I recently brought my car to Cal Auto Restoration after a nasty dent with paint loss on the rear driver's side door from a parking lot mishap. From start to finish, the entire experience was outstanding. The team was incredibly professional and friendly right from the initial estimate. They explained the repair process clearly, and gave me a fair price with a quick turnaround time. The results? Absolutely flawless. The dent is completely gone, and you'd never know it was there. The paint match on the door is perfect, with a smooth, factory-like finish. read more

Cal Auto Restoration And Collision - Before. Dent and paint chips. - Body Shops Near Me - Bellflower, California

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There aren't many businesses like this anymore. From the minute I arrived for a quote to the moment I paid for the service, this humble/hardworking Staff approached me with Genuine concern, assistance, honest pricing and humility. Thank you Maria, Nati and Augie. read more

I had a brand-new truck that was in an accident before I even owned it for a year. I was devastated. You work so hard for something new, and in one moment it feels ruined. From day one, Maria stepped in and completely shifted that experience. She is confident, knowledgeable, and an absolute baddy in the best way. Maria runs things with strength and grace. She understands the process, advocates for her customers, and makes sure everything is handled correctly. I felt protected the entire time. She walked me through the insurance process, kept me updated, and made sure there were no shortcuts. Just excellence. When I picked up my truck, it looked flawless. You would never know it had been in an accident. The craftsmanship and attention to detail were incredible. What impressed me even more was the transparency and fairness. There was no upselling, no surprises -- just honest work at a fair value. Every dollar reflected real quality. It's inspiring to see a woman leading with integrity in this industry. Maria doesn't just fix cars -- she restores confidence. Highly recommend. read more

Cal Auto Restoration And Collision - Repaired the body damage on passenger side - Body Shops Near Me - Bellflower, California

Drop my car here and after two weeks I still had no response so I called a few times and got no response. So after calling a few times I called on my way over there and they said they had no idea about my car. They said it wasn't there. They said I'm not in the system and they don't know anything and nothing has been done. So I went up to the car shop because I wanted to show my Car was being restored. Upon my arrival, I found a car and the glove box was completely pulled out, and the hood was up. I so after seeing the car I figured well someone must've been working on it. I just figured either someone was working on it or someone just left it open the box because I couldn't really understand why the glove box was torn out. it was only getting an estimate so I don't know why the glove box would be torn out unless there was something they need to reach in there for a repair. So I was told that everyone was out of town and that they would get back to me. So after they didn't get back to me for a few days, I called and left a message. I told him that the Hood was at and that the glove box was torn out and I was told that the car wasn't there, but it was there. And then I said someone must've looked at it because the hood is up. So I had to leave this on a message because I never get a phone call and they were not at the shop and every time I called the shop they have no idea because nothing in the system so she called me on a Sunday and told me she believes in God and they do not steal. In my message I said nothing about stealing. So I called back and got no answer again and said hey I didn't say anything was being stolen. So finally, I got a call again on Monday and she told me to come get the car and I try to explain what happened, but she started going off the wall, yelling and cursing and screaming and this is how people ask when they have done something wrong. She was really argumentative and defensive when there was no need to be on top of that. She was very unprofessional and started cursing me out about Jesus and she doesn't steal. I immediately took my car from their lot. If they did not do anything to the car, why would the hood be open and why would the glove box be ripped out? It all seems very suspicious, but maybe they have some kind of scam going because they have all these storage fees on the wall. When I received the car back it was not even put back. She was so busy yelling and screaming picked the car up that I wasn't able to tell her that her employee said my car wasn't there. I also was not able to tell her that someone must've looked at it because the hood was. She was so busy yelling and screaming, but I decided I'll just tell her what happened on Yelp. Maybe it's a scam cause she was in such a hurry to get my car there by her own towing company. I have no idea why the glove box was ripped open, but it was hanging off and I will post pictures. Of course the car is old. It's a restoration place. I tol the car somewhere else and it has already been diagnoses on day one! Being goes as we speak. After sitting stagnant for weeks ... If you don't know how to communicate with customers you shouldn't be in business. The place that has my car now is not having any problems and on top of the job. My dad took really good care of the car and all it needed was a carburetor. read more

What a great experience with Maria today! She was very kind from the moment she introduced herself, wasn't pushy, & was very informative. She assured me that she would get in contact with my insurance adjuster & that she'd keep me updated throughout the process! She did just that, not even 20mins from leaving the shop she already had an update for me! I swear, there are still great & kind people out there & Maria is one of them! I will definitely be recommending this shop to my friends & family! Thank you so much Maria for being so caring & so attentive! read more

Avoid Cal Auto Restoration and Collisions. I had an unfortunate experience with the shop's work and especially the shop manager Maria, who is the ultimate salesperson full of promises that she can't keep. I stopped by to get a quote for a full repaint on a 1984 K5 Blazer it was a weathered original paint truck with no major body work or rust. The front clip (Fenders, hood, & driver door) had been replaced with used original parts due to a collision but had factory paint so there where no worries of hidden damage under the paint. I asked her about orange peel and the finish product she assured me the finish would look good. Her quote was competitive and she promised a 2 week turn around, it seemed pretty quick I asked her if she was sure she assured me two weeks. I went ahead and dissembled the truck myself no glass, no interior, no trim this was not part of the deal nor was I seeking any discount I just wanted to ensure a better result and not have to worry about parts being misplaced. I drop of the truck along with a deposit I also request to have the inside of the topper painted which was not initially discussed for an additional $800 just for the inside I agree and leave the truck. 1 month goes by and no work has been performed I speak to the Owner Marcos since Maria is out for the day, we discussed the project and he notifies me that Maria under quoted the job and that he will have to speak with her. The following day Maria calls and wants to discuss additional unforeseen work she tells me the driver door needs to be aligned and she needs to charge me 5 additional labor hours which I agreed to pay. Another 2 weeks go by and no progress has been made Maria continues to assure me next week followed by next week. I know decide to show up weekly since almost no progress is made after 2 months. After almost 4 month the truck is painted with the exception of the topper which had no prep work done or paint, it had just been removed. I ask Maria to settle my balance for the initial quote which I agreed, the $800 for the interior of the topper, the additional 5 hours for the driver door, and then to my surprise she tries to sneak in an additional 7 hours which has never been disclosed. I press her on it and she starts to throw a fit like a child and talk over me claiming she told me. She continues to talk over me not letting me talk, then tried to say its 7 additional hours for the passenger door alignment even though it's the original door that had never been removed and didn't have a problem, and why would be 7 hours when the driver door was 5 hours. Anytime I tried to get an explanation about the additional 7 hours she would blabber and deflect. We both became aggravated and shouted at each other but only because Maria could not explain the additional hours and was not being truthful about notifying me about an additional 7 hours. I ended up taking my truck and only paying for the initial quote. I did not pay the 5 hours I had agreed to and I was not going to pay the 7 hours she could not explain. The paint finish has runs, excessive orange peel which now I had to pay extra if I wanted fix even though she quoted me a turnkey paint job. The top was not painted inside nor the outside and only refunded me $500 which should have been more if they quoted me $800 to just do the inside and they didn't paint the outside which was part of the initial quote. They lost the hardware for the top, they cut original factory wiring for the dome light, the tailgate was installed with hinges backwards and missing torsion bars and the paint is cracking, the hood paint is flaking off, the doors are misaligned, and they catch on the striker. The headlights did not work turns out they pinched the wiring harness between the front fender and core support. And the paint is full orange peel. Unfortunately, Maria runs the place poorly and belittles the owner Marco, as an owner when you see your manager escalating and screaming back and forth with a customer you should step in and try to figure out a solution but instead you tucked your head in. Makes sense why Maria was making fun of your limp in front of the other employees. I ignored the red flags, dirty bays, shop manager walking around in sandals, parts misplace (I found some of my parts inside other cars) read more

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Cal Auto Restoration is a great shop to repair dents other car body parts. They did a wonderful job and it was done on time as they promised. My windshield had to be replaced also and it was done very professionally. Maria is the person to talk to, she was very understanding and helpful and very professional. I recommend Cal Auto restoration, once you leave your car there, you don't have to worry about anything else, Maria will make sure you will have a rental ready if you need one. read more

I want to thank Marco and his crew at Cal Auto Restoration and Collision for the excellent job restoring my Kia. I can't believe the work they do. My car looks new. They completed the work and I only had to be without my vehicle for two days. They work with integrity. So if you are looking for a company you can trust, look no further. Cal Auto Restoration and Collision. 9137 Rosecrans Ave., Bellflower, CA 90706 #CalAutoRestorationAndCollision #carrestoration #carbodyrepairs read more

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Cal Auto is wonderful. They take such great care of their customers. They take pride in their work, and they are fast. This is the only place that I trust. read more

Maria and her team did a really good job and they do really good quality work I love this shop. This is definitely my new go to shop.

A friend recommended I take my 2004 Toyota Tundra to Call Auto to address rust spots that needed attention. I was greeted by Juan when I arrived. Juan was more than happy to explain the whole process in laymans terms. After discussing several options, I decided to have the entire truck painted since I plan on "driving it until the wheels fall off." They had a few cars ahead of mine so Juan suggested I bring my truck at a later date so I didn't incur the extra expense of having to rent a car. I brought it back on the date agreed. The job was done professionally. Juan took the entire truck apart. He found additional rust spots and thankfully, addressed them. He also suggested I buy new emblems, fender flares and clips. I ordered them myself and brought them back when the truck was painted, color sanded and buffed. The truck looks beautiful. I have received many compliments on how well I've kept it in such good shape. They are surprised to know I have just gotten it painted because the color is matched perfect to the original color. The paint looks flawless. I highly recommend Cal Auto for their great service, reasonable prices and their honesty. read more

Cal Auto Restoration And Collision - Body Shops Near Me - Bellflower, California

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This body shop it's an amazing place that people are very friendly very helpful. I would recommend this to my family members and any of my friends. I was very pleased and happy with the results. read more

I can't recommend Cal Auto ENOUGH!!! María and her crew are amazing! They make you feel at ease after a collision and take care of you like family. I was very nervous and upset that I got into a fender bender and they took care of my car but truthfully they also took care of me and my peace of mind. I will be recommending to my entire family. They are great at what they do. read more

Cal Auto was very helpful and very efficient. My front bumper had got a large crack and needed to be replaced. As soon as the bumper delivered it only took them a couple of days to prime and paint the new bumper. They made the process so simple that all I had to do was bring my car once the bumper was painted and wait less than a hour for their team to install it. Will be taking my car here whenever I have any body work and painting needs. read more

Cal Auto Restoration And Collision - Before photo - Body Shops Near Me - Bellflower, California

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5 stars all the way! Marco, Maria and their team did an amazing job with my f150 swap. I really appreciate their commitment and extended work hours to finish my project truck. I highly recommend Cal Auto Restoration. Im really happy with the end result, my truck looks amazing and they did it in a blink of an eye. Thank you guys !!! read more

Cal Auto Restoration And Collision - Perfect color match and panels alignment - Body Shops Near Me - Bellflower, California

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I would like to THANK MARIA and her team for helping me out with my car she made things happen and I can't be more happier with them I took my car to her in the morning and my car was done at 3pm as she promised. She helped me and my kids my car was hit and she made sure all the parts were put back and she did more than just that. I'm so grateful for her and her team bc my car was unsafe to drive and she made it possible to get everything done. I can definitely recommend this shop to anyone I will be sending all my family members to her for body work and repairs. Thank you ones again Maria! read more

The woman who runs the shop is very good at talking sweetly. Although they did replace the bumper on my car, they didn't do it properly, so I had to go back to the shop three times. The lady refused to fix the issue, so I had to take my car elsewhere to fix their mistakes. For this reason, I wouldn't recommend this shop to anyone. read more

I was in a car wreck which damage all my front . After insurance approved repairs service was fast and I love how they kept me informed of the process. Thank Guys for the great service my car received! read more

Cal Auto Restoration And Collision - My car - Body Shops Near Me - Bellflower, California

So I want to start off with saying this is one of the best mom and pop shops I have ever been to. Maria who is the manager here has the sweetest heart ever and treats you like family. I went in asking for a quote to get a ton of trim panels painted black to go with my white car. We went over everything in person and was able to give me a quote by the next couple of hours. To top it off, she was not being pushy about it at all. The price I was quoted was great and I allowed them to move forward. Most shops just text you updates via a message, Maria went above and beyond and texted me progress photos, called me regarding any hiccups regarding part prices or part delays, and set expectations very well. I have had my cars repaired at many shops before and they have given me better service than any other of those shops. I recommend them to everyone and have to say you will not regret it. They are for sure family and friend driven and not by corporate greed like all other shops out there. read more

I was out running errands and decided to stop here and get a quote.. Someone hit my vehicle while it was parked and chipped the paint a little. They also cracked the screws holding my bumper intact so it started coming loose. Insurance wanted an enormous price for my deductible. I spoke with manager Maria who was extrememly nice and professional and asked her for a quote! It was beyond reasonable and it only took 10 minutes! Thank you guys so much! I'm going to tell all of my friends about you! read more

Cal Auto helped me repair my rear bumper after I was involved in a fender bender. Maria was super awesome and helpful and did all the insurance work for me at no extra cost. Cal auto even replaced some old fuses that went out for free. She assured me everything was going to be fine and she didn't lie. Rear bumper came out perfect even with blending new paint with older paint. Super fast work as well. Shoutout to Maria and her team, will recommend to everyone. read more

First time here and I was greeted by Marco. He was very very helpful. I took in my Mazda Rx-8 and as that is my baby I was skeptical to just leave it anywhere! But he helped by letting me know exactly what was going to be done to my car. He also made sure to update me with every single thing they did to it! He also made sure I wasn't being overcharged! Overall my car looks brand new and im very happy with their service and I highly recommend and would go again! read more

Good service and quality repairs. My truck was rear ended and they took care of everything. Even did some minor extra stuff. Would recommend! read more