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    Preferred Auto Design

    4.9 (41 reviews)
    Closed 8:30 am - 6:30 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Services - Preferred Auto Design

    Auto body restoration

    Bumper repair

    Collision repair

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    Auto customization

    Auto exterior customization

    Auto frame testing

    Auto maintenance

    Auto mirror repair

    Paint and scratches

    Vehicle painting

    Auto repairs

    Auto steering and suspension repair

    Auto windows and mirrors repair

    Routine automotive maintenance

    Rust damage repair

    Rear-end damage

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    David was really awesome and getting my car really quickly for me so I didn't have to spend a bunch of money on a rental and handled a lot with my insurance I couldn't have asked for a better place to get my car fixed!

    Glenn W.

    David and all the wonderful people at the PAD were so knowledgeable and helpful and gave full transparency on what they were doing. This locally owned mom-and-pop shop gives affordable and gets things done right and gets them done fast. They'll run you through your options and they'll keep your budget in mind every step of the way. They helped me out on a major way when my serpentine belt was running down and my radiator hoses needed to be replaced. David was even able to grab me OEM parts in a timely manner and gave me quite the deal. I'm looking forward to using Preferred Auto Design on my next project and I would recommend them to anyone who needs a look at their car. Thanks David and everyone at Preferred Auto Design, y'all are the best!!

    Robert M.

    My truck blew an oil pump last month. I brought it in to David and his crew at Preferred Auto Design for repairs and some minor cosmetics. I'm very happy with their work and attention to detail!

    David G.

    Looked up Auto Body Shops in the Area,found yelp review on preferred Auto Design,called shop ,owner David , he was so helpful on getting my vehicle to shop,once there David took care of the rest ,1 week turnaround and car looks amazing,Body fixed to perfection,and not only that a beautiful Detail job,family and friends will always be recommended, Thanks again to the owner and buisness!!

    Happyhusband S.

    This place, the owner (David), and his team are the best! I trusted them my brand new BMW 8series gran coupe and they handled with care and precision. They were on time, professional, and did an amazing job blacking out my car. Tint and blackout grill and other parts. They will do all my cars going forward and it's good I now have a trusted place to recommend to others.

    Took my néw Mercedes Benz 2021 to David from a friend referral. Least to say he sprayed in my engine that I found out after I tried to sell my car to Nissan deal ship. Also used the wrong type of paint so that cost me $5,800. This dude is cheap. Don't go to this man for nothing. He blocked me and now he thinks I'm not gonna see him. Thanks David for messing up my new car. Also I clarified if he has ever done 2021 Mercedes snd he said yea which was a total lie. SCAMMER!!! I'll see you soon Also that chip in the video is from his cheap paint he put on my car. My AC also sounds like hissing every second from the spraying in the engine I think. Well that's what the dealership said. . Screw you david

    Bumper replacement and color match

    Dave the owner was Awesome, they did a outstanding Job on my bumper replacement and even detailed the car inside and out ! I would highly recommend this shop to anyone looking for professional body work

    Lisa K.

    Owner David Arellano and his awesome team are always ready to take care of my car needs quickly and with quality service that can't be beat. Today he fixed the cracked side mirror, changed the oil and filter, and cleaned off the dirty engine on my mom van in 30 minutes flat, while I listened to Christmas music and the rain falling outside. Thanks PAD!

    Jamie R.

    Quality work and reasonable prices! I had 2 scrapes from 2 different incidents in my work parking lot. I took it in to David and his staff and they made my 2018 Traverse look like new! The work was done quickly and professionally. I would recommend Preferred Auto Design to family and friends without hesitation.

    Before... my car was naked and afraid

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    These guys are the real deal. Over the course of around half a year I was doing steady upgrades to…read moremy s2000 to make it look more like a Club Racer version. I took this car to this body shop twice for both upgrades; one for the bumper and lip and the other for the trunk and wing. Galaxy Auto Haus did a great job for all aspects of the upgrade, from paint matching to panel fitment. I really can't tell that the paint on the bumper, trunk, and body are not from the same painting run; the color match on these panels is that good. Pricing was pretty fair and Honorio was very meticulous when it came to getting all of the details right. If I have another kind of project for a car like this, I know that these guys will get it done right.

    UPDATE: It's fascinating how some people can lie straight to…read moreyour face. I never said this job should cost only $200-$300. What I said was that it would take approximately 2-3 hours to respray a bumper that is already removed and disassembled, and that only requires scuffing with a Scotch-Brite pad to create proper adhesion before spraying. Second, your estimator attempted to upsell full respraying of both fenders on a practically new 2024 Mazda CX-5 for $1,600, so please don't claim the quote was based on the vehicle's condition or imply that it is in poor shape. The car is literally new. This is a classic upselling tactic--you wouldn't even fully respray the panels; you would blend them and increase your profit at an astronomical price. The bumper itself requires virtually no preparation and at most 6-7 coats with 5-minute flash times, so my 2-3 hour estimate was generous. At the midpoint, I stated that $100 would go toward materials such as paint and clear coat. That figure is based on what I can purchase it for myself, as I received several quotes. I am not buying in bulk or leveraging large volumes the way you do, so my estimate is not far from reality. It's a small bumper overall. As for spray booth time--you don't have one, and you would never rent one for a job this small. An important detail: I know how to paint and understand exactly how this work is done. Overall, I requested an online quote first and sent photos in advance. That request was dodged. Instead, I was pushed to come in person--so additional, unnecessary labor I never asked for could be "found" to justify the price. Lastly, I never said the bumper was painted twice. It was professionally painted, but the pearl component did not turn out to my liking. I came to your shop because you claimed you had matched this color before, yet your estimator was unable to name a single model you had matched it on. Nor did you provide any proof that you were capable of doing so. I don't mind paying extra for work that has already been done correctly, but after seeing these tactics and reading outright false statements, I'm glad I walked away. The "obstacles" your estimator tried to create included: 1. Searching for minor hairline scratches to justify repainting two additional panels on a new vehicle 2. Claiming shops don't like it when parts are already prepped or disassembled 3. Taking photos to point out alleged color differences between panels on a new car

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