Boyd's Body & Auto Repair

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  V Tancredi
4 days ago
Boyd's is as honest as they come. I've had the owner advise me on how I could get different parts for some repairs. Air compressors are not cheap.They do detailing, bodywork and maintenance so they're really a one stop shop.They provide a drop off to your office if you are within range.they are in constant demand so make sure to call ahead and try to make an appointment a few days in advance.

  RS Two
8 months ago
Boyd's does fantastic autobody repair at a reasonable price. I had the rear quarter panel of my Honda CRV repaired there last month and I could not be happier with the work. Bob is easy to work with and wants you to be pleased with the repair. Super happy that I went with Boyd's in Emeryville. Thanks Bob!Services: Painting, Body & TrimServices: Painting, Body & Trim

  Tyler Bubin
9 months ago
I m so happy to have discovered Boyd s nearby. I had to take in a lease I was returning for some last minute repairs. They were able to assess the repairs that were needed the day I called. They offered me a fair price for a major fix to the body and threw in a minor cosmetic update for a very reasonable price.I trust this company. They ll continue to be my go-to for vehicles while I live in Emeryville.

  Jerred Larmore
11 months ago
I really like this shop. Mr. Bob and his crew are do great work and Mr. Bob is always straightforward with the need-to-knows and when the best time is to come back for more work to keep my vehicle running. They're five minutes away, convenient and way less expensive than other places that tried to charge me thousands more when his charges are half of what they charge. Thank you guys and keep up the amazing work!Services: Carburetor cleaning, Auto engine diagnostic, Body & Trim, Brakes, Oil change

  Jerred Larmore
a year ago
I found Boyd's online looking for a place to have some body work done that was close to where I live in North Oakland. My door was somehow bending my fender when I opened and closed it, this was my welcome to the world of owning your first car in the Bay Area and not knowing how something like this just randomly happens.I went to a couple other places for quotes and they were charging me quite a bit for what I needed done.I went to Boyd's and the gentleman was straight up with me and very nice. He told me what was going to be done and what and when to expect. 5 days later, which includes waiting for the part and labor, and my vehicle was ready! I didn't mind waiting. Even on the day that I was picking up I was running behind and he stayed open for for a few more minutes to give me a chance to come there and pick up. I plan on returning for any other needs that I have. This is a very professional shop and I appreciate the work and honesty.Service: Body & Trim

  Ai Oikawa
2 years ago
My husband and I are neighbors of the Boyd's and have been the customers for more than a decade. I got a minor accident this time, and my MX-5 needed to get a new bumper and fenders, etc due to large dents. - Bob and his team are always fantastic! They sent me a detailed estimate with each accurate part number right away, so I was able to purchase discounted yet high-quality parts online and directly sent them to the shop. This excellent communication eventually saved a lot of the total repair cost. Once the parts arrived at the shop, the team got done all the jobs within three business days! and my car looks brand new again. I also appreciate Bob always offers advance deep inspections, interior/exterior cleaning, and cleaning headlights free of charge. - Highly recommended.Services: Painting, Body & Trim

  Stephen Lefkovits
2 years ago
As a longtime customer of Boyd s, I ve come to rely on Bob s deep understanding of vehicles build, buying the right car and the work that goes into getting good usage from a long-term purchase. They are more than just a repair shop, they really think about how to give you a great experience with your own vehicle. The crowd of repeat customers is a testament to Bob s focus on treating people as individuals, and treating them right. Highly recommended.Services: Auto engine diagnostic, Body & Trim, Oil change

  Darren Anthony
2 years ago
I had State Farm, and they worked well with my insurance to get a revised estimate approved by them. if you got a pay out from your insurance at all, just be sure to let them know that. my repairs took two weeks but that s because they had to order huge new parts. they also washed, waxed, and detailed the interior of my car, so I was very happy with the work done. The paint job was also excellent

  Faith Golden
2 years ago
Today my friend asked me to see if my mechanic does wiring - because I have a mechanic. Boyd's! They are very close to my apartment and I have been coming here since I moved to the neighborhood AND they always get the job done. I have a 2005 Subaru that I love and I don't have any desire to get a new car, but with that comes the need for new brakes, a new radiator, the check engine light, and on and on and on lol - Boyd's always fits me in the day I call, gives me GREAT prices. He always looks out for me too. the other day I brought my car in because a belt was going out. While fixing it he noticed I had a nail in my tire. they patched it up for me. I definitely recommend these guys.Services: Carburetor cleaning, Auto engine diagnostic, Brakes

  Charlie
3 years ago
My experience with Bob and his team was fantastic.Bob was honest, straightforward, and fair. He called me before any extra repairs he suggested to explain why. He also gave me detailed pricing for each repair before making them. After the repairs were finished, he showed me the broken parts to further explain why they needed to be replaced.I can't ask for anything more from a mechanic. I will use Boyd's exclusively for any repairs.Services: Air & cabin filter replacement, Steering & suspension repair, Auto engine diagnostic, Oil change

  Chase Wallace
3 years ago
My car was hit while parked, resulting in a dent and surprisingly extensive paint damage on two panels. They fixed my car in 5 days, which is exactly how long they said it would take. Only went over quote by about $50. They did a basic interior and exterior cleaning of the car before returning it to me, which was much appreciated. Hopefully no one else hits my car, but if they do, I will use Boyd's again.Services: Painting, Body & Trim

  Ronald Henry
a year ago
I love Boyd's for BOTH auto-body and mechanical work. Fast, friendly, knowledgeable, and fair prices. Top-tier work at mid-tier rates. You won't go wrong with Boyd's.

  Alisa Ongbhaibulya
5 years ago
Bob at Boyd's and his crew always deliver great service at hard to beat prices. I was recently referred here to fix my struts and he was able to provide me a quote then and there that was half of the price to where I was previously was taking my car to. They were also able to look at any of the other issues I brought to their attention, so yeah, Bob will always take care of your car and you! Now I'm like I wish I knew of this place sooner.

  Caroline Perez-Hoover
2 years ago
Bob at Boyd s was very professional and honest. Me and my daughters were on a road trip up to Washington, and while we were doing some sightseeing in San Francisco we ended up bottoming out the car on a few potholes and dips. I ended up tearing off the front splash guard under my car. As a walk-in he was accommodating and took my car in right away and removed the splash guard from under the car so it would damage the car as we continued on with our road Trip. I m so thankful for his service as he allowed me to drive safely with my kids. Thank you for your help.

  Floyd Fowler
6 years ago
I took my car to Boyd's for what appeared to be a radiator leak. He told me they would inspect it, find what the problem was, and call me. They looked at it, called me and told me I would need a New Radiator, and a new Thermostat. They also told me my Coolant Sensor was bad, and needed to be replaced. I authorized the repairs. The repairs were done on time- I was concerned about this, because I had to be at work in mid-afternoon. The work was done on time, and he also gave me a big break on the cost of the parts.Now, here is the bottom line: the work was done in a timely, very professional way. My car has not run this way in a long time. I believe the car computer was running in a different mode, because of the faulty Coolant Sensor. My very rough idle is gone, the car has a lot more power (it wants to get up and go now) and has better gas mileage.I would recommend Boyd's to anyone that wants quality work done at a reasonable price. Go by and look at their parking lot. You will find it very full, all the time. They would not have all these cars if they did not do good quality work, at a reasonable price.Unfornatuately, I do not work up here in this area anymore. I will drive the 50 miles, to bring my car in for repairs to Boyd's. My sister's truck is running really bad. I am working on it so we can drive it to Boyd's to have them find out what is wrong with it. If not, I am going to have it towed to Boyd's.I am completely 100% sold on Boyd's and would recommend them to anyone. Floyd

  Joel John
2 years ago
I went there thinking for sure I had a problem with my starter. Bob let me know up from the could order the parts or run a diagnostic to see what the problem was and told me the price. I agreed to run the diagnostic and within a few hours received a call letting me know it was just a faulty old battery. Bob then said they could put in a new battery and I just pay the price of the part. It was a great value and grand done quickly. I Would highly recommend as the did not try to get over and say it was a more expensive problem even though I came in saying it would be.Services: Electrical, Battery

  A S
5 years ago
The WORST and UNRELIABLE car shop I had...possible involving Scams !!(1) When I got my car, it had a huge crack on my front windshield, a flat tire, and my car was parked "on the street". The owner, Bob, responded: There was already a windshield chip, and the sun/heat made the chip crack. Bob was foreign from the middle east so I assume that was the reason he talked slowly & nicely.However, at this moment, he talked fast and mean saying, "You go check the milage of your car, there's not even 1mi added!" I noticed he was holding my car keys tighter, so I knew I wouldn't get my car back to work unless I paid him. So he got it his way.(2) Bob charged me storage fee but actually kept customers' cars on the st. This is a small shop, yet it's in an unsafe area. So they move customers' cars to the street after they fix them.(3) They estimated 3 days to fix my bumper, but it took 7 days, causing car rental cost double....and what's better for them, they charged me STORAGE FEE using public streets! I went to 3 other car shops nearby, they had less cars getting fixed than Boyd's, but they told me between 3~5 days. I wish I had had chosen those shops.Bonus:After I paid Bob, he recommended a glass shop owned by his friend to fix my windshield. Bob specifically wanted me to tell the shop he referred me, and I will get a discount. ... Another scam?Later, I went to a different shop, the manager there said my windshield crack was actually caused by dropping some sharp heavy metal on my windshield. I do NOT recommend this shop !!!

  Nicolina Nanni
9 months ago
Boyd s went above and beyond. They fixed our car quickly and helped us with battery issues. Would recommend!

  Christine Cattolica
2 years ago
I had a terrible experience. I am from out of town. Had an accident. Tow truck took it to Boyd's. First repair was so bad I refused to accept the car. Second round of repairs were better but it took the threat of suing him to get the job done right. I would stay away if at all possible.Service: Body & TrimService: Body & Trim

  dee nisha
4 years ago
I was referred to boyds by another camry owner. We just happened to spark up a conversation because this gentleman was just advising me how reliable Camrys are and how long they will last with proper care. He told me he was a long time customer of Boyds and that the owner and staff were very knowledgeable and does excellent work. Well I took down Boyds information and said I would give the shop a try when I needed any maintenance done. Well saying all that to say. Its been almost a year and I needed some maintenance done on my car. Headlights and AC work. I took my car in about 9am. Boyd assigned my car to one of the workers right away. I must say THIS BY FAR WAS THE BEST EXPERIENCE I HAVE HAD AT ANY SHOP!. They were very knowledgeable and very professional. I had my car back within about 2/3hrs!.The pricing was aslo reasonable. No ridiculous extra fees were added! This shop has gained a new customer!

  Jon Tetlak
3 years ago
Would not recommend. They said my car engine was dead when it wasn t. Took it down the street to another shop and it was the A/C compressor was frozen and couldn t turn the engine. They said it was $3k for the engine and $1k for labor. Or... they could buy it from me for $200. Obviously something didn t sit right. Got outta there fast. Happy customer of the other place. Less than half the total cost of the estimate of the this place. Hate to leave such a bad review but also have to be honest and let people decide the fate of their cars for themselves. Good luck. Be vigilant!

  William Arnold Sharpless
4 years ago
This post is long overdue: Bob and the guys at Boyd's have been fixing my 4 runner over the four years since moved to the East Bay. I tried other shops when I came out here but there is noone I trust more for a good deal and great service. They have helped me through two major wrecks and always get my car back to me looking better than it was before.

  Torey Heart Broderson
8 years ago
I didn't have a great experience here. They won't lift a finger for under $95 for "an hour" check, regardless if it takes them 5 minutes to diagnose something, in addition to whatever they will charge for the actual repair. I did not feel like the quotes were reasonable either. I would recommend that if you charge a minimum $95 for a diagnostic, mark the time it took to actually do that and add it to labor to reflect the time you actually spent for the customer. Also were not respectful of my time, I had to bring in my car twice over two days and wait for 6+ hours for a diagnostic that took them about 10 minutes.

  0
4 years ago
Great work, good price and they really went the extra mile for me! I've been to about a dozen body shops in the bay area through the years and Boyd's is top notch. Flawless paint match and body work. I'll never go to another body shop. 10/10.

  Lauren Nyberg
6 years ago
Best place around to get repairs of any kind done on your car. You can t beat their prices and they do very good work. Each time I ve gone I ve gotten a quote quickly on the spot and my car was done in a few days. Highly recommended!

  Ash scaccia
3 years ago
Bob was so great. He fixed my car quickly, and with really reasonably priced parts. He let me know what other tune ups my car needed, and which ones could be ignored for a little longer, which is really appreciated in a time like this

  Andi Gercberg
4 years ago
This is the best bodyshop at the East Bay! Bob and Ramon are really cares about you and your car. They repaired my car after the accident last year. And now when it was some problems with the suspension they were testing it couple of times and replaced the defective part under their warranty! Wonderful guys! Five stars! I'd like to give them even ten stars!

  angela cox
3 years ago
Well, I was introduce to this body shop when I worked at Chiron Corporation back in the 90's . If any of my cars needs to be fixed, I always take my car there, because of the excellent work that they perform. I find the owner very professional, and in my opinion very honest. I would recommend this shop to anyone

  Daksh Sharma (The Dash)
5 years ago
Good folks at Boyd. Bob and the team have been provided excellent service. Been taking my car and van here for 3+ years. Great pricing. Highly recommend it.

  michelle marconi
5 years ago
I called on the phone to make an appointment to fix my car (ignition) when he heard my accent told me he doesn't accept credit cards only cash. This is after I have checked the website where it clearly stated that they do accept credit cards. When I showed up in person. The sign on the premises said: " We Accept Visa and Master card". Without saying anything about it I had him fix my car. I went pay with my credit card. I again asked again: do you take credit card."? At this point he couldn't refuse it because the sign was right behind him and on the door.