Collision Repair
From a crumpled fender to full front-end damage, we write the estimate in plain language so you can compare it with any other shop's number.
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Family-run body shop · 1499 Lincoln St, Santa Clara
Santa Clara Auto Body Shop: Honest Quotes Since 1996
International Auto Center Body Shop repairs collisions, dents, scratches, bumpers and frames on all makes and models. We accept all insurance and give free estimates. Over 30 years in the same community.
- Free estimates
- All insurance accepted
- All makes and models
- Since 1996
4.9Yelp · 71 reviews
4.6Google · 78 reviews
30+years in the trade
- Collision repair
- Auto body paint
- Dent removal
- Frame straightening
- Hail damage
- Insurance claims
Why drivers choose us
A Santa Clara body shop that shows its numbers
Reputation, built on honesty, quality and fair prices, is the only advertising we have needed since 1996.
Honest quotes
Written, itemized estimates in plain language. Many customers arrive with a bigger number from another shop and leave with a clear second opinion.
Fast, safe repairs
We get you back on the road as quickly and safely as we can, and we call before anything is added to the bill.
Easy communication
Call, stop by, or send photos through the form. You talk to the people who do the work.
Insurance help
We accept all insurance companies and help you through the whole claim. You choose the shop.
Before and after
Real work from our shop
Services
What we repair at 1499 Lincoln St
Every service page explains the repair, what changes the price and what to ask. No one-line descriptions.
Auto Body Paint
Refinishing for repaired panels, faded finishes and full repaints, with the color mixed to your car and not to a generic chip.
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Dent Removal
Parking-lot dings, door dents and crease damage, assessed in person so you only pay for the repair your panel actually needs.
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Scratch & Paint Repair
Not every scratch needs a repaint. We check the depth first and tell you which fix fits.
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Bumper Repair
Cracks, scrapes and crushed corners get a straight answer: repair the cover or replace it.
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Frame Straightening
When an impact reaches the structure, we measure it, pull it back to specification and test the result.
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Hail Damage Repair
Multi-dent hail damage gets a careful survey and a written estimate, whether you file a claim or pay yourself.
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Rear-End Repair
Rear impacts hide damage behind the bumper. We check the trunk floor, the quarter panels and the structure before we quote.
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Got a big quote from a dealer or large shop?
Bring it by. We will look at the damage, write our own estimate and tell you plainly where the two differ. One Santa Clara driver was quoted $3,000 for a door that rubbed the fender and clicked. He wrote that we fixed it in about a minute and charged nothing. Not every second opinion ends that way, but a free estimate costs you ten minutes.
You choose the shop
California Insurance Code section 758.5 lets you pick the repair shop for covered damage. Your insurer cannot require a specific one. How insurance claims work here.
Customer reviews
What Santa Clara drivers say
★★★★★
I always hoped I would find a body shop like this. Family owned and operated, extremely helpful, knowledgeable, friendly, EXCELLENT service and a great price! After going to a few other big corporate body shops and getting some outrageous quotes for some work I needed done, I decided to look for some smaller shops in my neighborhood. I saw all the five star reviews and thought I would try out International Auto. By far the best decision I could have made!
★★★★★
My car was hit while parked. Didn't mind the dent too much other than the fact that the driver's door was rubbing against the front fender making a click sound every time I opened it. The car dealer sent me over to a body shop place that estimated the fix at $3000! Checked with my insurance - $1000 deductible. I was desperate and looked for another place to get an estimate from before using up my insurance. Luckily found this place - they kindly fixed it within a minute and charged me nothing for it.
★★★★★
I used this place to fix a Mercedes sports sedan that had a limited edition paint. I needed a front bumper replacement and repair on the front grill. These guys gave me the absolute best quote, undercutting other shops by more than 50%. When you get bodywork done and paint done, the shops will usually buy brand new parts and tell you that you need to repaint all the other panels touching the replacement part.
How it works
From estimate to pickup in three steps
- 1
Get your estimate
Send photos or stop by Monday to Friday. The estimate is free and in writing.
- 2
Approve the plan
Choose insurance or pay directly. We confirm parts, paint and timeline before work starts.
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Pick up your car
We walk you through the finished repair and give you your paperwork.
Areas we serve
Santa Clara, San Jose, Sunnyvale and Cupertino
Old Quad and Santa Clara University
We sit on Lincoln St in the Old Quad, a short drive from the Santa Clara University campus and the Franklin and Lafayette corridors.
El Camino Real and Homestead Rd
Both arteries carry steady stop-and-go traffic, the kind of traffic that causes rear-end and lane-change damage.
Westfield Valley Fair and Stevens Creek Blvd
Mall lots and dealer row produce door dings, shopping-cart scrapes and the odd dealer quote that deserves a second opinion.
Levi's Stadium and Great America Pkwy
Event-day parking is tight. Parked-car damage after game days and concerts is common around the stadium.
San Jose, Sunnyvale and Cupertino
All within a short drive of Lincoln St. Campbell, Mountain View and Milpitas drivers are also welcome.
From the blog
Guides for Santa Clara drivers
Collision Repair & Insurance Claims
How to Choose a Body Shop for a California Insurance Claim
You have the right to choose your body shop in California. Learn how to compare shops, what to ask your insurer and...
Paint, Scratch & Dent Repair
Can Car Scratches Be Buffed Out, or Do They Need Paint?
Use the fingernail test and a few visual checks to decide if a car scratch can be polished out or needs repainting....
Bumpers, Fenders & Rear-End Damage
Bumper Repair vs Replacement: Which Costs Less?
Compare bumper repair and replacement on cost, durability and finish. Learn the tipping points and what a new cover...
Frame, Suspension & Alignment
Seven Signs Your Car Has Frame Damage After an Accident
Seven warning signs of frame or unibody damage after an accident, from uneven gaps and pulling to tire wear and doors...
Santa Clara Conditions & Seasons
Hail Damage Repair Cost and Options for Your Car
What drives the cost of hail damage repair: dent count, depth, panel type and paint damage. Compare repair, replace...
Costs, Decisions & Ownership
Why Body Shop Quotes Differ, and Why a Second Opinion Pays
Two body shops can quote very different numbers for the same car. Learn where the gaps come from and how a second...
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Questions we hear most
Where can I get a free auto body estimate in Santa Clara?
International Auto Center Body Shop at 1499 Lincoln St in Santa Clara gives free estimates. Call (408) 243-2530, stop by Monday to Friday between 8:30 AM and 5:30 PM, or send photos through the estimate form.
Does International Auto Center work with all insurance companies?
Yes. The shop works with all car insurance companies and helps you through the claim. You can also get an estimate first and decide afterward whether to file, which matters if your deductible is close to the repair cost.
Can I choose my own body shop in California?
Yes. California Insurance Code section 758.5 lets you pick the repair shop for covered damage, and an insurer cannot require a particular shop. You can bring your car here even if your insurer suggested another facility.
What are the shop's hours?
The shop is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM and closed on Saturday and Sunday. You can also send photos through the estimate form at any time.
How long has the shop been in business?
International Auto Center Body Shop opened in 1996 and has over 30 years of experience in the automotive field, serving Santa Clara and the wider Bay Area from the same Lincoln St location.
Which vehicles do you repair?
We repair all makes and models. That covers daily-driver sedans and SUVs, trucks, and imports, from small dents to collision damage and frame work.
Do you do oil changes, engine repair or detailing?
No. We are a collision and body shop. We handle collision repair, painting, dents, scratches, bumpers, frame straightening, hail damage, windshields, and steering and suspension repair after impact. For engine or routine maintenance, ask your mechanic.
Which areas do you serve?
We serve Santa Clara first, plus San Jose, Sunnyvale, Cupertino, Campbell, Mountain View and Milpitas. Lincoln St is a short drive from all of them.
Visit us on Lincoln St
1499 Lincoln St, Santa Clara, CA 95050
Mon to Fri, 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM
(408) 243-2530