ANTHONY’S AUTO CRAFT · SAN RAFAEL
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San Rafael, CA · Marin County
50+ years of collision repair, OEM-certified restoration, and precision refinishing. Quality without compromise.
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Last winter, a Terra Linda resident came in with a crumpled rear quarter panel — the kind of damage you get when US-101 slows to a crawl and someone doesn't stop in time. She'd never filed an auto body claim before. She was stressed. By the time she left our shop, she had a rental car arranged, her insurance claim started, and a clear timeline for when her car would be back, better than new.
That's what Anthony's Auto Craft has been doing for San Rafael drivers for over 50 years. We're not a faceless chain. We're a Marin County shop where Anthony himself still walks the floor every day — and where the team knows that your car isn't just a vehicle. It's how you get your kids to school in the Dominican neighborhood, how you commute down Sir Francis Drake Boulevard, and how you feel pulling up to work in the morning.
When something goes wrong with it, you want it fixed by someone who gives a damn. That's us.
Marin readers named us Best of Marin in 2025 — the badge sits in the column beside this text on large screens, and centers near the top on phones.
(415) 456-7591 — Free EstimateBest of Marin 2025
Marin Independent Journal readers voted Anthony's Auto Craft among the best in the county — thank you, Marin.
Recognition & Factory-Authorized
We're factory-trained and certified by the manufacturers themselves. That means your vehicle gets repaired to the exact standards it was built to — protecting your safety, your warranty, and your resale value.
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50+Years in San Rafael183+Gallery Projects12OEM CertificationsTop 10Shop in the Nation Our Work
Our Facility
Auto Body Repair
Collision Repair
Full Restoration
Paint Refinishing
Structural Repair
Luxury Vehicles
Custom Paint What We Do
From a door ding in the Canal District to full collision repair on US-101 — every job gets the same level of precision.
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When an accident happens on 101, at a Glenwood intersection, or anywhere in Marin County, our collision repair team assesses every affected panel, structural component, and system. We restore your car to factory specs — not just cosmetically, but structurally.
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Marin County weather can bring hail that leaves dozens of small dents overnight. Paintless dent repair is the fastest, most affordable way to fix them. We massage the metal back into shape without disturbing the factory finish. No filler. No repainting.
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Our paint booths use computerized color-matching technology. Whether you need a single panel sprayed or a full body repaint, we mix the exact factory color for your vehicle's year, make, and model. The result is seamless — invisible repair.
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A vehicle with a bent frame is unsafe — and most drivers don't realize their car has one after a moderate collision. Our computerized frame alignment system catches every millimeter of deviation and corrects it. Frame repair is the foundation of every proper collision job.
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Bumper damage is the most common auto body repair in San Rafael. A slow parking lot impact can crack a plastic bumper in seconds. We repair or replace both front and rear bumpers using OEM-quality parts and finish them to match your vehicle's paint perfectly.
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Door scratches, key marks, road debris scuffs — we handle them all. Shallow scratches get polished out through paint correction. Deeper scratches through to primer or metal get properly filled, primed, and blended so the repair is invisible.
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After a hail storm rolls through the hills above San Rafael, we see a surge of cars with dozens of small dimples across the hood, roof, and trunk. We specialize in hail damage repair — both through PDR and traditional bodywork — and work directly with your insurance.
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A cracked windshield spreads quickly, especially with Marin County's temperature swings. We handle windshield replacement, side window repair, and rear glass — all calibrated for vehicles with ADAS camera sensors mounted behind the glass.
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Our detailing team brings your car's interior and exterior back to showroom condition. Paint correction, ceramic coating, interior deep cleaning — we treat your vehicle the way a Ferrari technician would. Full concierge service available.
How It Works
Most people have never been through a collision repair before. Here's exactly what the process looks like at Anthony's Auto Craft.
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Drop by or call. We inspect the damage and give you a written estimate — usually same day. No pressure, no surprises.
We deal directly with your insurance adjuster. We've worked with every major carrier in California.
Our certified technicians get to work. You'll get updates throughout — no guessing when your car will be ready.
We walk through every repair together before you take the keys. We don't close a job until you're fully satisfied.
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San Rafael · Marin CountyLocal Knowledge
San Rafael sits right at the junction of US-101 and I-580, which means its streets see a lot of traffic — and a lot of accidents. The merge onto Richmond–San Rafael Bridge backs up daily, and Fourth Street through downtown gets congested enough that fender benders are a regular occurrence. Living in San Rafael means knowing a good auto body shop before you need one.
Neighborhoods like Dominican and Terra Linda tend to have longer commutes into San Francisco, which means more highway miles and more exposure to freeway accidents. Canal District residents deal with tight street parking and the dings that come with it. In Glenwood and the hillside neighborhoods, winding roads and steep driveways present their own hazards. Whatever part of San Rafael you're in, we're the shop that handles it all.
Insurance
We handle the hard partFiling an auto body insurance claim can feel overwhelming, especially right after an accident. You're dealing with a stressful situation, and now you have to deal with phone trees, adjusters, and repair timelines.
At Anthony's Auto Craft, we've processed hundreds of claims with California's largest insurers — State Farm, AAA, Allstate, Farmers, USAA, and others. We advocate on your behalf to make sure your car gets fully repaired — not just patched to the minimum the insurer wants to pay for.
You have the right to choose your own repair shop. Don't let an insurance company steer you to their preferred shop. Choose the shop that serves your community.
Restoration
Classic & ExoticMarin County has a strong classic car community, and Anthony's Auto Craft has been a trusted partner for restoration projects of all sizes. From a partial repaint on a vintage Mustang to a full body restoration on a 1960s European roadster, we bring the same level of precision to restoration work that we bring to collision repair.
Classic car restoration requires patience, experience, and an eye for original details. We source the right materials, match period-correct colors, and treat every classic car as the irreplaceable piece it is.
Rust & Protection
Bay Area conditionsSan Rafael's proximity to the bay means salt air is a year-round issue. Vehicles parked near the Canal area or driven on Highway 1 along the Marin coast are particularly exposed to the kind of moisture that accelerates rust.
We offer rust repair and undercarriage rustproofing to protect your vehicle from the inside out. Catching rust early saves thousands in structural repairs down the line. If you've noticed bubbling paint along your door sills, wheel arches, or undercarriage, bring it in.
Minor & Lease
Affordable optionsNot every repair is a major collision. Minor accident repair — the kind you need after a slow parking lot bump, a shopping cart encounter, or a tight garage scrape — is something we handle every day. These jobs are often more affordable than people expect, especially without an insurance claim.
If you're coming up on the end of a vehicle lease, we can help with lease return repair. Lessees often pay inflated "excess wear" charges when they return a car with scuffs or scratches. Having us handle the repairs before turn-in can save you significantly.
PPF & Ceramic
Long-term protectionIf you drive on 101 regularly, your hood and front bumper are taking a constant beating from road debris. Paint protection film (PPF) is a transparent, self-healing film that shields the most vulnerable surfaces without changing how your car looks.
We install paint protection film as both a standalone service and as part of a new vehicle delivery package. Pair it with a ceramic coating from our detailing team and your car will stay looking new for years longer than it otherwise would.
Small dents and scratches spread — especially in Marin's wet winters. Call today for a free, no-obligation estimate.
(415) 456-7591 — Call NowOur shop is at 111 Verdi St in San Rafael. We serve drivers across five Bay Area counties.
San RafaelDominican, Terra Linda, Canal, GlenwoodMarin CountyNovato, San Anselmo, Fairfax & moreSonoma CountySanta Rosa, Petaluma, Rohnert ParkNapa CountyNapa, St. Helena, CalistogaSan FranciscoCity & Peninsula drivers welcomeEast BayOakland, Berkeley, RichmondCorte MaderaSouth Marin CountyMill ValleyCentral Marin What Customers Say
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I can't say enough of how happy we are with the work Anthony's has done for us.
Great communication throughout the entire process. The work looks absolutely great.
The result was unbelievable. Like the accident never happened.
You truly cannot tell where the repair was made. Worth every penny.
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The best auto body shop in San Rafael is a phone call away. We'll answer your questions, set up a free estimate, and take it from there.
(415) 456-7591 — Free Estimate111 Verdi St, San Rafael, CA 94901 · Mon–Fri 7AM–5PM · BAR Lic. #AF070242
HELPFUL INFORMATION
It depends on the severity of the damage. A minor bumper repair or door ding can be done in one to two days. A full collision repair with frame work, panel replacement, and a complete repaint typically takes five to ten business days. We give every customer a realistic timeline upfront and contact you if anything changes.
Learn More About Our Service AreasNo. In California, you have the legal right to choose your own auto body shop. Insurance companies sometimes steer customers to their "preferred" shops — often because those shops agree to cut costs. You are not obligated to use them. Choose the shop you trust, and we'll work directly with your insurer.
Learn More About Our Service AreasYes. We use computerized paint-mixing technology that matches your vehicle's factory color code. For older vehicles where the paint may have faded, we blend the new paint into adjacent panels so the repair is invisible. Color matching is something we've refined over 50 years of work on every make and model.
Learn More About Our Service AreasPaintless dent repair (PDR) uses specialized tools to massage the metal back into shape from behind the panel — no filler, no paint. It works well for dents where the paint hasn't cracked or been scratched. Traditional dent repair involves sanding, filling, priming, and repainting, and is necessary when the paint has been damaged. PDR is faster and less expensive when it's the right option.
Learn More About Our Service AreasYes. Anthony's Auto Craft provides a lifetime warranty on all bodywork and paint repairs for as long as you own the vehicle. If anything we repaired fails due to workmanship, bring it back and we'll fix it at no charge.
Learn More About Our Service AreasIn most cases, rust is fixable — especially when caught early. Surface rust and rust bubbling under the paint can be ground out, treated, and repainted. Structural rust in the frame or floor is more serious, but often still repairable. Bring your car in and we'll give you an honest assessment of what's involved and whether repair makes economic sense.
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Tell us what happened and what you drive. Our San Rafael team can help you discuss the next step for your vehicle.
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