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Kevin & Luis at KP's Auto Body Shop ROCKS!!! The best auto shop in the lower mainland. Cars are properly fixed and comes out super clean, as if out of the showroom. Lena does wonders handling the front office, so Kevin & Luis could do their magic in the shop. I always recommend them to my friends and family. Cars are delivered fixed as promised.
3 years ago
Sooo professional !!! I can't say enough about the treatment my car and I both received from KP Auto Body. Right from the very kind receptionist to the owner and Luis. They arranged the rental car and even an extension as I was out of town a few days and couldn't pick it up at the appointed time. When I arrived to pick up my vehicle I was greeted by Luis who took me into their shop and went over step by step exactly what was done. They took all my stress away from getting my vehicle assessed, repaired and handed back to me like a super shiny brand new vehicle....it was amazing.... really!! If you want a no worry experience getting your car repaired after a collision these gentlemen at KP,s Auto Body Shop are the ones to do it. I really have to say my treatment felt like I was dealing with a company that treated myself and my vehicle as if it was their very own! Thank you guys for a 10 Star job. read more
Whenever I get into one of those unfortunate car accidents, the first place I think of when having my dings and dents repaired is K P. They are an "ICBC Accredited" shop, so any minor accident that was not your fault, and was no hit and run, you complained of no bodily injury, and ICBC has waved the deductible on you, most likely you will not even have to go to the claim centres, as when you tell them on the phone, you can just go here. A big shop, where the entrance for a car is on the back alley, which is really close to Brittania Secondary. Any body work that needs to be done, they do a great job in restoring your car back to what it should be looking like. The workers are helpful in explaining what they did after you pick up your car, are very thorough from front to back. The guy who runs the shop (Kevin) is very friendly, and over the years of coming here, he knows who I am, and all his clientele, and not treating you just as another number going through his shop. They have courtesy cars here, that are a bit older, but they have them, but what really sets this shop apart from the rest is the service, attitude, and care that take on working on your car. They are very honest as well! read more
8 years ago
It is as good as it gets in car repair service KP's Auto Body raises the bar above and beyond my expectations When I picked up my Jeep Patriot 2017 it was like the day I took it home. They detailed even fixed up the other little scratches around my vehicle. The body work is perfection and the work guaranteed for life as long as I own my vehicle. Their service is so friendly I wanted to hug them all. They apologized for courtesy car, the cutest little Pontiac Vibe, for being old, but it was clean and it zipped me around Vancouver nicely. I was grateful for a courtesy car. Thank you KP! I'm recommending you to my friend who's Audi shop doesn't even provide her a courtesy replacement vehicle. read more
3 years ago
If we could put 10 stars instead of 5 only, we would definitely do it! The service is exceptional. Kevin is absolutely great, he gave us so many useful information, explained everything about the repair and answered all our questions. Luis did fantastic work, more, our car was returned washed and waxed. KP's is our body shop since now! read more
5 years ago
Took my prized 1992 Volvo 240, bought new and never damaged previously, to KP's to repair a bent out front bumper and gouge to the side panel. Damaged backing into a parking spot and catching the bumper on a steel fence post. To say the least, I was heartbroken. Due to the age, a replacement bumper couldn't be found so they repaired it. I was totally amazed at what a great job they did, and the paint job on the side panel was a perfect match to its original paint. As a bonus the car was thoroughly cleaned inside and out - detailed. I couldn't have been more pleased; haven't felt so good about my car in years. Highly recommend KP's for the work alone, the great customer service from the owner, and all the staff was a much appreciated bonus. read more
6 years ago
Kevin & Luis at KP's Auto Body Shop ROCKS!!! The best auto shop in the lower mainland. Cars are properly fixed and comes out super clean, as if out of the showroom. Lena does wonders handling the front office, so Kevin & Luis could do their magic in the shop. I always recommend them to my friends and family. Cars are delivered fixed as promised. read more
9 years ago
Get ready, this is a long review. It looks really old from the outside and may make customers think twice before bringing their cars in for a repair, but don't be fooled, the shop is truly amazing. I pulled my damaged vehicle (less than 1.5 month old, brand new) into the back lot and was sort of hesitant. My mom had her car repaired at the dealer and they did a horrible job and since the dealer I bought my car from brings their customer's cars to that same dealer for repair (both dealers under the same company), I didn't want them to repair my car. I had my hood dented, fender dented, headlight crushed, bumper scratched, windshield cracked at bottom, and of course a wheel alignment and frame check would have to be done (which ICBC dosen't pay for, but this shop paid for it for me). It was going to be a big and expensive job. Car was Pearl White which made paint matching even more difficult. Kevin happened to walk out of the shop as I parked my car and greeted me with a smile. He was very kind and we spoke for awhile. He had even showed me his work and the steps he takes for car painting. He would not just tape off areas he didn't need to paint but actually take out the handles, headlight, etc to make sure the paint has good coverage so that it won't peel in the future. I left feeling that my car was in good hands. It took 1.5 months for the repair (accident near end of November). Delays from ICBC approval to shipping parts during holidays and being out of stock in North America dragged the repair times. When they're first offered me a 2016 Corolla, I had asked for an older car since I didn't need such a new one which I would have to look after. I ended up with a 1999 Corolla DX. I had trouble driving it in the snow so Luis swapped me over to a 2003 Acura TL. They were patient with me through out the whole, swapping-cars-too-times, deal. Luis was super helpful and was able to answer all the questions I asked. Luis did the reports and files for ICBC's approval for the repairs. I'm really inpressed with the paint job, white pearl is one of the hardest colors to match and it looks perfect. My car was returned to me clean both inside and out. Everything was very well doctumented and neat. I'm glad I came to this shop, they have my full trust and would recommend anyone I know to them in the future. It's not worth it to cheap out on repairs when you are not happy with them and later on get annoyed everytime you walk past that poorly repaired area. read more
6 years ago
I had a 2 year old Lease Vehicle that had some pretty bad scratches in various places around the vehicle. I was fairly certain it would need Auto Body work. I took the Vehicle to several auto body shops around Vancouver who quoted me between $1500-$2000 to do a full sand down, paint, and clearcoat. Then I went to see Kevin at K P's Auto Body. He advised that the scratches were quite bad, but they should be able to wet sand and buff most of the scratches out. He was confident that it was going to be okay. I returned a few hours after dropping my Vehicle off, and it was amazing. I could barely see where the scratches were before. From 20 feet away, I could not see any damage. The price that Kevin charged me was a fraction of what I was going to pay elsewhere. I would highly recommend K P's! For those of you who may have a Lease Vehicle with some bad scratches, that you might think will need a repaint, wait! See Kevin at K P's Auto Body. You will be amazed what his crew can do for you! Skip the fancy showroom Autobody places that rip you off, go with K P's Auto Body. Straight up reliable, and hard working staff that get it right. Trust me, I would trust them. ARCH read more
6 years ago
Kevin and the gang were great and personable. Gave us a loaner car that was clean and current. It took longer than expected due had to wait for parts from the States. He doesn't cut any corners and is up front with the repairs. There were a couple of concerns when we picked up the car but Kevin addressed them all to our satisfaction. He replaced the tab in the trunk that was apparently damaged previously, unbeknownst to us. The engine compartment appeared very dusty from the shop and he offered to clean it. The battery we had apparently was dead and he offered to swap it out for another battery he had kicking around. All done at no charge! Would highly recommend this place if you had an accident. read more
8 years ago
Audi Q5 -Rock chips on hood & grill replace I can't say enough great things about Kevin and his team. I was very particular as to where I wanted to have my vehicle painted. I have had many bad experiences with other local companies so I did my homework before choosing KP. They did an amazing job matching the paint Color as I have a black with blue pearl paint. He matched it perfectly as well was kind enough to buff out a couple other scratches I had on my bumper as well as clear coat peeling in the front which he fixed for a box of donuts , yah a box of donuts for each part ,wow Audi wanted $500 . I love my car and don't just trust her with anyone . I highly reccomeng KP auto. They made me love my Audi even more,she sparkles. Thanks team at KP auto. Customer for life !!! read more
5 years ago
We have used Kevin's services a couple of times for our Audi. Both the times the service was exceptional. Communication is very clear. There are no surprises. Kevin takes the time to go through the details and makes sure you understand the work being done, cost associated and the time. All in all, very reliable and highly recommend KP's services. read more
12 years ago
Got a passenger side door dent due to a concrete pole in my blind spot as I was backing out of a spot in a parking garage. I guess that is a right of passage in Vancouver, but I wasn't happy. It also scraped some paint off the fender. I have an old BMW in cherry condition and really wanted the repair to look perfect. I shopped around and received a few other estimates, and decided to go with KP. Kevin and Luis are very nice and friendly, and it seemed like they were doing good work as I looked around their shop. They also have many great reviews. I was a little nervous cause my car was previously painted and the color isn't exactly BMW stock, but I must say KP did a great job to match the existing paint. Their price was about 1/2 the most expensive guys in the area, and Kevin had the car back to me in just a couple of days. I'd say go get some estimates, then go to KP's and you will be pleasantly surprised. read more
13 years ago
Almost exactly two months after I wrote my review on here, some jerk put an ugly dent in my car's fender. Kicked it or something, and cracked the paint. Once again KP's did a fantastic job fixing it so it's not possible to discern damage was ever done. The car was ready on time, Kevin kept in touch, and provided a loaner vehicle. The KP folks cleaned and tidied my car inside and out. Nobody looks forward to needing car repairs, but I definitely have a go-to body shop! read more
4 years ago
This was my third visit to KP Auto Body Shop. Each time Luis and Lena were very helpful. Luis looked at my car and reassured me that the body damage would be fixed. Lena was stellar in the office connecting with the rental car agency and arranging pick up so that I could easily get a car to use while mine was being fixed. My car at the end of each visit was beautiful! The damage was fixed and the car was detailed with the mold and dirt from being parked outside gone. I could not have been more pleased. This is a neighbourhood business, here since the 80's, and a good one to support. I highly recommend KP's AutoBody Shop. read more
12 years ago
OK - honestly I want to give Kevin at KP's a 4.5 stars but Yelp doesn't have 1/2 stars!!! I have to say that Kevin is such a great guy - I really want him to do well...they've been in business since 1976 and there is a reason for that - honest and dependable. GOOD: - they did a great job (most important) - kept in constant communication about progress - the car was washed and interior vacuumed, cleaned and additional products were put on leather (nice!) - the guys there were super polite NOT SO GOOD: - I was told it would take 1.5 weeks, and it took nearly 2.5 weeks based on part availability - didn't kill me but still not as good as it could have been - the loaner car is a little older (2001 Civic) - but not a big deal. read more
15 years ago
Don't bother looking to go anywhere else. This place is the best. After my boyfriend's car was backed into on the street, we contacted ICBC and were given a huge list of accredited places to go get our car fixed. We live downtown, so started calling all the downtown locations- all which had wait times. (This place is listed in the East Van category) I decided to come on Yelp and check out what people were saying about different autobody shops. This led me to KP's. After reading the fantastic reviews, I told my boyfriend to call them up. They said they would take a look that afternoon, so we booked an appointment. Kevin is the owner of the bodyshop. He really cares about the work he does. He gave me a good suggestion of the best way to fix my car, while keeping the most value. He was friendly, knowledgeable, and willing to take my car in faster than the other guys. We got the car back in way better condition than when it went in there. Everything was fixed, fully detailed inside and out, and he even went the extra mile on trying to help get out a couple of dings the car had before the accident. If I ever got in another accident, I would never think of going anywhere else, and neither should you. read more
4 years ago
I took my BMW M235i Cabriolet to this shop based on a family recommendation. I was thrilled with work done to repair the rear bumper and passenger side quarter panel; the paint match was absolutely perfect and the repaired area was like new. The service I received from Kevin was very friendly and best of all they completely detailed the car prior to me picking it up! As most of my claim was not through ICBC I also found the price to be very reasonable and as quoted. Overall it was a great experience. read more
5 years ago
There isn't enough stars for these guys. I'd be giving 100 if it would let me. Kevin, Luis and Lena were so amazing to work with. They are so proud of the work they do and it definitely shows in the attention to detail in their repairs. My car honestly looked like the day I drove it off of the lot both inside and out. I have a 2007 Honda Civic and they treated it like it was a Lamborghini in their shop. I am so happy I stumbled upon these guys and will forever recommend them to ANYONE that requires their services. Wherever you were told to bring your car, throw the address away and bring it here. You will not regret it. Thanks again to all of the staff at KP's Auto Body Shop that helped to get me back on the road. First class service from a first class shop! read more
8 years ago
Best repairs and provided extra service even with inside car washing. The owner and his wife are super helpful and always think about customers. If you are looking for repair,I highly recommend them,they will take care of you. read more
7 years ago
I had damage to the rear of my vehicle. The back gate had been dented, the bumper dented/scraped, and the panel was loose. I did some looking around at different auto body shops and noticed that KP's had excellent reviews. I brought it in, was assessed by Luis, and he was very friendly/honest about the work and parts required. The lady running the front desk was very friendly and helpful as well. They provided me with a loaner vehicle while my car was being fixed. The actual work took only about a week. Not only did the shop do an immaculate job on the repairs, they detailed the entire outside AND inside of my vehicle without me even asking. It's shining like a diamond on the outside and inside. They even fixed some minor scratches and dings on the paint that weren't related. I highly recommend this shop. I'll definitely be sending anyone I know there. Thanks again! read more
10 years ago
I was hit-and-run in Vancouver, and took my car to KP's after reading reviews online. I was obviously quite upset with the scenario, and didn't want to have to deal with a long and frustrating repair process. From start to finish, I was very impressed with their professionalism and customer service. They are all extremely friendly, and clearly know their stuff when it comes to vehicle repair. KP's took care of everything involved with ICBC and ensured I knew every step of the process. My 2010 Honda Civic looked amazing I got it back. It was well polished/waxed on the outside, and it was vacuumed, detailed and shampooed on the inside...I felt like I was in a brand new car. In fact, it looks better than when I bought it new 7 years ago! They also have a lifetime guarantee on their work, which is always good :) Thanks for the awesome experience Lewis and Kevin - I hope I won't need to come back, but most certainly will if necessary!! read more
5 years ago
They did a great job with our car and when we had to take it back to fix a wire issue, they repaired it quickly and washed and sanitized our car again. Great service! Be prepared to pay with cash or cheque. read more
12 years ago
My Ford needed major paint repair and and some minor bodywork after scraping itself badly against a pillar in a parking lot. After reading all the reviews for K P's Auto Body Shop, I decided to give them a call and then drop by for a estimate. I took all these 5-star reviews and comments with a grain of salt, but after meeting Kevin and his wife, who runs the office, I understood why the glowing reviews are deserved. He took his time to explain exactly what needed to be done to the car, a timeline, and explained the steps to report to ICBC. His shop is ICBC accredited and has the express reporting service so I don't need to take the car down to a claim centre. All my dealing with ICBC was through the phone and all I had to do was give him my claim number. I was given a loaner car, an older, but serviceable car, and was told, because the shop is very busy, it might take a week to a week and a half. Fortunately he was able to finish the work a head of schedule and I was able to pick up my car in just under a week. Not only did he fix what I originally came in to get fixed, he also took care of some minor issues that I asked about that weren't pressing, but annoying. Driving out of Kevin's body shop was like driving off the dealer's lot. The car was immaculately clean, inside and out. Dealing with Kevin, his wife, and Luis was like meeting with old friends. Customer service from everybody in the shop was topnotch. The expertise shown in repairing the car, and the lifetime guarantee, make it easy to choose where I'll be going for car repairs in the future, and where I'll be sending my friends. read more
8 years ago
Amazing service, super friendly staff, fast repairs and clean car!
13 years ago
After getting into an accident that was (unfortunately) my fault, I was cringing just thinking of how much it would cost out-of-pocket to fix my early 2000s sedan on a student's budget. I was recommended to see Kevin by the amazing guys over at Grandview Tire on Commercial and I am so glad I came here instead of whatever autobody shop was closest. Kevin was honest about the extent of the damage and the amount of work that would have to go in to it. He suggested they take apart the front to see what needed replacing and what was repairable and invited me in to check it out so I could make a decision whether or not to go ahead. He showed me all of the pieces that would need replacing and quite literally laid out the work in front of me. I ended up giving the go ahead and couldn't be happier! The car actually looks better than before the accident. She runs fine and you can't even tell that her hood had a brief love affair with the trunk of a Lexus. Kevin kept me updated on the work being done every step of the way and the price I paid at the end was exactly what we had agreed on before he went ahead with it. They even detailed the rest of the car for me (not an easy task thanks to the stubborn moss that wouldn't come off the roof) and she's a dream to drive now. I know I definitely got the best work and price that I possibly could thanks to the guys at KP's. If you get smunched, go see Kevin. I'm so glad that I had the great guys at Grandview Tire recommended this place to me, although I hope I never have to go back! read more
12 years ago
My bumper needed realignment in order to pass a vehicle inspection after a fender bender, and Kevin was able to straighten it out the same day. Thanks for helping me out in a pinch, Kevin! read more
11 years ago
TLDR: Fair first offer, friendly people, lifetime warranty, car looks like the day I bought it (Seriously)... WOW! I hit a garage pillar swerving to avoid a new driver sticker-ed Porsche 911 that came screaming around the corner in International Place (such a quintessential Vancouver happenstance). Dented the rear door as well as the metal behind it. The damage was such that a lot more work than just fixing the door was required. Went to a well known body shop chain and even after negotiating ended up with a pretty high price. Lucky for me I have a friend who owns a body shop in New York state. He gave me a more realistic number and told me to keep looking. Yelp claims KP's is the best body shop in the city so I went here. Kevin and his team were not only very friendly but their quote was pretty darn close to my friend's estimate right off the bat. My car was ready during the week but I didn't have a chance to get away from meetings to pick it up. So Kevin actually came in on a Saturday so I could have it for the weekend (this really underlined how nice KP's is, it really is genuine). I came around the corner at KP's and was presented with a mint condition Prius. I walked around it twice and was so surprised that I literally checked the license plate to confirm it was mine (I'm still laughing about this but really the car wasn't just fixed, it looked like a 2015). My Prius had accumulated dings and scratches from mountaineering parking lots over the years as well as from quite extensive travel across North America; the dings and scratches were gone! Not only that, they had detailed the interior and it looks fantastic! My Prius literally looks like the day I bought it from the Toyota dealership at Capitol in San Jose, California. In fact, the various metal pieces around my rear door actually fit better than the undamaged side (so much for Toyota's much vaunted Kanban process). This really surprised me, I can't restate it enough, my car is literally perfect. Excellence deserves recognition, and there isn't a body shop in North America that deserves it more than KP's (and I've lived all over). read more
10 years ago
This is my 2nd time going to kp auto body. first time was a hit and run took awhile to fix but it was understandable due to xmas season holidays and bmw parts being slow to deliver as expected.. they take their time doing it right the first time which is hard to find in any business 2nd car was my truck a smash and grab. they nailed the paint job perfectly again and took great care with it.. wash polish etc... will be the only body shop i go to from now on Thanks Kevin and luis read more
8 years ago
Great place. I had a 320i BMW 2017 I got a deep scratch on the side of my door and just after selling it the awesome people from here did an amazing job. My car sold like new. Now I got a new one and definitely will be back if another moron fk my car again. read more
9 years ago
I brought my Lexus in after a hit and run. I went to a couple of places for quotes, a shop even told me they would have to charge me to blend the doors into the fenders for about $2k! I then yelped KP and spoke with their lead guy Lewis. They were so kind and helpful and even gave me a courtesy car for 2 weeks while they fixed it. Super happy with the service and their work! read more
9 years ago
DO NOT GO HERE!!! I know this may be long, but please take the time to read!!! I do NOT recommend this place at all! I recently was in a minor car accident and long story short, the other person was at fault and begged me not to go through ICBC. I decided to give the young man a break as the insurance was his fathers and didn't want any trouble with him, I wanted to be nice but still wanted the damages to be paid for. He quickly agreed and I offered him to come along to get estimations with me so the process would go smoothly. I found this place and decided to give them a call, they told me to come in person. WORST MISTAKE EVER. I arrived a little earlier than the other party and asked for a proper estimation to fix the damages. KEVIN came over and suggested I can either just do a quick paint job that would mask it for $50 and ask for some settlement money (extra money) or do the proper fix for $1000. I told him that I would rather have it properly fixed as my vehicle is on a lease and I don't actually own it. I need to bring it back in 8 months in the same condition I first got it. Fair enough right? The young man and his mother now come in and KEVIN spots them and immediately starts talking to them about what we just discussed. I found it extremely odd that he would do that as it's not his place or his business. He then started speaking to the mother in Chinese, and the mother started making expressions at me, along with KEVIN. He went back and forth in English, and I clued in that he was trying to make me look like I was going to rip them off! He started to belittle me, came off as EXTREMELY rude, told them he's "going to shut me up" and that he was "not on my side". Kept speaking in his language and I was in shock! Not only is it NONE OF HIS BUSINESS OR HIS PLACE, he didn't even know the situation to begin with! The fact that I could have easily went through ICBC and make them pay a high price but didn't, should have already showed I was trying to be kind to them. He doesn't need to pick "sides" or give his 2 cents about which way to fix my car, especially to the party that are at fault. THAT IS NOT HIS JOB. THAT IS NOT WHY I CAME IN FOR! I came in for an estimation to PROPERLY fix the damage to my car. THATS ALL. I did not come here to get disrespected like I did. I told him how unprofessional he was, how rude he was, how it was not right for him to talking the way he was and to mind his own business, this sparked an all out yelling battle with him cussing at me till I was out. I truly believe that if they weren't from the same country that none of this would have happened. It was odd how he hurried to them to tell them something as if I was going to hide it, and to cater to them with the utmost respect while tainting my character. In the end, we all left and the young man and his mother was confused by the way he treated me and apologized on his behalf. I'm usually a strong person but this man brought me to the verge of tears. I've never been so disrespected in my life. KEVIN is a horrible person. Unless you are Chinese, do not go here! EXTREMELY unprofessional, racist and horribly rude! read more
6 years ago
The worst service ive ever gotten. Brought my car in with a front end collision. I tell Kevin that my steering wheel is shaking since the accident (I later found out it's because my front drive axle was no longer aligned). He told me that he wouldn't look at it and that he brought his "AC" guy in and my air conditioning unit was fine so that was enough for him to tell me off. I reluctantly agreed to get my bumper and hood fixed mainly because I trusted him when he said the rest of my engine was good and so was the rest of the car. When I took my car in I was scheduled to get a newer courtesy car ( I have children and needed a vehicle that was compatible with car seats) but instead I was given a 1990 Toyota Corolla that blew a flat when I had just taken the car and started to get on the highway to north van. The next car they gave me was a 1999 Honda that when I took it grocery shopping it's battery died and I had to call bcaa to get a jump. They finally gave me a new vehicle after almost three weeks. If I could recommend: don't go to KP auto it will save you a huge headache. read more
10 years ago
Some lousy driver hit my bumper/left front quarter panel, and I had to get an ICBC approved shop to do the repair work. Most shops are booked solid and/or won't offer a courtesy car. I found KP's good review on Yelp and decided to call them. Luckily they had a cancellation and could take me in after only waiting 2 days. I get that I was just lucky. Louis took very good care of me from the minute he picked up the phone. He saved me time by allowing me to drop off the car without having to go in twice, he gave me a courtesy car (albeit old, it got me from point a to point b), and when I called to check on progress a week later, he knew who I was and which car in that big/busy shop I was calling about. The best part is when I went to pick up my car last night. He explained the invoice (that I didn't have to pay for, since it was being paid by the other driver's insurance) in detail and the warranty on their work. They had detailed my muddy car inside and out, and conditioned my leather. Most importantly, they had polished out some other minor scratches I had, and touched up some chipped paint. My car looked better than the day I bought it (second hand, 7-year-old car at that time). So yeah, they did a great job on the repair they set out to do. But they went above and beyond what is expected, which is why I am giving them a 5-star. It sucks when your car needs body work done. But if you are going to pick a place to spend your money, you really want to give these guys a shot at winning you over with their service. read more
9 years ago
Repeat customer here. My second experience was as good as the first. Repairs done fast, exactly to the quote, and they even cleaned and detailed my car! Outstanding. I would highly recommend it read more
12 years ago
I needed Autobody work done, used Yelp and found these amazing guys do to stellar reviews! Man am I happy I went with them! KP's Autobody crew did amazing work on my car! It looked brand new all the way around, detailed and all the extras! Also they gave me a loaner car, while they took the time to do the job right! I couldn't be happier and will definitely be back and refer my friends and coworkers! It's good to know places like this exist in the city, and customer service is paramount! Thanks to Kevin, Luis, Michael and the crew for your outstanding work and service! read more
15 years ago
I should have posted this earlier and my apologies to Kevin for not doing so. I have truly never experienced the kind of customer service that I got at KP's auto body shop. Not only did he make all the repairs that were required from my parked car being front-ended, but he went way beyond the call and tried to fix all the other dings and dents and cracks on my car (and there were many) because he wanted to be a good neighbour and he wanted to show the quality of the service provided. People I know do not believe it is the same car that I drive now. They think I must have traded up, bought a new car, or paid for extensive repairs. And, I paid nothing. Luckily the person/people responsible for the damage let ICBC know that they were responsible and Kevin did the repairs in record time and threw in so many extras that I will be forever in his debt. If I still drive a car, and if I ever need repairs, I know where I'm going. This is way more than a five star review. This is as good as it gets. Rich N. read more
11 years ago
Some kind citizen decided to key my (new to me) month old 2011 Jeep Cherokee down the passengers side and after reading the reviews here I decided to take it to Kevin to get fixed. Best... Decision.... Ever. Kevin is a master of his craft and I would imagine what he and his team don't know about body work isn't worth knowing. They even cleaned the interior and gave it a spit shine and polish before they gave it back. And they got it done faster than originally quoted. I'll definitely be going back if I need more work done. Thanks guys! Looks brand new. read more
11 years ago
One of the best customer experiences I've ever had for any service. I can see why Kevin has been in business since 1976 and how everyone gives him such strong reviews. First, the work was exceptional...my car hasn't looked this good since it rolled off the lot. Second, his guys took the time to do an outstanding detail job, as just part of the service, going above and beyond. Third and most importantly, he and his right hand man Louis took the time to get to know me and meet my concerns. My car was done 2 days earlier than one of the big chains had quoted me. If you're in the market for body work or an insurance claim, these guys are far and away the best choice. read more
14 years ago
The customer service and work done here at KP Autobody is top notch. Our family car got done here after it got into a mini accident. The guys at KP fixed it up perfectly; the scratches were gone, little dents are nowhere to be seen anymore, they fixed the mirrors, and they even cleaned the inside of our car. While our car was in the shop, they lent us a loaner car which was really great because my family and I still got all of our errands done. The staff here is super friendly too and they make you feel like a valued customer. I recommend KP to anybody! read more
8 years ago
My wife and I were trying to preserve the pristine paint on our new 2018 Honda CRV but got the inevitable first door ding. We took it to KP's because we'd had a very good experience there a few years ago with a bumper repair. Kevin and his team were great. They were friendly and professionally and took our problem seriously, even though it was comparatively very small. They repaired the mark perfectly (you can't tell it was ever there) and very reasonably. We have no hesitation recommending KP's. read more
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1602 Venables Street
Vancouver, BC V5L 2H2
Canada
Grandview-Woodlands, The Drive
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(604) 255-7114
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“There were a couple of concerns when we picked up the car but Kevin addressed them all to our satisfaction.”
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14 years ago
One afternoon, on exiting Hillcrest community centre, I made an unhappy discovery: a shallow but lengthy dent extended from the middle of the driver's side door to the rear tire well on my vehicle. It was clear that a neighbor, on vacating their parking space, had misjudged the distance between my car and theirs when backing out. A note had been tucked under a wiper on my windshield--and so began my first experience with making a claim through ICBC. I learned about KP's Auto Body through the auto body shop locator on the ICBC website, which allows you to search for ICBC-accredited repair shops near you (based on your home address). I then did a Google search to see whether any reviews had been posted on KP's Auto Body. The detailed and positive reviews on Yelp convinced me to give this body shop a try. I knew that I had made a good decision the minute I walked into the bright, well-organized little office on Venables. Though another customer was being served, the receptionist politely excused herself for a moment and immediately acknowledged me with a greeting and an invitation to have a seat. I know now that this prompt, friendly service is a hallmark of KP's Auto Body. While KP's Auto Body exceeded my expectations on an interpersonal level--these are kind, professional people, wonderful with children and adults alike, who have been in the auto repair business in the Commercial Drive area since the mid-1970s (and have a genuine interest in serving those in this neighbourhood)--the quality of their workmanship and level of service left me without adequate words of appreciation. First off, I called for an appointment in early December of 2012 during a high volume time for the shop. While it seemed unlikely at first that repairs could be completed before Christmas, I received a call within a week of my enquiry that they were able to fit me in. Secondly, after talking me through the repairs using plain English, they also discussed options for other minor damage unrelated to my claim that I had been wondering about. And, rather than offering to fix this damage at great expense, I was counseled to consider a more moderate approach, one that involved teaching me how to conceal the damage (front bumper scratches) myself. Wow! I received a courtesy car while my car was being repaired, and while it was an older model without some of the amenities I was used to, the car was in immaculate condition and worked out very well for us. Finally, when I returned two days earlier than expected to pick up my car, I was pleasantly impressed by the quality of workmanship and attention to detail. The interior and exterior looked almost new. I had really only expected the driver's side dent to be tended to, but KP's Auto Body went the extra mile to provide peerless service. I am thrilled to have had such a positive experience when making my first ICBC claim. My two-year-old daughter, who was showered with attention when we visited there, always happily identifies KP's whenever we drive by. I guess her memory of visiting KP's Auto Body is just as positive as my own! read more
15 years ago
I just moved back to Vancouver after 10 years away and I had no idea where to go when my car was hit and run while parking. I googled autobody shop reviews in Vancouver and KP came up with 23 good reviews and 5 stars. I called and got Kevin on the phone he was engaging and seemed genuinely interested in earning my business and we arranged a time to see the damage. They are ICBC accredited to assess the damage so I didn't need to go to a claim centre. I arrived and Kevin was great from the get go. Even before I agreed to get them to do the work he and a helper spent 35 minutes showing me and listing the products need buff, polish and wax my car to prepare it to sell. I originally asked him if he could do it and he said he could and would but he said that it only needed some work and if I wanted to spend a day saving myself $300 then he would show me. Including a list of products and a full instructional. I dropped my car off on Friday and picked it up, cleaned inside and out with the damage repaired. Not only did they do a great job on the repair they were being paid for but he also buffed out two large scratches that he felt would be too hard for me to buff out on my own... no charge! Then they proceded to touch up all of the scratches in the door wells and leave me with a bottle of touch up paint... another 30 minutes work that they did not need to do. In my experience this kind of service is extraordinarily rare now a days and it was refreshing to find such a gem. Also: Kevin mentioned to me that someone or some people have accused them of stacking his reviews by paying and/or offering some kind of incentive to write a good review. This is totally false in my experience. They have earned all of this praise by doing their job properly, exceptionally even and by offering exceptional customer service. Kevin and KP autobody is a rare gem and I wouldn't go anywhere else. read more
15 years ago
I had the pleasure of basically taking off the front end of my truck in a parkade one evening and decided to go around vancouver and find myself an honest, respectable, and reliable place to get it fixed up at. I went to a half dozen places and got quotes from all of them for the work to be done on my truck, the last man I saw was Kevin at KP's Auto. He was instantly the best man I have EVER encountered when it comes to dealing with people politely, and promptly. In all honesty, you will recieve the BEST customer service ever from him and his team at KP. We discussed my situation, what needed to get done, and Kevin had the solutions. While me and Kevin were talking, his crew was finding out what needed to get done, and were even fixing things before me and Kevin had agreed to any work! His quote was honest and he worked with me as much as he could to ensure I would be happy and knew what was going to be fixed, what was fixed and when I could come and pick it up! They are ICBC Accredited, experts at what they do, have clean, reliable loaner cars. All the staff at KP's Auto are great! Very professional, courteous, always smiling and always go the extra mile for the customer, in this case, me! When I picked my truck up, they were polishing out old scratches that were totally unrelated to my accident, and made my truck immaculate! Cleaned the long over due outside and inside up for me! If I ever have any accidents again, I know where I'm going. K P's Autobody Shop! If you're looking for the best service, right from an initial estimate to getting your keys back, I HIGHLY recommend KP'S Autobody Shop!!!! read more
7 years ago
My experience with KP autobody repair has been extremely positive. My old Dodge Caravan (which gets only occasional use) needed work to the front bumper, transverse radiator frame member, hood, one light etc. as a result of an accident that was my fault. Without collision I wanted to keep repair costs to a minimum. . . . .just get what was needed for safety and proper functioning. I wasn't worried about how the old beater looked. A couple of places had no interest in doing that level of job. Another gave me a starting estimate then cut it down to their idea of the minimum. It was still too much for me. When I went to KP Autobody on Venables, the estimator, Luis listened to what I had to say, asked a few questions, then proposed a scope of work that was exactly what I wanted. His Estimate was about 60% of the previous place. They got down to the job in a reasonable time with a turnaround estimate that they ended up keeping. Partway through, the owner Kevin, (who I'd had a good connection with earlier) phoned me to say that the used parts seller was willing to give us a very good price including some things that were not on the original scope of work. He told me what I'd be getting and what the cost would be over and above the original estimate. It was a VERY good price. The result is that I ended up with a front end that's like new, much better than I was expecting, and for a final price that was still MUCH less than the other business' estimate. Their clarity in explaining the situation and extra effort to improve the final result within a very limited budget, was excellent. read more
13 years ago
KP has currently rescued my Subaru Forester 98 from a potential write-off to a repaired car looking years younger than when I brought it in. My car looked so fantastic inside and out when I picked it up, I hardly recognized it. Recently, someone hit my car from the back (while I was stopped so not responsible) causing great damage to my older but well taken care of Subaru. I was devasted when ICBC said the computer recommended a write it off. My adjustor recommended that I visit KP first then perhaps other collision centers to see if anyone could commit to the amount ICBC would pay for. And also, they recommended that I make sure the collision center would be as reliable in their word (as Kevin at KP was) that they could finish the job for the amount and not ask for more after the vehicle was taken apart. I have to say that I just picked up my car and it looks like it went to a car spa. Kevin not only did the work to the back of the car but my car was touched up all over and cleaned to a level of detail that I was thrilled with the results. Also KP treated me with respect from the time I walked answering all my questions to the time I was ready to leave and they showed me step by step how everything was repaired. I am very pleased with the work of Kevin and his staff at KP. I would highly recommend this Collision Center to anyone. It is located on Venables just a few buildings West of Commercial Drive. I cannot comment on the car loaner as I did not request one. But the work they did on my car was second to note. Great service! Great work! read more
15 years ago
Four weeks ago I began searching for a place to repair my car after a couple of close encounters with a concrete support beam in my parking garage. I have not been in Vancouver long and did not have a history with any autobody shop, so like you, I began searching online for reviews. I went to 3 other autobody shops for estimates before I stumbled upon this website. Naturally, I was sceptical; how could any place have perfect reviews? But the reviews are right. The customer service that Kevin provides is second to none. He took the time to describe the repair process, outlining exactly what would happen to my car. None of the other places did that; they simply gave me an estimate full of abbreviations I couldn't understand. He then gave me two different estimate options depending on how much I wanted to fix (as I was paying privately and not making an insurance claim). I opted for the more expensive option because I wanted to return my car to its original condition, however, even the more expensive estimate was cheaper than two of the three estimates from other places. Most imporantly, K P'S Auto Body Shop did an amazing job on my car! It looks new again. Not only did they fix the damage but they also filled the stone chips on my hood and front bumper for free! I could not be happier with Kevin and his staff. Thanks Kevin read more
13 years ago
I love this place! Three years ago my mgb baby was hit and we thought we would have to write it off. Kevin managed to find the parts for my front and fender. I was so upset dropping her off. And smiling the biggest smile when I picked it up! Not only had he fixed her, he had waxed and polished her up so beautifully! She didn't look the same at all. A few weeks ago, my our sedan was broken into while we were golfing. The door lock on the drivers side - destroyed. This was affecting the window rolling up and down too. Kevin fixed the door, gave me a courtesy car and was again Amazing! I had gotten some chain grease from a bike I was transporting on the back seat and had shown it to him. He called a guy right then and there to clean it up! I ended up picking up my car and he had shampooed the entire car as well as covered up(not painted in) but covered and buffed out scratches along the sides of the sedan. He had even shampooed the fabric seats, and floor mats and treated the leather. This man is old school- and the service you get from the phone calls he makes to the finished product being picked up is amazing. I hear he is training his protegy- I sure hope Kevin is around for a long time. He serves the commercial drive, east vancouver area. He is the best! read more
11 years ago
I haven't had a lot of experiences with auto body shops, but I'd heard a lot of scary stories. I'm happy to say there is nothing to be scared about here! I checked the web and went to see a few different shops to get estimates on fixing some accumulated dings and scrapes on my Jeep Liberty. Kevin gave me the most detailed estimate and the best pricing - it seemed perhaps too good to be true? There were happy customers coming and going, great reviews here on Yelp, so I decided to go with KP - so glad I did! Kevin really went out of his way to provide excellent service and polished up additional areas of my car at no charge. He gave me a courtesy car while the work was being done. It unfortunately had a battery issue and wouldn't start leaving me stranded in Richmond! One call and he had a tow-truck driver out to pick me up and got me into another courtesy car right away - couldn't ask for better service (don't worry if you get that same courtesy car - he put a new battery in it to avoid that from happening to the next customer!). He and the whole crew were friendly & honest - had my Jeep back ready earlier than expected, gleaming inside and out! I even got a tire inflation check and top up on my way out. Thanks so much Kevin & crew - you guys are great!!! read more
11 years ago
Brought my car to KP's Auto Body Shop after reading several reviews from Yelp and Google. The body shop itself doesn't look super classy or anything, in fact I thought the place looked a bit shady when I first arrived and was thinking about turning back. But I was quickly greeted by the owner Kevin who was very friendly and approachable. This was the first time I ever brought my car in for body repair so I explained my situation and Kevin very thoroughly explained the process of how it worked. It explained both how ICBC deals with claims and exactly what they are going to do with my car. He also gave me a tour of the body shop showing my examples of what they are doing with the cars there and what they are going to do with my car. In addition to my repair, Kevin also agreed to let me leave my car with them for the week that I left for vacation and gave me a ride to the skytrain station after I dropped off my car. When I came back from my vacation my car was as good a new and I was worry free. They also cleaned the inside of my car and waxed my tires and everything. I even asked him what kind of cleaning agent he used because it made the inside of my car smell as if it just came out of the showroom. Very pleasent experience. read more
9 years ago
I'm a repeat customer of KP. Two accidents in the last 16 years, both the other guys fault, so ICBC paid for everything. I can't, therefore, comment on how they handle a quote. I can, confidently, say this: I've never seen better auto body work in my life (I'm 58). And the customer service is beyond compare. Every minute I spent there, I felt I was spending it amongst craftsmen who truly loved their work, and enjoyed each others company, and from that you get a sense of how they do so things so well. There was extensive damage to my 2010 Subaru Forester. They gave me a brand new Toyota Corolla courtesy car, no charge, and ordered original parts from Japan to fix my car right. When they were finished with the body, they checked everything electrical and mechanical, and found a fault with my wind shield washer system that I'm pretty sure would have been missed by anybody else. They sent my car to a Subaru dealer to repair that and do a full diagnostic. Then they returned it to me fully detailed, and with other minor scratches it had picked up over the years buffed out as well. I just can't imagine any place being a better bet to get your vehicle repaired than by Kevin, Luis, and that great team. read more
4 years ago
My car was damaged by a careless driver, who drove into the right rear door of my 2001 Honda CRV & dented it badly. Thankfully the driver took full responsibility & I immediately reported it to ICBC. The first quote I got was $3,000. Since my car is VERY old, but I love her, ICBC told me that the maximum they'll pay to repair it is $2,400. Anything higher, it will be considered total loss. I found KP Auto Body on the ICBC website & went to see Kevin, the general manager. I told him that I'd like very much to keep the car & am not ready to buy another. I asked him if he can repair it for $2,400. He got back to me the next day, told me that he could, & already found me a replacement door. It was supposed to take up to 6 days, so he arranged for rent-a-car. In 3 days the job was done. Kevin was updating me daily on the progress. Today I picked up my "baby", which looks as good as when I purchased it. In addition, it was fully detailed in & out. The service in this place is superb. Kevin & staff are friendly, efficient, great tradesmen. I warmly recommend this shop & give well deserving it 5*. read more
16 years ago
Last Thursday, I knocked one of the side mirrors off my poor old Ford. I am tired of paying westside prices (I live in False Creek), so after reading the reviews on Yelp I decided that since it is not that difficult to drive over to Venables and Commercial, I would try KP's. Boy was I glad I did. Kevin and his wife are terrific. I've never been to such a friendly body shop. I took the car into Kevin on Friday and Kevin looked up the list and the part was $300 from Ford (my son had paid $600 on the westside a couple of years ago for a similar repair). Kevin took the time to look for a cheaper knock-off part online, but because the car is so old he couldn't find one. He then tried the wreckers and found a used one. He painted it to match and I took it in today (Tuesday) and waited while he had his crew install the new mirror. Half an hour later and it looks good as new. The cost including labour was less than the cost of the part alone from Ford. Wow! I hope I won't be going back any time soon, but it was well worth it and I will certainly be recommending KP to my friends. read more
13 years ago
I went to K P's for a few scrapes from an ICBC claim, and these guys went way out of their way to fix every bit of damage they could, and a bunch of wear and tear scrapes that weren't their responsibility in the process. The car looks better than when I bought it (I'm not exaggerating)! They got rid of that damn vibration under the car, too. Kevin was super friendly, a real Drive local who's been fixing cars from that spot for 40 years, and who truly believes in a quality of service that's so high he gladly slaps a Lifetime Guarantee on all of his work (and jokes about how it keeps his boys honest and working hard, because customers are gonna hold them to that guarantee). I'm really glad I found this shop because it's always so nerve-wracking to give your car over to a mechanic you don't know and don't trust, and to find my trust rewarded so well in this city is really refreshing. Even if I move away from the Drive, I'll be coming back to the boys at K P's for all my autobody work, because they're the best, and they really stand by their work. read more
12 years ago
I really got to say that I am glad I found this auto body shop for future business and service! Today I went in there showing Kevin (Owner) my 2013 Nissan Rogue that I had a defective factory paint on the body close to the gas lid due to getting contact on some spilled gas. He told me that he can just help me touch up paint it at no cost.....I was shocked that he was going to do that for me. Another auto body shop could have just lied to me that they have to take this part off and all that and repaint everything and would have probably just touch up paint it too and charge me at least $100...but Kevin was so honest and kind enough to help me touch up paint it at no cost because it wasn't that big of a problem. His employee touch up painted really nice too that it was back to normal again. He also recommended me an auto body shop who can fix luxury cars if I needed such future service. Overall, great service so far and I would definitely recommend this place to anyone and I'll definitely be back again if anything happens in the future. read more
6 years ago
When you're looking for auto body repair and are concerned about a business you can trust to keep the customer first, contact KP Auto Body. This great experience started in the reception area talking with the very positive manager and then to Luis who was in charge of my 2005 SXT Dodge Magnum for a paint job. I did not have an insurance claim and KP Auto gave me a really really good discount as I was paying all myself. My car means something to me and when I saw what they did, I was amazed . They not only did an outstanding job and detail but did little extra things at no extra cost. They really care about their clients to be the best and wow are they ever!! I want to thank the other staff in the garage for your craftsmanship , the receptionists who were welcoming and funny, to Luis who started and ended this excellent experience and the manager who loves what he does and cares not only about the customers but also his staff. It was a great day today picking up my beautiful painted car, Charlie. Highly recommend. Thanks KP read more
7 years ago
I took my 2003 Subaru Impreza to KP Auto Shop (as a repeat customer) in September 2019 and once again I received outstanding friendly service & top notch results! ICBC first informed me that they were going to write-off my vehicle. Then I received a call from KP with the goods news - Kevin at KP had convinced ICBC to approve the repair. He knew that I preferred to have the body work fixed due to the low mileage and overall excellent running condition of my Subaru. KP performed an excellent job on the body work and even patched up the paint on the rear bumper which was not part of the claim. KP detailed my vehicle on both the inside and outside and made it look sparkly clean. Luis even helped me source out a new hubcap which had gone missing before I took my vehicle in for repair. Lenna at the front desk was very courteous, informed & helpful too. The entire team kept me up to date on the timeline to get the job done. KP consistently exceeds expectations! It is a pleasure doing business with Kevin and his team. read more
15 years ago
My car recently needed repair and repainting after an unfortunate encounter with a protruding retaining wall. I came to K P's Auto Body feeling embarrassed and a little dejected. The very kind and humoured guys at K P's Auto Body cheered me up immensely, and I was able to laugh at myself. If you want to be treated like a valued customer, this is the place to go. Kevin, the owner/manager, evidently takes great pride in his business and profession, and has built a strong team. Their estimates are very transparent and are clearly defined by a computer program. Every step of the process can be described and explained. They can even show you photos of the work as it was being done. It was actually quite interesting to learn about how they restore cars. As for the quality of work, it was excellent. They had paid great attention to detail, and the paint matched exactly. In addition, I was pleasantly surprised to receive my car fully washed, vacuumed, and tires shined. It had received a "makeover". read more
12 years ago
KP Autobody, 1602 Venables Street (Grandview Woodland), Tel: 604 202-3930 I had 4 estimates done after another driver bumped into my car and damaged my front bumper. From all of the appraisals, KP Autobody was the cheapest one. As a Canadian with a European background, I don't always equal cheap with quality work, but as I was not the one paying for the dent, my car ended up in their workshop. And woooh... lucky me! They gave me a ride home after dropping off my car and the shop owner's wife personally picked me up when they were done. And when I arrived, I hardly recognized my car. It looked great, like new! No signs left from the accident, the front bumper looked totally superb. In addition they also touched up some scratches on other parts of the car - without extra charge. The car was cleaned and looked all shiny. And as said, the price for repairing the bumper was cheaper than at 3 other auto shops. Very happy! Many thanks to Kevin, his wife, and the boys working on my car. read more
7 years ago
In all my 55 years of driving and dealing with various auto body shops this is the most fantastic I have every encountered! Kevin and his crew have been in business for over 40 years in East Vancouver. Not a chain but local service that is a big WOW! Not only did Kevin's crew fix my claim he very professionally walked me through the cost/benefits of filing an ICBC claim. Not only did the shop beautifully fix the scrape alongside my car (poor parking in a tight space) they went the extra light year. They FOR FREE buffed away a few other scrapes they saw on the paint and then to my surprise did a FREE detailing of the interior of our Ford Escape. This is an amazing place. If you like cars and love to talk "old" car ownership in your life (your ownership of that Chevy, Ford, etc. hot rod) then Kevin is your guy! He's an old time Vancouver hot rodder and truly appreciates cars...but most importantly his customers. Bonus point: the place is across the street from Uprising Bakery! read more
5 years ago
I read the reviews on this shop and others before I decided to have my car repaired here. I chose KP's firstly because the reviews consistently talked about how well their personnel handled themselves and ultimately on my own interaction with them when I came in for an estimate. Whether it was Lana in the office, Kevin the owner or Luis, the guy who make it happen in shop, they all were wonderful to deal with. My car is almost new with a matted white finish and I was particularly concerned that they would not be able to match up the paint. Kevin did explain that this type of paint is harder to replicate it, but he felt confident that they could. I am pleased to say they succeeded. The car looked great! They had cleaned the car inside and out and Luis even took care of a couple of other little paint issues that were not included in the original work order. Hopefully I don't have the need to find another auto body, but I strongly recommend them to anyone who does. read more


















