyone to go here for an automotive collision work! read more

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I was super upset about my bumper being so badly damaged. I was afraid that new paint ans bumper would stand out that it has been replaced and painted but Corbin at Chris amatos body works assured me that it would be just like new like nothing ever happen. Oh man the bum0er turned out so beautiful and the car looks like new. Like it never happen. Such talen there and great service read more

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Chris Amato's Body Werks did a fantastic job on my Range Rover after a crazy homeless man threw a huge rock at my car while exiting the freeway leaving a nice dent on my quarter panel. They were professional and got the job done when expected. I would definitely recommend them! read more

This was my second experience using Chris Amato's Body Werks in Oceanside. (The first was also an A+ job and I should have written a review then - a few years ago. My bad.) This recent repair was done to my rear ended Tesla Y. After this second time I feel that I can accurately testify that everything about this shop is brilliant. The coordination and communication with insurance was great. (They have a dedicated insurance manager!) We were able to drop off our rental car when repairs were finished. (Seriously, THAT's never happened!) The car was detailed and looks brand new. All personnel are top notch. Everyone from the front desk and insurance people to the technicians and anyone in between were courteous and professional. A neighbor recommended CA's saying "Don't take your Tesla to anyone else!" Let me add to that...don't take your CAR to anyone else. read more

Chris Amatos is a great shop I took my vehicle to get fixed right there and they did such a great job they had my vehicle ready in less than two weeks they were keeping me updated with every details and everything they were getting done to the vehicle I just want to say thank you to Sarah for all the great work. read more

I drive a black 2019 Audi RS3. It has just gone past 20.000 miles. Like most individual's that drive high end cars I love my car and I'm very meticulous with it. This is the bodyshop that caters to high end vehicles and meticulous people. I park my car in the garage at night. Unfortunately driving your car consist of hazards unforseen. And when I've had rock chips and a cracked windshield the only place I would trust my car to is Amato's. Amato's spends a great deal of time and effort on my car with attention to detail that I appreciate very much, as I'm very detailed oriented in pretty much everything in my life. From my training in the martial arts for 45 years to my service to our country as a Marine. They are master technicians that rate 5 stars across the board. Everything from scheduling appointments to dropping off and picking up your vehicle is a pleasant experience with a qualified professional staff that stands behind their amazing work. Amato's is a very busy shop but any delays in getting your car scheduled is will worth the wait to get everything done correctly and with outstanding results. I currently waiting to have my front-end and fenders as will as the hood touched up for a future wrap on my Audi. Their changing out my windshield as well. Thanks to Chris and his entire team. Thomas Eddings Retired USMC read more

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Chris Amato's and his staff did an excellent job fixing a paint defect on my truck. They explained the plan for fixing it, the time required, etc. Plus they kept me updated with progress reports. All in all, it was a good experience. Chris has a nice, relaxed style which makes him a pleasure to work with. My customer service point of contact was Jackie. She was always on top of the project, and got any questions answered right away. I liked her enthusiasm and desire to provide excellent and friendly communication. So, well done for both Chris, Jackie, and the entire crew. Note: they are factory trained and approved for both Tesla's and Rivian's. read more

I was referred to Chris Amato's Body Werks (CABW) by the Carlsbad Porsche dealership to take take of a small fender bender. After reading the reviews, I decided to give them a try. And I am glad I did! A few things I felt that set them apart. I was anxious to get my vehicle fixed and needed a quote ASAP. After calling CABW, they were able to see me right away for a quote. Once I got to their establishment, Cheryll greeted me at the front desk and was very personable, helpful, and guided me through the process. Next I met with Alex, who reviewed the damage, answered my many questions, and firmed up pricing (which was very reasonable) and estimated timelines (about a week) on when the job would be completed. Lastly I worked with Jackie, who keep me updated every step of the way throughout the week. This was my first experience with this company and I will have to say, the level of customer service was outstanding. You can tell each employee takes pride in their job and it shows with how well they respect the customer. Cheryll, Alex, and Jackie are the "A+ Team" they get six stars for going above and beyond making me feel like a VIP customer. Oh, my car was done one day earlier as well. Thank you CABW for an awesome experience. I will use you again and making referrals for any body work needs. read more

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