Auto Body Repair, Paint & Detailing
Serving Communication Hill drivers · 2.8 mi from our shop
Auto Body Repair in Communication Hill
Communication Hill overlooks our part of San Jose, and the newer homes up the hill are only a few minutes away. Come down to Curtner Avenue and Monterey Road and you are at our shop.
Getting to our shop
About 2.8 miles and 7 minutes from Communication Hill without traffic.
Typical route
- Curtner Avenue
- Monterey Road
- 2851 Monterey Rd
We have one location: 2851 Monterey Rd, Suite 13, San Jose, CA 95111.
Directions in Google Maps →Around Communication Hill
- Communication Hill staircase
- Hillsdale Avenue
- Highway 87
- Curtner Avenue
ZIP codes: 95136
Good to know
Steep streets and tight garages up on the hill mean bumper and corner scrapes. Small repairs still get the same careful prep and PPG color match as big ones.
What we repair
Collision repair, done right
Collision and frame repair
From bumper hits to serious collisions, we repair the body and the structure underneath. Damaged parts are repaired or replaced, not covered up.
Chief Meridian measuring
After a hard hit, damage can hide under the car. Our Chief Meridian system measures the structure and compares it to the factory dimensions, before and after the repair.
PPG color matching
We mix PPG paint in our own mixing room and check the color against your car, then blend into the panels next to the repair so the color stays even.
Garmat paint booth
Every panel is sprayed and baked in our enclosed, filtered Garmat USA booth, which keeps dust out of fresh paint and helps it cure hard.
Cut and buff to a mirror finish
After the paint cures, we cut and buff the clear coat so the repaired panel has the same smooth, deep shine as the rest of your car.
Proper repair methods
Careful prep, the right materials and proper repair methods, not shortcuts. The goal is a car that looks and drives like it did before the accident.
Questions
Questions from Communication Hill drivers
How close is the shop to Communication Hill?
Just a few minutes. Head down to Curtner Avenue, then to Monterey Road.
Is a small scrape worth repairing?
Often yes, especially before rust starts on bare metal. Bring it by for a free in-person estimate and we will tell you honestly.
Where is Chavez Auto Body, and is there a shop in Communication Hill?
We have one shop, at 2851 Monterey Rd, Suite 13, San Jose, CA 95111. It is about 2.8 miles from Communication Hill, roughly 7 minutes without traffic.
What are your hours?
Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM. Closed Saturday and Sunday.
Nearby areas
Nearby areas
Why San Jose drivers come back
What we do best
Honest, up-front answers
We tell you what is damaged, what it will cost, and whether it is worth repairing.
Insurance paperwork, handled
We work with all insurance companies directly and keep you updated along the way.
Free in-person estimates
Bring your car by or leave your number. We look at the damage in person and explain your options.
A color match you cannot spot
PPG paint system, mixed in-house in our own paint room.
Kept in the loop
We give you an estimated repair time and call you if anything changes.
Returned clean
Customers mention getting their car back washed and clean.
Real reviews
In their own words
- ★★★★★
“None have come close to the experience I had with Chris and his son, Chris Jr.”
E. Wilson · Google review · Apr 2025
- ★★★★★
“The car was ready on the exact day they promised.”
E. Wilson · Google review · Apr 2025
- ★★★★★
“Made the whole process dealing with insurance claim and paper work easy and seamless.”
O. Bazdyreva · Google review · 2020
- ★★★★★
“Perfect color match, no detail over looked.”
Google reviewer · Google review · 2020
- ★★★★★
“Very technical and transparent in terms of problems and the price.”
D. Mehta · Google review · 2026
- ★★★★★
“Pricing was fair and the end product looked great.”
Charles A. · Google review · 2024
- ★★★★★
“Nearly impossible to tell that it ever happened.”
Daniel U. · Google review · 2024
- ★★★★★
“Chris Jr., Chris Sr. and Jessie treated me with respect and honesty.”
R. Kauss · Google review · 2021
- ★★★★★
“Even gave a complimentary car wash!”
Miguel A. · Google review · 2026
- ★★★★★
“Cristobal was very honest about the damaged parts in my car and helped me calculate if it was worth repairing.”
Yelp review highlight · Yelp
- ★★★★★
“I was referred to them by a car dealership that uses them to repair, trade-ins, etc.”
Google reviewer · Google review · Jan 2024
- ★★★★★
“Friendly staff that help with the paperwork and any updates you need.”
D. Mehta · Google review · 2026
Short excerpts from public Google and Yelp reviews.
Our shop
Inside Chavez Auto Body
A look around our Monterey Road shop: the booth, the frame bench and the people doing the work.
Local and hands-on
Family-run on Monterey Road
When you call Chavez Auto Body, you talk to the people doing the work, not a call center. Customers keep coming back, and even a local car dealership sends its cars here for repair.
- All
- Makes and models
- 4.8
- Google rating
- 50+
- Google reviews
Credentials
Certified and trusted
I-CAR Gold Class Collision Repair Business
BAR Registered
ARD00268652
Our equipment
Professional tools in our shop, put to work on your car.
Insurance claims
Had an accident? Here is how it works.
- 1
Send us the basics
Leave your name and number, plus your claim number if you have one. It takes under a minute.
- 2
Free consultation at the shop
We call you to set up a time, look over your car in person, go over your repair, and give you a quote. We work with all insurance companies directly.
- 3
We repair, update you, and call when it is ready
We give you an estimated repair time and call you if anything changes.
In California, you choose the shop.
Your insurance company cannot require you to use a particular repair shop (California Insurance Code §758.5). You can tell your insurer you want your car repaired at Chavez Auto Body.
Good to know
What to expect at drop-off and pickup
From the repair authorization you sign at the shop.
You sign a repair authorization
At drop-off you sign our repair authorization. It lets us make the agreed repairs, road-test the car, and accept insurance checks for your repair on your behalf.
Payment at pickup
Payment is due when the car is released, including any supplemental damage charges. Deductibles are paid to Chavez Auto Body.
Ways to pay
For amounts over $500: insurance draft or check, cash, credit card, money order or cashier's check. Two-party checks must be endorsed by everyone named, including lienholders.
Timing
We give you an estimated completion date. It can change if we find hidden damage or parts are delayed, and we call you if it does.
Pick up within 3 days
Cars not picked up within 3 days of completion are charged a $50 per day storage fee.
Old parts and belongings
Replaced parts are discarded unless you ask us to keep them. Please take valuables out of the car. We are not responsible for items left inside.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Do you give free estimates?
Yes. Estimates are free and done in person at our shop. Stop by anytime during business hours, or leave your name and number on our site and we will call you to set a time.
Can I get an estimate over the phone or from photos online?
No. We need to see your car in person to give you an honest estimate, so we do not give estimates over the phone or online.
What are your hours?
Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM. We are closed Saturday and Sunday.
Can I choose my own body shop in California?
Yes. Under California Insurance Code section 758.5 and 10 CCR 2695.8(e), your insurer cannot require you to use a particular shop. Just tell them you want Chavez Auto Body.
Which insurance companies do you work with?
We work with all insurance companies.
Do you repair Teslas?
Yes. We do collision repair on Teslas, and we take special care with the cameras and sensors, checking that they work properly before you get your car back.
Do you offer a warranty?
Yes. Repairs for your current accident are warranted for as long as you own the vehicle.
Visit us
Find the shop
Chavez Auto Body2851 Monterey Rd, Suite 13
San Jose, CA 95111
(408) 281-1049
cchavezautobody@gmail.com
Hours
| Monday to Friday | 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
