Carsmetics

"This is the second time I’ve brought my car to Mike at Carsmetics. He and his employees are very professional and knowledgeable. Both times they fixed my car back to new. Even when I had an issue with State Farm being slow and finally impossible to work with, Mike took care of my problem. I wouldn’t take my beloved Subaru anywhere else."

"Worst car experience I have ever had. Had a small bump from Publix parking lot. Kept the car for 3 days and when I went to pick up the car was filthy and really couldn’t see the paint repair. When I cleaned it off the paint was only half finished and looked more like a primer coat. Took it back and they redid it and when I went to pick it up the car had small pock marks in the finish. Took it a 3rd time and when I got it they painted the panel a different color blue with overspray on other panels. Do not use this company."

"Worst experience of my life. They may be the “quickest” time to get your car in but man 3 months later they will still have your vehicle, it won’t be corrected properly and their negligence could kill your 16 year old kid!! I highly DO NOT RECOMMEND. Mike is also very rude, lies, and is unprofessional. Just wait for the other more reputable places in town to have availability. You will probably get your car back quicker and have a much better experience."

"In the same way it would be fraudulent to call myself a doctor, it should be fraudulent for these cowboy hacks to call themselves a paint shop. I had a very small job for them. Front and rear aero parts. The first try had major runs, dust nibs, fingerprints, unpainted sections, and more orange peel than an actual orange. The 2nd try was better, but still covered in fingerprints and dust nibs. (I just want to point out that a second try for issues like this should be inexcusable for a "paint shop") I needed the parts back for an event and it was obvious they were incapable, so I gave up and didnt make them do it a 3rd time. Today the paint started peeling! These people are no-care, talentless hacks. If I had them paint an entire car instead and this is what I got, I'd probably be suing them."

"Gregg, the manager, and Dave in the body shop, are amazing. They will work within your budget, and my wrecked bumper looks brand new. Before you go to a collision place, and in particular one nearby off of Bee Ridge, if the damage is not too major, go to Carsmetics first. Tell them Jim sent you."