Kraemer CARSTAR Collision Center, located at 2841 E La Palma Ave in Anaheim, is a car repair center trusted by local drivers. Reviews praise quick intake, transparent progress updates, and repairs that leave vehicles looking like new, with staff such as Joel and Derrick earning high marks. Some experiences note communication gaps or lingering issues, but overall the shop is seen as responsive and capable in handling insurance steps.
I honestly had no idea what the steps were for using my insurance to take care of collsion damage done to my car. The folks here (especially Derrick and Joel) helped me every step of the way. Anything else happens to my car, I'm definitely coming here.
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Soldier of the LORD
via Google
· 10 months ago
Excellent service, great friendly staff . Vehicle repair and completion came out great. Great communication and honesty.i recommend this business. Thumbs up.
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Lynnette Wilson
via Google
· 11 months ago
Joel was the awesome guy who helped me. He put my mind at ease and said my Jeep was in good hands! Joel was amazing. The Kraemer CarStar team was awesome left my Jeep looking like new. Thank you. I highly recommend Kraemer CarStar they deserve 5 star fast and efficient A+
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Desiree Araya
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· 11 months ago
Disappointing Experience Lack of Care and Accountability
I usually don’t write reviews, but I want to share my experience so others can make an informed decision. After being rear-ended on the freeway, my car sustained significant rear-end damage and issues with the front panel. My insurance referred me to this body shop; however, please know that you are not required to go to a repair shop your insurance recommends , you have the right to choose your own.
From the beginning, I explained and documented the damage to both the back and front of my car (with photos). While the shop addressed the rear damage, they did not properly communicate to my insurance that the front panel issue was related to the accident. This caused my insurance to deny coverage for that repair.
My car remained at the shop for over 30 days, and the pick-up date kept changing. When I finally retrieved it, I was extremely disappointed by its condition. The car was covered in dust and debris, had footprints on the headrest, and there were sunflower seeds and other trash in the interior, clearly indicating poor handling. I also discovered a loose car part in the trunk and old piece just left in there and a faulty wire that required me to have the car back again for additional repairs. When I returned to pick it up the second time, the car was still dirty and had visible scratches that were not there before.
I raised these concerns with the shop, provided photos, and communicated professionally through email. They offered $150 for interior detailing, which I appreciated, but it did not fully resolve the issues. My car, which is brand new (2025 model), still has residue, fine dust particles, and a visibly misaligned front panel.
I have spent over $10,000 on these repairs and would not feel comfortable bringing my vehicle back here. Based on my experience, I recommend exploring other reputable repair shops that prioritize transparency, communication, and respect for customers’ property. I also attached recent pictures of my front panel I will have to get repaired else where. They also accidentally overcharged me and then told me as I was on my way to pick up the vehicle. This place ruined my brand new 2025 vehicle.
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stephen hill
via Google
· 1 year ago
I had a great experience with Kraemer CARSTAR Collision Center in Anaheim. They took my car quickly, kept me informed of the progress and the car was completed before estimated completion date. I just picked up the car yesterday but so far no issues with it and it looks like new. I would recommend this auto body shop to anyone that needs this kind of service.