1. Ability Auto Body

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    San Diego, CA

    Ability Auto Body

    4.9 (128 reviews)
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    Services - Ability Auto Body

    Bumper repair

    Collision repair

    Auto frame testing

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    Joshua C.

    Friendly staff, did a great job replacing our front bumper, signal light and fender flare! Looks good as new. Took about a week because delays with shipping OEM parts from Hyundai. Went through Geico, filed the claim online and they had openings next day. Enterprise car rental is just around the corner.

    This the before.

    Got a second quote from these guys. They came in $4000 LESS and the work was outstanding. They were honest and helpful. Highly recommend them to anyone who needs the work. They will be my first stop in the future. They know their business.

    Tesla Model S - Before repairs
    Lawrence C.

    My Tesla Model S was hit on the freeway and the entire drivers side was damaged. Initially I was looking for a Tesla authorized body shop through my insurance with Geico but they all had poor reviews. Luckily, I called Ability and they told me they work on tons of Teslas and even collaborate closely with the nearby Tesla Service Center. I am extremely glad I took my car there as they provided the absolute best customer service and did high quality work. They used only genuine Tesla parts and my car looks and drives just like it used to before the accident. They even took my car to the Tesla Service Center to get checked out and cameras calibrated after the repairs. This gave me confidence that the car was repaired correctly. I can't thank Kevin enough for his superb customer service as he kept me informed throughout the process and made sure I was taken care of from start to finish. I am extremely happy to have trusted Kevin, Andrew, and the Ability Auto team with my car and highly recommended them to any Tesla owner looking for a body shop.

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    Bev P.

    5 STAR SERVICE. My car was damaged due to a horrible hit & run and Geico had my car taken here. My front driver side door was basically obliterated when it was parked on my street outside my house and I was in shock when I saw my car. From the moment I stepped into the shop to the moment I left, the guys here took care of me. They had my car fixed and ready in 2 weeks. I'm so amazed by the service, kindness, and professionalism of everyone here. Special shout out to Kevin for also helping me with getting my lock fixed after they had to replace my driver side door.

    Vandal added 4hp to the vehicle. Vroom!
    Conrad R.

    My vehicle is almost 10 years old and I try to keep it in decent condition. One morning I thought I saw a weird shadow on the car door. With eyes narrowing while walking closer, I realize that it's spray paint. Just...great. Kevin was friendly and helpful about having that unwanted number 4 removed from the door. Thankfully he was able to fit my vehicle into the busy shop schedule on short notice. I'm glad I got it addressed sooner than later to avoid permanent damage to the original finish. Quality results and excellent customer service. Thank you to Ability Auto Body for taking great care of my ride!

    new tires, washed, and good as new!
    Anthony P.

    I hit a stray tow hitch on the 5 north past Camp Pendleton and had the car initially towed to a dealer. I called Geico, who suggested I go to a Geico associated collision center. I was given 5 options, and of the 5 options I briefly searched online, Ability Auto Body had the best ratings and I felt confident to send my car there even without even setting sight or talking to the collision center. When the car arrived there, I spoke to Kevin (the owner), and I knew my car was in good hands. Kevin was so helpful explaining the process, setting me up with new tires, and the car back just as I wanted. I can't thank him and Andrew enough! Ya'll did wonders, and I'm so glad to have my car back. Fingers crossed I don't get into another collision, if I do, I'm coming back here! In the best way possible, hope I don't see you again. Happy to refer them to others though!

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    Denise M.

    I was sent to this place by my insurance because some idiot had hit my parked car. I was devastated, honestly. I dropped it off on Wednesday where they inspected it and gave me the quote on how much it was all gonna be. Luckily for me, I just had to pay my deductible. (Which I'm getting reimbursed for.) They also checked for internal damage, which is nice. It was a quick and easy process! They called me on Monday to let me know that my car was ready! I picked it up and it looked as if nothing happened. There was a small issue with the plastic part of my car --which we thought was dirt-- but it's an actual scratch. I shot Kevin a message and he replied right away and said I wouldn't have to spend another penny; he'd order the part for me and take care of it! It really shows that he has great customer service and actually CARES for his clients. Overall, I had a great experience and I highly recommend this place! Follow their IG page: kevin_abilityautobody ^_^ I will say, pls beware of Art. If you're a woman -- Married or not -- this man is thirsty and a lil TOO friendly. He has ZERO RESPECT for boundaries. I let Kevin know of the details of what occurred while I was there but not much was done. If I ever need to come back, I will ONLY be speaking to Kevin.

    Original damage, before repair

    I rarely change my reviews, but this company 100% deserves it. Originally, after having my car fixed by Ability, I was not impressed. I had a small dent with some scratching in the rear quarter and bumper (hit and run). After three days at the shop, I got my car back only to find visible clearcoat bubbling/orange peel over the repaired area, and even several visible embedded specs of dust. They also installed the bumper incorrectly, with some of the weatherstripping crammed under the plastic trim in the trunk, which caused the trunk to rattle and not close right. I was pretty upset and left an honest review. Not 30 min later, Kevin, shop owner, called me, sincerely apologized, acknowledged the low quality of the repair and asked to bring the car back so that he could fix it personally. He even offered his own personal truck as a loaner, while he was working on my car. When I picked the car up in just a few hours, all issues were fixed to perfection. Kevin even offered to cover the cost to repair a couple of unrelated door dings I mentioned, for my trouble. This guy truly cares about his reputation and customer satisfaction. I would not hesitate to use Ability Auto Body in the future.

    Great guys working here! Andrew was very helpful. Took my car in Tuesday and it was done by Friday! Excellent customer service they stayed late to wait for me and had to pull a bunch of cars out to get to mines but didn't complain lol. Definitely take your car here!

    New bumper and trunk installed, paint looks great

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    Redemption. Ability owner went out of his way to improve their service, and I am happy with the outcome of our conversation.

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    Superior craftsmanship and quality of work. Brought my truck in with rear quarter panel damage and the repair looks flawless.

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    Easy completed on time. Good quality. I would go there again. Kevin is a pro. Insurance process was easy

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    They do expert work. Always come through. Tony/Kevin care about the customer. I have been going there 12 yrs. Highly recommend them.

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    They repaired our totaled Mini Cooper perfectly and had excellent customer service. Highly recommend them.

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    Ask the Community - Ability Auto Body

    Do you guys work on salvage title vehicles?

    Hello! We do not work on salvage title vehicles unfortunately

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    Review Highlights - Ability Auto Body

    Kevin was so helpful explaining the process, setting me up with new tires, and the car back just as I wanted.

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