My lovely 1959 Impala sat for several years and needed more work than I expected to get it running again(everything for the brakes, including master cylinder, shoes and lines, plus a new carb). I really appreciated their expertise, and they finished the car in less than a week! Driving the car again after 12 years of being parked. Really happy with the work they did. read more

Conservative Autobody - 1959 Impala convertible - Body Shops Near Me - San Diego, California

The staff here are great, truly knowledgeable and accommodating. They went out of their way to answer my questions and make sure I felt comfortable before starting the project. Their chrome work is absolutely exceptional. I would say it is the best chrome I have seen in San Diego. I have completed several projects with Conservative Autobody, and they have been consistent with their work. With full confidence, I highly recommend them for your restorations, repairs, polishing or chrome work. Top notch. read more

Two weeks ago I left my car to be painted (hood and roof) with Philip and his crew. I can say that I could not have left it in better hands. They did a great job on matching the paint and even went above and beyond to fix other little scratches that could use some touch up. I was nervous at first to leave my car with anyone but once I spoke with Philip, I could tell he knew what he was doing. If you need your car painted Philip is your guy. I know that I will be recommending him to everybody I know who needs paint work. Very nice and easy to work with and reasonably priced. read more

Was referred there by Mike at LLoyds Auto. To install dual Antennas on my 1966 Impala. Jerry's crew did an excellent job. Thankyou very much will trust you with my cars and refer you anytime anytime and refer you guys anytime. read more

Conservative Autobody - Body Shops Near Me - San Diego, California

If you own a classic car like me, it's hard to find someone who knows and understands them. Phillip and his crew were so friendly, helpful, knowledgeable and accommodating to me. Did everything I asked for, offered other recommendations and were honest about whether I should do them or wait. They provided rides for me when I left my car. They were done really quick. Reasonable cost for the service. And everything was perfect. Will use again in the future and highly recommend! read more

Conservative Autobody - Body Shops Near Me - San Diego, California

66 Mustang, 7 months and 29k for body work, paint and assembly. I DO NOT recommend this shop. Imperfections in the paint everywhere. I rejected two delivery attempts and finally accepted it because every time it came back in worse shape. Debris in paint came back as divots. The car was now being left outside in the elements and starting to rust in some places. Carpet was even wet in the back floor pan. Every time I inspected the car the level of anxiety was off the charts. It's probably why I chose to just take the car back. The paint job simply needs to be redone. Assembly issues, windshield, rear glass, pass and driver side glass all damaged. Some lights wires not terminated. Brake light sensor not connected. E brake not working. Missing bolts, list goes on and on. I love my mustang and have taken care of it from from day 1 when my parents gave it to me in high school. This was my first car I ever owned. Conservative autobody showed zero love to my car. Looking back the shop asking for 60% down was a red flag. This was my letter to Phil after their first attempt to turn over. A few items were corrected. Most all the items were not. I am concerned with the quality of the paint and bodywork on this project. The final turnover inspection revealed numerous significant blemishes and preparation issues, indicating inadequate oversight during the process. I expect the paint finish to be uniform, smooth, and blemish-free for me to accept the work. Please ensure all items identified below, which we discussed during the turnover inspection, are thoroughly inspected and corrected before contacting me for a final turnover. Paint and Bodywork Issues: - Multiple clear coat issues, including divots and debris throughout the coating. - Discoloration/overspray visible under the clear coat in several areas. - Roof rail sash was not prepared correctly and painted over. - Body panel transitions (hood and trunk jambs, tape lines) are not smooth. - Unfinished paint in recessed areas around front and back lighting lamps. (this was completed in the rear only) - Front nose finish is dull on some horizontal surfaces. - Rear bumper sticks out on the driver side. (re fit to acceptable threshold). - Trunk gap elevations are off. - Hood elevations are off. - White compounds in panel gaps and around windows need to be removed. - Trunk jambs were not prepped and painted. - Black window trim is scratched. - Interior dashboard touch up needed at the column and glove box. Missing/Uninstalled Items: - Hood and door rubber bumpers are not installed. - Painted door plugs are not installed. - Heater knobs are missing. - Blinker rod is not installed. - Under dash light/license plate light is not installed. - Rearview mirror and driver side mirror are not installed. Mechanical Issues: - Passenger door does not operate. - Seats are not secured properly. - Window triangle on the passenger side is very loose. - Glove box light needs attention. - Dash gauges are full of filler dust. (shop resolved this). - Both driver and passenger side windows are badly scratched and need to be replaced. (shop deducted 1k off final cost). read more

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My family and I have had body and paint work on 3 separate occasions on two different vehicles and all 3 times the work done has been nothing less than exceptional! Every time they have gone above and beyond to insure we get a quality product at a reasonable price and in a timely manner compared to other corporate shops. Communication is great, Phil kept me informed throughout the entire process. We like supporting family owned businesses especially when they provide excellent service like Conservative Autobody does! We will definitely be reaching out for any future auto body/paint needs. Thank you for the wonderful service! read more

What an amazing job Conservative Auto body did on our Lexus. Not only did they have the most clear and reasonable estimate out of the 4 we obtained they delivered all that they said they would! Wonderful customer service as well Philip was amazing! So pleased with the outcome. THANKS SO MUCH Conservative Autobody. read more

Always a great service when it's needed. Fast, fair pricing, quality work. They can do it all. They have worked in my new and old cars. read more

Have a 69 Plymouth Roadrunner that I wanted restored. Was quoted a price and they hauled my car away. Expecting it to look like a new car when it was finished. All my windows leak, none of the gages on the dashboard work. Asked to have seatbelts installed, only installed back seat belts. Only one of the two back up lights work. Gas tank fill is behind the rear license plate frame, flip frame missing. Installed a radio but did not put an antenna with it. Needless to say I could go on and on about the shotty work done and the disappointment i have experienced. Suzie Mercadante ​​ read more

If you are here to read and / or write a Yelp review, remember this: Phillip at Conservative Auto Body Is an honest man who will not just try to do incredible work, but does. Perhaps you have also arrived here because another shop has taken your money and returned to you nothing short of shabby work, you will be pleased at service, quality, and value and time involved. Phillip not only has restored my 1954 Chevrolet Suburban beyond my expectations, but that of several friends. I truly hope you choose wisely and invest your money with Phillip here at Conservative Auto Body. After all, your automobile is an investment. read more

I have a Classic Oldsmobile and I heard about Conservative Auto body from my friend in our car club, My hard to find Transmission was unfortunately ruined by another shop I took it to, I called Phillip and he said that they could take care of it for me, I also spoke with Jason and he gave me a lead on where I could find a core to rebuild, he told me if I could track down the parts it would save me money that was quite helpful, they also fixed a few other leaks and did a complete rewire, they updated me every step of the way and also sent me pictures, being an amateur mechanic I like seeing the process, big thanks to Gerry Phillip and Jason. read more

I have had Conservative Autobody do work on my wifes car and our show car. Any work they did was great, reasonably priced, and quick. I and our friends will not hesitate to bring the shop our cars and know we will be well taken care of. Try them, you will be happy. read more

Phil, Jason and the team are phenomenal. Their service, communication, and work are top notch. They bent over backwards to solve a problem for me after I got the runaround from other shops.I definitely recommend Conservative Autobody and I wouldn't trust anyone else with my car! read more

Philip's shop is the absolute best. As a small business owner, I understand the importance of quality workmanship and fairness. This shop never disappoints. We have taken our trucks in for multiple things and are always impressed. We even take our personal cars to him! Always trustworthy and he always tries to go above and beyond. read more

Shop was recommended to my mom for a repair for her classic camaro after if was hit. Phillip was nice on the phone and in person and they have plenty of cool cars in the shop but after seeing the work I'm not sure how. They were basically given free reign to write what they needed for repair, repair was completed very fast. When picking up the car was told that they cleared the whole car because the paint was fading so they threw that in as a free bee. Well upon closer inspection the real reason was they must not have been able to do an accurate color match and blend because the front valance and rear body panel were not painted and the color was very different. On top of that there were many fish eyes and dirt nibs ,fish eyes and a lot of sanding scratches. When I called and brought this to Phillips attention he had me bring the car in to color match the m painted panels and re buff the car. After receiving the car back the second time there are still many fisheyes that are smoother but still there and the repair to the door is also visible and you can even feel the end of body filler. It's like it was a rush job, and I don't understand why because I made it very clear that time is not an issue. After bringing up all the problems still present I was told they will try to do better next time, so I am on my own to fix this lame body work, stay away with any thing you care about, they can slap something together quick though. read more