Jim’s Auto Body – Walnut Creek, CA
Collision repair you can trust, from a local team that treats your car like it’s our own.
Collision repair you can trust, from a local team that treats your car like it’s our own.
Conveniently located on N Main St in Walnut Creek near downtown, Broadway Plaza, and the Pleasant Hill BART area, with quick access to I-680 and Highway 24. We’re close to areas like Saranap, Pleasant Hill, Alamo, Lafayette, and Concord.
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Local roots, solid repair standards, and a shop that treats people well.
Jim’s Auto Body was founded by Jim Maltbie, inspired by his father, Raymond, who managed an auto body shop. Jim began working on cars at 12 and opened his first shop in 1962, at only 19 years old.
The first location was Port Chicago, and moved to Concord within six months. The shop became the Bay Area’s most respected collision repair business, and Jim mentored other shops along the way.
As demand grew in Contra Costa County, Jim opened the Antioch location in 1986. The Walnut Creek location opened in 1992 to serve the same repair standards and customer care.
The auto body shop still has a family mindset, a respectful place where people feel comfortable asking questions.
We Take Away the Stress and You're Back on the Road Fast
What you can expect when you go to Jim's Auto Body.
Contact us to schedule your vehicle inspection. We assess the damage and provide a repair estimate with clear next steps.
Jim’s Auto Body works directly with the insurance company, manages the collision repair process, and keeps you updated. You get smooth, organized auto body service from start to finish.
Stress gone!
Jim’s Auto Body has I-CAR certified collision repair technicians who restore your vehicle using factory techniques. Every repair is completed with attention to detail and delivered on schedule.
Pick up your fully restored vehicle from an Jim’s Auto Body and drive away with confidence, knowing it meets the highest collision-repair standards in the industry.
Why Choose Jim’s Auto Body
You want your car back to normal, and you want to feel confident behind the wheel again. We built our process around safety, communication, and consistent repair standards. We’ve served Contra Costa County since 1962, and we still run our shop with a family feel. When you choose our collision center in Walnut Creek, you get a team that cares about the outcome and your experience.
Why Choose Jim’s Auto Body
You want your car back to normal, and you want to feel confident behind the wheel again. We built our process around safety, communication, and consistent repair standards. We’ve served Contra Costa County since 1962, and we still run our shop with a family feel. When you choose our collision center in Walnut Creek, you get a team that cares about the outcome and your experience.
ADAS Scans at Drop-Off, Before Repairs, and After Repairs
Advanced Safety Checks for Modern Vehicles
Today’s vehicles rely on cameras, sensors, and driver-assist systems. A collision can affect those systems even when damage looks minor. That’s why we scan your vehicle when you drop it off, again when repairs begin, and again when repairs are complete. We use those results to confirm system health and plan the right next steps.
This approach supports safer repairs and fewer surprises at delivery. It also helps verify that important safety features work the way they should. If calibration is required, we address it as part of the repair plan. You leave with a vehicle that looks right and functions right.
Our Repair Process
We use a consistent process because it helps us control quality and reduce delays. We also keep you in the loop so you never wonder what’s happening. From check-in to delivery, you’ll see clear steps and real progress. Our goal is to return your vehicle safely, not just quickly.
Modern vehicles require more than cosmetic fixes. Sensors, cameras, and structural materials all affect how a car protects you. That’s why we include scanning and calibration steps as part of our workflow. We build repairs around safety, accuracy, and manufacturer-aligned best practices. You get results you can trust.
Our I-CAR Gold Class status reflects ongoing training and a commitment to current repair standards.
Our I-CAR Platinum technicians stay sharp on changing vehicle technology. We invest in equipment and processes that support proper repairs. That’s how we protect our customers and our name.
I-CAR GOLD CLASS
Our I-CAR Gold Class status reflects ongoing training and a commitment to current repair standards.
Our I-CAR Platinum technicians stay sharp on changing vehicle technology. We invest in equipment and processes that support proper repairs. That’s how we protect our customers and our name.
From Our Customers
We've had much success at Jim's and would highly recommend to others. Appreciate working with Dana. He's always polite, thorough and honest.
