GEICO collision repair in Santa Ana - you choose the shop
You can bring a GEICO claim to Magic Auto Center. California law lets you pick the repair shop, and GEICO pays for a reasonable repair wherever you go. We send the estimate to your GEICO adjuster, handle supplements and help with the deductible up to $1,000 on qualifying repairs.
- Google rating
- 4.8 / 5 (64)
- 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.
You do not have to use the insurer's shop
GEICO may point you to a shop in its Auto Repair Xpress program. That is a suggestion, not a requirement.
California Insurance Code 758.5 says the insurer cannot require a particular shop and cannot reduce the claim because you chose another one. Magic Auto Center is an independent shop: we work for you, not for the insurer.
How a GEICO claim works at our shop
- 1 Report the accident to GEICO and get a claim number. If you have not done that yet, send us photos first and we will tell you what to expect.
- 2 Send photos or bring the car in. We write a detailed estimate.
- 3 We send the estimate and photos to the GEICO adjuster and agree on the repair.
- 4 If we find hidden damage after teardown, we send a supplement and wait for approval.
- 5 We repair the car and you pick it up with a written lifetime warranty on body and paint work.
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.
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.
The guys fixed and repainted the front bumper with some body touchups in almost a single day. top notch service
Questions and answers
Is Magic Auto Center a GEICO approved body shop?
You do not need an "approved" shop. In California you can choose any repair shop and GEICO must pay for a reasonable repair. We work with GEICO adjusters on claims.
Will GEICO warranty the repair if I do not use Auto Repair Xpress?
Your repair is covered by our own written lifetime warranty on body and paint work, for as long as you own the vehicle.
Can you help with my GEICO 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.
What if GEICO says the car is a total loss?
The insurer decides that by comparing the repair cost with the car's value. If you disagree with the valuation, you can ask the adjuster for the comparable vehicles used and dispute it.
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