1. Pro American Collision Center

    1. Pro American Collision Center

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    Lake Forest, CA

    Pro American Collision Center

    4.9 (144 reviews)
    Open 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

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    Bumper repair

    Collision repair

    Dent removal

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    2022 Tundra
    James H.

    My vehicle was damaged by my auto dealership, getting a routine service. The car went to Amir and his crew for bodywork. And I have to say I am very impressed. I have been to five different body shops over the years. These guys communicated very well. updated me with status went above and beyond to get My vehicle looking absolutely perfect. I cannot thank you enough for taking a stressful situation, and helping me to be at ease, knowing my vehicle was in good hands, it sure makes up for a bad situation A++++ for my experience Thank you Amir

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    Jacqueline Y.

    Buyer beware. All these 5-star reviews are bought and paid for with free car washes. See pictures. **Long post -- skip to TL;DR if you're in a hurry.** I honestly dislike writing 1-star reviews, but there was nothing redeeming about my experience here and I feel like it's my duty to warn others: This shop preys on the naive -- young girls, the elderly, and whomever else they think are helpless. Euro American Collision in Lake Forest intentionally damaged my bumper so they could charge me more for the repair. It sounds unbelievable, but the pictures below say it all. They turned what should've been a simple repair into a replacement of my entire bumper (I've since paid visits to three other body shops in the area -- each one can attest that the "before" picture could have been fixed for $600-$900 with a simple weld, sand/buff, and repaint. Whereas the damage in the "after" picture requires a replacement of the entire bumper, because its structural integrity was compromised due to the large hole (that wasn't there when we dropped the car off). The new estimated cost? $1,200-$1,500. Initially, my car had a small, nearly indistinguishable crack on the passenger side's rear bumper... Guess they figured I hadn't taken pictures before they put their hands on it, because after they "inspected" my car, the bumper had a giant hole. It was big enough to literally shove your hand inside. It looked as if someone had pushed the crack outwards, then upwards, leaving very visible crease and hole. They said that since there was a hole, it absolutely needed to be replaced. The shop manager, Jim, was incredibly rude and unprofessional. His first words to me were that he'd just been racing his newly purchased, very expensive, corvette going 100mph down Lake Forest Drive. An unwise and frankly odd thing to brag about, but I digress. There was no acknowledgement of my concern; no "we'll get to the bottom of this;" no exploration of possible causes of the extra damage. Instead, Jim became immediately defensive and threw a child-like temper tantrum while loudly berating me and my boyfriend in front of everyone in the garage. He refused to answer any questions and threatened to get his lawyers involved if I "had a problem." Never in my life have I witnessed such appalling customer service. (I also find a reaction like that to be a huge red flag, and feel badly for others who've undoubtedly been scared into silence by his naked aggression). To make matters worse, they TOWED my car without my permission and snuck in a $275 charge for it. When I addressed it, they claimed it was an "accidental charge." This was my first time at this body shop, so I have to wonder -- how often do these "accidental charges" occur and how many times are they overlooked by customers? If you decide to come here for some reason, inspect your invoice carefully because they'll try to sneak in extra charges like these under "miscellaneous." They aren't listed in plain sight. But if I were you, I'd visit any number of other reputable body shops in the area instead. This shop engages in questionable business practices and has fraud written all over it. **TL;DR** While in the shop's possession, they damaged my car to make it a "bigger job" which = more pay for them. What was initially a $600-$900 repair now costs anywhere from $1,200-$1,500 to fix/replace . When addressed, the manager (Jim) attempted to intimidate me into silence. They also tried to tack on $275 to my invoice for a tow I never authorized. Do yourself a favor and find another body shop that values integrity. This isn't it.

    This was completely mangled, and looks as good as new now!!
    Brett W.

    I was a victim of a stolen car, and the guy(s) who stole it did some damage to my front end. The dealer did the work they needed to do with the ignition system and door lock, but they don't do bodywork, so they recommended pro American collision center, and I'm so thankful they did. I mostly dealt with Jim, who was so easy to get along with, and explained the entire process along the way. Not only did they fix the damage done by the car thieves, but I had some other repair work that needed to be done on my own as well. I also spoke with Amir, who was equally professional and great to talk to. Jim was my biggest advocate for me with regards to the insurance company shenanigans, and completely had my back. I would use pro American collision center anytime I need bodywork done moving forward. Absolute top notch, and my car looks completely brand new again. They also completed the repairs on time when they estimated it would be done. I can't tell you how grateful I am that the dealership recommended these guys.

    The amazing Jim!
    Cris T.

    Amazing customer service and attentions, come here and look for Jim he is amazing and the results are incredible

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    5 months ago

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    3 months ago

    Wonderful, honest, fix my car in time, streamline the app, Repair, set up my rental. Did everything to make my visit convenient.

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    4 months ago

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    2 years ago

    Had my 2017 Camry repainted here and they did an amazing job. A distinguished gentleman named Faraz who helped me is top notch

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    Qerim, Thank you for your Business . We appreciate your feedback.

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    3 years ago

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    James, thank you for your kind words and business. Be safe

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    3 years ago

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    Natalie, thank you for your kind words and business.

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    5 years ago

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    2 years ago

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    We appreciate your business and kind review . Thank you

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    Brett, thank you for your business and kind review.

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    3 years ago

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    Frank , thank you for your kind review and business.

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    Thank you for your Business and kind words.

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    Amir S.

    Thank you for you kind review and business.

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    2 years ago

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    Amir S.

    Thank you for your kind words and business Jennie .

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    Thank you very much your business and kind words.

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    3 years ago

    Great job on a new paint job, Owner is very detailed oriented, honest, and a professional at what he does. Thank you !

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    Hello John , thank you for your kind review and your business.

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    4 years ago

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    Thank you very much for you kind review and business.

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    Thank you Liza , I appreciate your kind words and business.

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    2 years ago

    Pro American did a great job repairing my car! Great customer service as well. Highly recommend!

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    Thank you Ashley , appreciate your feedback

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    Thank you for your business and kind works.

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    Firas, thank you for your kind review. We appreciate your business.

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    Thank you very much for your business and kind review here.

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    Thank you very much for your review , I appreciate your business.

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    3 years ago

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    Daryl, I appreciate your business. It was a pleasure working with you.

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    2 years ago

    Le doy gracias a Pro American Collision, por el excelente trabajo que hizo en mi carro, y a todo su personal es muy amigable y amable

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    Thank you very much for your kind words. We appreciate your business.

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    4 years ago

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    Ask the Community - Pro American Collision Center

    Review Highlights - Pro American Collision Center

    If you bring your car to Jim, you can expect a great result - and it may even be better than you thought.

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    Amazing! I found All in One Auto Care through Yelp and I sent them a message. I was able to liaise…read morewith them over Yelp on a Friday, and coordinated them to come to my house on Monday for a complete detail. Fernando was absolutely fantastic! He explained in detail what he did, and also pointed out the area where something had rubbed against my car. My car (2025) has never looked better! The wheels shine and the interior and exterior are fantastic. I would highly recommend All in One Auto Care and would definitely use them again. 2026: 56/100

    All In One Auto Care beat out the rest and for good reason. From initial conversation to the very…read moreend, the entire process was the easiest, smoothest, and most professional and clear. It was so refreshing speaking to someone who knows their stuff and shares the same passion about clean cars! Fernando and Ramon arrived in the allotted time frame and immediately got to work. And boy did these guys work! The car had been a bit neglected with some stains, dead bugs on the windshield, and dusty dirty tires. This car came out looking better than factory I swear! The windows are so clear I keep thinking I'm going to fly out. I requested the full detail interior and exterior. The clay bar was much needed, now she's so silky to the touch. I'm so picky with my own personal car but after seeing what these guys can do with my partner's car, I think it's time to pass the torch. First time using a mobile detailer, but definitely not the last time, and it'll definitely be with All In One Auto Care. Can't recommend these guys enough!

    Bumper Buddies

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    (621 reviews)

    Great service. Excellent work. They take care of their customers. You will be in good hands…read more Sam does the best work !

    This photo was what I submitted when requesting a mobile repair quote, and the damage is centered…read moreon the reflector itself, along with dents above and below it. The repair quote I received did not specifically exclude the reflector repair, and it included a charge for "additional materials." Because of that, I reasonably believed the visible reflector damage was included as part of the repair. When I called the office before making the appointment, they didn't tell me that the reflector itself will not be fixed. When the technician arrived, he informed me that they could only repair the dents above and below the reflector, and that the damaged reflector itself was not included. When I called Bumper Buddies for clarification, I was told that because I, as the customer, did not specifically request reflector repair, it was not included in the quote even though the dents directly above and below the reflector were included. As a customer, I relied on professionals' expertise to evaluate the photos and provide an accurate estimate. If a major visible part of the damage was not included, that should have been communicated with the customer or clearly stated in the quote rather than assumed to be excluded. It's not unreasonable for customer to expect the communication of "hey, I see your reflector was also damaged, but we cannot fix the reflector itself, but we can fix the dent above and below it". The repair quote may have matched their internal interpretation of the estimate, but it did not match a customer's reasonable expectation based on the photos submitted. During my follow-up call with Nick, he repeatedly stated that it's a "communication error" and the quote did not include reflector replacement because I had not specifically requested it. That explanation raised even more concerns for me. As a customer, I relied on their expertise to identify and quote the visible damage shown in the photos. I should not be expected to name every individual damaged part or anticipate every technical detail in order to receive an accurate quote. If I had the professional knowledge to identify every repair item myself, I likely would not have needed their service in the first place. That is exactly why I turned to them for an estimate. Based on this experience, I would not feel confident on any future estimates from them unless every single item is spelled out in writing beforehand.

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    Seriously, best auto body shop in Lake Forest. My vehicle was, unfortunately, involved in a…read morehit-and-run. The front quarter panel was completely dented in, along with other damages. I had taken my vehicle to over six body shops in the area to request an inspection and quote for repairs. Out of all six shops, CARSTAR Lake Forest had the most affordable pricing- even for OEM parts and labor. Compared to other shops in the area, they also had the fastest turnaround time, which was important to me since I didn't have insurance to cover a rental. The process was really simple. I went in, someone assessed my vehicle and provided a printed quote. Since I was going through with insurance, once the claim was filed and the quote was submitted, I scheduled a time to drop off my vehicle. The turnaround was about a week, whereas other shops were saying it'd be roughly two weeks. They were able to continually keep me in the loop regarding repairs via text and calls, so I was really appreciative of the communication. The cherry on top would be the day of pickup. CARSTAR was kind enough to provide a complimentary car washing service, which included the interior as well! This auto body shop definitely goes above and beyond for their customers. I was extremely happy and content with their level of professionalism, workmanship, and customer service. Having a shop that was able to contact me via text (since I am very busy) was a plus!

    I want to thank Huy Troung , what an outstanding establishment and our advisor (Huy ) what an…read moreamazing, kind and patient person he is , this is our 2nd time back for repairs , the work done was perfect and they also detailed our car ! The shop is very clean and we will refer all our friends and family to this shop ! Thank you again Huy

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    Came here on a Wednesday very last min. The women who answered the phone was SUPER nice and…read morefriendly and able to squeeze me in around 4:30pm. We got there and they were ready for me with the paper work ready to be filled out!! Wow! We then got our quote to fix the damage for our car and waited about 15 min for the tech to figure out how much it would cost. In the mean time we were in the lobby when a women who was very unadapted with hertz came in. The women up front did an AMAZING JOB calming her down and listing to her. She wasent even mad with MV auto collisions, she was mad with hertz; and the woke up front STILL listened to her and made her feel so much better even tho they were not the ones to cause the issue at hertz. Amazing 10/10 customer service and 10/10 bussiness. Will continue to come back here and refer everyone I know to come here for any and all of there collision needs.

    My daughter banged up my 4Runner but luckily, my aftermarket bull bar took most of the damage. The…read morebrutal part was waiting 4 months on the fab shop to send the replacement bumper (has nothing to do with the collision center.) I finally picked up the old girl today and she is like new. The body and mechanics guys did a phenomenal job, it drives great and I paid a little extra to get the roof/hood painted separately from the insurance claim. The guys also did a great job powdercoating and refitting the new bull bar, in addition to the winch hookups, accessory lights, etc. Definitely not your standard job! I couldn't be happier with the outcome. Thanks Jesse for your patience as we waited a long time to get the bumper back. Best of all, a lifetime warranty on everything done! Who could ask for more than that?

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