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    Don's Body Shop

    4.6 (163 reviews)
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    Services - Don's Body Shop

    Auto steering and suspension repair

    Routine automotive maintenance

    Bumper repair

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    Cherrie S.

    It was only a few days before my wedding and I was coming home from shopping. I was literally about 3 blocks from my house. When I was rear ended by a young lady who was not paying on attention from being on her phone. I filed a claim through my insurance and they connected to her insurance. And I chose Dons body shop, I have never been to this body shop before however I am so glad that I did have them work on my car! They were very responsive and made sure to always update me on anything that changed! When my car was finished they called me right away to let me know that my car was ready to come home! I also have damaged to the front of my car from someone backing into my car unfortunately I feel like my car had been a hot magnet. But I am definitely going to have Don's body shop fix the front of my car as well. I definitely recommend this body shop.

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    David M.

    What a great and friendly body shop. At Don's they did such a great job at the repair my car looked brand new. They even patched up one of my tires that had a hole that I didn't know about as a courtesy (I thought that it was just losing air because of the accident, turns out it was a nail that I drove over before taking it to them) Fantastic job guys I really appreciate it. Highly recommend this body shop!

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    Ask the Community - Don's Body Shop

    Does anyone know how to get ahold of the previous owner "KEITH Bridgeman" he's a miracle worker & I wish they hadn't retired...i need his help ..Please can anyone let me know how to get a hold of him? thanx Kristen Nielsen

    Is there anything that we can help you with? Are you thinking of Ray Bridgeman? I believe Keith was just an estimator here Ray was the owner. We would be more then happy to help you with your vehicle.

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    “Mario was great to work with, friendly and very professional, and seamlessly managed the insurance connection.”

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    Reliance Auto Collision & Rental - Inside Reliance Auto Collision

    Reliance Auto Collision & Rental

    (255 reviews)

    Excellent service and a truly great experience with Ismail. I brought in my Tesla Model 3 because…read morethe passenger-side door was misaligned and would not close properly after the open door had struck an object. Ismail took a look right away and asked one of his mechanics to bring the car in for a closer inspection. Within about 15 minutes, they identified the issue as a simple misalignment, adjusted the door, and had it closing normally again. What impressed me most was the difference compared with a couple of other auto shops I had visited. They told me I would need to leave the car overnight just for an estimate, that the door might need to be removed, parts could need to be ordered, and the repair could take 10-15 days. Ismail was able to resolve the issue in less than 15 minutes without replacing any parts. I really appreciated his honesty, professionalism, efficiency, and willingness to help. It is refreshing to find someone who focuses on solving the problem instead of making the repair more complicated than it needs to be. I highly recommend Ismail and his shop. Five-star service all the way.

    10 STARS! If you're…read morelooking for something more than just a business that will deal with you, but more like a family or friend that takes care of you and will hook you up specially treating you like it's personal, this place is what you want! I had a minor incident that left considerable scratches, markings, and a small dent or two on my 2026 Toyota Grand Highlander (not white). I dropped by just to get an estimate, and even though I didn't make an appointment, Elias was cool & considerate enough to still take me and checked it out. Where one collision repair shop in Fruitvale estimated $1800 (to take the whole panel off and work it), and another in Hayward estimated over $500, Elias hooked me up with the MOST unbelievable subtracting discount! I think & imagine I would only see something reserved to be offered in that degree given to a business owners' personal family or friends! To add to the exceptional, he and his guy offered to take care of me right there and then even though it was the late in the day (and it's not like I didn't see other cars being worked on too). I waited with him in his office, and we were just shooting the breeze. Elias is just the coolest, chillest, most laid back, most personable guy. A guy that's eager to do you a favor, do what he can for you; completely why you can see how I described him/them as an establishment/person that will treat & take care of you like a family or friend. And if you are big dog lover like I am, there's a bonus with his office/business, and I loved hanging out with him and his dog (I think his name was Jake). That dog is just a big teddy bear that just wants your attention and to play with you. In the end, for what he offered to do it for and considering it was just what they were able to fit in late in the day, I would say it got back to 98% there (so much so I even offered to give more $, which he wouldn't take [would only accept this Yelp review and pets to the dog]). To the extent that when I very apprehensively/fearfully showed it to my very scrutinizing-type wife, she accepted it and even took to it without having me take it back and get any more work done (to complete it by the last 2 percent; get it to the full 100%)! This goes to show that this place is as surprisingly impressive and proficient as I was surprised by my very scrutinizing wife's acceptance & approval. Couple notes about this place -- try not to park in the back, they do work there with cars coming in & out (it's not just for temporarily placing cars like I thought haha); just park in front of the garage opening (he prefers it right outside his office to see what has to be done). Also, as mentioned before, it's best to make an appointment even for an estimate. Elias (and Jake[?]) and his guy (I really wish I got his name; because I highly doubt I would've gotten such an awesome outcome if he wasn't willing as well) are the best! I can't imagine finding a cooler, most considerate guy in this. He/They did it with such quality work (look at my other estimates & what it would take) where I'm off the hook with my rather scrutinizing wife, and he/they did me the hugest favor with what he/they offered to do it for (that I imagine like only reserved for family or friends), I'm sure he'd treat & do the same for you or anybody.

    California Collision

    California Collision

    (527 reviews)

    I used Yelp for a few businesses on repair estimates for my dented front bumper cover on my Rav4…read more Did you know that the car's frame is mostly steel or aluminum to protect drivers and passengers, sensors, electronics, etc. but in most cases the outside cover is bendable plastic for aerodynamic reasons? The bad news is that plastic deforms too much from a collision, you can't just massage it back to shape with a hair dryer. Also, who knows if anything else on the car behind the plastic is damaged or out of alignment. California Collision came to the rescue and was able to replace my bumper cover, have it painted, and then recalibration done for the various car sensors to eliminate fault codes. Even minor collisions can cause sensors to be faulty, so don't assume it's a cosmetic thing and try to cut corners and get your vehicle repaired properly. The job took a few hours one day to paint match, then a separate full day to install, recalibrate, and test drive the vehicle to ensure bo more fault codes. George was extremely friendly and transparent with the repair process. He even gave me a tour of his shop and explained the workflow. Its a family business as his son and daughter also work here. He obviously values work-life balance and is closed Friday-Sunday. Body Shops are not cheap but if you need a thorough repair and want things done right, I highly recommend California Collision. If paying out of pocket, use a debit card with a high spend limit to avoid credit card fees.

    If you get into a bad accident, the insurance company will breathlessly insist that you need to…read morehave your vehicle towed to some chain body shop far away...so they can quickly total it and hit you with lowball offers. Don't do that. After I wisely had my car towed home instead, I took a deep breath, talked to my regular mechanic, and he recommend I send it to George at California Collisions. This was a very good choice. George and his staff did the grueling work of haggling with the insurance company, multiple times, over weeks. He also did an excellent job reconstructing my vehicle within the constraints of the insurance coverage. I got my adventure wagon back in good-as-new condition. Customer service and communication were excellent. About 15,000 miles later the rebuild has been tested and proven. Happy to support and rep this business.

    Bay Colors Refinishing

    Bay Colors Refinishing

    (82 reviews)

    I wish I could give them more stars!!! I brought my 2013 Lexus to them after a collision and after…read morevisiting every shop in the Tri Valley area. I'm a widow and getting the car fixed and painted was a big, stressful headache for me. Kathy is absolutely wonderful to deal with, polite, kind and professional and so is the Owner of this establishment. They truly did a beautiful job. The paint job is seamless and the car looks gorgeous again. They also caught a few structural issues and that also was handled by them. The lowest bid I got was over $6,000.00 and went as high as $12,000.00. They did it for thousands$$$ less. But the beauty of it is their workmanship, they really know their craft. So to all the ladies out there having to deal with an accident or damage to your vehicle, do yourself a BIG favor and give them a call, Kathy is wonderful right from the first phone call and will help you and save you thousands going somewhere else. I didn't think I was going to find a shop like this and almost gave up. They are the nicest people, honest, professional, and not outrageous in their pricing, and I would know after going to a dozen different shops, all acting like they were doing me a favor, "normally we charge $8000 but for you mam we are willing to do it for $6500". To the Crew at Bay Colors, I apologize for the lateness of this review. Thank you for the beautiful job and no headaches handling my Lexus 450h. If ever I need work done again, I know exactly where I'll be going, Bay Colors!!!

    Great to work with! Brought my car in for a full paint job, had a number of minor body issues. Tri…read moredelivered on what was promised and the car looks amazing!

    Prime Automotive

    Prime Automotive

    (102 reviews)

    You should read this because these stars were hard won. I've been to other shops in Castro Valley…read moreover my car's lighting issue. I've been over-charged, bait and switched, wildly underwhelmed, and still, my car's lights didn't work after paying out far too much money. When i brought my car in to these folks, they listened. They were kind. They had a specialist in San Jose who drove up to check on my car, for which they didn't charge extra. They spent extra time making sure they knew exactly what was going on before they even came up with the estimate. They got a good price on the part and didn't throw a huge up-charge on it. On top of all that, and all the time and effort they put into this, they only charged me for an hour of labor. Even better, they got the job done perfectly. Honesty. Integrity. Amazing skills. They may not have the fanciest shop in Castro Valley, but they have the best crew in Castro Valley. I won't be taking my car anywhere else from now on.

    I truly appreciate the clarity and transparency this place provides. I especially want to give Joey…read morea huge shoutout -- he is kind, professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely makes every client feel valued and comfortable. He always goes above and beyond when explaining the services I'm paying for, as well as any future services I may need. When he provides future services, he offers estimates so you can make a clear decision when the time is right. What I appreciate most is that he takes the time to educate me without ever making me feel pressured into purchasing anything. Joey provides honest guidance, answers every question clearly, and makes the entire experience stress-free. Highly recommend!

    Don's Body Shop - autorepair - Updated October 2026

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