Golden Autobody

My insurance company recommended this place and being new to the area went with their suggestion and the Unilocal reviews. Unilocal isn’t always right. If the place was a school teaching body shop then cool they did a decent job, but it isn’t.
The first car I brought here had to be brought back 4 more times to get everything fixed right and it’s still not perfect, over spray every where, parts that weren’t supposed to have paint on them did, parts were supposed to be painted weren’t, got over spray inside the car, on the head unit and glass, their masking off technique is shit, seriously. Weather stripping not lining up, loose nuts and bolts inside the door, wires to switches hooked up backwards, paint chipped and was rusting underneath, didn’t wear a glove when putting the new headlight bulbs so they blew out from the oil on them. Just ridiculous. no quality control or supervision here at all, just a freaking joke.
My biggest mistake was going back a second time, I got in an accident just down the street from them and after all the apologizing about how bad of a job they did the first time, I figured they’d get this one right. NOPE! They hooked up the the trunk opening switch and the center brake light wires backwards, so the trunk wouldn’t open and the brake light stayed on. Thankfully knowing how they fucked up the first time with the wires wrong I figured out what the issue was and fixed it myself and didn’t have to go back. Sad part is Nick told me they’re checking everything to make sure it all works before I picked it up. I guess checking to make sure the trunk opens isn’t important in a rear end collision. To top it off I kept hearing this weird rattling from the trunk, couldn’t find anything loose, turns out it was the piece to screw down the spare to keep it secure was never screwed down just rolling around on top the tire. that’s just lazy.
I don’t like writing this review cause their really nice guys and Bong is super funny, but such poor workmanship and lack of pride in their work, never going here again such a waste of my time, worst body shop I’ve been to.

Only came here because I was referred. It’s taking more than a week just to get a damn mirror replaced. Not only did they not call me when the part got to the shop so I can go and get it replaced, they ordered the wrong mirror and now I have to wait even longer. Horrible service.

The people that work here are awesome. They’re honest about the entire process, deal with insurance issues, and have your back when it comes to repairs. My car looked brand new at the end of it all and came with a lifetime guarantee. Really thankful I picked this spot to fix my lil’ Nissan.

Couldn’t have been happier with the service! My ride got smashed in the parking lot which tainted her beauty horribly. My roommates BF referred me to Golden AutoBody and said ask for Nick. He not only fixed my ride quickly & perfectly but everything has a lifetime guarantee and he kept me updated on the process, dealt with my insurance, and even took my rental back for me. Thanks nick you are the best!

They have great customer service. I used them because Allstate recommended them. I had an issue with a repair two years after and they fixed it for us at no cost.
I will definitly come back here for repairs.

I brought my car here, as it was one of Progressives repair shops. I am extremely pleased with the repairs on my car. Nick was very nice and very helpful. and I got my car back a day earlier then was told.

Nicholas is a sweet guy and wants the best for his customers. I got in an accident and Progressive chose this location for my car repairs, I’m glad! These people are very experienced and detailed with their repairs.
There may have been a few things that have been overlooked but Nicholas gladly jumped right on it. He doesn’t want any of his customers to be unsatisfied.
I’m very glad I came here. Such nice people! I will come here for my future accidents LOL.

Like «jumbo shrimp», «honest mechanic» can be an oxymoron, so auto body repair shopping often rates up there with root canal work for many of us… especially when the element of time pressure is added.
Rear-​ended at a pedestrian crossing, our car needed immediate help. G.A. was on our insurer’s list of approved shops and was closest to where we live, so it was initially considered by serendipitous default. An inquiry phone call sealed the decision to use G.A. ~ and we couldn’t be happier. This place is a real gem and Nick is, too (including his office staff. Chrystal {sp?} was knowledgeable, thorough, patient and very kind).
Even when a difficulty surfaced, Nick was above board with it — he’s forthright, HONEST, very considerate… and as long as we live in this area, Nick has our auto body loyalty completely secured. Thank you, sir. Because of our experience, we do not hesitate to commend G.A. to others when opportunity presents.

I was completely satisfied with my service! Nick fixed up my bumper after I’d been rear ended, and now it looks good as new! Everyone there was so nice and helpful. I will definitely be coming here again. Thanks so much for the excellent service!

I was 100% completely satisfied with the service here. My dad referred me to this shop, and my father is a very hard man to please… i AM my father’s daughter.
We were greeted by Nick. Nick is a super friendly and genuine guy. He gave me the straight facts about my car-didn’t hide anything. He made sure i understood the process and time-​frame of getting my car fixed. I was rear-​ended and needed a new muffler and bumper. Nick asked me questions about what my insurance was taking care of, and called enterprise for me. He would call me throughout the week to give me updates on what was going on.
I got my car back and am so pleased with it. The work is great, it looks as if nothing happened. I was so nervous to take and leave my car with a shop but Nick made me feel very comfortable about the process.
Only thing i noticed is one side of the bumper is on a little tighter than the other. Nothing that cant be fixed.
Thanks, guys!

Came here for insurance work after I got rear ended. There was a car seat in the car as well as my other possessions. Wasn’t told by Golden Autobody that they were going to be an issue. Took them almost a week to replace my bumper. Came to pick up the car yesterday & the light was loose, one of the screws was completely missing. Another screw is hanging off the car. My license plate cover was missing and got thrown away. It was custom and cost me $ 30 so that upset me. My truck light isn’t working now. My entire car reeked! My car seat was sitting on the floor of the body shop and I had to tell them it was mine in order to get it back. They didn’t put my back seats back up. My car smelled on garlic and I had to freeze myself out on the way home to air it out. I would never choose to come here again. This is just horrific.

I was T-​boned and needed most of my passenger side replaced. Not only was this on my list of Allstate repair shops, it came recommended from a family member.
Nick was friendly from the start and was honest about repair times and what needed to be done and where the parts were coming from. He told me he sent back a set of shocks that didn’t meet his standards and I thought that was great. I don’t want crappy shocks. Who does?
2 ½ weeks later, I got my car back. It’s shiny and beautiful and looks like new instead of a crumpled paper that was tossed in the wastebin. I couldn’t have asked for anything better.

I went here based on the all the favorable Unilocal reviews and I have to say they were dead on. After backing into a yellow parking pole, I had a big mess on my hands with a major dent in my rear quarter panel & bumper.
Nick did a great job, with quality service at a more than fair price. He was able to get it done quickly as well. I had other quotes that were going to cost twice as much and take twice as long.
I hope I don’t need body work again, but if I do, I’m going straight to Nick.

5-​Star. Great place, amazing friendly staff and got an amazing cheap price for my oil change & ail filter. Very nice people I recommend this place.

i love Golden AutoBody… every oil change and major accident I have had ive come here to get it completed
they are really friendly and go the extra step to help you have your car fixed up
my only gripe??? Ive had 2 cars fixed from accidents BOTH mainly damaged the right front and both times everythings good but the fog lights dont light up on that side HAHAHA… its the weirdest coincidence…
I went back with my car and the mechanic gave it a TAP and said «sometimes when it doesnt listen you just got it hit it» im assuming its a temp fix and somethings still loose there LOL ill be back with the other car!

I like to hit curbs with my nissan versa. Today, the bumper decided it was finished with my crap and started to fall off.
I decided to go around and get estimates to see what kind of trouble I’d gotten myself into. I’m a poor college student, and car trouble is just the last thing I need, just before finals week. No money, no time and I need my car…
The first place I went to gave me an estimate that brought tears to my eyes; over 1k to replace the bumper… paint, labor etc,
I was distraught.
Luckily I came here next, maybe a quarter mile from where I’d just been… my bumper dragging making a pathetic noise… people on the sidewalks stopped in their tracks to look at my ghetto mess.
Feeling self conscious, I pulled into the driveway at Golden Autobody, keeping my fingers crossed that they wouldn’t notice how pathetic I looked…
Then I noticed Nick looking at my bumper over the top of his glasses. I was so embarrassed =*
I got out and asked for an estimate.
Nick jumped in the car, drove it to the lift and jacked it up, grabbed his screw gun and barely uttered a word.
5 minutes later it was fixed. I wont tell you how much I paid him, because its illegal.
ok fine… I’ll tell you.
He did it for free.
Needless to say, this is my new body shop. I’ve never had one before, but now I do.
I will return the favor by being a loyal customer. I feel like I found a neighbor that is there for me, rather than a business looking to suck up my money.
I plan to come here for my oil changes… tire rotations. And god forbid if I’m ever in an accident… I know where to bring it.
They havent seen the last of me!
Thanks Golden Autobody; you seriously saved me.
Who knows, I may have died driving to my next estimate. So Nick saved my life.
THANK YOU NICK!
Faith in humanity and the automotive industry = restored

When it comes to my car, I pay attention to it with a meticulous detail that rivals the aero industry. I have a methodology in how i do things that makes it clean, efficient, and calculating.
I usually work on my car myself but with age, comes more responsibilities in life and I just dont’ have time to do my own work anymore. Besides, I can’t stand disposing the oil. It gets everywhere no matter how clean you try to be.
Gold Autobody, I’ve been coming here on and off for some time now. I always liked their shop because it was «clean» and spacious. I don’t like crowded or dirty areas because i feel like it’s a reflection on the shop. As the saying goes, «Cleanliness is next to Godliness» (Acts 9:32 — 10:23)
When i pulled up my truck, the mechanic performed on my car exactly how i would’ve liked him to:
1) Pulls up truck into the bay and refills air in my tires & drains oil
2) Removes oil filter and uses a suction vacuum to remove any oil droppings in engine bay (This was the key in having them win me over. I loved the fact that he removed any spilling of oil in my engine bay)
3) Refills my coolant with the PROPER Toyota Coolant. Prestone Coolant DOES NOT MEAN it is good for all cars. A lot of Toyotas and Hondas require their own OEM coolant and the fact that he refilled mine with OEM Coolant meant a lot to me.
4) After filling my oil, he performed a dipstick check. This is crucial. Under-​filling your oil is bad, but often a lot of mechanics OVER FILL oil and this is JUST as bad. Proper oil levels are crucial to the performance of the vehicle.
5) And finally, before he got into my car, he washed his hands. I like my interior of my cars oil free please and he did that. Can’t tell you how many mechanics i know don’t wash their hands.
I was so pleased, I did something I never would’ve done, tip my mechanic. Most mechanics fail when it comes to the standards i impose. The standards i impose aren’t strict, it’s what you SHOULD do and the fact that i finally found a mechanic that did what he was SUPPOSED to do, definitely deserves a tip.

So Ive first got say. Im not a Unilocaler or a person who posts online alot, in fact this would be a first. Ron Swanson status, however, this body shop exceeded my expectations so much, I felt I owed them as much.
Firstly, im not a mechanic but Ive either done all the work on my car myself or have helped my father do it, no matter how big or small. So when my BMW needed service after warranty I pretty much figured I was shit out of luck, being a transplant in the area. Not only did they fix my car at a fraction of the dealership cost, they hooked me up with a 20 $ 24 hour rental car so I could continue about business for the next two days. The people are very knowledgable and friendly.
This is coming from someone who’s family owns a body shop on East Coast. You wont leave like they bled you dry. If you have something wrong with your car and your unsure COME HERE. Anyways thanks golden.

My car’s passenger side mirror has been slightly broken for a long time and last week, finally, broke off. I really didn’t want spend a fortune getting a new mirror installed by the dealer ($ 400) so found a new one on ebay for $ 30. Now, I needed to find a good bodyshop to install it for a reasonable fee. So this bodyshop was pretty close to my house. Nick (owner) gave me a estimate over the phone for $ 40 which is pretty cheap. Now, the mirror came unpainted and I asked him how much he would charge for paint and installation, he told me $ 75. Done deal.
A year ago, someone accidently backed my car up into a pole which broke part of my rear bumper so it was kinda dangling, I asked Nick if there was anything he could do to reattach the bumper without replacing the whole damn thing and he said he would take care of it… for free.
Got a call from him after a few hours that the car was done. Paid my $ 75 and got a hellava better looking vehicle. Nick is a down to earth, direct person and he’ll take care of you. Highly recommended!

I’ve been going to this place ever since and never let me down! Customer Service is amazing, they help you with everything. Oil change and others are all set as a reasonably good price. If you know one of them personally they can probably set you a really good deal. (Make sure to get to know them! *ahem) Had oil changes here and they get it done pretty quickly. Also, love how they give their opinions on what to do and what not to do on your car… being a girl that doesn’t know anything about cars, they were really helpful. Make sure to stop by!
They remodeled their waiting lounge area, so it looks a lot better than back in the day!