Southland Auto Body

If you need a group of hard working individuals that work as a team, this is THE place to come!
We came here about 5 years ago to get work done after we were rear ended and they were fabulous. So much so that 3 weeks ago when our neighbor hit us while we were on vacation that they were the first and only place that came to mind to our car to.
The ladies know their stuff.
And the guys know how to do their job!
We had no doubt!
Our insurance was going to total our car out because they couldn’t find some parts our car needed, but Vicky didn’t buy that. She found all our parts!
Got our front bumper changed, a new grill, quarter panel, ac coil, and a new radiator!
We also worked out a deal to get the windshield replaced that was previously cracked, and our back bumper and tail light.
We are so grateful for this team for their knowledge and work ethic. Their customer service is above par!
Thank you again ladies and gentlemen!
Vicky, Lori, Lupe, and everyone else!

Just got back from picking up my wife’s 6 month Honda Fit and I couldn’t be happier. They did such a great job returning it to brand new status. The car was hit on the freeway and now we have a new car again. I was so pleased with their quality work, prices and service that I brought in our second car to repair damage on it. They do good work!

Southland Auto Body is Awesome!!! They took care of my car like I was family. They are great, personable, and friendly. It seems like I’ve known them for years. Whatever question I had, they answered and didn’t look at me like I’m crazy. BABY, my car looks great!!! ALSO, you can trust them. Thank you Vicky, Lupe, and Lori.
Anytime you need auto body work… go to Southland Auto Body. I didn’t know there were excellent work and honest work still around; you know it rare and you need to share it with other people so they can be happy and at ease while waiting for your car to be repaired. You know
what??? They are easy to talk to… all of them. Everybody is in good spirits with real smiles in their faces. GO TO SOUTHLAND AUTO BODY for any auto body work. You’ll be glad you did! You’ll love them!!!

Once again, Southland Auto Body has done a spectacular job repairing one of our cars! I had a large rock hit and damage the front fender/​hood of my car as I was driving on the freeway. I knew immediately that I wanted Southland Auto Body to do the repairs because of the amazing work they do. My car was repaired quickly and looks like it was never damaged.
Look no further if you need repair work done, this is the place to go!!!

This review is long overdue. I came here to get a quote for collision repair since i dented my baby Ford and it broke my heart LoL. Not sure if i talked to Lori or Vicky but she was just pleasant to talk to, she explained to me their process especially since it was my first time with car dents. I still ended up not leaving my car here since my insurance have a different set of auto repair shops that i found out after, but the quote they gave me was the cheapest one and just by reading other Unilocal reviews i could really see that they put their hearts to what they do to make their customers happy and content. :-)

This place is fabulous!!! I came in on a Friday with a 31 ft RV with part of the bumper coming off. Lupe crawled under it and said he could fix it on the following Tuesday morning for a very reasonable price i was a little concerned about getting the RV into the work area but we got it in there and they were finished in no time. The women in the office are also wonderful, very efficient and knowledgable!!! There is no reason to go anywhere else, honest, knowledgable and fast!!!

Lori and Vicky are amazing! They took care of every issue I had and then some! I’ve never felt so taken care of when it comes to an auto issue. I don’t plan on ever taking a car to anyone else! Best shop I’ve ever had! They truly have the customers best interest and safety as their top priorities! Love southland auto! :) thanks ladies!

I was impressed by the customer service. The estimate on my car was very fair and very competitive. The staff were upfront and honest about the damage and gave me a very fair price for the repair. The car was done one day earlier than promised and they did a great job on the paint and body work. I would highly recommend Southland to my friends and coworkers. I am very happy with my experience.

South land auto body replaced my fiberglass bumper after it was hit in my neighborhood. They did and EXCELLENT job. They were great with the insurance company and all the staff was nice. I would recommend this place to anybody! Thank you guys!

10 JAN 2014
These guys are GREAT! First off, they gave me the best quote to get my right front quarter panel replaced. It was a one day job AND they even came and picked me up to bring me back to my truck! WAY COOL of them! They’re really nice people and give a crap about their customers. These guys are GREAT! Definitely recommend you take your vehicle there the next time it needs repairs. You won’t regret it.
GREAT job, Southland Auto Body!
~Allen

Got rear-​ended (by a dude texting). Took it in to several places for an estimate, then went to Southland Auto Body. They gave me the lowest quote BY FAR, so I left it with them. They completed the job in just 2 days, looked as good as new, and I saved a few hundred bucks. So, if you’re looking for quality work, fast turnaround, great rates, and professional /​friendly service, you might want to give this place a try.

I really enjoyed my experience at Southland Auto Body. Vicky and Lori are extremely conscientious in making sure that the job is done right. They gave me an estimate that was $ 600 better than two competing estimates. This is an extremely well run shop where the employees are expected to deliver a quality product to its customers. Vicky also helped me get a tremendous daily rate at Enterprise Rental Car. I can’t recommend this shop enough for your automotive repair an painting needs.

Vicky and Lori are amazing! They immediately make you feel like family — these women truly care about their customers! They are incredibly honest; you know that you are getting the best deal and that you are not getting the run-​around or cheated whatsoever. Their priority is getting the job done perfectly and ensuring the satisfaction of their customers. They always go above and beyond what is asked of them and do stellar work. I always leave Southland happy and trust these women to ALWAYS take care of me and my car!

This was my first experience with a auto body shop and while I hope I never have to experience having my car repaired because of a dumb accident, I’m glad these guys are around. Owners are very nice and friendly, service was exceptional, and the craftsmanship was absolutely superb! It looks as if nothing happened to my car and they took extra care to make sure the car looked perfect before handing over my keys. If you ever need body work done, do not look anywhere else… THIS IS WHERE YOU WANT YOUR CAR REPAIRED! they have military discount and work with your insurance as well.

If you’re looking for amazing auto body shop. No need to look any further. I took my Car to Carlsbad Toyota they wanted my car for 4 – 6 weeks and wanted to bill me $ 3900 for repairs. At Southland they charged me half of that and completed the job in 1-​week. They did great job. The color was perfect match. They provided me with amazing customer service. Superior work and dedication.

Southland did great body work on my car which had been rear ended. The cost was 610.00. The dealer gave me an estimate of over $ 2000.00! The work was excellent; the people were great and the car was ready when promised.
Alan in San Diego

Terrific experience. They fixed my daughters black jetta. It looks brand new! Excellent customer service too. This isn’t the first time we’ve used them and we will come to them with all of our auto body needs. Thanks for your help Southland Auto Body! Nice to be able to trust businesses.

Wow, I never knew a body shop like this still existed!
I’ve needed body work over the years, and as I live in Del Mar, have always taken my cars to a shop in Encinitas recommended by my insurance company. While the work got done, it seemed expensive, took forever, and I never did feel like a valued customer.
Well, that was then… We were out with friends recently, not sure how body shops came up in the conversation, but a friend RAVED about Southland, said it was the ONLY body shop he’d ever consider taking a car to. So, when the windshield cracked on my 1999 Dodge Durango because the window frame had rusted out, I called Southland. I talked to Vicki, took my car in, and she was amazing. Extremely neat, honest, professional, eager to explain and to please. She even arranged to have the windshield replaced (at HALF the price as the bid I’d gotten in North County). Amazing.
Don’t let the size of the shop, or the low key office deceive you– this humble shop does body work for car rental companies and car dealerships in San Diego. I can’t recommend Southland highly enough!

These guys are awesome! I never had to deal with going to a body shop until recently, and I am so glad that my first time was with Southland Auto Body!
The people here are super nice and are very honest! I agree with the other reviewer, they don’t go into random mechanic speak that would make no sense to someone like me, they identify what you want and deal with that specific issue. No bullshitting here!
The ladies (Lori and Vickie) that work up front are super nice and accommodating, love the two pugs that walk around as well! They definitely make you feel like you’ve come to the right place and feel that your car will be taken care of to the best of their ability for an honest price!
Definitely will be recommending this body shop to all friends that are in need of services in South bay San Diego.

This is DEFINITELY where I will turn in the future for ALL of my auto body needs! It is the most pleasant and professional experience I have ever had with a body shop in 30 years of driving. I had an «emergency» bumper repair to a 17-​year-​old Acura that relatives were planning to use when they arrived the next day. I left a message early morning and Vickie called me as soon as they opened. Not only did she take pity on us an squeeze us in that same day, but she explored several different options for the repair and the one she recommended was HUNDREDS of dollars less than we expected! We drove away happily that afternoon in our repaired vehicle, which had also been washed and vacuumed!!! We got what we needed, at a price we could afford, in a reasonable time. Wow — is this really a body shop?! Thanks, Vickie and team — you have our business for life!