Duc and the team were great to work with and restored the front end of my mini cooper to perfect…read morecondition after a collision did a lot of damage. They were extremely communicative and made the process very easy.

The dent, paint and part replacement was done in an excellent manner. They kept me posted…read morefrequently on the progress of repairs. They made up for lost time due to the insurance company responding to them slowly. Alexandra was efficient and friendly and handled my impatience regarding the insurance company delay professionally.

I just needed a big dent out of my bumper. They did it in 10 minutes and for a low price!read more

Dear Robert and the amazing Fruitvale Collision team,…read more Thank you for the outstanding paint job you recently completed on my friend's SUV. Because the car is parked outside near the beach, the body needed significant repair. Referring a business can be risky, but I will continue to recommend your shop without hesitation. The service was truly five-star from start to finish. Your team is professional, hardworking, and trustworthy. The quality of the work is exceptional, and the car looks fantastic. Having visited your shop before, I am consistently impressed and always leave completely satisfied. Thank you to Robert, Jose, Efraim, and the rest of the team for your professionalism and excellent service. Best regards and keep up the excellent service! Diana

In May, my car was stolen and partially dismantled by the thieves. I was lucky because CHP found…read moreit in Oakland, but it obviously needed some care. Fix-Auto was on my insurance company's list of approved providers, so I took it to them. Ricardo and the whole Team were professional, communicative, kind, and fair. The work needed was more expensive than I thought it would be, but that's just how things are in our overpriced, corporate-run country. The guys did everything they could to make sure ALL the possible damage was covered by my insurance and really went the extra mile. Just this past week, my wife had a very minor incident in a parking lot that popped the front bumper assembly out and caused a very small scuff, and I asked her to take it back to the guys at Fix. Yes, the damage was very minor, but they popped things back in and added some extra backup support and didn't even charge us for it. Thanks, Fix Auto, for your fair and conscientious customer support. You will have my business in the future!

Waking up to your car being side swiped is one of the worst feelings ever. However Statefarm and…read moremultiple people recommended me to fix auto, I'm truly grateful I went to them. From when I first met with Dylan he made sure that everything will be taken care of. Dylan explained everything so well and made sure everything was well taken cared of. Overall the value you get here beats any spot that was recommended by my insurance company. They also detailed my car and made it look brand new. Thank you guys again

A very good shop. I have been restoring my old car bit by…read morebit and this shop has made the project easier. I tend to buy my own parts and this shop is ok with installing them, which is a big plus. Good people at this shop, I will be taking my old one here going forward. Sometimes you have to wait a week for an appointment but that's fine with me. Thank you David and team.

Honest and friendly. Shares detailed explanation for the work done. Conveniently located near the…read morecafes and restaurants on Park St in Alameda. Make an appointment. They don't take walk-ins.

Nice people and great service! I recommend them to 2 people. One was very happy with them and the…read moreother is still waiting on the insurance to give the ok.

Will women get overpriced here? Yes. I came in the shop a…read morecouple 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.

Perfect customer service. Great work and attention to detail. Very thorough with their work.read more

Auto Works has incredible customer service. I called to see if they could help replace a turn…read moresignal bulb that burned out. They asked if I could come to the shop for them to diagnose. I came by an hour later with a replacement bulb in hand, and they installed it within a few minutes. I highly recommend them for their excellent customer service and honest communication. A++

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.

I had a very disappointing experience with this auto repair shop. From the beginning, the customer…read moreservice representative came across as arrogant and spoke to me with a tone of superiority. Instead of making me feel like a valued customer, I felt as though I was asking for a favor rather than paying for a service. Communication was poor throughout the process, and my vehicle repair was delayed by 10 days without a satisfactory explanation. After dealing with the lack of professionalism and unnecessary delays, I contacted my insurance company and requested that my claim be transferred to a different repair facility. That decision turned out to be the right one. The new shop treated me with respect, communicated clearly, completed the repairs promptly, and provided the level of customer service I had expected from the start. I hope this shop takes customer service more seriously because treating customers with courtesy and respect is just as important as the quality of the repairs.

I went in to Crash Champions in Alameda for an estimate and still haven't gotten any response back…read more Beyond the lack of follow-up, I also noticed how the staff interacts with other customers, and it was far from professional. It almost seems like the manager could use a class on ethics, how to run a business, and how to treat people appropriately instead of making assumptions about them. I came in hoping for straightforward service and left unimpressed. If you value clear communication and being treated with respect, I'd look elsewhere.

My son's got into a hit an run with his 'new to him' car. This car was kept in great shape, so i…read morewas very sorry to see the damage that the hit and run caused. I brought it to Diamond Auto Center and along with our insurance, the whole process went smoothly. Ahmad was really great to work with. First of all, he was very communicative through the process. He emailed me and kept me in the loop timing wise. When I picked up the car, I was amazed at the perfection and seemless repair. Not only. is Ahmad friendly, but he is super talented at automotive body work. I highly recommend diamond Auto Center.

Ahmad is truly the best! I have had experiences with other car shops in the past where they try to…read morecharge me an arm and a leg for something my dad can buy and replace for $50. Ahmad gave me a great deal! He and his team were very fast fixing my car (replacing my bumper, grille, undercover, paint job...etc.). He is a very kind person and you can tell how genuine he is. If I have any car issues in the future I will be back. I'm also going to recommend him to my friends and family who are in the area.

I brought in my 2010 Honda Civic after introducing the front bumper to something it apparently did…read morenot get along with. They told me the proper fix was a new bumper, which I'm sure is true, but when I explained that my current budget was more in the "please make this stop hanging off the car" range, they worked with me. They were clear that reattaching damaged plastic isn't the same as magically making it new again, but they didn't push me into spending more than I wanted to. They also gave me the usual list of other things my aging Civic could use, but it felt much more like a doctor saying "keep an eye on this" than a mechanic saying "your car will explode by Thursday unless you give me your credit card." That makes me much more likely to actually come back and have those things addressed later. Then I picked up the car and discovered they had CLEANED IT. Not a courtesy wipe-down. My car was gross. They vacuumed it, cleaned the carpets, got grime off the steering wheel, washed the exterior, and somehow made it smell like a vehicle owned by a responsible adult. Bumper looks great, car is cleaner than it has been in a very long time, everyone was friendly, and I left feeling like I got a great deal. Five stars. Would accidentally damage car near them again.

I have been a customer of Transtar over 10 years. Two weeks ago I went to Transtar for annual…read moremaintenance. I was very pleased to find out that I did not have any problems at this time. I was so thrilled I felt compelled to write about my experience with Transtar. I find that Mr. Tran to be very honest, and knowledgeable about new, and used cars. I regularly ask about car maintenance, cost of parts, and advice on new and used cars. Mr. Tran has such a vast knowledge of just about any car, he is truly one of a kind mechanic. Anyone who wants an honest mechanic, one who will not rip you off, and tell you the truth about your car's needs Transtar is the place to go. This is very important especially during economic times like this when every penny counts. I highly recommend Transtar for all your automotive needs. 5 star review!!!