Gloss-black classic Charger inside Abel's shop

Chula Vista Auto Body & Paint

Show-quality
paint. Honest
repair.

An independent, family-run body shop on Tremont Street — bringing South Bay cars back to better-than-new since 1987.

1987
Established
4.7★
Google rating
30+
Google reviews
All
Makes & models

What we do

Every dent. Every panel. Every finish.

From minor bumper scuffs to major collision and frame work, our craftsmen handle it all under one roof — with the same care we put into classic restorations.

Collision Repair

Complete structural and cosmetic repair after accidents, big or small.

Auto Body Repair

Panels, quarters and fenders restored to factory lines and fit.

Auto Painting

Color-matched refinishing and full resprays with a deep, lasting gloss.

Dent Removal

Dings, creases and hail damage smoothed out cleanly.

Bumper Repair

Cracked, scuffed or pushed-in bumpers repaired or replaced.

Frame Straightening

Precision frame work so your car drives straight and safe.

Detailing

The finishing touch — your car leaves cleaner than it arrived.

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Red Camaro finished in the shop yard
39
Years on Tremont St

Since 1987

A neighborhood shop with restoration-grade standards.

Abel's Auto Body has been an independent auto body and paint shop in West Chula Vista for nearly four decades. Just off Broadway near I-5, we've earned our reputation one car at a time — from daily drivers to gloss-black muscle cars.

  • Independent, single-location Chula Vista shop
  • Classic-car restoration-quality paintwork
  • Every make and model, domestic and import

Our work

Fresh out of the booth

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Red Camaro outside the shop
Silver Mercedes after repair
Refinished black front fender
Black Honda Civic coupe
Blue-gray Honda Accord after repair

Rated 4.7 stars by South Bay drivers

Over 30 Google reviews and counting. See what neighbors say about their experience with Abel's.

Visit the shop

Get your free estimate

Give us a call or drop by during business hours — we'll look over the damage and give you a straight answer.

Phone
(619) 476-1113
Address
311 Tremont St
Chula Vista, CA 91911
Hours
Monday – Friday8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed