Will women get overpriced here? Yes. I came in the shop a couple of months ago for a repair and was charged ~800. This week my husband came in the shop for the exact same repair, and was quoted ~600. Interesting. When he came to pick it up after the repair, he walked in on the office woman talking to the male owner about how they overcharged me the first time. The repair was good both times, but don't waste your money here. I won't get that extra ~200 back, but the mental image of the lady jumping out of her skin with fright as my husband caught her admitting to the overcharge is priceless. Warms my heart lol. read more

From mechanical work to auto body and paint. Kevin and his team of experienced workers give their customers quality work done right the first time. read more

Dreams Autoworks - Body Shops Near Me - Alameda, California

Excellent quality work, Competitive pricing. Went above and beyond to deliver top notch work. Great communication throughout that kept me informed of any complications. I am very happy with the results. I highly recommend. Background: I brought my brz here to install and paint match a full body kit. Will return for future projects! read more

Kevin and his team are helpful and professional, despite this being a busy shop. He did a great job working up an estimate which required a lot of research on obscure parts for an older vehicle, but kept a great attitude all through the process and coordinated directly with the claims adjuster. read more

All I can say is, never again. Shits too pricey. $$ convince me they were going to get the real bumper. It's a lil better, , but Should have just kept my old one and fix that one instead. It was still do able. But my car looks aight read more

Dreams Autoworks - New bumper looks aight - Body Shops Near Me - Alameda, California

My catalitic converter was stolen, and Kevin helped me out with the best price possible, speedy work, and when it was making some funny noises afterwords (the fault of the cat thieves, not Kevin's repair) )he didn't hesitate to revisit my car at no charge to bring it back to its original condition. Thanks so much Kevin and crew!! read more

Dream autoworks hooked my bumper up.even though they took about 2 1/2weeks ,I see why,the quality is so good I had to wait behind other cars....................my Mercedes looks like it's fresh off of the lot!!,...they even detailed it,inside ad out before I picked it up..I'll definitely be back!!!! read more

Kevin and his crew did a fantastic job on our Prius C . He worked within the budget established by our carrier. He actually repaired a few smaller items not picked up on their estimate, all at no change in the amount allowed for by the insurance company. The quality of his work was impeccable. His timing was within the parameters he quoted. And he treated the customer as if they really mattered to him. This was our first time using Dreams Autoworks but we will certainly call upon Kevin and his crew again when the need arises. read more

Kevin and his crew did it again. I've taken several of my cars to him and referred friends and we a end up with awesome looking cars thanks to Dreams Autowork. I was able to check in with Kevin during the process and he always kept me informed. I will continue to bring my cars to Kevin. Great group of guys, great work, great price. I've taken my cars from a simple bumper to a whole paint job and I was always happy with the work. Its hard to find a good body shop but I have found mine here with Kevin and his crew. read more

This is a bit late, but I know I got to post it. Kevin help me repaint my rx-7 last year. Great paint the work to the very detail. I'll post before and after photo and Let the photo talk for me. read more

Dreams Autoworks - Before and after of my rx-7 - Body Shops Near Me - Alameda, California

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My car was badly damaged by a fallen tree, and I had to get a quote from an auto shop. I found this. Place on yelp and decided to give them a call on a Friday morning. The receptionists got me in the same morning, and was very friendly. The owner took his time to examine my car, searched up the cost of the repair for me even though it was a free estimate, I really appreciate what he did and how professional he was! Will definitely recommend friends and family to come to this auto shop in the future! read more

Kevin did a wonderful job for my 2009 Camry. Replaced my left side skirt, realigned my right side skirt, replaced my rear bumper, and realigned the rear frame back in place. Work was beautiful and speedy so i couldn't have asked for anymore. Definitely recommend this place to anyone in need of some honest car work. Will be coming back here for more future work on my car. read more

Amazing service by very capable mechanics. My splash guard under my car had caught on something on the freeway and was dragging, which was very concerning and needed immediate fixing (in my opinion). I showed up last minute as they had just closed and the mechanic onsite could tell I was stressed and was very willing to help, even after hours. They helped me remove my splash guard quickly and had a great attitude. I'm extremely grateful for the awesome customer service! read more

I found Kevin through word of mouth. My friend got his car repaired here and had a good experience so I decided to give them a try. I was t-boned in a parking lot and needed a new door and rear quarter panel pulled out. All I gotta say is WOW! Kevin did an awesome job and the door is just like factory again. The door closes like it did from the factory and I am 100% satisfied with the job they did. I highly recommend Dreams for their quality work and great customer service. read more

I've always been one of those guys that gets dragged along to body shops, mechanics and car dealers when my female friends have issues. After a few decades of that -- and dealing with all the normal car issues of my own -- you get a pretty good feel for cons and ripoffs. So let's start with this: Lame name and all, Dreams is the best (in talent and integrity) body shop I've ever dealt with ... and I can't begin to count how many body shops that includes, from coast to coast, over the past 30 years. A few months earlier, I had been directed by my insurance company, based on my location, toward their "preferred" body shop in Oakland -- a perfectly competent, ultra-sterile shop in Oakland where you could have eaten off the floor of the garage and eight coiffed employees smiled and shook your hand when you came in to pick up your keys -- and then sent you a 12-page questionnaire to ask how awesome they were. But Jesus H. Christ -- they came up with premium charges for everything, including parts that I knew couldn't have possibly been damaged in a 10 m.p.h. collision. Yeah, the insurance company was picking up the tab, but I knew that was going to end up on my premium sooner or later (it was sooner). So three months later, when some clown literally backed over the top of my hood on hillside terrain on a hiking trip, my insurance company recommended the same place. I told them 'no way.' And then I told them to send their adjuster to Dreams Autowork, the place that my trusted mechanic had recommended. I admit that I felt a little bit out of my element when I walked in and heard Kevin, the owner, raising hell with one of his suppliers in Chinese over the phone. But I trusted the referral, and ... Wow. The results were spectacular. Kevin connected with the database for my insurance company, submitted pictures and ordered all the parts before I even left the shop. The next day, my insurance company had approved all the fixes. I was really sweating the paint job on my uniquely colored SUV -- which was no longer in production -- but the Dreams Team (ha!) nailed it -- an absolutely perfect, assembly-line grade paint job. And the whole thing came in under budget -- and spectacularly under budget compared to the ripoff job of the pristine Oakland shop, which had charged my insurance company considerably more for significantly lesser damages three months earlier. Moreover, when I asked the Oakland place for the damaged parts, they couldn't produce them. At Dreams, Kevin took me to a pile in the back and pulled out my hood, which he let me hold and examine. Within a few months, I'd returned to Kevin's shop three times. My girlfriend backed her brand-new Hyundai into a post -- those things don't have bumpers, and her quarter-panel was thrashed. It was a holiday weekend; by the time her neighborhood shop on the Peninsula had given her a quote and lined up a post-holiday appointment, Kevin had her car fixed -- well under the budget her shop on the Peninsula had quoted. When she had a similar accident a month later (she's beautiful inside and out, but not a great driver) and wisely chose to make the repair without her insurance company's involvement, Kevin gave us an extraordinarily generous deal. And he did so again a few months later, when my car was vandalized and I didn't want to involve the insurance company. All in all: BEST-EVER BODY SHOP. read more

Stopped by at 1:22pm to get a quote for some paint work on my car that was hit last week. There were two men in the office and one by the entrance, however no one was able to assist. It was lunch time and they asked if I could come back in 15 minutes. I can drive to a number iif other body shops in Alameda or Oakland in that time. So I did just that. One star for asking politely. read more

'Twas a nightmarish day before the fourth of July, I had one hour to get to work and a severely damaged front wheel, a completely destroyed tire from hitting garbage/cement on the hwy. Two neighboring repair shops refused service because they'd rather close early. Panic stricken, I walked into Dreams Autowork. They were swamped! I nervously explained the situation. The manager, Kevin, expressed they didn't specialize in wheels, as they're a body repair shop, but agreed to look at it anyway right then and there. Within minutes they switched my spare with one of the rear tires to ensure a safer commute. We took a quick spin around the block to assured the alignment wasn't ruined. I was prepared to pay, but Kevin kindly wished me a happy holiday! Anytime I need future body work done, Dreams Autowork is the first place I'll go. read more

Very nice work, they did a lot more than expected :) Fast repairs, it took only a week to replace a fender, repair a bumper and paint most of the car. Kinda hard to understand sometimes but I highly recommend their work. About the other reviews, you might have to call to keep them aware you're waiting but they finished on time and gave me my car back bright and shiny. Thanks guys, especially Kevin. read more

I never write reviews on yelp unless I have something good to say (I don't waste my time writing negative or so-so reviews). I've known Kevin for maybe 4 years now. He's worked on my old E30 BMW, my gf's Infiniti i35, and my tuned Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution. I used to go to this shop back when Joby was in charge 4+ years ago, but ever since Kevin took over, the service has gotten better (and I noticed that with the yelp reviews). I feel like Kevin focuses much more on detail, and he cares more about the work being done. I keep going back to Dream Auto, and each and every time, they provide fantastic service! If they don't think they can do it, they're straight up and tell you where else to go. I've gotten A LOT of work done at this shop and I've saved thousands by coming here (they charge much less than dealerships or other auto shops). Out of the 20 times I've been here, only one time was I dissatisfied, and they rectified the situation free of charge. I would highly recommend this place, especially if finances are an issue, and you want high quality service! read more

Great price and great service. Highly recommended. I am happy with my car. I was there to fix my bomber did a very great job recovering it. I am so happy with the service. read more

Heard a scratching sound under the car and found that a piece of the bottom covering had went loose. Came to Deam Autoworks to have a look. After waiting for about 15 minutes for them the staff to free up, they lifted up the car and remove the covering piece that was falling out. No charge and safe me the pain of crawling under the car. Would definitely come back here in the future. Hint: some of the staff are busy and may not speak fluent English, suggest you go into the office and speak with the owner. May have to wait a bit as the staff cannot drop everything and service you. I waited for 15 minutes but it was worth the wait. read more

Kevin is honest, hardworking, and very punctual. My whole family have been bringing our cars to him for years. Highly recommended!

I've used Kevin and Kenny on four cars for over five years. They are diligent, friendly and super fair. Incredible quality work and responsive to clients needs. Can't recommend them enough. read more

Amazing shop. Really nice staff with quick work and high quality repairs. Had me in and out in 30 minutes!

Kevin recently fixed my RAV-4 after a hit-and-run that occurred to me on a weekend. Kevin's shop was open and that saved me the trouble of storing my car elsewhere while waiting for the week to start. I've needed auto body services over the years for other cars, and Kevin's the one I go to, having provided excellent service for me each time. I've taken a mix of European and Japanese cars to him and have always been pleased with the quality of his work. Customer service has been excellent - with each job, Kevin has kept me updated on the progress of the work, and although the work is done quickly, it is also done well. read more

Kevin and Dreams have done a number of repairs for my family's cars over the years. Always absolutely honest and performs top notch work. I give them my highest recommendation. read more

Kevin did a great job on my 2004 Thunderbird. The car is black, so it couldn't have been easy buffing out the scratches and swirl marks. On the panels that were repainted, the match was perfect, in both color and texture. It was a pleasure to take the car there, and a delight to receive it when done in a condition that didn't require much more work to completely satisfy me. (There were two small spots that were still dull and needed more polishing. Kevin did it while I waited.) He's got another loyal customer. He also did a great job on our 2014 Prius, when someone scraped the rear bumper cover as they pulled out of a parking place. (Did they leave a note? Oh, no, not them!) Thanks to Kevin and his team, it looks like it never happened! read more

I cannot say enough about these guys. I drove up with my bumper partially off and something dragging under the car. I was in a rush and wanted an estimate. They explained they were full for the day, but seeing the absolute desperation in my eyes - they actually fixed it, temporarily. It allowed me to get where I needed to go and has held up since (the last 2 weeks). I will, eventually, get in and have it fixed in full. I appreciated their willingness to stop and help. read more

BLEH! You have to hunt him down if you want to find out what's wrong with your car because he never calls back when he says he will, then you have to keep calling to find out it's going to be one more day...one more day...he still hasn't ordered the part, he forgot you existed, he forgot that was your broke-down car sitting there in his garage, etc. We took our car there twice, both times he had it for almost a week, and both times we had to take it back because it wasn't fixed [the second time we went to another mechanic]. read more

Love these guys. Kevin does his best to work with you and they are fast. Highly recommended.

I recommend Kevin! They did a great job with my car including a detail. It looks brand new again!!!

This place is terrific. Fast, honest and friendly. My drivers side window was no longer working and I first brought the problem to Goodyear and the dealership. They both quoted me what I thought were very high prices simply to inspect the car but suspected they didn't have the part, which would take a week to arrive and then I'd have to pay for parts and labor on top of everything. I brought my car to Kevin at dreamworks and he had the part delivered the next day and installed within an hour for the same price the other places were quoting me JUST TO LOOK at the car. read more

Fast and reasonable. They even patched up my car so it could be safely driven before repair. Also, they fixed an unrelated cosmetic problem with my car at no extra charge. read more

I was 400 miles away from home helping my sister move from Orange county to Alameda when I realized my front bumper appeared to be coming off. I took my car in and Kevin explained that the clips securing the bumper had broken due to everyday wear and tear (driveways, curbs, etc), bolted it down and had me on my way in a matter of minutes. I was fully prepared to pay but when I asked how much I owed for the repair, Kevin simply wished me a wonderful day. I will definitely return if the need arises in the future. read more

I came here to get my car fixed after my fender was dented. Kevin was extremely friendly and explained everything that had to be done to my car. He gave me the estimate, told me to talk to my insurance company more, then come back. When I came back he told me how long it'd take to fix my car and I went on my way. When I picked it up, my car looked brand new. read more

Amazing work and super friendly service. I could not be happier with their work, I continue going to them because they simply do amazing work and care about their customers, I can not recommend them enough to friends and family. Very affordable and understanding of their customers, I just really am pleased that I found a place that doesn't try and rip you off. read more

These guys are the BEST...they try to save you money. Give good advice not like other shops where they tell you to change things that doesn't need to be changed. Gives you good options and explains what, how, and if needed. I take all my cars there. They take good care of my cars...and washes it too! read more

Kevin and his team did a great job on my Leuxs is250. It looks just as good as it did before my accident. Thanks guys. read more

Dreams Autoworks - Body Shops Near Me - Alameda, California

Dreams Autowork shop is amazing! Lead by Kevin, the office manager, this auto mechanic shop provides excellent service. I was very impressed the first time I took my Honda in. They repaired the major damages, while helping me coordinate the claim with my insurance company. Then most recently, my aunt took her Subaru into this shop. Kevin and his staff were awesome! They again not only provided excellent, timely service, but also demonstrated impressive customer service -- taking time to clearly explain the problem, and providing detailed records of the work when completed. Lastly, with both of these repairs to family vehicles, the service & work provided by Dreams Auto were provided at reasonable charges. We are very happy to recommend this mechanic. read more

Fantastic job! Kevin and the staff go above and beyond. I have gone to this place many times (yes, my red hot prelude goes through a lot of mishaps), and his recommendations saved me a lot of money. Not only that, I feel like I get a brand new car every time I get it back. I never got a problem getting my car back on time, but I can see how getting it late could be common when they get busy. They're definitely not lazy though from my experience... My fiancé recommended this place to me and they haven't disappointed neither of us. -- satisfied customers. read more