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Drive Auto Body storefront on Magnolia Ave in Riverside

About Drive Auto Body Built on Experience. Driven by Family.

Drive Auto Body is a family-owned collision repair shop built on more than 20 years of industry experience. We combine quality workmanship, honest repair planning and clear communication to help our customers feel confident about their repair from start to finish.

Our story

Founded in 2023. Built on 20+ Years of Experience.

Drive Auto Body wasn’t created overnight. Our story started more than 20 years before our name went on the building.

Our founder learned the collision industry from the ground up—starting hands-on in the shop and progressing through estimating, production management and eventually general management.

That experience created an understanding of more than how vehicles are repaired. It taught us how a repair should be planned, managed, communicated and quality-checked from beginning to end.

After years of helping operate other collision repair businesses, we decided to take what we’d learned and build something of our own.

In 2023, Drive Auto Body was born.

Where the experience comes from

Experience Before Ownership.

Before there was Drive Auto Body, there were more than two decades spent learning the trade and the business behind it. Each role added another layer of experience that ultimately became part of the foundation for Drive.

  1. 01Helper
  2. 02Prepper
  3. 03Painter
  4. 04Estimator
  5. 05Production Manager
  6. 06General Manager
  7. 07Owner
Drive Auto Body's shop on Magnolia Ave in Riverside, with the Drive van out front

Drive Auto Body today

What We Learned Became How We Operate.

Drive Auto Body was built to bring years of collision-industry experience into one clear standard for every repair: quality work, thoughtful repair planning, honest communication and accountability from start to finish.

Our Mission

To make collision repair something customers can feel confident about.

We combine decades of experience with quality workmanship, honest repair planning and clear communication so our customers understand what’s happening with their vehicle from start to finish.

  • Do the work right.
  • Keep people informed.
  • Stand behind what we repair.

How We Work

  1. 01

    Quality Without Shortcuts

    Each repair follows the authorized repair plan and applicable vehicle information, with quality-control checks before delivery.

  2. 02

    Communication Without Guessing

    Collision repairs can change after disassembly. When hidden damage, parts, approvals or repair-plan changes affect the process, we keep the customer informed.

  3. 03

    Honesty Without the Runaround

    We explain what we’re repairing, why it’s being repaired and what to expect next. When something changes, we communicate it.

Why Drivers Choose Drive

  • 20+ Years of Collision Experience

    Experience spanning hands-on repair, estimating, production and shop management.

  • Family Owned & Operated

    An independent local business built with a long-term mindset.

  • Quality Repair Planning

    Every collision is different. Repairs are planned around the damage, the vehicle and applicable repair information.

  • Clear Communication

    Customers receive meaningful updates throughout the repair and are informed when something changes.

  • Insurance Claim Assistance

    After the customer opens their claim, we can assist with repair documentation, adjuster communication, supplements and authorized direct billing.

  • Written Warranty

    Qualifying paint and bodywork carry a lifetime workmanship warranty for as long as the customer owns the vehicle, subject to the written warranty terms provided with the repair.

Don’t Just Take Our Word for It.

4.9 on Google

Read More Google Reviews
★★★★★
“Gio was amazing! He helped me out after I was in an accident and even helped with all of my questions about the insurance. Thankful for him for all of the communication and updates as well as getting my car finished in a timely manner.”
Leilani JuanGoogle Review
★★★★★
“Gio and his staff not only did an excellent job on the body work, he went above and beyond making sure the car looked great inside and out. He was honest and straightforward. Everything you want in a local small business.”
Shaylan DavisGoogle Review
★★★★★
“…the quality of their work was outstanding — my car looks brand new again. They went above and beyond, paying attention to every detail and making sure everything was done right the first time.”
Marisol MenaGoogle Review

Family owned & operated

Built With Family in Mind.

Family is part of the reason Drive Auto Body exists. We’re building something we can be proud to put our name behind—not just for today’s customers, but for the future.

That means operating with a long-term mindset: quality repairs, honest conversations, clear communication and standing behind our work.

Your Car Was in an Accident. Choosing the Right Shop Is Still Your Decision.

Talk with our team about your repair. We’ll explain the next steps and help you understand what to expect.

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