Lifetime warranty  on every repair · Backed by 45 years in Sorrento Valley
(858) 350-0397 Mon–Fri 8am–5pm
Sorrento Valley · San Diego

OEM-Certified Collision Repair. Family-owned since 1981.

Ten manufacturer certifications including Tesla, Mercedes-Benz, Ford, GM and Kia. Aluminum-bodied vehicles. Insurance handled end-to-end. And a lifetime warranty on every repair.

★★★★★ 4.5 200+ Yelp Reviews
★★★★★ 4.9 804 Carwise Reviews
A+ BBB Rated
Tesla Preferred
Repair Center
Lifetime
Warranty
Lifetime warranty on every repair 10 manufacturer certifications Tesla & EV certified I-CAR Gold Class Aluminum body repair All insurance accepted Family-owned since 1981

In business

45 years

Family-owned in Sorrento Valley since 1981.

Repairs completed

10,000+

Insurance work, collision and paint, across four decades.

Technicians on the floor

12

I-CAR trained, working under one roof on Sorrento Valley Rd.

Manufacturer Certified

Built to the standards your automaker requires

When the manufacturer signs off on a shop, it means our equipment, training, and processes meet their factory specifications. We hold ten, plus I-CAR Gold Class and aluminum welding certification.

Acura Certified Collision Repair Facility
Ford Certified Collision Network
Genesis Certified Collision Repair Center
GM Collision Repair Network
Honda Certified Collision Repair Facility
Hyundai Certified Collision Repair Center
Kia Certified Collision Repair Center
Mercedes-Benz Certified Collision Repair Center
Subaru Certified Collision Center
Tesla Approved Collision Center
I-CAR Gold Class Collision Repair
I-CAR Welding Training and Certification
Don't see your make? We work on every brand. Certification just means we hold the manufacturer's official seal of approval.
Lifetime Warranty
On every repair we deliver
All Insurance Accepted
We handle the paperwork
Free Estimates
Same-day for appointments
Second Generation
Family-owned since 1981
What We Do

Every kind of damage, handled in-house

From a fender bender to a full restoration, we're equipped to bring your vehicle back to factory condition, with the right tools, the right training, and the right paint match.

Collision Repair

From minor dings to total front-end rebuilds, we restore your vehicle to pre-accident condition using manufacturer-approved methods.

  • Bumper & quarter panel work
  • Door & fender replacement
  • Hood & trunk realignment

Tesla & EV Specialists

Officially certified by Tesla and Genesis, for body and mechanical work alike. We have the calibration tools and high-voltage training EV repair requires.

  • Tesla-approved structural repair
  • ADAS sensor recalibration
  • EV charging while in shop

Paint & Refinishing

Computer-matched factory paint, sealed in a down-draft booth. The kind of match that holds up in San Diego sun, and against the panel next to it.

  • OEM-spec base & clear coat
  • Full color blend across panels
  • Spot repair & touch-up

Aluminum Body Repair

Certified for aluminum work on Ford F-150, Tesla and Mercedes-Benz. Repairing aluminum requires a sealed room and dedicated tools; cross-contamination ruins the metal.

  • Dedicated aluminum bay
  • MIG/TIG aluminum welding
  • Self-piercing rivet repair

Frame & Structural

Celette frame bench with computerized laser measurement. We don't just straighten metal, we restore the structure that protects you in the next accident.

  • Computerized frame straightening
  • Unibody & pinch-weld repair
  • Suspension realignment

Classic Restoration

From a '68 Camaro to a numbers-matching restoration project, we take on classics with the patience and craftsmanship they deserve.

  • Period-correct paint & finishes
  • Body panel fabrication
  • Full frame-off restoration

Full-Service Mechanical

Not just body and paint. Mechanical work runs in the same building, by the same team, so a collision repair that turns up a mechanical problem doesn't become a second appointment at a second shop.

  • Mechanical repair in-house
  • No second shop, no second trip
  • Same lifetime warranty

Auto Glass Replacement

Windshields and side glass replaced here on site rather than subcontracted out. The glass stays on the same timeline as the rest of the repair, with one shop answering for all of it.

  • Windshield replacement
  • Side & rear glass
  • Done on site, not sent out

Paintless Dent Repair

Door dings, hail damage and creases worked back out from behind the panel, so the factory paint is never touched. Faster and cheaper than conventional repair whenever the paint is still intact.

  • Factory paint stays original
  • Door dings & hail damage
  • No filler, no repaint
Our Story

Two generations.
One standard.

Mike Mead opened the doors in 1981 with a simple promise: do the work right, the first time. Same paint match. Same panel fit. Same protection for the next driver to ride in that seat.

Today, his son Patrick Mead runs the shop. Mike's still on the floor most weeks, coffee in hand, looking over a hood or checking a frame pull. Some things you don't hand off all the way.

"We don't try to be the biggest shop in the county. We try to be the one people come back to, and the one they send their kids and parents to." Patrick Mead · Owner

That's why we built a shop around manufacturer certifications instead of insurance referrals. We don't get paid more for cutting corners. We get to keep customers for life when we don't.

Mead Family · Est. 1981 · 45 Years in Business
Real People, Real Reviews

The reason people send their family here

Verified reviews pulled from the platforms our customers actually use, not curated snippets from our marketing team.

★★★★★ 4.5 · 200+ Yelp
★★★★★ 4.5 · 62 Birdeye
★★★★★ 4.9 · 804 Carwise
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Your team did beautiful work, and the communication and updates regarding the status of my vehicle were appreciated.

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Randal
Tesla · May 2026
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★★★★★

Patrick stepped in and made sure we had an EXCELLENT experience! They ordered up parts and got Sage's vehicle looking like brand new in no time!

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Audrey
Family customer · Mar 2026
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★★★★★

Thank you for your efficient communication, kind customer service, and quick and perfect repairs! My car looks like new!

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Allison
Toyota · Apr 2026
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★★★★★

Jay and Ayrielle were amazing! I liked the updates of where things were and next steps.

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Jennifer
Jeep · May 2026
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★★★★★

Great communication and great work. Ariel is the best.

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Laura
Tesla · Apr 2026
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★★★★★

Great service. Jayson kept me updated with all phases of my car repairs. Exemplary work, communication and final results. Picking up my Scion, I was pleasantly surprised to find they had cleaned both the exterior AND interior of my car!

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Don G.
Scion · Birdeye
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Online Estimate

Skip the trip. Quote from your phone.

Don't have time to drop the car off? Snap a few photos from your driveway. Our online estimate tool sends the damage directly to our shop, and we get your estimate back to you the same day.

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Take a few photos
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Step 03
Get your quote
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Insurance Partners

We work with every major carrier and handle the paperwork for you

AAA
Allstate
Farmers Insurance
GEICO
The Hartford
Liberty Mutual
Mercury Insurance
Nationwide
Progressive
State Farm
Travelers
USAA
Don't see your carrier? We work with every major insurance company, and handle the direct billing on your behalf.
Payment Accepted

Pay any way that's easiest for you

Visa
Mastercard
American Express
Discover
Debit Card Cash Check
How It Works

From estimate to keys back, stress-free

We deal with the insurance, the parts, the calibration, the paint. You drop off a damaged car and pick up a vehicle that drives like it did the day you bought it.

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Free Estimate

Book online or walk in. Same-day estimates for appointments.

02

Insurance Handled

We coordinate directly with your carrier, no middleman calls for you.

03

OEM Repair

Manufacturer-spec parts, training, and tools on every job.

04

Quality Check

Multi-point inspection, ADAS recalibration, and detail before delivery.

05

Keys + Warranty

Drive away with a lifetime warranty on every repair we touched.

Where We Work

Serving North County coastal and inland San Diego

Drop-off is on Sorrento Valley Rd, minutes from the 805 and the 5. Most of our customers come from these neighborhoods.

  • Bay Park
  • Carmel Valley
  • Clairemont
  • Del Mar
  • La Jolla
  • Miramar
  • Rancho Peñasquitos
  • Rancho Santa Fe
  • San Diego
  • Scripps Ranch
  • Sorrento Valley
  • University City

Outside the list? Call (858) 350-0397. We take vehicles from across San Diego County.

Before You Call

The questions we get every single week

Do you charge for an estimate?

No. Every estimate is free, and when you make an appointment we write it the same day. You can drop the car off during business hours, or send photos from your driveway through our online estimate, and either way you get your estimate the same day.

Will you work with my insurance company?

Yes, and with all of them. We handle the claim paperwork and the direct billing on your behalf, so you are not passing messages between us and your adjuster. You are also not required to use the shop your insurer recommends: California law gives you the right to have your vehicle repaired wherever you want.

What does the lifetime warranty cover?

Our workmanship, for as long as you own the vehicle. That covers the paint, body and mechanical work we performed. It does not cover new damage or normal wear, and it does not cover a part that the manufacturer itself warrants separately.

Do you only do body and paint work?

No. We run a full-service mechanical shop alongside the body shop. Mechanical repairs are done in the same building, by the same team, under the same lifetime warranty, rather than being sent out to a second shop and added to your timeline.

Can you replace a windshield or a broken window?

Yes, on site. Automotive glass replacement is done here rather than subcontracted, so a windshield or a side window is handled as part of the same repair instead of a separate appointment somewhere else.

Can a dent be fixed without repainting the panel?

Often, yes. Paintless dent repair works the metal back into shape from behind the panel, which keeps your factory paint intact and is usually faster and cheaper than conventional repair. It is the right call for door dings, hail damage and creases. If the paint is cracked or the metal is stretched we tell you up front and quote the conventional repair instead.

Are you a certified Tesla repair center?

Yes. We are a Tesla preferred repair center for both body and mechanical work, which means Tesla's own procedures, parts and the high-voltage training their repairs require. We hold nine other manufacturer certifications alongside it, including Mercedes-Benz Elite, Ford, GM and Kia.

Get in Touch

Come by, call, or drop us a line

The shop is on Sorrento Valley Rd, minutes from the 805 and the 5. Call during business hours and you will reach the team that would handle your car. For a price on new damage, start the online estimate above.

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11633 Sorrento Valley Rd, Ste 102 San Diego, CA 92121
Call Us
(858) 350-0397 Speak with the team that'll handle your car
Hours
Monday – Friday · 8am – 5pm Closed Saturday & Sunday

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