Kim’s Auto Center

Andy is an honest and kind person, which is rare when you are looking for an auto shop. He gives u the prices on the spot with no bs, and he is actually thinking of ways to save you money. The best shop in LA definitely.

You know that saying: «Don’t judge a book by it’s cover»? Yeah, well it totallly comes into play at this body shop! I know there are other body shops that are fancy, have coffee bars and hot receptionists (I know! I used to work at one in Beverly Hills!!!), but who cares when your car gets what it needs to be restored back into its former glory? Really! I was referred to this place by a friend and am grateful to him for doing so.
Located just outside of Koreatown, this establishment is hidden on the northeast corner of Washington Blvd and Kingsley Dr. The auto repair shop named Hi-​Tech that it shares its space with kinda casts a shadow over it, but not rightfully so. I had my driver’s side keyed by a douchebag and my co-​worker backed into me in the parking lot at work. My driver’s side window motor also went out and needed to be replaced as well. Driving in LA, my car had its share of door dings, too, which Mr. Kim, owner agreed to take out and take care of as well at no extra charge. The car was supposed to take about 2 weeks and he gave me a call about a week and a half later telling me to pick it up the next day. The ride was back in full effect and my window even rolled down! The little scratches here and there were also taken out or touched up!
I would recommend this place to you whether or not you have an insurance claim or are paying out of pocket. Just tell Mr. Kim, Peter with the Subaru sent ya!
P. S. Someone created this business incorrectly under «Kim’s Auto Center» and there are many great reviews there as well, so take a moment to check it out as well!

The turnaround time here is nothing short of amazing. I brought in my Lexus SC430 because my super low front bumper had been ripped off by a broken curb while parallel parking (*shakes fist at Los Angeles streets). I didn’t want to go through insurance because there was no other party involved. I have heard the rumor that most body shops will treat you well if you go through insurance and not so well if you don’t. The truth is, they’ll get paid more if you go through insurance because they can rack up all sorts of charges by the book. Also, to maximize the payoff they will keep your car forever. Well, with my particular situation, I didn’t want to deal with either of these aspects and I crossed my fingers as I called up several body shops to ask when the best time to stop by and get an estimate was.
While I was making calls, sometimes being met with rude receptionists or technicians in a hurry, my dad recommended Kim’s Auto Center to me as he had previously been rear ended (very badly in fact). He did his research on body shops, and decided to take his Lexus LX470 to Kim’s. Granted that was an insurance claim, but regardless he told me the owner was honest, work was solid, and that you sure wouldn’t be given the run around here. I trusted my dad’s judgment (he hates getting ripped off) and off I took my poor car to Kim’s.
The owner is a older Korean guy, short stature. He comes and listens to my story of car vs. curb and my woes of needing it done fast because my Christmas vacation is over next week. He tells me what needs to be done to fix it. Turns out the entire bumper needs to be replaced, because it had ripped off at one of the seams. He explains the part would need to be ordered, painted, and installed. Damn, sounds like it could take a week or longer right? WRONG. He goes inside, we talk reasonable numbers, and immediately gets on the phone to order the part. He gets off the phone and tells me my car will be ready by tomorrow. Crazy! That can’t be beat.
With this type of turnaround one might wonder what the quality of the work is like. Well, next day I come back and there’s my car, with its brand new spankin’ bumper. The paint job was perfect and installation was seamless, all at a reasonable price. And hark! It is also washed and one of the workers is drying it. I thought only dealers did that! Needless to say, although I hope my car will never need it again, this is my go-​to body shop.

Great job!
My poor Lexus got hit and Kim’s Auto Center fixed it better than new. I will come back here again.
Good: Great customer service. Great work.
Bad: The waiting areas aren’t the best.
Final: Will come back here again.