Auto Body & Collision Repair in Kearny Mesa
Our shop is right here in Kearny Mesa, on Armour St one block off Balboa Ave. Estimates Monday to Friday, all insurance companies welcome.
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Clairemont Collision is a Kearny Mesa body shop. Despite the name, we're on the Kearny Mesa side of I-805, at 7996 Armour St #12, where Armour St meets Convoy St one block south of Balboa Ave. If you live or work in Kearny Mesa, we're usually only a mile or two from wherever your car is parked right now. Our team has 60 years of combined experience, including years as appraisers for large insurance companies, and we work with all insurance companies.
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5.0 stars from 24 Google reviews · Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Walk-ins welcome for estimates on weekdays
What We Repair for Kearny Mesa Drivers and Businesses
Kearny Mesa is one of San Diego's big business districts, and much of the damage we see here happens during the workday: a lunch-hour bump in a packed Convoy District lot, a pillar scrape in an office park garage, or a rear-end hit in stop-and-go traffic on Balboa Ave, Clairemont Mesa Blvd or Aero Dr near the SR-163 and I-805 ramps. Commuters bring us the daily drivers they need back, and local businesses bring us pickups and work vans. 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
Built for work vehicles too
Running a business out of Kearny Mesa? We repair and refinish full-size Sprinter, ProMaster and Transit vans, and our paint booth is big enough for them. We've also repaired heavy-duty pickups like the 2021 Dodge Ram 2500 Big Horn below. When a company vehicle is down, call us and we'll walk you through the estimate and the insurance side so you know what to expect.
Stop by on a lunch break
Because the shop is in the neighborhood, getting an estimate doesn't have to take a day off. Walk-ins are welcome for estimates Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM, and if you'd rather not leave the office, you can send us photos of the damage first.
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
Your insurance company may hand you a list of preferred shops, some of them across town. In California, you have the right to choose your own repair shop, so you can keep the repair here in Kearny Mesa. Because we used to evaluate claims for large insurance companies, we know what an insurer needs to see, and we document the repair to back it up.
- OEM genuine parts: we push your insurer to authorize them, and if it won't, we do our best to price match them
- Lifetime workmanship warranty for as long as you own the car, honored nationwide
- All insurance companies welcome, from GEICO, State Farm and Progressive to Allstate, USAA and Farmers
- Active duty military and veterans can ask about saving money on their 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 on repair versus payout. 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, including a heavy-duty pickup and a compact truck.
What Customers Say
“Jason and Stan went way out of their way and provided high quality service. It is not easy to find a shop you can trust.”
Andres Delgadillo, Google review, Jun 2026
“Never taking shortcuts, always fighting for the best replacement parts and attention to the details.”
Kyle Heppenstall, Google review, Aug 2026
Neighborhoods Around Kearny Mesa
Kearny Mesa sits in the middle of San Diego's mesas, so our customers come from every direction: Clairemont and Bay Park to the west across I-805, Linda Vista and Serra Mesa to the south, Tierrasanta to the east across I-15, and Mission Valley just down SR-163. Montgomery-Gibbs Executive Airport, whose main entrance is off Aero Dr, is a short drive east of us.
Finding Us in Kearny Mesa
We're on the west side of Kearny Mesa, between Convoy St and SR-163. Armour St links Convoy St and Mercury St one block south of Balboa Ave, and our driveway is on Armour St. Distances below are approximate driving distances to our door from mapping data.
- From Convoy St & Clairemont Mesa Blvd (about 1.1 miles). Head south on Convoy St through the Convoy District and across Balboa Ave, then turn left on Armour St.
- From Clairemont Mesa Blvd & Ruffin Rd (about 2.1 miles). Go west on Clairemont Mesa Blvd, turn left on Kearny Villa Rd, then right on Balboa Ave. Cross SR-163, turn left on Mercury St and right on Armour St.
- From Balboa Ave & Ruffin Rd (about 1.5 miles). Head west on Balboa Ave across SR-163. Turn left on Mercury St, then right on Armour St.
- From Aero Dr & Ruffin Rd (about 2.3 miles). Go west on Aero Dr past Montgomery-Gibbs Executive Airport and across SR-163. Turn right on Convoy St, right on Kearny Mesa Rd, then left on Armour St.
- From I-805. Exit at Balboa Ave and head east. Turn right on Convoy St, then take the first left onto Armour St.
- From I-15. Exit at Balboa Ave/Tierrasanta Blvd and head west on Balboa Ave across Kearny Mesa and SR-163. Turn left on Mercury St, then right on 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
Kearny Mesa Auto Body FAQ
Where exactly is your shop in Kearny Mesa?
We're at 7996 Armour St #12, San Diego, CA 92111. Armour St meets Convoy St one block south of Balboa Ave, on the west side of Kearny Mesa between Convoy St and SR-163. From Armour St, look for our sign on the street pylon and head down the driveway to unit #12.
I work in Kearny Mesa. Can I drop my car off around my workday?
We're open Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM, and walk-ins are welcome for estimates. Call (858) 877-9060 and we'll work out a drop-off and pickup that fits your schedule.
Do you repair work trucks and vans?
Yes. We repair and refinish Sprinter, ProMaster and Transit vans, and we work on pickups, from compact trucks to heavy-duty models like the Ram 2500.
Is there somewhere to wait while you look at my car?
Yes. We have a bright waiting room with seating next to the front counter.
My insurance company recommended a different shop. Can I still bring my car to you?
Yes. California drivers have the right to choose their own repair shop, and we work with all insurance companies. Our auto insurance claim guide explains your rights in plain English.
Do you use OEM parts?
We do our best to get your insurance company to authorize OEM genuine parts. If we can't, we do our best to price match the OEM parts.
Do you offer a warranty?
Yes. We offer a lifetime warranty on our workmanship for as long as you own the vehicle, and we stand behind our work nationwide.
My insurer wants to total my car. Can you help?
Call us and we'll be happy to try to help. We store vehicles while insurers decide, coach you on the offer, and give you a straight answer on repair versus payout. On a 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLS450 4Matic, we worked with the insurance company and it changed its total loss decision and repaired the vehicle.
Do you offer a military or veteran discount?
Yes. Active duty military and veterans can ask about saving money on their deductible.
Get an Estimate
Call (858) 877-9060, send a few photos, or stop by 7996 Armour St #12, San Diego, Monday to Friday 8 AM–5 PM.