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Amato's Auto Body
Founded in 1980 Amato's Auto Body has continued to earn its reputation as a leader in the auto collision industry. Our mission is to provide the highest quality collision repairs available to our clients. We have 15 factory certifications from the leading auto manufacturers such as Tesla, Audi, Porsche, and many more. In the 40 plus years that we have been in business, we have seen it all and have the expertise and skill to get your car back on the road.
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Founded in 1980 Amato's has continued to earn its reputation as a leader in the auto collision industry. In the 40+ years since the company began, Amato's Auto Body has earned prestigious recognition in the form of awards like North County's Best Auto Body Shop and San Diego's A-Lists Best Body Shop Award.
We all know that accidents happen, but that doesn't make them any less upsetting! When it comes to getting your vehicle back on the road and in tip-top condition, Amatos Auto Body is there to help. There's a reason we were voted Best Auto Body Shop by the Del Mar Village Voice, Carmel Valley News and the Rancho Santa Fe Review.
Reviews (25)
Rachel T.
Rachel T.
Feb 03, 2022
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I have now taken two of my vehicles into Amato's for body work after being hit by other drivers. Though Amato's may have a slightly longer turn around time than some of the other body shops in the area, their service, staff, and most importantly quality of work is well worth the wait. Both my Audi and Tesla have come back to me in perfect condition. I don't think Tesla's own body shop would have done as good of a job. They also send email updates frequently so you're never left wondering if they forgot about you! I'll be using Amato's as long as they're around
Scott G.
Scott G.
Feb 02, 2022
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Amato's did a great job on my Tesla Model 3. Worked with my insurance so I didn't need to do anything except pay my deductible when I picked up the car. Jessica kept me informed on the job status every step of the way. Great experience and highly recommend Amato's.
Bijul D.
Bijul D.
Jan 31, 2022
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Probably the most efficient auto repair company that I have worked with. Truly professional and very easy to work with regarding estimates, car rentals and status updates. Highly recommend them.
Steve H.
Steve H.
Jan 27, 2022
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Amatos does beautiful work. They are attentive and they keep the customer informed of progress. They complete the work on time.
Cecilia T.
Cecilia T.
Jan 27, 2022
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My car was extensively damaged in an accident in the front end. They did a fantastic job with the repair and service was outstanding as well.

They kept me informed and were always reachable and responsive throughout the process. I would highly recommend them!
Zach B.
Zach B.
Jan 26, 2022
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I do not recommend going to Amatos. They did eventually fix my car but took 3x the amount of time they origionally quoted me and also threw any belongings from the car into a dirty tub and did not give them back until I eventually yelled at them and said they must have them somewhere. They also brought my car from Amatos to Tesla, then let it sit for a few days, then took it back to Amatos and then brought it right back to Tesla and blamed the delays on Tesla. Very frustrating experience overall.
Katie L.
Katie L.
Jan 18, 2022
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My Tesla was rear ended and Amato's was on the very short list of places my Tesla insurance recommended and I'm VERY happy I went with them. Consistent communication about the status of my car and they were very flexible about when I could pick the car up as I was traveling over the holidays. Hopefully I don't need them again, but should something happen I would absolutely take it to Amato's again!! Thanks Renee!
K. G.
K. G.
Jan 13, 2022
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Amatos is the best place ever!!! From start to finish I had the best service!!! Renee was my coordinator and she kept me updated on the process and the timeline and when my car would be ready for pick up. I highly recommend taking your car for any auto body repair needs!
David S.
David S.
Jan 12, 2022
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Paul and his team are consistently the best. Everyone in the office is great. I've been working with them for many years. They deliver the highest quality work in San Diego and the best customer service. This will always be the body shop I go to and recommend to others!
Jim C.
Jim C.
Jan 08, 2022
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I guess I'll never know how this place measures up to the hype. Brought my 2021 Porsche in for an estimate and the appraiser seemed friendly and professional. Days go by and no follow up. I called every few days to find out how the claim was progressing but could never get a strait answer. By the third week I called again and was told they could start work in in four weeks. I'm guessing they may be good technically, but they have a long way to go with their customer service. Good luck with that.
Ralph Smith
Ralph Smith
Dec 31, 2021
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Jaguar recommended Amato’s and it was the best thing they could have done. I also, researched and Renee (the rep at Amato’s) had great reviews. Just so happen she was my rep too. She was very helpful and kept me in the loop during the entire process. Great service! Grade A+! I highly recommend Amato’s!!!! A pic of before and after. The right is before and left after.
Michael G.
Michael G.
Dec 17, 2021
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They did a fantastic job on my wife's Range Rover, looks like new. Will continue to bring my cars to Amato's.
Olesea B.
Olesea B.
Dec 10, 2021
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I had a hit and run accident, therefore needed to complete my repairs on my own. Insurance covered all repairs but no rental was covered. Amato's went above and beyond helping me by giving a loaner, I feel that all team took my case not just technical but very personal. Brian and Renee were the best and easiest people to work with. Also, they kept me posted every step of the way untill my car was complete.
Took a lot of stress off from my shoulder.
Thank you Amato's!
Joe S.
Joe S.
Dec 04, 2021
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Amato's raises the bar when it comes to customer service, Professionalism and work Quality. To say they roll out the red carpet is an understatement. I got my Tesla back in better condition than it was new! Mike and Renee were awesome! Highly recommend!
Jimmy T.
Jimmy T.
Nov 19, 2021
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Don't hesitate to bring your Tesla to Amatos. They take great care of you.
They make sure everything is done right. Thanks Renee.
Nani K.
Nani K.
Nov 09, 2021
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For an expensive car, I was concerned to learn you couldn't go through a Tesla run repair company. After some research I chose Amato's.

The experience from start to finish was excellent. I had been rear ended in my model S p100d, they returned my car like new.

Would certainly use them again.
Rory R.
Rory R.
Oct 23, 2021
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I brought my car here for an estimate. Due to insurance reasons, they never did any repairs, but Renee in the front office was super helpful and responsive. They seemed to have a good process and program in place, and I wouldn't hesitate bringing my Tesla back again in the future.
Yoli I.
Yoli I.
Oct 21, 2021
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Exceptional quality of work and customer service.

Special thanks to Mike and Renee for making sure all my concerns were addressed.

A very satisfied customer.
Andres Leschziner
Andres Leschziner
Aug 30, 2021
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I wish I could give them 0 stars for poor customer service and gouging, so take this as a begrudging 1 star. My wife and I brought our Tesla Model 3 for an estimate because we had scratched the side of the car in the back. Fixing this would require changing a whole panel. We talked to someone at Amato's and told them our insurer was Liberty Mutual. They said that was OK and that the estimate was $13,000. We started the process with the insurance, which took a couple of weeks, and then called Amato's to make an appointment to drop the car off. That's when they told us they didn't work with Liberty
Nick Smith
Nick Smith
Aug 27, 2021
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The best. Top quality work with fantastic results. No shortcuts or halfway. Work done right and done well. All that and a really nice staff!!
They spent the time to make it right and Paul, the owner, helped to track down a part that was discontinued. These people care. Excellent. 5 stars.
Robert H.
Robert H.
May 12, 2021
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They best body repair shop in town. The way my car was rebuilt was amazing. It almost looks better then new.
Even with following all COVID protocols the customer service was excellent
Scott B.
Scott B.
Apr 27, 2021
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I'll start by saying I'm VERY picky. I work in the auto industry and also consider myself to be a perfectionist. When my car was hit I called around premium San Diego area dealerships and found Amato's was clearly considered the best, which led me to doing business with them.
Every step of the transaction was fantastic; they are a well-oiled machine, a really impressive operation. Communication was friendly, informative, frequent and precise, repair time was reasonable, price was reasonable, and the interaction was a complete pleasure.
They ended up repainting the car (which is a very complex
Susan Mcclellan
Susan Mcclellan
Mar 13, 2021
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Positive: Professionalism, Punctuality, Quality, Value
There is no need to look any further than Amatos for quality, professional and reasonably priced body work for high end cars! They have a wonderful and courteous team and are a pleasure! I’m appreciative of the work they have done on my Porsche Macon and Tesla X!
Service: Body & Trim
Christian M.
Christian M.
Sep 28, 2020
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Amato's Auto Body is absolutely amazing. We took our Tesla Model 3 in because someone hit my rear bumper while my car was parked and a few days later, we hit a kayak on the highway and caused some serious damage to the front bumper and side skirt/rocker panel. We had two different claims open at the same time that were going to be fixed all at once. I though it would've been confusing to deal with two different claims at the same time but Renee and Michael made everything easy! Not only did they help with our insurance claims but they were great at communicating about the process and what work
D. Mack
D. Mack
Aug 14, 2020
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I cannot recommend Amato's auto body more. The staff were all incredibly helpful, upfront, and professional throughout the entire process of getting my Tesla fixed. I worked primarily with Renee, and I was consistently impressed with the frequent updates and forward leaning attitude she had. The rest of the staff also maintained the same high level of professionalism. I have never had as good an auto repair experience!