I brought in my 2010 Honda Civic after introducing the front bumper to something it apparently did not 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. read more

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I have been a customer of Transtar over 10 years. Two weeks ago I went to Transtar for annual maintenance. 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!!! read more

UPDATE: I scraped my car again, worse! And they did a great job. And I forgot to mention the first time, that, when they finish, the car is sparkling clean. read more

Apparently they weren't looking for repeat business though I have a 2010 vehicle. Their price was exorbitant. They exceeded dealer recommended price. They did throw in a car wash and a oil change but that didn't even come close to bringing the price down low enough to make me feel I would want go back again. read more

They did and incredible paint job and detail on our car - made it look brand new. They also worked quickly so we could meet a deadline on short notice read more

My daughter and spouse have used Transtar for body work and a week after my spouse used them, we had to have them look at my car to give me an estimate. One day, I was distracted as I got a distressing phone call 10 minutes before I was to leave the house, and without thinking, I backed out of the garage without straightening my steering wheel. It was an expensive mistake as I damaged the garage door sensor as well as damaging the tire rim which included replacing the side and front bumpers! We took my car in on Wednesday and Phat, the owner, couldn't guarantee it would be ready by Saturday, as we wanted to drive it to a destination wedding on Sunday. However, Phat called us and said it was ready on Friday afternoon! When we got my car back, it looked better than before as Phat had the car cleaned, vacuumed and polished, just like new! What great service! read more

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Tran is fantastic. His work goes far beyond standard body repair, and his prices for routine maintenance are lower than dealerships or private shops--while still using the genuine Toyota OEM parts I insist on. My second car, a 2012 Prius, was damaged by a truck a month ago, and Tran not only restored it perfectly but made the whole car look nearly new again! We had also gotten a quote from a large chain body shop, but I doubt they would have gone the extra mile the way Tran does. He's truly on your side--unlike most insurance-backed shops. read more

Fantastic service, very affordable but great quality and really nice team. Will be returning!

Originally, I was going to bring the car to a shop my family has been going to for years.... Sadly they weren't able to take my car in. So I ended up searching on yelp and I DO NOT regret taking my car here to Transtar! Beginning of the month my car had got hit by a drunk driver while it was parked. The driver side panel was messed up and it was just a sad case since the car is so new. Anyways , I called them the next day and they took my car right in! The Communication was great I was updated right away when it would be finished. My car came back to me looking like it did when I first purchased it! Thank you definitely will recommend others and will come back , hopefully not anytime soon tho lol! read more

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from Vernice Johnson Phat and the workers did an excellent job on my Lexus. They displayed great customer service, kept me informed with the progress, and professional work. I will recommend them to friends and family. Thank you for timely repair service. Sincerely, Vernice Johnson read more

Very satisfied with the work this shop performed. Excellent job they did on my SRT Hellcat. It looks like a brand new car! Thank you Transtar Auto Body! read more

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One again Mr. Tran and his team came through to service my car. I believe I visited Mr. Tran's Auto Body shop last year in November or December 2023 for my 2024 Lexus. Now, March 2024 I brought my car in again because I backed up near a pole in front of my granddaughter's school and put a dent of my right rear side bumper. However, one again Mr. Tran and his team came to my rescue.'They performed an outstanding job and my 2024 Lexus looks good as new. I wouldn't take my car anywhere else but to Mr. Tran and his team. Very reliable, keeps you updated on your vehicle and the price is affordable. Thanks again Transtar! Your company deserves a trillion stars and more!! read more

Man all I gotta say is my car looks like it came out the dealership! Thanks to Phatz and the guys over at TranStar, HIGHLY RECOMMEND you take your car to them for anything! They do it all! They even went out they way and repaired other stuff along the way! read more

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Searched Yelp for auto body repair shops to replace a broken bumper. Saw that Transtar had very highly rated reviews and messaged them for a quote. Ended up needing to bring the car in person but the owner quickly gave me a quote and timeline for pickup. He was friendly, kind, and professional. The automated text notifications were a nice touch! When I came in to pick up the car I noticed it was completely cleaned and vacuumed. He also cleaned up my foggy headlights. With the updated bumper, it looked like a brand new car! Hopefully I will not have to return here too often but this place will definitely be my go to for repairs from now on! Can't recommend this place enough! read more

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Came here due to some damage on the car body. They helped me with insurance. Gave me a good quote. And most importantly did amazing work in an unbelievably short turn around window. When he told me how long its would take. I didn't believe it. He called one day earlier than this and said it was ready. Other places I sometimes waited 10 times a s long for similar work. I will bring my cars to transtar every time now. read more

Phat, you do man! Always helping and being honest to me. Me and my family will always be returning customers. First shop I think of when it comes down to auto body repairs or mechanical repairs. They really have good service. A good team & even a great owner. Honest, to the point, very forward. I was able to take in my SUV to get the drain plug checked because it was shaved down to the brim! He fixed it! Instead of me BUYING AND GETTING my oil pan replaced he fixed it.. he said I got lucky. Haha I even took my Altima here, & he did such a great job on the body repairs. I highly recommend this place! Amazing work!! read more

I have been taking my cars to Transtar auto body for maintenance and Bodyshop repair for many years. The owner Mr. Tran is very knowledgeable, and responsive. Great work with reasonable price. Highly recommended. read more

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Tran was very pleasant and easy to work with. He got the job done quickly and I am very pleased with the pricing and the quality of work. I will definitely come back here for any future auto body work. read more

If you're looking for an honest mechanic, then look no further. Mr. Tran will let you know if you actually need a fix or not. He's great, highly recommended. Prices are very fair for the services he and his team provide. read more

My car had some damage and I was thinking of selling it (and we're in the midst of post Covid completely on crack auto prices) so I thought I'd go to some collision centers and get quotes. I met the owner on a Saturday afternoon and showed him my car. He pointed out damage I've never seen before :-) and basically talked me out doing the work. His advice was to go get quotes on the current condition of the car, from dealerships, and then decide if the $2000 price tag to fix it it's worth it. An honest businessman who talks me out of doing work and gives me advice about how better to handle one of the most expensive assets I'll ever have someone I highly recommend. Anytime I need auto bodywork I'm coming back to this guy. read more

Wow! This is the best Auto shop I've ever been to. I had been struggling with a CHECK ENGINE LIGHT For the past 3 years. Been to 3 mechanics that wanted to fix the problem by replacing other parts and just had me going back to replace more parts that weren't it. Phat knows what he's doing and is very observant and a very nice person to talk to, I'm so glad that I found out about his shop. He treats you with respect and pretty much pinpoints what the problem is and doesn't charge an arm and a leg. Don't go anywhere until you take your car to him! read more

My son recommended Transfer Auto Body and I haven't been disappointed once. Phat is diligent, professional, fair and friendly. And yes, I do confirm he'll do his upmost to repair only what needs to be repaired and at the best price. read more

Phat is the most reliable and honest body shop in the Bay! My whole family has been coming here for years, his honesty is refreshing in this business read more

Can't say enough about how pleased I am. My beautiful truck was heavily vandalized during a smash and grab and had to have the entire door replaced. Mr. Tran was very empathetic and went out of his way to not only bring everything back to as new condition but also kept me very well informed at each stage of the process. He even sent pictures! The insurance adjuster processed everything without delay. I highly recommend this shop! read more

I had my Subaru front bumper (and more) repaired. They did an amazing job: they were friendly, efficient, left the car sparkling clean, and reasonably priced. Used original parts and only charged us for aftermarket. I don't normally leave reviews, but felt compelled because I was so impressed. read more

Phat Tran did an amazing job with repairing my car! It was my first time taking my car to a shop and I know why he has outstanding ratings. He was very patient and understanding. I really appreciated the time he took to walk me through the process and was very clear on the prices and the work he was going to do on the car. He has a great text alert and notification system. The repairs were actually completed a day earlier than scheduled. When I arrived to pick up the car it was as if I was picking it up brand new from the dealership! Both the inside and outside of the car were polished clean. I greatly recommend this shop! read more

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I knew my brakes were bad but waited and waited to get them looked at. Luckily, , a friend referred me to Transtar! I brought my car in at 9 am and they had it ready by the end of the day! Transtar closed at 3 pm on Saturdays so I was preparing to Uber around. I was amazed when I got a call from Phat, the owner, at 4 pm to tell me they'd worked overtime to have my car ready by the end of the day! Not only is my car safe to drive now but they cleaned it inside and out! Thank you, Transtar! read more

I am so impressed with this shop and the work done on my car! I damaged my front bumper and underside of my car after driving over a bumper on the freeway. I specifically came here because i saw that they did auto body AND mechanical work - I didn't want to have to go to two different places for repairs. I reached out via Yelp and got a response immediately. So I took my car in, Phat looked at the damages and gave me a reasonable price. I dropped off my car the next day and 2.5 business days later, my car looked brand new! Everything was repaired and they even cleaned my car. I am so happy with the service! Everything from communication to service went extremely smooth. I highly recommend this auto shop! read more

This is a big thank you to Phat Tran!  Our 23 year old son was in an accident on his way to work.  Phat helped him to navigate the insurance process and get set up with a rental car. We truly appreciate him taking the time to assist a young adult experiencing his first car accident.  It is reassuring to know that there are kind individuals out there who go out of their way to help others. It appears that your shop has an excellent reputation.  We feel fortunate that the tow truck driver recommended it to our son. Thank you again! read more

I was referred for my A/C and it is working as promised..great mechanic and I will be having all my future car care done here..I shall be referring to anyone I can.. read more

Great place! Helped me fix my headlight and turn signal light super quick and a very reasonable cost. Will be returning for more fixes.

Just saved me almost $6000 with an honest pre-purchase inspection! Gave me the detailed scoop on the car, what repairs would be needed if I chose to purchase it, and honest advice (upon request) about what I should do while looking for cars. I don't know anything about cars and the test drive went fine, so I'm extremely grateful I took it there! Highly recommend. Transtar Auto Body will absolutely be my new mechanic spot when I get a car :) read more

WOW!!! If you're reading this review, at-least read the end to see what really wowed me. My car has been making a very annoying sound when braking as well as rumbling pretty bad. I am about to drive to Joshua Tree for a road trip and needed to get my car serviced before going and of course I waited til last minute to handle this. Transtar was able to service my car today with last minute notice and finished within the same day. I called a few places the day before checking quotes from places all over Oakland and decided to go with Transtar. They gave me a really reasonably priced quote as well as taught me a bit about my car! Which I always appreciate. My car feels incredibly smooth after picking it up(even tested it on the freeway where my car always rattles really bad) and I feel secure to take a road trip. What reallyyyyyy blew me away was the fact that Transtar cleaned my car inside and out!!! They literally vacuumed the inside of my car, wiped everything down(even my cup holders). I was embarrassed about my car being dirty when dropping it off. In my defense there isn't a whole lot of car washes nearby haha. But also get this!!! They literally removed excess paint off of my bumper from all of the times I've scratched against the poles in my very tight parking spot!!! I know I sound like a disaster haha but wow I am blown away by the extra services they provided and their very quality work servicing my car. Super nice people work here. I was nervous about getting work done on my car, as a 20 something year old female I always stress about being taken seriously, but honestly I am blown away by this experience. THANK YOU SO MUCH TRANSTAR!!!! I feel like I could literally sell my car or trade it in after it being serviced here. Smooth and sparkling over here. I honestly didn't even realize they detail cars because I went in to get my brakes and rotors fixed. read more

A low life broke my car window just to find out that my trunk was empty. I needed to put this behind me fast and safelite didn't have any next day availability. I turned to yelp and found this shop with helpful and most importantly friendly customer service. I have Geico insurance and they explained how to coordinate everything so that I just paid my deductible. They replaced my window very quickly, cleaned up the broken glass that fell inside the cabin and trunk, and even washed my car exterior. I highly recommend this business. read more

Would highly recommend.... Phat was able to do a less expensive repair which meant I didn't have to replace my entire front bumper. He ended up saving me about $1000 in the process. Good communications, reasonable prices and trustworthy. Transtar went above and beyond. They detailed the inside of my car for free, and offered to wash the outside for free. All in all a really positive experience. Would definitely go back if I need more bodywork done. read more

I made an account to leave this review! Highly recommended! My car required a bumper replacement. I was able to get an appointment the next day, and everything was done within a week. All necessary work was clearly communicated. They detailed the car, which was a really nice touch! It felt like I had a new car again! Thank you so much, Phat and crew! read more

Needed to get my Highlander detailed before a last minute trip and these guys accommodated me without hesitation. And they did a marvelous job cleaning inside and out. (Not a full wax) but they also polished up my old headlight to match the new one. Above and beyond. Then a day or two later I realized my AC wasn't pushing cold air and they took me right in and fixed it under an hour. Their prices are extremely competitive and Tran the owner is very nice. Highly recommend! read more

My car was crashed into and was referred here by the driver who towed it. FANTASTIC and FAST service, when I saw the repaired car it looked brand new inside and out. Thanks! read more

Thank you, Phat! You and your team were great. Gave me an excellent quote. Exceeded my expectations and finished fixing my bumper in less than a day! He detailed my headlights and got them looking so brand new I didn't even recognize my car at first. Would gladly come back if ever I needed any body work. Thanks again, Transtar! read more

Transtar Auto Body - Replaced front bumper and detailed headlights. Supes happy with the job they did. - Body Shops Near Me - Oakland, California

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My car got vandalized and I was in search for a body shop, searched through Yelp and came across this shop which had great reviews. So glad I found this body shop because the service was great. It may not be the fanciest place but the service was probably the best I've had for my car. Went through insurance and brought my car in, the owner was friendly and helped me w/ paperwork. My car was done in less than a week! They even cleaned and vacuumed my car! They went above and beyond what I expected and that's what made them great. If you're in the area and need your car fixed or have any body shop needs, definitely check this place out! read more