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Darby’s Auto Body

2624 Adams Ave. San Diego, CA 92116(619) 293-3088Mon – Fri 8 AM – 5:30 PM, Sat 9 AM – 1 PM

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Restoration

Rust Repair
Upholstery replacement and repair
Source vintage parts

Paint

Computerized factory certified paint mixing system
Downdraft heated paint booth

Professional Detailing

Exterior & interior sealant and protection
Remove Surface scratches (wet & polish)
Overspray & fallout removal
Interior shampoo & deodorization

Auto Body Services

Complimentary detail on all repairs
Complimentary pick-up & delivery of car
Towing service coordination
Third party customer service surveys
Languages: Spanish & English

Collision Repairs

Foreign and domestic cars
I-CAR certified technicians
I-CAR certified estimators
Computerized 3-dimensional frame repairs
Lifetime written paint & body repair warranty

More Services

Aluminium Certified Auto Repair
Electric Vehicle Repair
PPF Paint Protection Film
Vinyl Wraps

Darby’s Paint & Autobody, Inc.

Location
2624 Adams Ave.
San Diego, CA 92116
Phone
(619) 293-3088
Fax
(619) 293-0801

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Darby's Paint & Auto Body

4.5

Based on 279 Reviews

Michael F.

2023-09-28 11:23:41

After a truck rolled into my new car I was told to check out Darbys by a friend to get it repaired. I walked in and was helped by Angel and he gave me a...

Sammie W.

2023-09-25 12:29:13

Exceptional service! The communication throughout was clear and concise. They went above and beyond, fixing more than expected. My car was returned even...

Clvrgrl T.

2023-09-04 10:52:03

I was T-boned, there was body damage, my rear axel had to be replaced as well as a steel rim and a tire. I have a Fiat Pop 500, parts were difficult to...

Greg B.

2023-08-29 18:35:16

I have a 15 year old Miata. The paint on the roof and cover were badly oxidized. The rest of the paint looked pretty good. Darby's painted the roof and...

Cindy L.

2023-08-17 11:09:15

Albert was amazing. Had my car ready in the time frame he said. It looks good as new. They were very transparent and communication was great. It was hard...

Gade T.

2023-07-18 22:04:00

I had someone hit my car and damage my bumper. I went to several places to get quotes and everyone kept brushing me off. I read the reviews for Darby's and...

Monica N.

2023-07-04 09:56:13

I absolutely loved my experience with George !!! Excellent job repairing my vehicle and was so professional high quality job!

Chris D.

2023-07-01 08:47:22

suddenly, I looked at my car in the morning, and my right front fender had a dent! Had no idea where it came from, and I thought of my friend Albert at...

Adam V.

2023-06-14 10:38:39

Some of the friendliest people I have met. Someone had broke my side mirror off so I needed to get it replaced. I went in and they were able to put my new...

Jovi M.

2023-06-06 19:10:16

Darbys auto was great! They were quick and very detailed! Even worked on a small area free of charge. They had my car done almost a week sooner than the...

N G.

2023-06-06 12:40:41

Took my car here for an estimate,not impressed from the get go to be honest...huge boxes all piled into the office/reception area..but thought maybe they...

Joe H.

2023-05-19 05:33:05

Had my Audi in several years ago to get the rear bumper repainted, they did an awesome job! Have been in several times with touch up paint, and Albert has...

Glenn R.

2023-05-12 12:34:24

I had taken in my vehicle for a hit and run repair and had used Darby's before - which is why I returned. The service is always awesome. George Lopez (not...

Angelica H.

2023-05-02 12:29:36

The absolute WORST! I was told I could come in the same day for an estimate on April 20th. ALBERT took multiple pictures of my car and sent me on my way...

Roni A.

2023-05-02 11:51:51

Darby's auto shop saved my day!!! Those guys are the real deal. I fixed my car after an accident with another shop and Constantly had a crazy noise coming...

Jason S.

2023-04-01 10:41:35

I just got back from a visit to Darby's. I met with Bernie and showed him four rather large scratches on the hood of my black Porsche. Not only did he buff...

Emily L.

2023-03-20 11:35:51

Thorough, honest, kind, patient, great work. Thank you so much for doing even small things well. I highly recommend this business!

Justin L.

2023-01-25 14:20:39

Quick and Easy Estimate Process. Everything on the Estimate is broken down and itemized. Nice Staff. If I could rate more stars I would. Very professional...

Tom K.

2022-11-04 21:29:45

Darby's did a great job replacing and painting my front bumper. The work was done quickly and was ready when promised. The staff was friendly,...

Alan A.

2022-10-31 12:46:53

They did such an incredible job! I am very happy with how everything turned out, I highly recommend this shop to everyone. The owners name was Bernie. They...

Alan A.

2022-10-30 10:46:37

They did a great job, owners name is Bernie he was very helpful. There is a reason they have great reviews. Cat parts are a pain to get right now, but he...

Frank M.

2022-10-25 11:03:44

Came to get an estimate on scratch repair and they actually buffed it out in 10 minutes for free. Super super grateful. Will definitely return for future...

Jennifer N.

2022-10-21 18:24:50

Can't say anything bad about this company. Had an awesome, uneventful experience with them. Everyone's very efficient. I highly recommended Darby's for any...

Chase H.

2022-10-17 16:19:53

I recently had repair work done on my 2021 Toyota Supra at Darby's and it was a great experience. I worked with Albert and he was very knowledgeable and...

Jeff L.

2022-10-11 11:54:00

This place was not hard to find it had an assortment of auto body parts and unopened parcels leaning against the the entire front of the business, no...

G R.

2022-09-19 18:46:33

I went toDarbys for and guy name Alberto did it on the spot even got on the computer he found the door needed for my truck and give me a written estimate I...

Mike G.

2022-08-22 19:08:46

Recently had some excellent paint work done at Darby's on my Mini and what a pleasant encounter of professionalism it was. I was quoted a very reasonable...

Cheryl O.

2022-07-23 18:12:26

My side passenger mirror was damaged and I got an estimate from the Toyota dealer. Because it was going to be expensive I decided to go through my...

Akemi W.

2022-07-23 14:10:38

I rarely have experiences that make me think, "I MUST leave a review about this," but coming into Darby's left me so incredibly grateful that I'm really...

Dennis W.

2022-07-19 15:31:06

My son was rear ended in our older model Toyota 4Runner. Our insurance recommended Darbys for the repairs. We met with Jorge and found him to be extremely...

Debra A.

2022-06-30 23:58:49

Great work, honest, reliable. I can highly recommend Darby"s for your repairs. I take my BMW Z3 to them for touch ups, seat repairs and they treat my car as...

Ricky S.

2022-06-29 21:38:12

These guys are great. Honestly I've never had to officially use them because any time someone has bumped my car in the parking lot they just polish it and...

Claire C.

2022-06-23 15:46:50

GO TO DARBY'S!! I was recommended to this place by 4 different people when I accidentally got my bumper stuck on another car's tow hitch. I was so worried I...

Steve C.

2022-06-22 17:14:36

I've been taking my cars to Darby's for just over a decade and I'm still always blown away by the great service and quality work. Albert is great to work...

Talitha B.

2022-06-17 15:17:49

After hitting a boulder in the woods, I went into Darby's to rebolt + zip tie my splash guard into place. Albert sprung into action to tack my car back...

Kelly J.

2022-04-05 11:09:20

Bernie at Darby's was so kind, and buffed out my car in 1 minute! This is a business that needs a raise for all of the staff. Thank you SO much!!

Sonserray H.

2022-03-29 08:38:48

Albert rivera went above and beyond on my vehicle! I was so bummed that someone hit and ran on me but albert went above and beyond and my car came out more...

Julie E.

2022-03-11 19:36:51

I dropped in at Darby's to see if someone could give me an estimate for the fender of my car. It had been hit in a parking lot, causing it to pop loose and...

Dee H.

2022-03-02 07:33:39

This is the best shop ever!!! I could go on and on about the wonderful experience I had. everyone was so professional especially Albert he is such an...

Aaron A.

2022-01-12 18:44:47

Albert, Javier and the team are absolutely amazing! Brought my wife's car in as the door was rubbing due to the wheel well panel bulging. Albert took GREAT...

Dana D.

2022-01-06 19:22:04

I brought my 2020 Cadillac CT5 into Darby's, on the recommendation of my insurance company. I was met by Albert , he gave me a quote, and told me to bring...

Steve V.

2021-12-12 08:03:02

These guys are the best reminder I have had in a long time that great service still exists. I came in 5 minutes before closing on a Saturday to get...

Ruthie L.

2021-11-24 16:57:48

The kind people here were kind enough to fix a flat tyre; I was so touched by their kindness. They were fast and efficient in making a quick fix. So kind of...

A B.

2021-11-18 15:19:37

Honest, responsive, reliable! I have used Darby's a few times for several cars over the years and cannot recommend them highly enough. Car service of any...

Jeremy F.

2021-11-07 16:30:14

Highly Recommend! I brought my 2015 Dodge Dart here to have the front bumper cover replaced. They did a wonderful job. My car was ready very quickly. They...

Rick H.

2021-10-12 19:21:08

I had to service the hood of my 4 Runner. It was dented due to a small Boulder hitting it. When I dropped off my car I was expecting to have to take a Lyft...

R D.

2021-10-06 14:02:25

Years ago we had work done here and I recently called hoping for another chance to use their services, sadly they were booked up. The reason I'm writing...

Joshua B.

2021-09-20 08:12:25

Was recommend to this place from my regular garage. I stopped in for the first time inquiring about my clouded headlights. The staff was super friendly and...

Claire B.

2021-07-20 09:39:50

A wonderful shop in the area! High quality customer service and they were easily accessible and very helpful. Thank you albert!

Todd R.

2021-07-13 23:30:29

Knowledgeable and helpful service, friendly and local. Went above and beyond to find the right solution. Highly recommend.

Yoana G.

2021-06-24 10:55:01

After being rear ended my insurance referred me to Darby's auto body and I can definitely say this will be my go to shop for any future needs. George was...

Cat B.

2021-06-12 12:16:51

On Thursday, a very unkind person hit my rear bumper and drove away. :-( The damage wasn't the worst, and I'm okay (thanks for asking), but it did leave a...

Miles S.

2021-05-12 12:42:11

Darby's did an amazing job with my car both times I had some bumper issues that needed to be repaired. The problem is on the second go round there was a...

Al G.

2021-04-18 08:42:02

It's hard to leave this review. I really wanted to love my experience but it just didn't work out that way. My Tacoma needed the roof painted as it was...

Joe M.

2021-03-04 11:55:17

I took my car to Darby's body shop for the first time since I live on the same block. I'd never been to Darby's, but Albert immediately tended to my car by...

Dave G.

2021-02-16 20:06:11

First time using Darby's, great experience. Friendly, quick and accurate with their estimate, and delivery time. The bodywork came out amazing. Thanks for...

Mitch L.

2021-01-09 09:20:54

I always take my vehicle(s) needs to Darby's Paint & Autobody. They never disappoint! Every time I have taken my car(s) to Darby's, the bodywork and paint...

Paris T.

2020-09-15 19:41:59

I highly recommend this Autobody shop as it is the BEST IN SAN DIEGO. For one they have almost a perfect 5 star rating and overall definitely take care of...

Katie M.

2020-05-22 16:24:00

I had ruined my front bumper and grill (accidentally drive into a railing in my parking deck at work). I had already done service with Darby's so I came...

Gal S.

2020-03-23 15:29:13

Thank you Albert for the great service I've just pick up my car it's like brain new it's looks amazing. I was evolved in a car accident 2 weeks ago and...

Esteban F.

2020-03-19 12:12:56

My car was hit while parked on the street. My insurance company recommended I take it to Darby's. I brought in my car and spoke to George. He took a look...

Kat L.

2020-01-29 16:40:10

Last week some jerk was driving behind me and decided to look at his phone and text, instead of brake. That's right, rear ended by a distracted driver at a...

Tommy H.

2020-01-04 15:53:59

Pedro #1! Pedro #1! First and foremost. This is my second review. And both the staff and team at Darby keep amazing me with extraordinary work. After a...

Lydia T.

2019-01-05 20:44:58

The customer service was great. I came in for a some body work on my Rav4s left rear and the work was completed in about a week. No hiccups. The staff was...

Brett S.

2018-12-17 17:24:07

Wow! I never thought I'd write these words.... "what a great experience I had at a body shop!" Everyone at Darby's was super professional, friendly and...

Larry S.

2018-12-17 09:53:14

Great experience! This was a claim through Wawanesa. Darby's contacted me right away after talking to the insurance company. I was able to bring the car in...

Vanida B.

2018-12-12 16:05:22

The folks at this shop work hard & definitely do their best to service everyone who walks in the door. I walked in asking for an estimate for a minor fender...

Ronald P.

2018-12-01 11:38:56

OUTSTANDING customer service. They take care of everything even drove me to car rental. and it only took less than 3 days to get my car fixed. Special...

Natalie T.

2018-11-28 10:58:46

I chose Darby's to fix my car after a bad accident on the freeway where I was hit from behind. Bernie the owner gave me the best service. He handled...

Work Hours

Monday: 8:00am – 5:30pm
Tuesday: 8:00am – 5:30pm
Wednesday: 8:00am – 5:30pm
Thursday: 8:00am – 5:30pm
Friday: 8:00am – 5:30pm
Saturday: 9:00am – 1:00pm
Sunday: Closed

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Darby's - San Diego Auto Body & Collision Repair

4.8

Based on 78 reviews

C Pen

21:54 13 Nov 21

George helped us out. He made sure everything was going to be ok. Very satisfied with the job done. Can't tell there was damage to our car. They even put a license plate holder on it that was in the trunk that we had trouble putting on. Even touched up some black paint peel. Definitely liked the extra attention to detail. We used them in past on different car. Highly recommended all the employees were nice to us.

Jeff Robles

00:44 29 Oct 21

I will only take my vehicles to this place. Workmanship is the best. Customer Service is the best. Prices are the best. What else can I say, They are the best.

Ana Barforough

21:05 07 Oct 21

I came to get my car repaired after I got rear ended. Albert was the person who helped me throughout the process and I have nothing, but great things to say about Darby's. Not only was Albert extremely helpful in helping me figure everything out, but everyone who works there is super kind and attentive. They fixed my car within just a few days and even went above and beyond and washed the outside of my car, which made my day entirely. I would come back to Darby's in a heartbeat if I have any other issues in the future. They take care of you and your car VERY well

Naa-Anorkor Okai

15:44 03 Oct 21

This auto body shop is top notch. Jorge Lopez and his staff are caring, considerate and honest. If they can help then they will and you can count on them to tell you the truth about the condition of your car.They treat you with respect. Thank you Darby it was a pleasure getting to know you.

UzuriAMINIOfficial

01:07 25 Sep 21

Darby's is such an amazing place. Unfortunately my parked car was severely damaged from a hit and run. They did the estimate to let me know if it would be worth fixing. Unfortunately the cost to fix was more than the car was worth. Jorge treated me like family. Very attentive. Very communicative. Went above and beyond. This shop is filled with good people you can trust. I'll definitely be bringing any other car needing fixing or maintenance here.

REECE CASTELLANO

01:31 08 Sep 21

I have had an association with Darbys' for the last 8 years. They have performed body work on My BMW. and 2 Mercedes. They have also advised me or recommended people who they believe provide quality service for interior repair, and windshield repair. His crew have repaired my front bumpers from parking lot wheel stops, both times at no charge!The body work on my BMW was excellent. If you want excellent quality at fait prices I urge you to see Albert at Darby's for a quote or a recommendation for interior or glass service. I have been driving for over 50 years, and had several encounters with body shop repair. Darby's is the best

James Kane

16:45 16 Aug 21

Wonderful experience with service. Albert was very nice and helpful. Thanks for assisting us with our vehicle.

Lauren Watson

20:56 29 Jul 21

GO TO THIS PLACE!!!!! I walked in with a piece of my mirror not sure if it was repairable or if I needed to get an entire new mirror and Bernie came over and popped the piece right into place, enthusiastically. My mirror was cracked and all out of order and he fixed it in less than 5 minutes. Alleviated a ton of stress for me with car bills/maintenance! THANK YOU BERNIE!!!!! Hopefully I won’t be back for repairs but if I ever need them this is the place to go. They all seem like they genuinely care about you as well with the great customer service!

Ayman Dandashi

23:20 28 Jul 21

Albert and Bernie are awesome guys. They fixed me up twice! I have not gone anywhere else in San Diego.

Melissa Nash

22:43 29 Apr 21

Had to have dent and paint repaired. Looks perfect.They did an excellent job, even putting ceramic coating back on the damaged area. Very professional and helpful. Even got my car a day early. Highly recommend this shop and Albert.

Tanya King

16:53 01 Apr 21

What an incredible service! My car looks brand new. Very down-to-earth employees, providing quality work at a very reasonable price. I will never go anywhere else.

Kimberly Isley

19:56 08 Mar 21

This is my third time needing bodywork on my car. I have always brought my car to Darby’s and I always will. They are professional, prompt, thorough and honest.

Jason Penrod

03:28 02 Mar 21

Helpful staff. Great service. No complaints, will go here again when I need work done!

R. Wilson

00:31 23 Feb 21

I just stopped by to get an estimate on re-setting my fog lights that were very loose and about to fall out.The estimate was great so I had the work done.They even gave me a ride home and picked me up when the car was ready, a few hours later.Super nice people and excellent service. Great price too.

armando solis

19:01 02 Feb 21

Brought my 2017 Chevrolet Silverado to Darbys. These guys did a great job on the repairs. Jorge and Mario took care of me and went above and beyond.Definitely recommend this shop, talk to Jorge!

Rico Salgado

19:16 30 Nov 20

Brought my car here after running into some debris on the freeway, which include a traffic cone that caused most of the damage. Picked up my car today and just as promised, looks just like new. Jorge was great with every step of the repair process and kept me informed of everything. Highly recommend this shop for any body repair. Centrally located in North Park and a short walk from University Heights or even Normal Heights. Friendly staff and delivered on quality of work.

Rene Gonzales

15:21 21 Oct 20

If you ever need a body shop to take your car to It’s darby’s autobody they do a great job and the staff is very kind and courteous

Owen James

04:54 05 Sep 20

Customer service is extremely important to me. Darby's - San Diego Auto Body & Collision Repair gets an A+ in Customer service.

John Goode

10:36 04 Sep 20

Once again, Darby's - San Diego Auto Body & Collision Repair does an amazing job in record time. I brought in my car on a Monday and on Friday it was done. Not even a full week to fix the car. Plus, they wash and detail the car so when you pick it up, it looks and smells brand new. Thank you for making the whole process easy.

Richard Doherty

04:08 04 Sep 20

Took my car to this place to get my badge removed and all I have to say is wow! The service was unbelievable and they take care of you the way any business should . And to top it off they did it for free . Great business and they did great work.

Deborah Cox

23:42 17 Aug 20

They've got a new customer!! Great body shop. Mario and another employee, the painter, took top notch care of my sad bumper that was slowly coming off.Excellent repair, great pricing and I will be back. (Hopefully not too soon)

Ellie Mae

20:18 10 Aug 20

Talk about an amazing experience and top notch customer service! I got into my first accident a couple weeks ago and from the start, Darbys has been patient and very easy to work with!When my car was finally ready, Albert even took the time to make sure every detail about the repair was perfect with me! He even went above and beyond and had my headlights polished so that they weren't yellowed and foggy!Every phone call with Stephanie left me feeling a bit more at ease about the whole ordeal. She's very patient and caring!Highly recommend! Can't say enough good things about them!

Sam Ungricht

20:47 05 Aug 20

Darby's did an excellent job on my truck. It looks perfect! And with the detail they did it looks better than when I bought it. They have really good communication too. Very professional. Great company.

Taylor Demaar

03:36 07 Jul 20

Excellent service, body work was flawless.

David Gloege

15:19 24 May 20

Darby's Auto Body does excellent auto body repair. They repaired my faster than the original estimate, that made me happy and when I went to the shop to pick up my car I had to check the license plate to make sure it was my car because Darby's did such a beautiful job I didn't recognize my own car! If you ever need any body work on your car, I highly reccomend Darby's Auto Body.

Jen LandauPrior

06:15 22 Oct 19

Great service, honest quotes, fantastic work. Highly recommended

Kevin Huiza

20:41 02 Sep 19

Best customer service I’ve ever had at an auto body shop. Albert went above and beyond to let me know what was going on with my car during the repair process.

Amir M Karam, MD

19:33 16 Aug 19

I just received my TESLA model S back after getting it wrapped. It looks amazing! The attention to detail is exceptional and quality of the work is of the charts and Bernie and team have been really professional. After seeing the beautiful work done on my wife’s car after a crash, I knew I could trust them with this job. I am really really impressed with the overall service and communication throughout the process as well. I strongly recommend them for any auto body and painting needs. Clearly, they care about their customers and aim to please. If I could give them more than 5 stars, I would!

A Google User

22:34 14 Aug 19

I can't say enough about the excellent work and service provided by Darby's Paint and Autobody! In the past year I have been the victim of both a Hit & Run and an accident caused by another. Both times I brought my car to Darby's Paint and Autobody and both times it was returned to me looking like new. If you don't bring your car here, you are doing yourself a disservice. Not only do they provide excellent service and workmanship, they are also kind and thoughtful of you during this stressful time. I highly recommend Darby's Paint and Autobody.

Donna Morgan

22:34 14 Aug 19

I can't say enough about the excellent work and service provided by Darby's Paint and Autobody! In the past year I have been the victim of both a Hit & Run and an accident caused by another. Both times I brought my car to Darby's Paint and Autobody and both times it was returned to me looking like new. If you don't bring your car here, you are doing yourself a disservice. Not only do they provide excellent service and workmanship, they are also kind and thoughtful of you during this stressful time. I highly recommend Darby's Paint and Autobody.

Steven Boyd Jones

16:54 31 Jul 19

I came in with and issue and Efrain Garcia looked at the problem and had it fixed. I was there 15 minutes. These guys are awesome!

A Google User

02:51 18 Jul 19

I love this place!! Super helpful employees (Albert is a good guy), quality work, reasonable prices, quick and efficient. Will definitely be returning.

Vicki Sullivan

02:51 18 Jul 19

I love this place!! Super helpful employees (Albert is a good guy), quality work, reasonable prices, quick and efficient. Will definitely be returning.

rachelle collins

00:20 30 Jun 19

EXCELLENT service! They did a great job repairing my car. It is beautiful. And Albert called me everyday with updates. They made the process easy and dealt directly with the insurance.

Sam Park

19:43 29 Jun 19

Amazing work from these guys! I was hoping to at least return to status quo. I received flawless work and a car that was detailed fit for a showroom. Expectations were definitely exceeded. Talk to Albert and he'll get you squared away!

Todd Rhoads

20:45 07 Feb 19

Great work. Darbys has taken care of our family's auto body work for years and always done a great job, with friendly and helpful customer service. Highly recommend.

Ronald Paez

00:40 02 Dec 18

OUTSTANDING customer service. They take care of everything even drove me to car rental. and it only took less than 3 days to get my car fixed. Special shout-out to My new best friend EFRAIN GARCIA.! Thank you so much for getting it all done and then some...VERY MUCH HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!!!!

Henish Pulickal

19:01 19 Nov 18

This is the only place I go for repairs. I trust their repairs, they have great communication regarding the repair timeline and the car comes out looking awesome. They guys that work there are real nice too.

Juliana Humphrey

01:07 19 Oct 18

This was my second experience and like the first time, Darby's exceeded my expectations. Friendly, knowledgeable, and reasonably priced. Work was perfect and car detailed to degree that all small scratches disappeared! Highly recommend this business to all. Thank you Albert.

Jocelyne B

03:01 04 Sep 18

The service was great! They were very friendly and very helpful. And my car came back impeccable. Thank you!

C.Michael Fuchs

18:28 11 Aug 18

The best body work I’ve ever seen. The body lines match up perfectly. The paint, I can’t tell where the old ends and the new begins. The entire back end, trunk, bumper, rear quarter panel (cut and welded and blended) tail light, front bumper, and grill. All done looks and feels like I’m pulling it brand new off the lot. Not to mention they update you every couple of day through the entire process so you know where your car is and how it’s moving along. I can’t say enough about them.

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