1. SMT Auto Body

    1. SMT Auto Body

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    San Mateo, CA

    SMT Auto Body

    5.0 (29 reviews)
    Open 8:00 am - 5:30 pm

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    5 hours

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    Services - SMT Auto Body

    Auto body restoration

    Bumper repair

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    Marc D.

    An accident left some minor scratches on the back right end of my car. It hadn't been damaged before and was still fairly new, so I wanted to get it fixed properly. The party at fault and I agreed to handle the repair privately to avoid the hassle of insurance. While searching Yelp, I used Yelp's project feature -- which automatically sent my inquiry to several local body shops -- and that's how I discovered SMT. I chatted with Maher, who quoted me around $1,000. He was completely transparent, explaining what the pricing meant and what "by-the-book" repairs should include. Even more impressive, he told me I could reach out anytime for advice on other quotes, even if I didn't choose his shop -- and he genuinely meant it. I received quotes ranging from $500 to $1,600. The cheaper ones would have fixed it but not properly, while the higher ones followed correct repair procedures. I sent all these quotes to Maher for his input & his honesty and insight helped me a lot. It came down to SMT and another highly rated shop. Despite being more expensive($1.6k) I almost chose that shop since they had someone leave a positive review with photos of the same exact car model and color -- but ultimately, I trusted SMT more because of Maher's transparency. I dropped my car off on Monday and had it back by Thursday afternoon. The repair was flawless -- it looks like nothing ever happened. SMT even cleaned and detailed my car before pickup. Highly recommend SMT if you want fair pricing, honesty, and great work. They also work with all major insurance companies, and if you're paying out of pocket, they might be able to lower the cost to help you out.

    My Tesla model Y long range
    Ferris J.

    My Tesla Model Y was parked in downtown Walnut Creek when someone backed into it and hit the rear bumper including a parking sensor that began triggering multiple error messages. I took the car to SMT Auto Body. Maher inspected it and told me what they would do to restore it back to a new condition. He was very friendly and felt very credible. He even gave me a tour of his body shop! I just picked up my car, and it is absolutely perfect. The repair work is flawless, and the car is spotless. I couldn't be happier with the results. This is officially my new Body Shop

    The truck 1989 beware!! This truck turned into oncoming traffic in an intersection , NON INSURED, NO TICKET ISSUED BY San Mateo PD.
    Pamala S.

    Great local shop, in the neighborhood kind of shop. Service professional and friendly. My 2004 has a new headlight and bumper. I was recently hit on the el camino by an uninsured motorist. Maher and the guys took my car in unannounced and made it like new. The extra step of cleaning the car inside and out was a special, over the top addition. The price was very affordable. As I stated , the driver who hit me was uninsured, the shop worked with me to do what was necessary.

    Process during
    Hosanna P.

    Brought my car to get repaired and painted, saw great reviews of on yelp got in communication with them very fast response and great deal! Needed my front bumper painted and they did amazing! I am very happy with my car results. 100% recommend amazing customer service. Thank you so much Mo for the help!

    2006 Porsche Cayman S
    Smart M.

    Moises and his guys are awesome to work with. I've had my wife Aston Martin, My Porsche Cayman S, and my VW R32 all worked on by them. Reasonable prices and very knowledgeable and helpful for all budgets.

    1000/5 stars! Mahar and his team were excellent helping me fix my bumper after an accident. He was extremely polite, professional, and went above and beyond to help me & make sure I understood the entire process. My car has never looked better and the paint match was exceptional. There was thorough communication while my car was in their shop and I picked it up exactly within the estimated timeframe provided. I will definitely be coming here for any additional work on my car. Could not recommend this place more highly! You will be in great hands here!

    (Before) Driver side HL

    SMT was recommended by another trusted vendor. Moises did a great job in refinishing my Porsche Macan Lights at a very decent price. Also, buffed up the fog lights. SMT team is highly trusted and recommended!

    Elizabeth E.

    I had such an amazing experience with SMT Auto Body! From start to finish, they walked me through the process, kept me updated during insurance adjustments and truly went above and beyond to make sure my car looked like it just rolled off the showroom floor. I couldn't be happier with the results! The quality of work speaks for itself!

    The best Auto Body Shop! I've unfortunately been in a few accidents, but every time, SMT Auto Body has delivered nothing short of exceptional service. Their team goes above and beyond--handling every step of the process with professionalism and care. My car has always come back looking flawless. Truly a 15/10 experience every time! Posted a few photos of their work

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    Great shop. I highly reconmed to anyone in need of auto body repairs. They are very friendly. Ask for Moises

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    Moises did a great job in refinishing my Porsche Macan Lights at a very decent price.

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    CARSTAR Ma’s Auto Body Burlingame

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    Kevin has been helping my mom with her older car for several years, and I've also had a great…read moreexperience bringing my own cars to Ma's Auto. I used to go to TW Automotive before the owner retired, and since then Kevin and his team at both the Burlingame and San Mateo locations have been incredibly helpful with my 2000 Toyota Camry (which I sold in 2021) and now my Lexus NX300h. Over the years, they've helped me with issues big and small--from random flat tires and a smashed side mirror to a hit-and-run repair and routine maintenance. They have always been courteous, responsive, and very timely, both in getting the work done and in meeting the timeframes they promise. I also really appreciate that they are clear and straightforward about what needs to be done, what can wait, and what to expect in terms of scope. It's reassuring to have an auto shop I can trust, especially for both my mom's car and my own. I highly recommend Kevin and his team.

    This is my first time dealing with Ma's Auto and I am so pleased with the services provided by the…read moreentire team. I started sending couple of pictures to Mrs. Ma after the unfortunate incident occurred. She asked me to send few more pictures. I then received the detailed quotes from Lawrence Ma. I was not in the mood to read all the details. Mr. Kevin Ma called and explained the quotes to me and his explanations really helped me make the decision whether I should file the claim with my insurance company. I took the car in on Friday July 17th and was told the car would be ready on Friday July 24th, the latest. I was so happy when they advised me the morning of July 22nd that I could pick up the car at 4:30 that afternoon . The damages were completely fixed and the car looks like brand new. The quality of services from Mr. and Mrs. Ma, their son Lawrence and the repair team was excellent. I am happy I made the decision to use Ma's Auto Body for the first time.

    Express Mobile Autobody Repair

    Express Mobile Autobody Repair

    (103 reviews)

    Tony was incredibly responsive from the very first quote request and maintained prompt, timely…read morecommunication throughout the process. He was flexible with my schedule, meeting me at my home to repairs my car after 4 PM. The work was completed efficiently, and the pricing was highly competitive. Tony and his son are seasoned professionals who work with true integrity. I'll definitely be bringing my girlfriend's car to them next for a full detail!

    Unfortunately, I'm really unhappy with the paint job I received and just want people to be able to…read moreset expectations. I requested a quote for repair of a bunch of rock chips on the front fender of my car. We met, discussed the plan to fill in the chips with paint, and I understood it wasn't going to look perfect by any means, but seemed like the color would at least be a close match again. Literally 30 minutes later I got a call the job was done and came out to what looked like grayish White Out had been quickly dabbed onto each of the rock chips. I was kind of shocked at how it looked and asked what else could be done to which he basically replied "this color is really hard to match so I can sand/paint the whole front bumper, but it still won't match the rest of the car" so didn't really seem like a solution at all. A few things. I understand there are material costs of doing the job, but for 30 minutes of labor and a poor outcome I think $400 was nuts even though this was cheaper than other quotes. If the color of my car (stock Lexus pearl white) was too difficult to match, he could've just said so before putting paint on my car. Again, if the number of rock chips was too many to fix, I wish he would've just said that before beginning or after the first one. Lastly, I was just very annoyed with the offered "solution". Tony was a really nice guy and I do feel like I went into this with realistic expectations, but now my $60k car looks like it has grayish chicken pox all over the front and I'm pretty angry. Just want to leave this here so anyone else in a similar situation can take a look at the close-up and set appropriate expectations before proceeding.

    SMT Auto Body - bodyshops - Updated September 2026

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