DG Auto Body & Paint

What DG Auto Body & Paint does

DG Auto Body & Paint is a family-owned collision repair and auto body shop headquartered in Fremont, California, established in 2008. The company serves individual vehicle owners, insurance-claim customers, and commercial fleet operators with a service catalog that includes collision repair, auto body work, paint refinishing, paintless dent repair (PDR), and auto glass replacement. Customer acquisition flows through retail walk-ins, insurance-carrier referrals enabled by its certified-shop status, fleet contracts, and a digital presence across Facebook, X, Instagram, Yelp, and the CarWise estimator platform.

Operationally, the business operates from a single physical location with 1–10 employees and holds I-CAR Gold Class certification alongside multiple OEM-specific credentials (Toyota, Nissan, Kia, Infiniti, Hyundai, and Chrysler/Fiat). These certifications qualify the shop for manufacturer-recommended and warranty-eligible repair procedures. The shop uses computerized color-matching systems for paint work and ADAS recalibration tooling to service vehicles with onboard driver-assistance sensors. Customer financing for out-of-pocket repair work is facilitated through a Synchrony Financial partnership, extending payment optionality for higher-ticket jobs.

Revenue mechanics are tied to per-job repair quotes, settled either by retail customers (with optional Synchrony financing) or through insurance-claim assignments routed via certified-shop and direct-repair-program relationships. The business is privately held with no disclosed institutional capital, no completed acquisitions, and no documented leadership transitions; all known strategic activity is operational — credential accumulation, capability additions (ADAS, fleet), and channel partnerships — rather than structural or expansion-oriented.

Name

DG Auto Body & Paint

Legal name

DG Auto Body & Paint, Inc

Website

https://dgautobodypaint.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

DG Auto Body & Paint is a family-owned, I-CAR Gold Class and OEM-certified collision repair shop in Fremont, California, serving individual drivers, insurance-claim customers, and commercial fleet operators with auto body, paint, paintless dent repair, and glass services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Auto Body & Collision Repair Services

NAICS

Automotive Body, Paint, and Interior Repair and Maintenance (811121), Automotive Body, Paint, Interior, and Glass Repair (81112)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYTLAKAEAA

Auto Body Collision Repair (Cars & Light Trucks)

Transportation & Logistics/Vehicle & Equipment Maintenance, Repair & Services (MRO)/Collision Repair, Bodywork & Paint

SECONDARYTLAKAAAK

Collision Repair, Bodywork & Paint (Light-Duty)

Transportation & Logistics/Vehicle & Equipment Maintenance, Repair & Services (MRO)/Automotive Repair & Maintenance (Light-Duty Vehicles)

SECONDARYTLAKAEAH

Body Shop Mechanical & Suspension Repair (Post-Collision)

Transportation & Logistics/Vehicle & Equipment Maintenance, Repair & Services (MRO)/Collision Repair, Bodywork & Paint

SECONDARYTLAKAEAG

Bumper, Panel & Plastic Repair (Composite/Trim)

Transportation & Logistics/Vehicle & Equipment Maintenance, Repair & Services (MRO)/Collision Repair, Bodywork & Paint

Keywords

• Collision repair services
• Auto body repair
• Automotive refinishing
• Paintless dent repair
• Auto glass replacement

Headquarters

HQ city

Fremont

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Collision Repair Services: Core revenue from collision repair work including structural repairs, panel replacement, and refinishing for vehicles damaged in accidents. Revenue is transaction-based, billed per repair job typically coordinated with insurance companies.
2. Auto Body and Paint Services: Complete paint services on late model vehicles, paintless dent repairs, and auto glass replacement and repairs. Transaction-based pricing for individual services.
3. Fleet Vehicle Services: Repair and maintenance services for commercial fleet accounts, providing recurring revenue from business customers.
4. Insurance Claim Processing: Direct work with insurance companies to process claims, facilitating payment for covered repairs. Works with all insurance providers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

DG Auto Body & Paint is a family-owned collision repair facility in Fremont, CA that provides full-service auto body repair, frame and uni-body repair, suspension component replacement, complete paint services with computerized color matching, paintless dent repair, and auto glass replacement and repairs. The shop also offers insurance claim coordination and fleet vehicle services for commercial accounts.

Product overview

DG Auto Body & Paint is a family-owned auto body shop (established 2008) offering collision repair and auto body services. The company's core service portfolio includes Collision Repair, Auto Body Repair, Complete Paint Services, Paintless Dent Repair, Auto Glass Replacement & Repairs, and Fleet Vehicle Services. The company also provides Insurance Claims Assistance and digital estimation services through CarWise (Photo Estimate and In-Person Estimate Scheduling). The services work together to provide complete collision repair from initial assessment through final refinishing, with I-CAR Gold Class certification and multiple OEM certifications for Toyota, Nissan, Kia, Infiniti, Hyundai, and Chrysler/Fiat vehicles.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Collision Repair Full collision repair services including frame and uni-body repair and replacement, suspension component replacement, and structural restoration to pre-accident condition for vehicles of all makes and models.
• Auto Body Repair Auto body repair on all makes and models, covering dent removal, panel repair, and structural work for individual vehicle owners and commercial customers.
• Complete Paint Services Full vehicle refinishing with computerized color matching, factory-approved paint materials, and OEM finish duplication for late model vehicles, with an average turnaround of 5-7 business days.
• Paintless Dent Repair Paintless dent removal service for vehicles with minor dent damage without the need for repainting, suitable for hail dents and minor parking damage.
• Auto Glass Replacement & Repairs Glass replacement and repair services for damaged or broken vehicle windshields and windows.
• Fleet Vehicle Services Collision and auto body repair services for commercial fleet vehicles across multiple commercial accounts, providing recurring business-to-business repair services.
• Insurance Claims Assistance Assistance with insurance claims processing, working directly with all insurance companies while serving the vehicle owner as the primary customer, facilitating payment for covered repairs.
• Photo Estimate Online photo-based vehicle damage assessment service powered by CarWise, allowing customers to submit photos of vehicle damage for an initial free written estimate.
• In-Person Estimate Scheduling Online appointment scheduling for in-person vehicle damage assessments through the CarWise platform integration.

Quantifiable outcome

• Only 10% of collision repair shops achieve I-CAR Gold Class status, and DG Auto Body & Paint is one of them
• +1 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Assured Performance NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAlliance of automotive manufacturers, suppliers, paint manufacturers, insurance companies, and collision repair facilities. Has certified over 3,000 collision repair businesses across North America. DG Auto Body & Paint's certifications from Toyota, Nissan, Kia, Infiniti, Hyundai, and Chrysler/Fiat are through this network.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Assured Performance Network: Certification network that grants DG its OEM certifications. While not a direct competitor, it is a key ecosystem partner that defines the certification framework and could be considered an enabling industry participant.

Broad incumbents

• Maaco: National franchise chain focused on auto body and paint services. Comparable as a collision repair and refinishing franchise operator, though Maaco emphasizes painting and lower-cost services more heavily.
• Service King Collision: National collision repair chain with significant Bay Area presence. Comparable as a multi-location collision repair operator serving insurance claimants and individual vehicle owners with similar service offerings.
• Crash Champions: One of the largest U.S. collision repair MSOs with hundreds of locations. Comparable as a multi-OEM certified collision repair operator, though at vastly greater scale than DG's single Fremont facility.
• Gerber Collision & Glass: Large U.S. and Canadian collision repair and glass replacement chain owned by Boyd Group. Directly comparable as a multi-OEM certified collision repair and auto glass operator serving insurance and consumer customers.
• Caliber Collision: The largest collision repair chain in the United States with over 1,800 locations. Directly comparable as a national collision repair service provider, but operates at enterprise scale with multiple California locations.

Direct peers

• Fix Auto USA: Franchise network of independently-owned collision repair shops with multiple California locations. Directly comparable as a similarly-sized independent collision repair business operating under a recognized brand and certification framework.
• CARSTAR Auto Body Repair Experts: North American franchise network of independently-owned collision repair facilities. Comparable to DG as a single-shop operator leveraging a national brand, OEM certifications, and DRP relationships.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/DGautobodypaint
• Facebookfacebook.com/dgautobodypaint
• Instagraminstagram.com/dgautobodypaint
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/dgautobodypaint

Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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