From a parking lot dent to a full rebuild after a major accident. Free written estimates, all insurance accepted, and 35+ years of getting it right the first time.
We do the body work, frame work, and paint all in our Spring Valley shop. No subcontracting, no drop-offs at a second facility.
California Insurance Code §758.5 gives you the legal right to choose your own shop. Your insurer cannot require you to use their preferred vendor. Choosing us cannot delay or reduce your payout.
Drop by during business hours or request online. Sam writes a full line-item estimate — parts, labor, paint — no vague lump sums. Most estimates take 30 minutes or less.
We contact your adjuster directly, submit photos and documentation, and handle the back-and-forth. You drop off the car; we do the paperwork.
We source OEM and OEM-quality parts and confirm availability before scheduling. No surprise delays after you've already dropped off.
Body work, frame alignment, and paint happen in-house. We use your vehicle's manufacturer paint code for an exact factory match — including metallic and pearl finishes.
Before we call you, we walk the car under shop lights. Paint blends, panel gaps, and ADAS sensor alignment all get checked. If something is off, we fix it before you arrive.
Your car is ready when we said it would be. We walk you through the repairs and hand you a written warranty on the workmanship.
California Insurance Code §758.5 says your insurance company cannot require you to use a specific repair shop or their direct-repair network. They can recommend; you decide. If you use your own shop, the insurer must pay reasonable repair costs in accordance with accepted trade standards.
California Insurance Code §758.5 (full text)A vehicle is a total loss when repair cost plus salvage value meets or exceeds its actual cash value (ACV) — the market value at the moment of the crash. Insurers commonly apply an internal threshold of around 70–75% of ACV, and they must give you a written statement showing how the valuation was calculated. Damage that looks severe does not automatically total a car; the math does.
Our guide: total-loss rules in CaliforniaThe California Bureau of Automotive Repair offers no-cost post-repair inspections: a BAR inspector verifies that every repair listed on your invoice was actually completed. Call (866) 799-3811 to schedule. If your insurer misses its legal deadlines, the Department of Insurance consumer hotline is 1-800-927-4357.
BAR free collision repair inspectionThree decades of repeat customers from all over San Diego County — Spring Valley, La Mesa, El Cajon, Chula Vista, and beyond.
"Sam and his team did an amazing job on my truck after a fender bender. The paint match was perfect and they handled the whole insurance claim for me. Honest pricing, quality work."
Marcus T.
Body work · Spring Valley
"Got my windshield replaced same day. Sam was upfront about the cost, the work was clean, and it was less than the dealer quoted me. I'll be back."
Linda R.
Windshield replacement · La Mesa
"Been bringing my cars here for 12 years. Sam tells you what actually needs fixing and what doesn't. You can't put a price on that kind of trust."
David K.
Mechanical · El Cajon
It depends on the damage. A minor fender bender with no structural damage is typically 2–4 days. A full collision rebuild involving frame work and multiple panels can take 2–3 weeks. We give you a specific timeline during the estimate — not a vague range.
Yes. We use your vehicle's manufacturer paint code to mix the exact factory color. The repair is blended into surrounding panels so the work is invisible. This is especially important on metallic, pearlescent, and two-tone finishes.
If the damage was caused by another driver, their liability insurance covers your repair. If you were at fault and carry collision coverage, your own policy applies. We work directly with every major carrier and can verify your coverage during the estimate.
No. California Insurance Code §758.5 gives you the legal right to choose any licensed body shop. Your insurer can suggest a shop, but they cannot require you to use one. Choosing an independent shop like ours cannot delay or reduce your payout.
Many modern vehicles have cameras and radar units mounted on or near body panels. After collision repair, these sensors often need recalibration. We identify calibration requirements before we start and include them on the estimate so there are no surprises.
Yes. Domestic and import, cars, trucks, SUVs, and vans. We've worked on everything from economy sedans to full-size pickups and luxury vehicles for over 35 years.
All Auto Repair is at 628 Grand Ave, Spring Valley, CA 91977 — Mon–Fri 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Saturday by appointment or call ahead.
Licensed by the California Bureau of Automotive Repair (license #305767) — continuously since 1989.
Free written estimates in about 30 minutes, no appointment needed.
All major insurance accepted.
Content reviewed September 2026 by the All Auto Repair team.
Free written estimate. Same-day reply. All insurance accepted. 628 Grand Ave, Spring Valley, CA 91977.