Buddy's Auto Body & Restoration
“The work is exemplary and Buddy's good customer service makes him a pleasure to do business with”
Best Auto Body Shops in Novato, CA
15 technicians listed · 6 in Novato · 1 open 24/7 · 1 open weekends · 14 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
Thorsson's Auto Center
“Great place, nice staff, fair prices ,, on time & as promised .”
Milani's Autocraft
“This is definitely the place you want to go to have your car repaired.”
Vintage Vehicles
“Walt has been taking care of my 1949 Cadillac convertible for 25 years!”
Carroceria Collision
“Family run business very high level of professional work done.”
Down the Road Body Works
“He is a master of his craft.”
Listed for drivers in and around Novato, CA, these 15 shops handle bodywork and paint. What each one says about panel work, paint warranties and insurance jobs comes from its own website; ratings and quotes come from public reviews.
Area overview: Novato, CA
Of the 15 technicians we list here, 6 are in Novato itself and 9 come from towns including San Rafael (6, 7 mi), San Anselmo (1, 8 mi) and Petaluma (1, 11 mi). The technicians on this page are rated from 4.1 to 5.0 across 660 reviews; 6 have 50 or more reviews and 14 are rated 4.5 or higher. When customers rate these technicians on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (90%), quality (90%) and value (75%). 1 is open around the clock and 1 is open on weekends. 7 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 13 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 61 years. 1 offers emergency or roadside call-outs; 3 give free estimates and 5 are family- or locally-owned. 2 have Spanish-speaking staff. We have a website on file for 14 of the technicians on this page; 12 publish a contact page; 7 list a public email and 5 take bookings online. We count these figures across the technicians on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the technician before you visit.
Are all of these shops actually in Novato?
6 of the 15 are. The rest come from other towns within 15 mi. A longer drive is easy to accept for body work, since you drop the car off and leave it anyway. Distances are straight-line.
Crebassa's Auto Body
“Great at communicating prices, possible changes & pick up time.”
Classic Auto Craft
“My insurance made the process of getting a quality repair done complicated and time consuming, but the team at Classic Auto Craft was diligent and highly communicative throughout.”
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Whitman's Auto Body
“It was my first time at Whitman's, but if I have any work needed in the future I would definitely go back and recommend to friends.”
Northgate Autobody Inc
“Very friendly and professional, had other body shops suggesting more time and a higher quite, and they were able to do it much faster.”
Luxe Collision
“Insurance companies can take a long time to process a claim, but Lorenzo was very proactive with my insurance company and transparent during the entire process.”
Gulick's Body Shop
“They have done all my company and personal vehicles for over 20 years, I think that says it all.”
F. Lofrano & Son
“The first thing that impressed me about this company is the friendly service both on the phone and in the office.”
Anthony's Auto Craft
“Best Auto Bodyshop in Marin, for over 40 years that I know them.”
Marin Collision Center
“The team was professional and efficient, and my vehicle was ready in just a few days.”
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