Weston's Auto Body & Paint
“The car looks brand new again and spotless and the most appreciation I have for them is they are kind, professional and don't cut corners at all.”
Best Auto Paint Shops in Santa Cruz, CA
10 professionals listed · 7 in Santa Cruz · 9 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
Kraft's Body Shop
“Kraft's did an excellent job on my car and were very patient with a difficult insurance provider of person who rear ended me and had my back at all times.”
Perrigos Auto Body Shop
“I have worked in the local automotive industry for 21 years so I am in a unique position to know when a shop not only does quality work that they stand behind but also have honest employees and business practices.”
AA Auto Collision Center
“There they love your car as much or more than your self very good down to the smallest details.”
Santa Cruz Auto Body
“I love their use of text messaging for updates during the process.”
Pearce European & Japanese Service
“People like me appreciate a good & honest mechanic, that's the reason I take my cars to Pearce.”
Listed for drivers in and around Santa Cruz, CA, these 10 shops paint and refinish cars. What each one says about spray booths, paint brands and warranties comes from its own website; ratings and quotes come from public reviews.
Area overview: Santa Cruz, CA
Of the 10 professionals we list here, 7 are in Santa Cruz itself and 3 come from Santa Clara (2, 27 mi) and Seaside (1, 24 mi). The professionals on this page are rated from 4.3 to 4.9 across 397 reviews; 2 have 50 or more reviews and 9 are rated 4.5 or higher. The topics that come up most in reviews of the professionals on this page are "price", "communication" and "honest". 2 list staff certifications (I-CAR and OEM) and 1 has a BBB rating of A or A+. 9 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 96 years. 1 offers financing; 5 give free estimates; 4 are family- or locally-owned and 1 lists coupons or special offers. 1 has Spanish-speaking staff. We have a website on file for 8 of the professionals on this page; 7 publish a contact page; 2 list a public email and 2 take bookings online. We count these figures across the professionals on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the professional before you visit.
Can I get a paint quote without bringing the car?
5 of the 10 shops advertise free estimates, and paint is the job where that still means bringing the car. A painter needs daylight and an angle to see how far the clear coat has gone and whether the old finish will take another coat. Photos only get you a range.
The Great Auto Paint
“It's rare to find a place that excels in both technical skill and customer service, but The Great Auto Paint nails it every time.”
City Auto Body
“Francisco and his crew did a remarkable job on my 1996 Ford Ranger, which was pretty bad with rust and dents, they even did the chassis and painted the bed with a Bed liner plastic material that matched the color of my truck.”
Precise Collision
“Will definitely recommend Precise Collision to anyone who is looking for a body shop for their car.”
Marina Collision Repair
“Not only are their prices very reasonable, they finished the repair in half the time they quoted me and they even delivered my car back to my front door (I almost cried).”
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