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San Mateo, CA

SMT Auto Body

5.0 (31 reviews)
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Auto body restoration

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I came in Friday for a quick job, just needed help putting a front lip on my BRZ. Mo gave me a super reasonable quote and everything was buttoned up in less than an hour. He even fix a couple missing clips on the bumper assembly while he was in there. Anyway, if you're in the area and looking for an honest shop, this is your place. 5 stars.

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Pie W.

As a woman, it's hard finding an auto body shop you can fully trust, but this shop completely exceeded my expectations. Mo was honest, transparent, and kept me updated throughout the entire process with videos and detailed explanations of the repairs being done. They truly went above and beyond to make me feel comfortable and informed. My car looks absolutely amazing, and they even helped me with other car-related concerns along the way. I couldn't be happier with the service and highly recommend them to anyone looking for a trustworthy body shop.

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Marc D.

An accident left some minor scratches on the back right end of my car. It hadn't been damaged before and was still fairly new, so I wanted to get it fixed properly. The party at fault and I agreed to handle the repair privately to avoid the hassle of insurance. While searching Yelp, I used Yelp's project feature -- which automatically sent my inquiry to several local body shops -- and that's how I discovered SMT. I chatted with Maher, who quoted me around $1,000. He was completely transparent, explaining what the pricing meant and what "by-the-book" repairs should include. Even more impressive, he told me I could reach out anytime for advice on other quotes, even if I didn't choose his shop -- and he genuinely meant it. I received quotes ranging from $500 to $1,600. The cheaper ones would have fixed it but not properly, while the higher ones followed correct repair procedures. I sent all these quotes to Maher for his input & his honesty and insight helped me a lot. It came down to SMT and another highly rated shop. Despite being more expensive($1.6k) I almost chose that shop since they had someone leave a positive review with photos of the same exact car model and color -- but ultimately, I trusted SMT more because of Maher's transparency. I dropped my car off on Monday and had it back by Thursday afternoon. The repair was flawless -- it looks like nothing ever happened. SMT even cleaned and detailed my car before pickup. Highly recommend SMT if you want fair pricing, honesty, and great work. They also work with all major insurance companies, and if you're paying out of pocket, they might be able to lower the cost to help you out.

My Tesla model Y long range
Ferris J.

My Tesla Model Y was parked in downtown Walnut Creek when someone backed into it and hit the rear bumper including a parking sensor that began triggering multiple error messages. I took the car to SMT Auto Body. Maher inspected it and told me what they would do to restore it back to a new condition. He was very friendly and felt very credible. He even gave me a tour of his body shop! I just picked up my car, and it is absolutely perfect. The repair work is flawless, and the car is spotless. I couldn't be happier with the results. This is officially my new Body Shop

The truck 1989 beware!! This truck turned into oncoming traffic in an intersection , NON INSURED, NO TICKET ISSUED BY San Mateo PD.
Pamala S.

Great local shop, in the neighborhood kind of shop. Service professional and friendly. My 2004 has a new headlight and bumper. I was recently hit on the el camino by an uninsured motorist. Maher and the guys took my car in unannounced and made it like new. The extra step of cleaning the car inside and out was a special, over the top addition. The price was very affordable. As I stated , the driver who hit me was uninsured, the shop worked with me to do what was necessary.

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Hosanna P.

Brought my car to get repaired and painted, saw great reviews of on yelp got in communication with them very fast response and great deal! Needed my front bumper painted and they did amazing! I am very happy with my car results. 100% recommend amazing customer service. Thank you so much Mo for the help!

2006 Porsche Cayman S
Smart M.

Moises and his guys are awesome to work with. I've had my wife Aston Martin, My Porsche Cayman S, and my VW R32 all worked on by them. Reasonable prices and very knowledgeable and helpful for all budgets.

1000/5 stars! Mahar and his team were excellent helping me fix my bumper after an accident. He was extremely polite, professional, and went above and beyond to help me & make sure I understood the entire process. My car has never looked better and the paint match was exceptional. There was thorough communication while my car was in their shop and I picked it up exactly within the estimated timeframe provided. I will definitely be coming here for any additional work on my car. Could not recommend this place more highly! You will be in great hands here!

(Before) Driver side HL

SMT was recommended by another trusted vendor. Moises did a great job in refinishing my Porsche Macan Lights at a very decent price. Also, buffed up the fog lights. SMT team is highly trusted and recommended!

Elizabeth E.

I had such an amazing experience with SMT Auto Body! From start to finish, they walked me through the process, kept me updated during insurance adjustments and truly went above and beyond to make sure my car looked like it just rolled off the showroom floor. I couldn't be happier with the results! The quality of work speaks for itself!

The best Auto Body Shop! I've unfortunately been in a few accidents, but every time, SMT Auto Body has delivered nothing short of exceptional service. Their team goes above and beyond--handling every step of the process with professionalism and care. My car has always come back looking flawless. Truly a 15/10 experience every time! Posted a few photos of their work

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Great shop. I highly reconmed to anyone in need of auto body repairs. They are very friendly. Ask for Moises

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Review Highlights - SMT Auto Body

“Once I confirmed I wanted them to start on my car, Mahar was already on the phone securing me a rental.”

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Hi Tech Auto Glass 2

Hi Tech Auto Glass 2

(188 reviews)

During my monthly drive from Reno to the Bay Area, I sustained the beginnings of two cracks on my…read morewindshield from small rocks let loose from a semi-truck on the highway. I have one of the most expensive vehicle windshields made on my 2017 Toyota Highlander, and prefer to avoid replacing the entire windshield. When dealing with this type of windshield damage, it's important you find a specialist like this who can prevent any initial crack from spreading. This independently owned shop came to my aid quickly, right after I dropped off my kids at school. The owner repaired both cracks in 45 minutes after I had informed Geico of the situation. My insurance covered the repair as a no fault claim, and the owner couldn't have been more friendly and professional. I talked about the relationship with my kids after a divorce he had experienced in life too. It was nice to get some advice on child-rearing in addition to the speedy repair. Shops like this that specialize in a certain type of vehicle repair are coveted businesses for any customer. You want to avoid large companies like Safelite AutoGlass for vehicle based glass repairs, and stick with independently owned businesses like this instead. Larger chain businesses will try and upsell you on products you don't need such as windshield wipers. Their work quality doesn't compare to that of an independently owned business either. Next time I need any repairs like this in the San Mateo area, I'll know who to go to. Wonderful experience all the way around!

Initiated with a quote thru their website and got a reply within a few hours. It was unfortunate…read morethat the OEM windshield was backordered but at least the OEE glass were from the same manufacturer but just missing the Toyota logo which saved almost half of the cost. They were able to get the windshield installed and the sensors recalibrated in about 2 hours or so. There's a waiting room available as well as a loaner car if you don't feel like waiting. Would definitely come back for future glass replacements

Safelite AutoGlass

Safelite AutoGlass

(32 reviews)

Avoid Safelite in San Mateo (S. Claremont St). * Drop-off:…read morevery early in line with a morning appointment; told it would be completed by the afternoon. * Communication: Zero updates, and impossible to reach a human by phone. * Outcome: Showed up at 4:45 PM, as the store closes at 5:00 PM, to find they had barely started. * Service: The manager made excuses and rudely suggested I could just take my unfinished car. Finally received my car at 6:30 PM. Zero communication, terrible management, and complete disrespect for customers' time. Ask your insurance for a different shop!

Worst service. Do not trust this company with your vehicle. I made an appointment for a home visit…read more They confirmed my appointment days before. All seemed good. The day before my visit, I get a text with instructions. They were supposed to arrive Saturday between 8am-12pm. I received 2 missed calls Saturday morning that rang once. By the I tried to answer they hung up. I called right back like 10 times and no one pick up or returned my call. I called the San Mateo location and couldn't get to talk to someone because they kept hanging up the phone. Needless to say, it was probably for the best because I'd rather have it done properly. I found an amazing alternative in Burlingame. The company is called New Auto Glass on Rollin Rd. This family owned business took me in an hour, got it done so quickly and correctly, and the prices were so much lower than Safelite. They are very honest and fair. If you need a repair or replacement, don't go with these fools. They will overcharge and probably not show up. They kept trying to have me pay prior to installation, but I insisted to wait until completion. There terrible reviews say a lot. It's all if their locations in this area that do a terrible job.

QuiQ Auto Glass

QuiQ Auto Glass

(53 reviews)

Maiwand replaced my windshield, and I highly recommend QuiQ Auto Glass. Good communication and good…read moreservice :) I got a small star shaped crack on my windshield, with a longest line about a quarter size, while driving to work. I requested quotes from multiple places, and Maiwand responded quickly with reasonable price. I was able to get an appointment the next day. I preferred to get it repaired (I emphasized this multiple times), so Maiwand came to repair the windshield. However, unfortunately, the crack was wider and spreading pretty fast so the windshield needed replacement. Maiwand explained this to me professionally showing me why the windshield cannot be repaired. He answered all the questions I had very professionally during the process. He scheduled another appointment the next day for replacement and got the job done. He said he can organize the dash cam cable during the replacement, and that was taken care of too. Additionally, he said he will get the dash cam attachment installed to the new windshield, but unfortunately the tape on the attachment was not reusable. He even said he will come back the next day with a tape just to re-install the attachment! Luckily I had another tape so he did not have to, but I am pleasantly surprised that he will go above and beyond and come back just to get the attachment re-installed correctly. For the quick communication, good pricing and quality service, I highly recommend QuiQ Auto Glass.

I'm so glad I chose QuiQ Auto Glass for windshield replacement! Mai was one of the first companies…read moreto reach out to me through my inquiry on Yelp search. He quoted me a really good price and it also came with lifetime warranty on workmanship. I would definitely recommend hiring QuiQ! Mai was very kind and waited for me for 30 minutes since I was running late! So sorry, Mai!! Thank you so much for your service!

SMT Auto Body - bodyshops - Updated October 2026

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