Quigley's Auto Body
“Even though they weren't open during normal business hours, Bruce took the time to inspect my car, walk me through the repairs, provide an estimate, and patiently answer all of my questions”
Best Collision Repair in Lake Forest, CA
15 technicians listed · 7 in Lake Forest · 9 open weekends · 12 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
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Elite Automotive Services
“They did the work for a fraction of what Mercedes was quoting.”
Fabricante Auto Body
“They were one of 4 places that was recommended by the insurance company and they communicated the time line and the car was completed as promised .”
GT Collision Center
“GT fixed up my Toyota Tacoma in Lunar Rock with original parts and flawless paint job.”
S & C Pro Automotive
“He took the time to explain the repairs clearly, provided fair pricing, and completed the work professionally.”
Excel Auto Care & Mufflers
“I been taking my car and recommended this place all the time never regretted.”
Listed for drivers in and around Lake Forest, CA, these 15 shops handle collision and accident repair. What each one says about insurer programs, certifications and rentals comes from its own website; ratings and quotes come from public reviews.
Area overview: Lake Forest, CA
Of the 15 technicians we list here, 7 are in Lake Forest itself and 8 come from towns including Santa Ana (3, 13 mi), Mission Viejo (1, 4 mi) and Laguna Hills (1, 5 mi). The technicians on this page are rated from 4.2 to 5.0 across 1,773 reviews; 9 have 50 or more reviews and 12 are rated 4.5 or higher. The topics that come up most in reviews of the technicians on this page are "price" and "communication". 9 are open on Saturdays. 7 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 10 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 43 years. 3 offer financing; 6 give free estimates; 2 are family- or locally-owned and 4 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 12 of the technicians on this page; 10 publish a contact page; 8 list a public email and 6 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.
Can I spread the cost of a collision repair?
3 of the 15 shops mention financing on their websites. On a claim that usually goes toward the deductible rather than the whole repair. Read the terms the same way you would any credit agreement, and ask whether the shop or a third party holds it.
Rico Auto Body
“Very honest staff (Pedro / William), they keep me updated on what is going on.”
Haus
“They were sharp in taking the car on time and doing the necessary job in a perfect way and finish quickly with no delay.”
3 Stage Auto Collision
“I am very grateful and I highly recommend this shop to anybody looking for an honest skilled and professional Auto collision repair shop.”
Bodycraft OC
“When you go to a bodyshop you never know if the people there are giving you a good quote but with these guys, not only is their quote fair, it was below the 3 other body shops I was referred to and got quotes from.”
Precision Auto Collision Inc Precisionoc.com
“The color of my Kia Forte was a little challenging in the beginning but the team of Precision Auto Collision was able to figure out how to match it.”
Pacific Match Paint
“It's Pearl White, so as many of you know, it requires three layers of paint, they did an absolutely beautiful job, you can not even tell the difference between their paint and original.”
Porsche Irvine Service Center
“Henry is my service advisor and he is very nice and friendly to help me for everything while I was there.”
Mission Viejo Auto Collision
“He also sends me photo updates that tell me what phase of the process that my car is in”
Euro American Collision Center
“With everything being back ordered when I had concerns with when things would be done, they politely explained everything in detail.”
Why these companies made our list
What customers say about technicians in and near Lake Forest
- “Teri at the front desk was warm and welcoming, Garrett (the owner) was organized and easy to work with, and Billy and the collision crew were just as friendly and professional.” — customer of GT Collision Center
- “Cecilia kept me informed about the charges and handled my insurance claim with diligence.” — customer of Fabricante Auto Body
- “I’d definitely recommend them to anyone needing body work or collision repair.” — customer of Precision Auto Collision Inc Precisionoc.com
- “HIGHLY recommend GT Collision. Trustworthy, ethical, and professional and their work is spotless, truck looks like new.” — customer of GT Collision Center
- “Just great to deal with. Open honest reps easing the pain of accident repair.” — customer of Fabricante Auto Body
Excerpts from public reviews of the technicians listed on this page.
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