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Collision & paint specialists · Escondido

Factory-finish collision repair. Done right.

From fender benders to full frame work, Apex brings dealership-grade finish and a lifetime workmanship warranty to every car that rolls through our bay. Direct insurance billing and a written repair plan before any tool touches the paint.

Get a free estimate Our services
I-CAR Gold Class Direct insurance billing Lifetime warranty
4,500+ Vehicles restored
since 2008
What we repair

Full collision shop, one roof.

From a scratched fender to a rebuilt quarter panel, every job starts with a photo-documented estimate and a written scope that your insurer sees before we begin.

001 · Collision

Collision Repair

Structural and cosmetic repair for minor fender benders through major impact damage, with OEM or approved equivalent parts.

3 to 14 days From $1,200
002 · Paint

Paint & Refinish

Spectro-matched factory paint in a downdraft booth. Single panel, blended edges, or full repaint with clear-coat sealing.

2 to 6 days From $680
003 · PDR

Dent & Hail Removal

Paintless dent repair for dings, door creases, and light hail damage. Most jobs finished same day with no filler, no repaint.

Same day From $125
004 · Frame

Frame Straightening

Laser-guided frame measurement on a Chief EZ Liner. We restore unibody and full-frame vehicles to factory spec, guaranteed.

3 to 8 days From $950
005 · Bumpers

Bumper Repair

Scratches, scuffs, cracks, and tabs. Most plastic bumpers can be repaired and refinished for a fraction of replacement cost.

1 to 2 days From $385
006 · Detail

Detail & Protect

Post-repair detailing, ceramic coating, and paint protection film on high-wear panels so the finish holds up for years.

1 to 2 days From $295
How we work

A repair path you can follow.

Four clear steps, texted updates at every milestone, and a single point of contact from drop-off to delivery. No black box, no surprise invoice.

1

Free estimate

Drive in or send photos. We write a line-item estimate and a parts list, then coordinate with your insurance adjuster if needed.

2

Parts & prep

Once approved, we order OEM parts, disassemble the damaged area, and prep every affected panel for bodywork or paint.

3

Repair & paint

Frame work, panel replacement, body filler, primer, base coat, clear coat, and polish. Finished in our downdraft spray booth.

4

QC & delivery

Final quality check, detail, and a walk-around with you on pickup. We register your lifetime warranty before you drive off.

Straight pricing

Repair tiers, no hidden fees.

Three common repair scopes with typical starting prices. Insurance-covered claims are billed to the carrier, never to the hourly rate displayed here.

Express

Dent & Scratch

$125 · starting

Quick cosmetic fixes that do not need paint or panel work.

  • Paintless dent removal (single panel)
  • Light scratch & scuff buffing
  • Headlight restoration
  • Touch-up paint application
  • Same-day turnaround in most cases
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Standard

Collision Repair

$1,200 · starting

The most common repair: bumper, fender, or quarter panel with blended paint.

  • Panel repair or replacement
  • Spectro-matched factory paint
  • Blended clear coat & cut polish
  • Insurance claim coordination
  • 5 to 10 business day turnaround
  • Lifetime workmanship warranty
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Full scope

Major Repair

Quote · by scope

Frame straightening, multi-panel replacement, or full restoration work.

  • Laser frame measurement & pull
  • Structural welds & panel replacement
  • OEM parts & glass replacement
  • Full refinish where required
  • Direct adjuster coordination
  • Lifetime warranty on all workmanship
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Why Apex

Three standards, every repair.

A collision shop is only as good as what rolls out of the booth. We built Apex around repairs that pass inspection on the first try and hold up for years.

01

Lifetime warranty

Every collision repair comes with a written lifetime workmanship warranty for as long as you own the vehicle. If it fails from our work, we fix it. No fine print.

02

OEM parts first

We use manufacturer parts by default, with aftermarket or LKQ only when you approve it in writing. Your safety systems work because they are built on factory geometry.

03

On-time delivery

If your repair runs past the quoted delivery date without a parts delay outside our control, your rental is on us. On-time means on-time.

The shop

Sixteen years, one bay at a time.

Luca Moretti opened Apex Auto Body in 2008 after a decade in dealership body shops where speed was rewarded over finish. He built Apex around the opposite priority: repairs that look factory and last the life of the car.

The shop today runs six bays, a full downdraft paint booth, a Chief EZ Liner frame rack, and a team of I-CAR Gold Class certified technicians. We work with most major insurance carriers and bill direct.

Luca Moretti
Founder · I-CAR Platinum
16+
Years serving
North County SD
4,500+
Vehicles restored
to factory finish
98%
On-time
delivery rate
LIFE
Workmanship
warranty
Drivers & adjusters

What people say after pickup.

Sample reviews · Design concept
★★★★★

Someone clipped the rear quarter panel in a parking lot and I expected a fight with the insurance company. Apex handled the whole claim, had my car back in nine days, and the paint match is perfect.

JR
Jordan R.
Honda Accord · Escondido
★★★★★

I run a small fleet and Apex has handled six of our vehicles over the past two years. Clear estimates, texted updates, on-time every time. Easy choice.

PK
Priya K.
Fleet manager · Vista
★★★★★

Hail took out the hood and the roof on my truck. Luca's team did paintless dent repair on most of it and I did not have to repaint. Half the quote the other shop gave me.

DH
Darius H.
Ford F-150 · Oceanside
★★★★★

I was worried about trusting a body shop with my M4. They did a full respray on the front end and I cannot tell where the original paint stops and the new work begins.

SM
Sienna M.
BMW M4 · Carlsbad
From the bay

Shop notes.

Straightforward guides on what to do after a wreck, how insurance repair really works, and what to watch out for when picking a body shop.

After the wreck

The first five things to do after a collision, in order

6 min read · March 2026
Insurance

OEM vs aftermarket: what your policy actually allows

8 min read · February 2026
Owner guide

How to choose a body shop your insurance is not steering you to

10 min read · January 2026
Free estimate · no obligation

Bring your car in, or send photos.

Walk-in estimates take about 15 minutes. Or snap photos of the damage and we will text you a ballpark range within one business day so you know what you are looking at.

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Same-week appointments available
Request an estimate

Tell us about your car.

Drop your details and a quick description of the damage. A service advisor will follow up within one business day to schedule your estimate.

  • Free in-person or photo estimate
  • Direct billing to most major insurance carriers
  • Complimentary loaner available on qualifying repairs
  • Texted status updates through the whole repair
Thanks. A service advisor will reach out within one business day to schedule your estimate.

We never share your info. One-time quote request only, no spam follow-ups.

Straight answers

Frequently asked questions.

Most bumper and single-panel repairs run 3 to 5 business days. Standard collision repairs finish in 5 to 10 days. Larger frame or multi-panel jobs can take 2 to 3 weeks. Your service advisor gives you a written target delivery date at drop-off and keeps you posted if anything shifts.

Yes. We are a direct repair partner with most major carriers and can bill the claim directly, which means you only pay your deductible. You have the legal right to choose your own shop in California, regardless of what your insurance steers you toward.

Yes. We scan the existing paint with a spectrophotometer and mix to that reading, not the factory code alone. For border panels we blend into the adjacent surface so the transition is invisible, even on pearl, tri-coat, and metallic finishes.

Our default is OEM. If your insurance specifies LKQ (recycled) or aftermarket parts, we will flag it on your estimate and get your written sign-off before ordering. We will never swap to cheaper parts without telling you.

Often yes. Paintless dent repair (PDR) works when the paint is not cracked and the metal has not been stretched. We can usually tell in a two-minute look. PDR is faster, cheaper, and preserves the factory finish on that panel.

Yes. We have a small loaner fleet available on qualifying repairs, typically jobs over five business days. If your insurance policy includes rental coverage we can coordinate directly with the rental company to skip the out-of-pocket step.

Our lifetime warranty covers workmanship on every repair we perform, for as long as you own the vehicle. That includes paint adhesion, panel alignment, and structural welds. It does not cover new damage, normal wear, or paint defects caused by environmental factors.

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