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    Services - Cal Auto Body

    Auto body restoration

    Bumper repair

    Collision repair

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    Auto customization

    Dent removal

    Auto detailing work

    Auto exterior customization

    Auto frame straightening

    Auto frame testing

    Auto hail damage repair

    Auto paint correction

    Paint and exterior protection

    Auto paint restoration

    Paint and scratches

    Vehicle painting

    Auto steering and suspension repair

    Rust damage repair

    Scratch removal

    Rear-end damage

    Car wash

    Car towing

    Headlight restoration

    Protection

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    What stuck with me the most at Cal Auto Body was how they just restored the bumper cover on my car to flawless show room finish in literally just one day! I am standing here right now and looking at it and thinking ...just perfect To use Cal was one of the best decisions I made. Love this place and people behind our business. Lucas

    Replaced back bumper and light
    Hamza A.

    My car got hit by a delivery truck and the whole back came off, after shopping around with a bunch of different auto repair shops I decided to choose Cal Auto Body, it turned out to be a great decision. Great communication and transparency, Really quick service, and great customer service.

    Before photo, damaged lights, caved bumper and scratches.
    Jose C.

    If I could give a million star rating, I would. I was blown away by the customer service and the communication throughout the process. The staff was genuine and the owner Nana was the greatest, very personable and informative. They made me feel at ease the entire time even when I was frustrated about the damage to my car. I liked how the shop uses a text messaging system that would update me about the progress of my car. I do hope my car doesn't get jacked up again but if it does I know absolutely who I'm going to. No brainer, if you need a body shop this is the one to go to.

    Annie K.

    First off, customer service is hands down AMAZING. Nana and Manny are both great. As my car was being worked on, they were very open with communication and calling with updates. Now to the fun stuff, their work is miraculous!!! They repaired my bumper, the part above the tire and the roof. The roof had the craziest dent (pictures attached) and they were able to make it look like a brand new car! I would recommend Cal Auto Body 10/10 to anybody!

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    Excellent customer service. Manny went above and beyond. Will be coming back here anytime I need body work done.

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    I had an outstanding experience with AAA and the remarkable tow truck driver, Khalil Habash. From…read morethe moment he arrived, Khalil was incredibly sharp and quickly identified that the starter was definitely dead after his initial attempt to jump-start the car. Because his tow truck couldn't fit under the low ceilings of the Stonestown parking garage, Khalil expertly coasted my immobile car down the garage inclines, ensuring it remained safe and under control as we brought it out to the street. Initially, I had considered having Khalil tow my car to my home, but it quickly became clear that this would have been impractical since I had no plans for repairs. Khalil wisely suggested towing the car directly to A & J Automotive, where it could be repaired promptly and efficiently. This thoughtful recommendation proved to be a game-changer, sparing me the hassle of finding a repair shop on my own and necessitating a second towing job. What truly stood out was Khalil's dedication and thoughtfulness. After we dropped the car off at A & J Automotive, Khalil even gave me a ride home, despite his shift having ended and the pouring rain. His commitment to my comfort made the entire experience pleasant and stress-free. The next morning, Farah at A & J Automotive confirmed the diagnosis and repaired the starter at a fair and reasonable price, which I verified through my own research. Thanks to Khalil's thoughtful recommendation, my car is now fixed and back on the road, saving me time and hassle.

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    Westlake Tow

    Westlake Tow

    3.0
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    I'm extremely frustrated and disappointed with the service provided by Westlake Tow. A friend of…read moremine, who was visiting us from out of state, had a very unpleasant experience with this predatory towing company. She was simply backing into our parking area, which is located near our apartment, for just 3-5 minutes to retrieve her dogs from our apartment . During that brief period, her vehicle was hitched and ready to be taken away, despite not obstructing anyone (solely blocking our paid parking spot) nor causing any disruption. The whole incident took place in a matter of minutes, and she was unaware that this could even result in a tow. This towing felt incredibly predatory and unnecessary. It seems like Westlake Tow is more interested in charging people than actually providing reasonable service. My friend did nothing wrong, yet she was penalized for a completely harmless action. I would strongly advise anyone to avoid using their services if possible. It's clear they prioritize making money off of people who make the slightest mistake rather than offering fair and ethical towing practices. I will be taking my complaints further and sharing this experience to warn others about how they operate. Terrible experience, and I hope they reconsider their approach to customer service. I additionally advise any business to avoid conducting business with a company that has such unethical practices and drives around trying to make a quick dollar without anyone calling to complaint. Note: Eddie the tow driver admitted to not being called by anyone and just looking to tow individuals.

    Their drivers drive unsafely, routinely, are rude, and act/speak like they're on drugs. Never…read moreheard back from management or ownership. Voicemail box is full so messages cannot be left. Specifically the driver of their Burgundy Red company marked truck - whoever drives it in the weekends in/out of SF on 280 has been observed driving irresponsibly and dangerously. It's a driving billboard with a phone number on it - as if the public doesn't know which company owns/operates the vehicle. Will never call this company.

    Broadmoor Towing Service

    Broadmoor Towing Service

    2.3
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    So my mother-in-law was involved in an auto accident, and her car was towed here. My mother-in-law…read moredidn't get to choose where her car was towed, so it is completely valid to have it here since we didn't have a choice or control over it. We unfortunately didn't have the opportunity to request to just tow it back home. I understand storage/tow fees along with a $240 release fee by the Daly City Police Department. It was over $500 to release the car after 1 night/day of storage. Fine. That's a little steep than other places, but they can charge whatever they want since it's their business. What really ticks me off is they offered to "dispose" the car for over $400. So it costs us $400+ to dispose the car so they can strip it for parts and sell the scrap metal for 100% profit? Unbelievable. I sold my scrapped car when I was in an accident for $1200. Even places that low balled me offered $500 for my car and it was in way worse condition than my mother-in-law's. There was absolutely NO goddammn place that would charge me a "disposal fee" for junking my car. On top of that, they charged $250 just to tow it less than 5 miles from their location back to her house. Front desk and tow drivers were rude scumbags. The silver lining is two other workers were quite nice. They're taking advantage of an overwhelmed, older woman who almost died that doesn't speak English and isn't familiar with these kinds of situations. It's disgusting and predatory. I truly hope they go out of business or there is a shift in management and business practices. Some tips for people who are involved in auto accidents when their car is not drivable: 1. If it's possible (whether you're conscious or able to speak/interact), ask to tow it home. Don't deal with storage fees. You do need the police departments' permission. 2. If it's towed anywhere, whether it's to this hellhole or somewhere else, getting it out as quickly as possible will reduce storage fees. 3. For Daly City, it is a $240 release fee from the police department. It is not the business' fault for that. 4. 99/100 times, you can sell your car for scrap metal or spare parts (as long as you have the title). Always remember to take photos and check with the police department/insurance before you try to sell it in case they need it for evidence/inspection. Don't believe any "disposal fee" BS from any junkyard or towing company.

    Over $600 in possessions were missing from my car and the entire thing was torn apart. My iPhone…read moreand airpods were completely missing.

    Wilmars Towing and Transport

    Wilmars Towing and Transport

    4.7
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    Arranged for a tow a couple of days ahead of time and all went smoothly. Price seemed reasonable,…read moredriver Charlie was friendly and competent. Car was delivered for repair without any hassle. Would use again!

    Edit: Changing my review to 1 star. Owner is now posting my personal address and license plate as…read morethey are unhappy with my review. Reported to Yelp for privacy violations. We reached out to this business with this exact quote: 'Non emergency car tow, anytime within the next few days. About 9 miles within San Francisco. How much for rear wheel towing vs. flat bed. It's from one apt garage to another apt garage, the space is tight for both places'. The good: - The tow truck drivers were right on time for their appointment. - They managed to get our car out of the tight spot (although they had to push it) - Workers were friendly and tried to accommodate us the best they could The bad: - We were charged an additional $75 by the owner for 'additional labor required'. This was because the tow trucks could not get into either garage, and the workers had to push the car out/in to both garages. This was despite the fact that we provided the information on our quote request that it was one SF apartment garage to another, and the spot was tight. We also provided the clearance of the garages the early afternoon before the tow. You would think that professionals in these services would know if their trucks would be able to go into a garage after being provided the clearance, and also that they would check to see what kind of garage it was before providing a quote if the price would change. - Before scheduling an appointment (after being provided the quote), we also confirmed with the owner that there would be 'no hidden fees'. He assured us that he 'don't do business like that'. We were then charged an additional fee of roughly ~30% of the quote price. - We reached out to the owner after being charged additional fees. His responses were full of inconsistencies and odd answers. For example: - He told us he assumed that the garage would be a straight in and out. This was despite us telling him it was to/from an apartment garage in SF and tight spots (assumedly NOT straight in and out), and explaining the garage layout to his employee. He also did not think to clarify before the tow. - He told us that his workers should have reached out to him when it was a more complicated tow and there would be extra fees. Despite acknowledging that it was an error on his drivers for not reaching out, he did not refund the fee. - He texted us requesting more information about the garage the day before. At essentially the same time, his employee (the truck driver) called us and we provided a detailed explanation of the garage situation. His worker failed to relay this information to the owner. The owner blamed us for this, explaining that we should have called him and told him as well, even after we had provided all the requested information to his employee. Summary: Overall, we felt like we went above and beyond to provide all the required information to get an accurate quote. After a series of blunders that appear to be issues with communication by his employees, we ended up having to pay additional hidden fees (roughly 30% of the original quote). We even tried to clarify the situation with the owner after the tow, but he seemed disinterested in providing a refund for the additional fee. This was even after he told us that his employees did not follow the established procedure. Overall this felt a little suspicious and like bad business practice. Even if there were some communication issues with his employees, we felt that the business owner should have honored his word and refunded the fee after. Even with all information we provided and despite our protest, they stood firm on their price.

    Cal Auto Body - bodyshops - Updated July 2026

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