From the moment I walked in to the office they made me feel at ease. I felt like they would do a great job. They would do whatever was needed to get my car back to the shape it was in before the accident. When I picked up my car a day earlier than expected it looked like it was never in a collision. Great job! read more

I had a good experience having my bumper lightly repaired. I was quoted an amount in advance for the basic repair. I was charged 25% more when I picked up my car, which was never addressed by Cole. Since I was paying cash, it would have been nice for some advanced notice and explanation given the difference. I may return, but would likely shop around first. read more

I have just taken another of my cars to Northgate auto body and can report that they continue to be a friendly place to do business. They again did what they said they would do at the fair price quoted and delivered a job well done ...early ! I can't imagine why I'd go anywhere else for great work at a good price ... nor should you ! read more

Such a nice experience given the sad circumstance of my car's smashed in front end. I give them 7 stars!...(more actually...but My finger gets tired typing.) read more

Highly recommend! They got me in quickly and kept me updated the entire process. They definitely go above and beyond what they have to. Would definitely return! read more

No one likes to have their car hit and run. My car looks like new. Only took off a star because there ca be a bit of a wait to get the start date. I appreciate that they are very accurate with the timeline. read more

Cole and he's team do a really great job on my truck the keep me update about the process of the repair and was done on time with out any delay thank you NORTHGATE AUTOBODY read more

Northgate Autobody is the place to go for repairs. They are very efficient with their services and you can really feel the dedication they have for their career as well as their customer. Jeff was amazing to work with and the constant communication was far above what you will get anywhere else. They made the car repair process from start to finish easy and informative. When it comes to cost, they really focus on transparency and value for the customer without hindering the services they provide. I will always choose them for future repairs and I highly recommend them to others as well! read more

This is my third time to use Northgate Autobody. I would not consider using anyone else. They are reliable, honest, meticulous and fairly priced. After hitting a boulder and damaging by bumper and undercarriage Jeff and Cole obtained the parts and went to work to restore my car to its beautiful original look. I so appreciate the feeling of confidence I have when it walk into this business. read more

These guys are awesome, perfect paint match, looks like new! Worth the logistics to come from SF. I hit construction debris that fell off a truck on 101, GEICO wanted to replace VW bumper with Chinese aftermarket copy part, Jeff took on the work and used real VW parts. Done in 3 days, excellent. read more

These guys (Cole, Jeff and crew) are simply phenomenal. I had previously taken my VW's to them in past years and recently took my Subaru as part of an insurance repair job. The car came back looking and running better than when I purchased it! They are efficient and provide regular updates, esp. when new issues are uncovered which could not be seen/predicted after a visual inspection. I don't plan to keep taking my car(s) in for repairs after encountering bad drivers ;-) but when the time comes I will go nowhere else. read more

I am happy to help Northgate Auto Body keep its 100% 5-star ratings! That's how I found them, in Yelp. Jeff not only got me in quickly for a free estimate, he walked me through the whole insurance and repair process. I was so sad to get into a fender bender when my car wasn't even a year old, but Jeff's help made it bearable - and my car looks like new again! They even washed it and checked the air in the tires. The car was ready two days before estimated, and Cole kept me informed the whole time. Excellent work and excellent service; it doesn't get any better! read more

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My car was hit while parked at the grocery store. The person that hit me left a note with an apology, plus her name and phone number on my windshield! After speaking with this kind lady, she gave me her insurance information and I contacted them immediately. They sent me to Northgate Autobody for an estimate. From the first meeting to every correspondence to the actual work being done, I felt like I was in the hands of trusted, competent friends. I spoke with both Cole and Jeff who were so professional, reassuring, friendly, patient and kind. My car was repaired to perfection. The work was completed within a few days, and the entire experience was painless and easy. I really was impressed by the incredible ease in which it was all handled. Northgate Autobody is definitely the place to go for car repair. I give them 5 stars and 3 thumbs up! . read more

I have used Northgate Autobody several times and have ALWAYS been very pleased with the quality of their work and their customer service. This is one of those very rare auto businesses where you get an honest opinion, even if it may make them less money! I would highly recommend these guys and will definitely continue using them. read more

Two teenage drivers = a lot of autobody work. I took our car into Northgate and worked with Jeff after getting a recommendation from a friend. It was simple to call and talk to someone in person and to schedule an appointment immediately. Jeff met my daughter and I and came up with a simple reasonable solution within our budget. I would recommend based on service, expertise and quality. read more

My SUV had a mystery hole in the hood. Cole helped me work with State Farm to make sure I got it covered. I had to wait a few weeks for an appointment time (some of that was to wait for the replacement hood). I figure, if a shop is busy it's because they're good. I'm glad I left it with them. They replaced the hood in a couple of days, kept me informed along the way. And made sure that I was refunded when the deductible was adjusted. Long story short: good work, good guys, good communication. Thank you! read more

I'm keeping this short with some outstanding pictures. What an amazing job !!!! Hats off to the team from inside the office ( Cole and Jeff) to the guys who did the work in the shop as well. Everyone is so nice and accommodating , making a bad experience on the road to a great experience at the body shop. Thanks guys for fixing my truck twice due to poor drivers on the road. read more

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Northgate body Shop did an incredible repair on our 2016 VW Passat. I shopped around several body shops before we chose this place. We had some nasty scrapes and bruises on our rear bumper Cole was extremely helpful and knowledgeable throughout the whole process. The price was reasonable and the job was done in a timely manner. Cole even had a rental car waiting for us when we brought the repair in. We would highly recommend Northgate to anyone looking for a no hassle experience. Very satisfied. Artie & Carol Stein read more

I had basically the whole front end of my truck fixed up from a shower of broken glass hitting me on the freeway. The work was done at a reasonable time and they made working with insurance very easy. The end result looked great. Everyone that I interacted with had awesome customer service. I recently had an issue with my window and called them to see if it was possibly related to when I had the work done a year ago with their guarantee. It ended up not being related but they still fixed it for me. Very accommodating shop and super nice people doing quality work. read more

Can't say better things about these guys. Took care of some minor paint issues I had on a project car I have been working on. All turned out awesome. Highly recommend them. read more

If you need work on your car this is the second time I have been to Northgate auto body and they have done an outstanding job! this time they had to clean up a scratch on my door and replace the bumper and my car looks brand new !!!! plus if you are a AAA member you can return your rental car at their location and they take care of everything!!! it's just wonderful !!!! They made this experience very pleasurable. highly recommend !!!!!!! read more

Had a large scratch on the side of my truck, was initially taken aback by the repair cost (insurance work). However these guys are great! Work was done on time and looks great. They called back when they said they would, they handled the rental and they cleaned the truck inside and out. Will definitely return in the future for auto body work. read more

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Went in for an estimate and all my questions were answered by Cole, it was super easy and even though I didn't know much at the beginning, I could confidently relay information to my insurance carrier afterwards, since it was explained to me in a way I could understand. read more

You never want to use a body shop, but sometimes you have to. If so, you can't go wrong here. This place was on a list AAA had of approved body shops, and it shows. Very courteous and they obviously know how to deal with your insurance. Car was ready a day Before they said it would. Their work looks good and it shows that they know what they're doing. Recommended read more

Don't look any further! These guys do a top notch job, are very honest and straightforward, and really go above and beyond. Brought my new (to me) Subaru WRX hatchback in after an incident in a parking lot left me with a trashed bumper and damaged liftgate. Needed a new bumper and for them to repair the liftgate. I was concerned because the hatch has some detailed body-lines, and was worried it wouldn't be possible to fix 100%. Cole and the team reassured me I wouldn't even be able to tell once fixed. I did get a few quotes around town, and definitely felt the best going with these guys. Sure enough, the WRX looks better now than it did even before the damage! Paint match was perfect, body lines are perfect, and they even touched up a few spots unrelated to the damage! Highly recommended, I will definitely trust these guys with any repair work needed in the future. read more

If I could give 10 stars I would. Northgate Autobody fixed my truck after someone ran into me last summer and this year when the rain came they spent 5 hours checking and redoing the bolts and sealer for the cab on the back. The owner and his wife have had this business since 1966 and he said so many of his customers have become his friends. I can see why!! They stand by their work and are a wonderful example of a good ole American company with integrity and impeccable standards. I highly recommend Northgate Auto Body. You can trust them!!! Lauren McMills/Allegra 45 year resident of Marin County. In the T shirt business so I use my truck alot! read more

These guys made a 10 year old car look showroom good inside and out. Super impressed with the people as well. What was most delightful was the little thank you note they sent out as well as the follow up call to ensure everything was ok. Highly recommend. read more

I was recommended Nothgate Autobody by triple AAA.They are a small family owned business who have been around for fifty years.What appealed to me most was the fact they were willing to fix my car in three days,have a rent a car come to the shop,& guarantee the work for life.They called me everyday to update me on the work.The location of the shop was easily reached off the freeway unlike the mess inside central San Rafael.Upon pick-up the car had been detailed out like a show car.The boss came out & shook my hand and that was that. Workmanship,customer service,and a convenient location all excellent! read more

I've brought multiple cars here over the years (Maserati most recently, Porsches, and our Toyota minivan). Some of the work has been insurance work, some I've paid them directly. The value, quality, timing, and communication is fantastic. They're definitely my go to! read more

Upon my mom's recommendation ('So good and they're Saint Mary's grads like you!'), I made an appointment to talk with Jeff about how to approach repairing some damage on my bumper. After all was said and done, Jeff had cleaned up the damaged area and talked me out of a $1200 repair job with some great suggestions on how to just touch up the remaining dinks myself and call it a day. So so helpful and practical and good-hearted. I hope this review gives them tenfold the business they did not get from me! Thank you again!! Such a great experience with Northgate Autobody! read more

Jeff was great. Courteous, knowledgeable and easily helped us with our claim with our insurance company. Needless to say end result was excellent. Will recommend to any of my family and friends read more

Brought my Charger Scat Pack in to have the rear bumper fixed. All the guys were very friendly and professional. They had my rental waiting for me, in and out in under 15 minutes. They told me it would be a 3-day job, it was exactly that. Very happy with the work. Highly recommend! read more

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Northgate Autobody is terrific! My mother's car was in an accident in mid December. Mom is 88 years old (she doesn't drive anymore--I'm her chauffeur) and her car is 20 years old. We were hoping and praying that the car wouldn't be totaled, as she didn't want to have to purchase a new car at her age. My brother referred us to Northgate. The estimate came out to be less than the worth of the car, so insurance agreed to fix it. We were treated so well. They were honest, professional and real. The rental car was there when we dropped off the car for repair (arraigned for by Northgate). The car was fixed and ready prior to the expected time, washed and shining. The repair looks fabulous! They even used a little extra paint that was left over to cover a few nicks that had been there for years. Everything was done with a smile. You can't go wrong with Northgate Autobody. read more

My car had a nasty gouge in the front end. In three days they made it so there was no visible signs of the damage. I think I spent a total of about 15 min. at their location setting up the appointment, dropping off the car and picking it up. They took care of all the paperwork for the rental car and were true to how long it would take to fix it. As a person that works as a chef I appreciate one service is done right and every effort has been done to make the customer happy. If you need work done on your car you need not check anywhere else. read more

Everyone at Northgate Autobody was amazing!!!! They were so helpful and friendly from the moment I walked in the door to get my car fixed. I will definitely refer them to anyone I know that needs their car repaired. They also did an amazing job fixing my car. Very detail oriented and they go above and beyond for you. read more

I don't usually write reviews but in this case I should have written it the first time I came here. Cole and Greg are so accommodating and go the extra mile in taking care of everything with the insurance company so you don't have to. They go to great lengths to please their customers and do excellent work. I would recommend them in a heart beat to anyone who needs autobody work. Mahalo Cole, Greg and the worker crew at Northgate Autobody for making it so easy! read more

Had to get my car fixed twice here this last year and BOTH times the service has been impeccable!! They are great guys :) They even found my keys I thought I lost!! :) read more

There folks deserve the high rating. I didn't have to think about a thing. The job was well done, my car came home nice and clean, they even reminded me of the times and dates... i´ll will use these guys again! read more

Jeff and Greg are friendly, helpful, and timely. They arranged for the rental car to be there the morning of my appointment a few days ago, and when I forgot about said appointment, they called to see if everything was ok. They had the work done in a day and a half, and returning the rental to them and getting my car back was easy. I've been to them twice for body work in the last six months (bad luck), and I have no complaints. I totally recommend them!!! read more

Not only did I have to go to the dentist, but while I was parked there someone hit my back bumper. Culprit was super nice, had insurance and all went smoothly. I lucked into Northgate Autobody, they were close to home and on the insurance recommended list. Couldn't be happier to have found them. The repairs were done beautifully, Jeff, Greg and Cole couldn't have be nicer, and they even send a thank you note. Thank YOU Northgate Autobody. read more