See photos for the legit 5 star review! In short: phenomenal, fast, super accommodating, genuine, fair and great service! Definitely of great value to get service here. Service requested was on top! I got the better quote of the 3 I checked out, and he even helped me out given the last minute emergency before my insurance policy would have sky rocketed! Yep, come here! Just do it. read more

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I found Real Time Collision through a recommendation in my local neighborhood Facebook group, and they absolutely lived up to the praise. After my Honda HR-V was rear-ended and needed a new hatch door and rear bumper, Andy made the entire repair process easy and stress-free. He was professional, organized, honest, and highly communicative from start to finish. His estimate was fair, and he recommended the best approach for my situation. Andy also handled all of the communication with State Farm, even when there were misalignments during the estimate process. It was a huge relief not having to deal with the back-and-forth myself. He kept me updated throughout the repair, including letting me know about a slight delay, so there were never any surprises. The quality of the repair was excellent. The paint matched perfectly, the hatch aligned flawlessly, and you would never know the car had been in an accident. It was even returned washed and looking great. One final note: don't let the location fool you. Andy runs a first-class business, and the quality of both his work and customer service speaks for itself. I would absolutely use Real Time Collision again and highly recommend them to friends and family. read more

Andy and his team at Realtime Collision and Repair completely exceeded my expectations. After my teen driver got into a fender bender, I stopped by on a Saturday just looking for a ballpark estimate to help us figure out our next steps. Andy came out to meet us right away. He took the time to review pictures of the damage, discuss the likely repair process, and even wrote up an initial estimate that we could share with the other party. Later that day, we returned so he could inspect the actual vehicle. He was incredibly detailed and patient when explaining the necessary work. He even went above and beyond by drawing up a contract for both parties to sign, since I was paying for the repair and the owner was agreeing to the work. When his own shop rentals weren't available, he immediately connected us with a local rental agency he partners with. Throughout the entire process, Andy communicated seamlessly with both of us, always updating us before we ever had to reach out. The body work and paint turned out beautifully, and the pricing was highly competitive. Andy is kind, knowledgeable, thorough, and truly goes out of his way to provide the best service possible. Do yourself a favor and bring your car to Andy and his team. read more

Amazing work, highly recommend! Excellent customer service and keen eye to detail. Very accommodating prices as well.

Andy did a great job on my car! Originally, I was gonna go through insurance but it was gonna cost me more money so I decided to deal with him directly I had front bumper damage due to a hit and run accident. I told Andy that this was an older car and I just wanted to get it functional, safe and back on the road. I told him don't worry about cosmetics or paint just make it safe and street legal. He got the vehicle done in a timely manner and got me back on the road. The vehicle looked great. It was exactly what I was looking for. Highly recommend! read more

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Don't think twice! Just go to Andy at Realtime. Every compliment and positive experience that everyone wrote is true. Andy will ensure you're happy with the service -- from towing to questions about insurance -- to the final result. My car is like new and the paint match is perfect. Thanks Andy! read more

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Unassuming spot, but these guys are pros. From handling insurance to quality repair work that goes beyond what you'd expect. The owner is courteous, the staff are skilled, and your job will get done in exactly the time predicted. I am surprised such businesses exist, it's rare, but this is one! read more

Realtime Collision Repair - Body Shops Near Me - Oakland, California

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Very very helpful and responsive business, and they helped me with an unusual issue. Also located on major bus lines and within 1 mile of Lake Merritt BART Station! read more

After a hit and run how can I not be stressed well let me tell you, this place here will lift the stress off your shoulders! Our car came in servilely damaged and came out looking brand new off the lot. The start to end of the process at this repair shop was PHENOMENAL! Andy is beyond words of amazing. He made the experience way less stressful. He was such a great person to work with. My car was here for almost 20 so days. He made sure we were always updated in the progress of our vehicle. He would call and text and always answered calls and text messages. Andy is truly the BEST. Andy and his team did a marvelous job on our vehicle, the damages were very severe. (no before pictures) Our car looks brand new! Like nothing happened. I am beyond thankful for this repair shop as Andy and his team are very humble and honest. He will do everything in his power to help his clients that is beyond words of incredible. They are very knowledgeable and helpful at this repair shop. The quality of this repair shop is outstanding. I recommend people to come here and I will recommend all my friends & family here. I STRONGLY RECOMMEND! :) read more

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Avoid at all costs. I was involved in an accident (it was my fault, I love tapped a car parking). She insisted we went here to fix her car. I happily agreed to come and pay for all the service. Now I know i was to recieve a quote - but after the service was done it was a 22% increase in price. Not only that- but the full bumper did not be replaced. On top of that- the owner was begging me to pay with Zelle or Venmo and told me I have to pay extra to use a credit card. That is HIGHLY ILLEGAL. According to Senate Bill 478 (SB 478), adding extra fees at the point of sale, such as a 3% credit card processing fee, is prohibited unless these fees are included in the advertised price. Shady place avoid at all costs. read more

Andy and the team was good great with everything he was doing. Customer service was best. They Took care of my car while I was gone for awhile when I had an accident with my front bumper . The work was perfect. Looks at every detail of the car that was damaged. He even for me a uber back home. They did realignment for my tire as well. Got it done as soon as possible and made sure it is brand new. Kept me updated. I highly recommend coming here. If you ever get an accident ask for Andy he is the man. read more

I heard about this place through word of mouth. The customer service and work are high quality. He and his team work with sense of urgency to make sure your car will be returned to you as soon as possible. Owner is responsive and knowledgeable. He takes his work seriously. My car bumper is fixed, and my car looks brand new! Excellent value! What a gem of a place! Highly recommend! read more

The business is truly a diamond in the rough (part of town). Do not let that dissuade you, as Andy is super customer oriented and and genuinely a nice guy to deal with. Typically I am very wary of automotive fixes whether it be body work or mechanical, but he put me at ease and took care of business for a body repair I needed done. He is very transparent and makes sure you're happy with every interaction, especially keeping you informed as to parts availability and status of the repair. His pricing is very fair and left me feeling that we made a good deal which virtually unheard. I can't say I'd want to need his services again but he's the guy I'd go to. It's the most low stress repair I have ever done...driving for the past 40+ years. read more

I cannot recommend this shop highly enough. I crashed my car and they responded promptly on a Sunday of a holiday weekend. A tow truck was on the scene in less than 45 minutes from my initial call. They were prompt with an estimate for the insurance company, and when the insurance company declared the car a total loss they were totally cool about not even getting to do the repair job. read more

My car had a hit and run scratching the right side of my car and dented on the corner panel and right front fender. My friend whos a huge car fanatic recommended this shop, this Took about two weeks even with the waiting of parts (which is understandable its not the shops fault if parts take a while) otherwise was super fast with quality finish. they accepted my insurance AAA and it worked out very smoothly. THEN they even detailed it and was able to fix small details like the vinyl on top the front window shield because it was cracking! Super thoughtful no extra charge since the parts were taking longer than expected. Thanks Andy for your help. read more

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Real time collision has been around for years for a reason they always help with their best prices read more

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Don't hesitate if you're thinking about coming to this place! The owner Andy is super helpful, he will guide you through the whole process and will always pick up your phone calls if you ever have any concerns. They will definitely take care of you here!! read more

Realtime Collision Repair - Body Shops Near Me - Oakland, California

Well, lets see here. Andy rocks! I'd give him a 10 if I could, I suppose I just did :) He helped us through the entire insurance process, was easy to get a hold of , and updated us on the progress of the repair. We LUCKED OUT! He even meticulously cleaned the interior, including the trunk after finishing a 5 star job in repairing the damage to our car. If you get a chance to work with him you too are LUCKY! He is also very friendly, confident, and very knowledgeable. This guy is going places, and he will keep you going places too, in your beautifully repair vehicle. Look no further, you found the end of the rainbow, and his name is Andy. Thanks man, you are the best! read more

Best service ever!! Communication is great, timing is great, & most importantly, their service is great. They go above and beyond to get the job done. read more

Realtime Collision Repair - car - Body Shops Near Me - Oakland, California

I brought my car in based on the reviews on Yelp and they did an amazing job on fixing the collision on my car. Andy did a great job on keeping me updated on my car and the pricing. The pricing was very good compared to others, because he knew I was on a certain budget since I didn't have insurance cover my car. I recommend this place to anyone who needs help on fixing their cars. They are honest on pricing and great customer service. Thank you so much guys ! I enjoy having my car work again ! read more

Someone hit my car, I took it to Andy's shop. He was super helpful and informative. Had my car done in a week, looked good as new. I'm glad I stumbled upon this shop. read more

Realtime Collision Repair - Damage to car - Body Shops Near Me - Oakland, California

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We had such a good experience with a Triple A claim here- excellent communication during the estimate and repair, and our car looks like new. HUGE recommendation, though the location is a little dicey. An Oakland business to totally support- very good people. read more

I would not trust my car anywhere else, Andy is phenomenal and so is all of the staff. Highly qualified professionals and I could not recommend them more! If you are in need of car repairs you won't be disappointed! read more

Moved to Oakland and my car got broken into which I later found out was a common thing and Andy took care of me. He was really responsive and kept me updated as my windows were repaired. He's my go to guy and I highly recommend him and for quality work. read more

Andy and his team helped me replace and repair my front bumper. He was transparent with the entire process and provided updates consistently about my car. He also provided background on the insurance process based on his experience working with those companies. Overall great customer service and quality. read more

I cannot recommend REALTIME COLLISION CENTER in Oakland highly enough. The manager, Andy, is the best. He helped me out on one of the worst days ever, not just with his expert service, but also by being extremely kind and patient, giving me great advice, and handling all the details. If you are looking for an auto body shop, do yourself a favor and see Andy! read more

Best body shop I've ever used! The owner is extremely helpful and really knows his stuff, plus they always answer the phone and are very responsive so it's easy to schedule the work and get it done quickly. I've used them twice and the work has always been completed super fast and with great results. Highly recommend! read more

I've been here 2 times and both times they took care of my car with no problems. Very reliable and fast and the communication is 100% .

My car was damaged when it was parked at work. My front driver side fender was dented on my lexus gs350 and wheel was chipped. Andy, the shop owner went above and beyond. He helped handle my insurance claim as well as the entire repairing process. He had my car ready in 2 weeks and my door, driver side fender, and wheel looked as good as new. I was not able to tell there were damages on the car before and the paint matching was perfect and spot on! I would definitely recommend this shop for anyone that's looking to get their car repainted or auto body work. read more