Auto Body & Collision Repair for La Jolla
La Jolla Pkwy to SR-52 and I-805, then east on Balboa Ave. Estimates Monday to Friday, all insurance companies welcome.
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La Jolla drivers don't have to settle for whichever shop the insurance company suggests. Clairemont Collision is at 7996 Armour St #12 in Kearny Mesa, about 8.2 miles from La Jolla Shores and about 9.1 miles from the Village. Most of the drive is highway: La Jolla Pkwy onto SR-52, then I-805 south to Balboa Ave. 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 La Jolla Drivers
Many La Jolla drivers own European and luxury models, and those cars need repairs done to the manufacturer's standard: the right parts, paint that matches in sunlight, and safety systems that work afterward. The damage itself is often ordinary: a tight spot on Prospect St or Girard Ave, a scrape on a steep Mount Soledad driveway, a bump in the Bird Rock roundabouts, or a highway collision on La Jolla Pkwy or SR-52. We work on all makes and models.
- Collision repair from minor hits to structural damage, with computerized frame straightening
- Dents, dings and scratches, plus bumper scuffs and cracks
- Factory color paint matching: PPG paint mixed in our own paint mixing room, blended into the panels next to the repair
- Wheel repair and refinishing
- Sprinter, ProMaster and Transit van repair and refinishing
- Diagnostic scans before and after the repair, and a final quality control inspection
Luxury and European repairs
Recent work at our shop includes a 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLS450 4Matic that needed ADAS calibrations including surround view, a 2013 Mercedes-Benz CLS550, a 2002 BMW M3 and a 2023 Lexus IS350 F Sport. Paint is mixed in our own paint mixing room with PPG paint systems, matched to the factory paint code and blended into the neighboring panels. Every car gets pre- and post-repair diagnostic scans and a quality control inspection before we hand back the keys.
Your Car, Your Choice of Shop
On a newer luxury car, the parts question matters. 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. You also have the right in California to choose your own repair shop, even if your insurer recommends another one. 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.
- 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?
If your insurer says the car is a total loss, call us before you sign anything. We can arrange towing, store the car while the insurance company decides, coach you on the settlement offer, and tell you honestly whether a repair makes sense. On a 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLS450 4Matic, we worked with the insurance company and it reversed its total loss decision and paid for the repair. We can't promise that outcome on every car, but it shows why a second opinion matters. See our total loss help page.
Recent Repairs From Our Shop
Before-and-after photos of real repairs done at our Armour St shop, including two Mercedes-Benz models and a Lexus.
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
“…after talking to the owners, I felt very comfortable here. They were very knowledgeable and experienced… worked with my insurance to figure everything out so I didn't have to.”
Julie (JulzieLo), Google review, Apr 2026
Also Near La Jolla
South of La Jolla, Bird Rock runs into Pacific Beach and Mission Beach. Head east on SR-52 and you pass the north end of Clairemont before reaching Kearny Mesa, where our shop is.
Getting Here From La Jolla
There are two ways in from La Jolla. From the Village, La Jolla Shores and the UC San Diego side, take La Jolla Pkwy to SR-52 and I-805. From Bird Rock and the south end, it's usually shorter to cut through Pacific Beach to Balboa Ave. Distances below are approximate driving distances from mapping data.
- From the Village (Prospect St near Girard Ave) (about 9.1 miles). Take Prospect St and Prospect Pl to Torrey Pines Rd, then La Jolla Pkwy east onto SR-52. Take I-805 south, exit at Balboa Ave and head east. Turn right on Convoy St, then left on Armour St.
- From La Jolla Shores (about 8.2 miles). Take La Jolla Shores Dr up to Torrey Pines Rd, then La Jolla Pkwy east onto SR-52. Take I-805 south to the Balboa Ave exit, head east, turn right on Convoy St and left on Armour St.
- From Bird Rock (La Jolla Blvd) (about 8.3 miles). Head south on La Jolla Blvd through the roundabouts into Pacific Beach. Turn right on Mission Blvd, then left on Grand Ave, which joins Balboa Ave. Stay on Balboa Ave east across I-5, Clairemont and I-805, then turn right on Convoy St and left on Armour St.
- From Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla (Genesee Ave) (about 7.4 miles). Take Genesee Ave south and turn left on La Jolla Village Dr. Take I-805 south to the Balboa Ave exit, head east, then turn right on Convoy St and left 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
La Jolla Auto Body FAQ
Is it worth driving from La Jolla to Kearny Mesa for body work?
Most of the trip is highway, about 8.2 miles from La Jolla Shores and 9.1 miles from the Village. What you get is a team that used to appraise claims for large insurance companies, OEM parts advocacy, and a lifetime warranty on our workmanship. If the car isn't drivable, we can arrange towing.
Do you work on Mercedes-Benz, BMW and Lexus?
Yes. We work on all makes and models. Recent repairs include a 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLS450 4Matic, a 2013 Mercedes-Benz CLS550, a 2002 BMW M3 and a 2023 Lexus IS350 F Sport. See our repairs by make.
Will the new paint match the rest of my car?
We mix paint in our own paint mixing room with PPG paint systems, matched to your car's factory paint code, and blend it into the neighboring panels so the repair doesn't stand out.
Does my car need ADAS calibration after a repair?
Many newer cars do. Cameras, radar and sensors in bumpers, mirrors and windshields can need calibration after collision repair. We run pre- and post-repair diagnostic scans, and our GLS450 repair included ADAS calibrations including surround view.
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 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.
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.
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.