Advanced Auto Craft

My husband and I went here to fix some damage done to back side panel and rear passenger door of our Toyota Camry. I had waited a long time to fix the scratches (um… over a year actually), so there was rust damage that was pretty bad.
We got an estimate of roughly $ 1100 – 1200 to fix the side panel and door, plus they told us that since they have to buy the paint for the car anyhow, they could touch up some minor scratches in other places, like the side mirror and such.
We dropped off the car on a Tuesday. They had estimated that it would take them about a week to finish, but they had actually called and told us they were finished with the car on Friday (just 4 days!). We weren’t able to pick it up that day, and they are closed on the weekends, so they kept the car in the garage until we were able to pick it up on Monday.
Our car had been pretty dirty when we dropped it off. We hadn’t taken it to the car wash in a while, and there had been bird poop on the windshield, crusted on for months (gross, I know). But when we picked up the car, it looked BEAUTIFUL. They did an amazing job. I wish I had taken «before» pictures because the «after» is above and beyond what I expected. The side panel and door are like new, but on top of that, they also covered up many of the little scratches we’d accumulated over the years (our car is almost 8 years old). Plus, they must have washed the car down because it was very clean when we picked it up. They cleaned the windshield, inside AND out! They also put down a paper sheet to protect our carpets.
Their attention to detail really wowed me and I was very pleased with their service.
We ended up paying $ 1200 and I think it was worth every penny. I would highly recommend this place. It’s a very honest shop and they do very thorough work.

Several months ago after one of my colleagues backed up into my car in the work parking lot, I did not realize the impact made a dent and took off some paint and my driver’s side doors. .. at first the marks just looked like rubber schmutz from her vehicle, and I was on my way to a much needed doctor’s appointment for bronchitis.
Regardless, I was not loving my pretty little fuel saving car as much as I had before obtaining these dents and chips. After two months, I decided to shop around for an estimate. At first I visited an auto body shop that my insurance company recommended for an earlier repair. I then came to Unilocal and saw that Advanced Auto Craft, Inc had four ratings, each with five stars. Consequently, I thought I would pay them a visit.
The estimate of the repair was just a tad under what the other garage was going to charge me. What totally made the difference to me is that Anthony explained the details and procedure to me. .. and whatever i did not understand he found another way to explain.
The best part is when I picked up my car three days later, it looked brand new. As I drove through Bloomfield and on he GSP, I had a death grip on my steering wheel, for I had that same feeling as when I had first taken it off the dealer’s lot nearly two years ago.

I’ve been to this place twice in the past and I have been so happy with the work they did I have write a review. First off they are very professional. I felt like they went above and beyond when it came to customer service and the repairs on my car. When I walked into the office the owner came out to looked at the damage on my car and took the time to listen to all my issues. Shortly after I was emailed my estimate and set up an appointment for my car repairs. When I went to pick up my car it looked liked it was brand new again. You would never know it was in an accident. Needless to say I was extremely happy with work and recommend them often to family and friends. I have since moved from the area however if I ever get into another accident I would go right back to Advanced Auto Craft!

they fixed my car so quick i felt like i was never in an accident.
A +++++
best body shop in the area!

I felt that the service I received from Advanced Auto Craft warrants a review. I have been to this shop twice– once for my car (2012 Cadillac SRX) and just recently to have my fathers car (2011 Mercedes E class) repaired. Having had bad experiences before with auto repair, I’ve come to the conclusion that you can’t rely on auto body shops or insurance companies to watch out for my best interests. You need to choose the best shop and be aware of overcharging and misrepresentation. This shop was recommended to me by someone I would consider a «car enthusiast» who told me if you want to get the job done right you need to go there. Bloomfield is not what I would consider around the corner from me but I took his advice and took my car for an estimate. I walked into the shop was immediately helped and received an estimate within 15 minutes. I scheduled my repair appointment. Two days later I dropped off my car and the owner overheard me calling for a cab– not only did he tell me to cancel the cab but he asked one of his workers to give me a ride to the train station. This shop went over and beyond to make sure I was given the best customer service. The next day when I went to pick up my car it was as if the damage never even happened. Two months later, my dads car was hit in a parking lot and the whole front end was damaged– I called the shop and within 4 days the car was as good as new. Trustworthy and amazing work and customer service. Thank you again!!!

I saw the five star review on this site for the shop, I thought it is a good shop to use. But it was a nightmare. They even forgot to install the tail light for my car. «STAY AWAY FROM THIS SHOP».

I would really want to give them zero star if possible. This is a rib off place. They only focus on maximize their profits. They don’t provide update to you and can’t keep up with their words all the time. I was being told my vehicle parts were already ordered about two weeks ago and could pick up my car two weeks later. It takes them two weeks to replace a rear bumper and left rear panel. I don’t know. Maryann pretty much has no idea about everything as she needs to ask Brian. But Brian is not there everyday and the shop only opens between Monday and Friday. We found an issue after picking up the vehicle and compliant to them and they just told the problem has nothing to do with them and it should be prior history problem. Anyway. My insurance company paid almost 9 grand for this repair and they took the money and did a little job and blamed the rest to me. WTF. If you want to go there, you have to ready to get rib off.

This place is unbelievably thorough. Brian checked my car for damage and emailed my estimate. Everything was accurate. Definitely very pleased with his work. The car doesn’t look like it was ever damaged. Paint perfectly matched in the sun. Recommended by progressive and by me and definitely worth every penny. I actually drove around town interviewing everyone before I chose him. He was very confident and professional unlike the other guys I went to. Did not know how long it will take and gave an extra week compared to Brian also gave a higher estimate and even told me they might add more on.
I wish that all businesses work as well and trusting as he does. Thank you Brian and Maryann. If ever anyone needs work with their car, you won’t have any regrets here!