Santa Ana auto body shop that handles the repair and the insurance claim.
Magic Auto Center has repaired collision damage in Santa Ana for over 30 years. We work with all major insurers, help with the deductible up to $1,000 on qualifying repairs and back body and paint work with a written lifetime warranty. Bumper and small dent repairs usually take 1-2 business days.
- Typical time
- 1-2 business days*
- Deductible help
- up to $1,000*
- Warranty
- lifetime*
* Minor repairs such as bumpers and small dents usually take 1-2 business days; structural repairs usually take 3-7, depending on insurer approval and parts. Deductible help of up to $1,000 applies to qualifying insurance repairs. The written lifetime warranty covers body and paint work for as long as you own the vehicle.
Find your repair
Each page explains the repair, the usual time and how insurance pays for it.
- Collision Repair3-7 business daysTeardown inspection to find hidden damage before the estimate is final
- Bumper Repair1-2 business daysRepair of cracks, dents, scuffs and torn mounting tabs, or replacement when repair is not safe
- Dent Repair and PDR1-2 business daysPaintless dent repair for dings and shallow dents with unbroken paint
- Scratch Repair1-2 business daysDepth check to see whether polishing is enough
- Frame Straightening3-7 business daysComputerized measuring against factory dimensions
- Hail Damage RepairPanel-by-panel dent count and estimate for your insurer
- ADAS CalibrationDiagnostic scan before and after the repair
- Paint Matching and Auto PaintingComputerized color matching to your factory paint code and actual faded color
- Mechanical RepairSuspension and steering repair after an impact
- Auto DetailingExterior wash, decontamination and polish
- RV Collision RepairFiberglass and panel repair
- Fleet and Van RepairCollision and body repair for cargo vans, passenger vans and work trucks
How it works with insurance
California law (Insurance Code 758.5) lets you choose your own repair shop. Your insurer can suggest one, but it cannot require it or cut the claim because you picked another.
Insurance and deductible details- We send the estimate and photos to your adjuster and handle supplements for hidden damage.
- On qualifying insurance repairs we help with the deductible, up to $1,000.
- We arrange a rental car through Enterprise and Hertz and help with towing if the car cannot be driven.
Insurance we work with
From photo to finished repair
- 01
Send photos
Upload a few photos of the damage, your vehicle and a phone number. No policy number or VIN needed at this step.
- 02
Get an estimate
We review the photos, call or text you with a preliminary estimate and book a drop-off time.
- 03
We deal with the insurer
We send the estimate to your adjuster, document hidden damage and get the repair approved.
- 04
Repair and paint
Body, structural and paint work is done in our Santa Ana shop. We keep you updated along the way.
- 05
Pick up with a warranty
You get the car back with a written lifetime warranty on body and paint work.
Before and after
Real repairs from our Santa Ana shop.
What customers say
Reviews posted on Google.
I had a great experience with this body shop! They repaired my car quickly and right on schedule after my accident, and handled all the communication with the insurance company so I didn't have to stress about anything. They also provided me with a rental car - and even delivered it to me, which was incredibly convenient. I'm very happy with the service and highly recommend them to anyone!
Amazing experience from start to finish. Super professional team that really cares about the customer. They handled everything with insurance and made the whole process stress-free. The car came out looking perfect. Highly recommend.
Amazing and reasonably priced service, my car was fixed after the accident as if it's brand new, I couldn't have been happier.
Makes and electric vehicles
Tesla, Rivian, European and Japanese makes repaired to manufacturer procedures.
We speak your language
English, Spanish and Vietnamese are spoken at the shop. This site is also available in Russian.
Serving Orange County from one shop
One address in Santa Ana. Drive times below are from each city center.
- Santa Anaabout 4 mi, 5-15 min
- Garden Groveabout 2 mi, 5-10 min
- Westminsterabout 6 mi, 10-20 min
- Fountain Valleyabout 5 mi, 10-20 min
- Midway Cityabout 6 mi, 10-20 min
- Stantonabout 7 mi, 15-25 min
- Anaheimabout 7 mi, 15-25 min
- Orangeabout 5 mi, 10-20 min
- Tustinabout 7 mi, 15-25 min
- Costa Mesaabout 11 mi, 20-35 min
- Irvineabout 9 mi, 20-35 min
- Huntington Beachabout 11 mi, 20-35 min
- Newport Beachabout 13 mi, 25-45 min
- Fullertonabout 10 mi, 20-35 min
- Buena Parkabout 11 mi, 25-40 min
- Cypressabout 10 mi, 20-35 min
Guides
- How much does bumper repair cost?
- What to do right after a car accident in California
- Do you have to use the body shop your insurance company recommends? California law explained
- Repair or total loss: how the decision is made
- How modern body shops match car paint: spectrophotometers, tri-coats and factory blending
- Hidden collision damage: why 3D laser frame alignment protects your vehicle and your life
Questions and answers
What does Magic Auto Center repair?
Collision and body damage, bumpers, dents and scratches, frames and unibody structures, paint, and mechanical damage from accidents. We also do detailing and RV, van and fleet body repair.
Do you work with my insurance company?
Yes. We work with all major insurers, including GEICO, State Farm, Progressive, Allstate, Farmers, AAA, Mercury, USAA and Liberty Mutual.
Can my insurer make me use their body shop?
No. California Insurance Code 758.5 gives you the right to choose the repair shop. The insurer cannot require its own shop or reduce the claim because of your choice.
Do you help with the deductible?
On qualifying insurance repairs we help with the deductible, up to $1,000. Send photos or call and we will tell you whether your repair qualifies.
How do I get an estimate?
Send photos through the estimate form or WhatsApp, call (714) 265-9456, or come to 3500 Westminster Ave, Ste D-E, Santa Ana during business hours. Estimates are free.
How long will the repair take?
Bumpers, small dents and paint touch-ups usually take 1-2 business days. Structural repairs usually take 3-7 business days, depending on insurer approval and parts.
Photo estimate in 3 steps
Photos, vehicle, phone. We reply during business hours, usually within 1-2 hours.
- Free and no obligation
- Works for insurance claims and for paying yourself
- The final estimate is confirmed after we see the car