Auto Body & Collision Repair for Clairemont

What We Repair for Clairemont Drivers

A lot of body shop work is everyday driving damage: a scraped bumper from a tight spot in a busy shopping center lot, a door ding, a side swipe on Genesee Ave, or a rear-end tap in stop-and-go traffic on I-805 or SR-52. We also handle the bigger jobs, from structural damage to cars an insurer wants to total. We work on all makes and models.

• Collision repair, including computerized frame straightening and alignment
• Dent and scratch removal, bumper scuff and crack repair
• Paint matching with PPG paint systems, mixed in our own paint mixing room and blended into neighboring panels
• Wheel repair and refinishing to match the others
• Full-size van refinishing for Sprinter, ProMaster and Transit vans
• Pre- and post-repair diagnostic scans, and a quality control inspection before we hand back the keys

Not sure if it's worth a claim? For minor damage like bumper scuffs and scratches, paying out of pocket can cost less than filing a claim. We'll give you a straight answer. See repairs by make.

Your Car, Your Choice of Shop

In California, you have the right to choose your own repair shop, even if your insurance company recommends another one. Because we used to evaluate claims for large insurance companies, we know what an insurer needs to see, and we provide the documentation to back up the repair.

• We do our best to get your insurer to authorize OEM genuine parts, and if we can't, we do our best to price match them
• A lifetime workmanship warranty for as long as you own the vehicle, and we stand behind our work nationwide
• We work with all insurance companies, including GEICO, State Farm, Progressive, Allstate, USAA and Farmers
• Military and veteran discount: ask about saving money on your deductible

Have questions about supplements, OEM vs. aftermarket parts or diminished value? Read our auto insurance claim guide for San Diego drivers, or see how our insurance claim assistance works.

Insurance Company Says It's Totaled?

A total loss call doesn't always mean a car can't be repaired. When an insurer insisted on totaling a 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLS450 4Matic, the owner asked us to advocate for them. We worked with the insurance company, and it changed its decision and repaired the vehicle. Every claim is different and we can't promise the same result, but we can arrange towing, store your car while your insurer decides, and give you a straight answer. Learn more about our total loss help.

Recent Repairs From Our Shop

Before-and-after photos of real repairs done at our Armour St shop.

2018 Mercedes-Benz GLS450 4Matic Front-End Repair in San Diego: Saved From a Total Loss

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2002 BMW M3 Right-Side Collision Repair in San Diego

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2021 Dodge Ram 2500 Big Horn Right-Side Collision Repair in San Diego

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What Customers Say

“Never taking shortcuts, always fighting for the best replacement parts and attention to the details.”

Kyle Heppenstall, Google review, Aug 2026

“I was rear ended and took my vehicle to Clairemont Collision. Jason did a great job dealing with my insurance company and helping me through my claim process…”

Bernard Montalvan, Google review, Jun 2026

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Also Close to Clairemont

Along with Clairemont and Bay Park, we work on cars from Kearny Mesa, Linda Vista, Serra Mesa, Pacific Beach, La Jolla and all of San Diego.

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Getting Here From Clairemont

Clairemont sits west of I-805, and our shop is just east of it, off Convoy St. Balboa Ave and Clairemont Mesa Blvd both cross I-805, and SR-52 runs along Clairemont's north side, so there's usually a quick way over from wherever you start. Distances below are approximate driving distances to our door from mapping data.

1. From Balboa Ave & Genesee Ave (about 1.8 miles). Head east on Balboa Ave across I-805. Turn right on Convoy St, then take the first left onto Armour St.
2. From Clairemont Town Square (Clairemont Dr & Clairemont Mesa Blvd) (about 3.7 miles). Go east on Clairemont Mesa Blvd to I-805 south, exit at Balboa Ave and head east. Turn right on Convoy St, then left on Armour St.
3. From west Clairemont and Bay Park (about 3.6 miles from Clairemont Dr & Balboa Ave). Balboa Ave runs straight across Clairemont. Stay on it east over I-805, turn right on Convoy St, then left on Armour St.
4. From North Clairemont and Genesee Ave near SR-52 (about 4.7 miles from Clairemont Mesa Blvd & Moraga Ave). Take SR-52 east to I-805 south, exit at Balboa Ave and head east to Convoy St. Turn right, then left on Armour St.
5. From San Diego Mesa College (about 2.4 miles). Take Mesa College Dr and Linda Vista Rd east to Convoy St, then head north on Convoy to Armour St and turn right.
6. From SR-163. Exit at Balboa Ave and head west. Turn left on Mercury St and follow it to Armour St.

On Armour St, look for the Clairemont Collision sign on the street pylon and head down the driveway to unit #12. See photos of the entrance, hours and a map

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