George V Arth & Son

5.0 star rating
17 reviews Rating Details

Categories: Body Shops, Auto Repair, Auto Parts & Supplies  [Edit]

110 10th St
(between Oak St & Madison St)
Oakland, CA 94607
Neighborhood: Lake Merritt
(510) 836-2535
Hours:

Mon-Fri 7 am - 5 pm

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  • Review from Tina S.

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    • 26 reviews

    Alameda, CA

    5.0 star rating
    2/17/2012

    The best kept secret for 137 years.

    I love George V Arth.  I was referred through Nationwide after a red-light runner cracked my front end (right in front of the G.V. Arth entrance--talk about serendipity) and I am extremely pleased by their work, their alacrity, their professionalism and their organization.

    I have never seen such a clean shop.  No smells, no dust, no dirt.  Their front room was equally tidy and their employees were helpful and conscientious.  They even sent me pictures of my car during various stages of repair.  How cool!  

    All told, my repair took only a week and you can't tell the car was in an accident.

    I also got a history lesson from the owner about his shop and the changes that have been made over the years to comply with CARB and the Oakland Museum's construction.  Fascinating!

    I would recommend George V Arth to my mother...it's that good!

  • Review from Colman J.

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    Alameda, CA

    5.0 star rating
    2/8/2012

    A young kid rear-ended my 2012 Acura TL two weeks. My insurance agent recommended George V Arth & Son, and I was not sure if this is the right place to fix my new car. After doing some research on my own, I decided to go with this place.

    I make the right choice because my car looks like a new car again. Employees at this place are very friendly and helpful. They always have a smile on their face, and that is a very good sign. George V Arth & Son has been in the business since 1877 and survived the Great Depression plus the early and late 2000 recessions. They must be doing something right.

  • Review from Brian S.

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    • 3 reviews

    Oakland, CA

    5.0 star rating
    1/25/2012

    My Jeep was t-boned on the driver's side last June. I didn't have collision insurance so I had to pay for the repairs myself. My first quote was from Oakland Auto Body, which is around the corner from Arth. They quoted me $5200 plus. I went into Arth, and got quoted $4400. I paid half up front and the rest when the Jeep was done. The job took 2 weeks.  They did a great job and it looks brand new. They also washed the car and fixed a long existing problem with the connection of my brake light. The next time I crash a car, I wll use these guys again.

  • Review from Maritess B.

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    • 24 reviews

    Oakland, CA

    5.0 star rating
    4/18/2011

    I was referred to them from a car accident I had and the guy had AAA so I went to George V Arth & Son because they had great ratings on yelp.

    My experience with them was excellent! Very polite, professional, and friendly they called me back when they said they would. First with the quote, second to update with me how things were going with my car, and third to pick it up. I wasn't able to pick it up right away, they made no big deal about it.

    I really recommend them because they run a really good business. Great customer service and eager to please!

    You guys did a great job, thank you so much!

  • Review from Frances L.

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    Oakland, CA

    5.0 star rating
    11/23/2010

    I recently had an extremely pleasant experience dealing with
    ARTH & SON.  My BABY i.e. My Jaguar was involved in a "Hit & Run" accident and my insurance referred me to ARTH & SON Body Shop.  The staff provided me with superior customer service and restored My BABY.  It looks Beautiful Again!  When I went to pick up My BABY she was shining like brand new money, clean as a whistle.  Nice Going ARTH & SON.  Whenever I need work done you're the vendor of choice.  Thank you so much! "MYNEBIO"

  • Review from C H.

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    • 15 reviews

    Oakland, CA

    5.0 star rating
    8/16/2011

    If I could go beyond five (5) stars for George V Arth & Son, I would.  Thank God that the person who damaged the two doors on the passeger side of my our vehicle had car insurance, because their insurance provider (AAA) had my car service and repaired at ARTH & SON.  The staff was very professional and informative of what was going to be done to our vehicle.  Me, (Wife)  being a very picky person that I am, I could'nt imagine that after the accident  ( FAULT OF ANOTHER), that anyone could repair my car back to looking as it did before the accident.

    THANK YOU ARTH & SON FOR RESURRECTING THE BODY OF OUR 2004 SATURN VUE.  NOT ONLY DID YOU DO A BEAUTIFUL JOB IN REPAIRING, PAINTING, ETC, RESTORING MY VEHICLE. AFTER PICKING UP MY CAR ON AUGUST 10, 2011, OUR CAR LOOKED BEAUTIFUL, AWESOME LIKE A BRAND NEW VEHICLE AGAIN.

    If my husband  and I every need a body repair shop again, we will look no further beyond ARTH & SON.

    THANK YOU.

  • Review from Olin W.

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    • 6 reviews

    Oakland, CA

    5.0 star rating
    8/3/2011

    This is, unfortunately for me, the 3rd time that I have had to take my car to George V Arth & Son. With George V Art & Son I know I am in good hands. When I arrived with my damaged car Ron already had pictures of my car from when I had taken it in before and was using those to figure out the estimate without even having the damaged car yet! I got rear ended on 880 in my Audi S4 by a Toyota T100 pickup truck. The truck was hardly damaged, but my Audi's trunk was totally smashed in. An insurance estimator made a wildly insufficient estimate of the cost to fix my car, but Renae kept on the insurance company until they had paid for all of the damage. Everyone in this shop is courteous and helpful. Renae called me regularly to inform me of the progress on my vehicle. Every time I go to this shop their work is always top notch. When I get my car back it feels like new again.

  • Review from Katrina K.

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    • 4 reviews

    Oakland, CA

    5.0 star rating
    11/24/2010

    Quick background: was in a car accident (not at fault) and this place was recommended by the other car's insurance company. Risky yes, but I took a chance and so glad I did. Great customer service. Everyone there has worked there form15 or more years and has been family owned for over 40years! Everyone I dealt with was very nice, personable and professional. My car looks brand-new. They even waxed the whole car!

  • Review from Alyson J.

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    • 3 reviews

    Oakland, CA

    5.0 star rating
    9/25/2011

    I brought my brand new Honda into this shop after my security gate closed on the side of my car, scratching the whole length of the car and dented one of the doors.  They did an amazing job in making it look brand new again with excellent and speedy customer service!  Including vacumming and washing my car each time!  I recommend this shop to everyone!

  • Review from David G.

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    • 7 reviews

    Oakland, CA

    5.0 star rating
    9/27/2010

    My wife was happy with Arth's work on her car a few months ago, so when I needed body work I brought my Honda Fit to their shop. The result was first-rate! And along the way I received regular updates on the progress of the work, and plenty of help in dealing with the insurance company. And when I needed a recommendation for windshield replacement, I called them and got information that I know I can trust.

  • Review from Elizabeth R.

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    • 2 reviews

    Oakland, CA

    5.0 star rating
    6/14/2011

    I've been to this shop twice and had two fantastic experiences. The staff was very friendly and professional, and they went above and beyond in not only fixing the big stuff, but also smoothing out little scratches, etc. so my car looked like new. Great communication and timely service too.

  • Review from Scott p.

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    Berkeley, CA

    5.0 star rating
    5/21/2010

    George Arth, and his estimator Thomas Lehman, took good care of me. I was paying out of pocket for the repair and they worked with me to get a good result at a price I could afford. Everything was done on time.

  • Review from Abby W.

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    • 1 review

    Oakland, CA

    5.0 star rating
    2/9/2010

    My trunk recently stopped latching.  No matter what I did - WD-40, careful closing, slamming, etc - nothing worked.  I was told by several mechanics over the phone that they'd have to replace the lock, and that it would cost $400-$500.  Ridiculous, but I'd resigned myself to having to pay.  I stopped in at George V. Arth because it's right next to where I work, and long story short, they fixed it for free!  They took a few minutes out, played around with it, and FIXED it.  And when I asked what I owed them, they said nothing - just bring my car back when I had a big job.  And I will, believe me.  

    Also, every single mechanic there smiled at me.  Not in a sleazy way, which I've gotten used to from other mechanics - just in a friendly way.  They're nice, they're honest, and they fixed my car for free.  HIGHLY recommended.

  • Review from Susan S.

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    • 3 reviews

    Oakland, CA

    5.0 star rating
    3/31/2010

    I have taken my car to Arth & Son twice for body work and both times the service was great, the prices very reasonable and the results were superb. They offered honest options of how  the work could be done (on an old car that I wanted to look okay, not spend a lot of money).  The cars were ready on time, clean and ready. The staff is friendly and helpful. I can't imagine anything they could have done to make it better!

  • Review from Floating R.

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    Berkeley, CA

    4.0 star rating
    11/13/2009

    I agree , great experience with George Arth. They are good people. I went there as they are with my insurance.

  • Review from jill s.

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    • 2 reviews

    Oakland, CA

    5.0 star rating
    5/5/2010

    Today I picked up my vehicle which was being repaired through my insurance company.  From the moment I arrived at this auto body shop I received remarkable service.  The staff had all the paperwork ready when I came to drop the vehicle off,  Ron examined the damage, we discussed what they were going to do and they even repaired a bent bumper (earlier incident) - no charge.  The service was seamless.  The truck was ready when they promised, looked great and it was spotless.   I would give this establishment two VERY BIG thumbs up.  They were phenomenal.

  • Review from M R.

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    • 5 reviews

    Oakland, CA

    4.0 star rating
    2/28/2010

    Dropped off my SUV for a collision repair:  repaired rear quarter panel, replaced tailight, & replaced rear bumper cover.  A couple other repair shops went straight to recommend replacement of quarter panel, whereas Arth & Son suggested to repair first, and took time to explain why/how this method would safeguard the car's structural integrity (NOTE: repair cost was covered by 3rd party, so i was impressed that Arth & Son didn't simply recommend more costly repair.)  Car was repaired in a very timely fashion, received a courtesy call for update, and job was well done.

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