Auto body shop · Richmond, VA · reviewed since 2015
iHow the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 55%89+48.5Reliability 24%81+19.6Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%100+7.1Craft & service penalty91−0.9Experts Score= 89Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.89SCORE
AGradeiLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#61 of 133 auto body shopsiPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 55%
4.9★★★★★260 Google reviews · 11 photos
95%five-star reviews
5.00★last 12 monthsiAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
3%1–2★ in 2 yearsiShare of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
Google reviewers rate the shop 4.9 out of 5 based on 260 reviews, frequently praising professional communication, accurate estimates, and high-quality body repairs that restore vehicles to pre-accident condition. Customers highlight timely service and attentive staff who provide regular progress updates. However, some low-star reviews criticize significant delays in completing repairs, unexpected cost increases beyond initial quotes, and instances where vehicles were returned with paint dust or alleged part issues.
Google rating: 4.9 out of 5 from 260 reviews (95% five-star).
Reviews on this page: 260 Google reviews (206 with written comments, 5 with photos).
Owner responses: the business replied to 100% of reviews.
Most recent review: October 30, 2026.
Service: Auto Body Shop serving Richmond, Virginia.
Data from Google, last updated November 4, 2026.
Score profile vs other auto body shops
Score per factor (100 = best)iEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (star average, share of 1–2★ reviews, price verdicts…); standing within the category can only raise it, never lower it.. Strongest: value and momentum; weakest: reliability.
This companyAuto Body Shops median0 = centre, 100 = best
SatisfactioniSatisfaction · 54% of the scoreRecency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.CARSTAR Alan Conner Collision Center: 89/100 on this factor. Category median: 89.A
89
ReliabilityiReliability · 24% of the scoreHow rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.CARSTAR Alan Conner Collision Center: 81/100 on this factor. Category median: 85.A
81
Craft & serviceiCraft & service · penalty only, up to −10 pointsGoogle review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.CARSTAR Alan Conner Collision Center: 91/100 on this factor. Category median: 99.A
91
ValueiValue · 14% of the scoreCustomers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.CARSTAR Alan Conner Collision Center: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
100
MomentumiMomentum · penalty only, up to −10 pointsPenalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.CARSTAR Alan Conner Collision Center: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
100
Replies to reviewsiReplies to reviews · 7% of the scoreHow often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.CARSTAR Alan Conner Collision Center: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 59.A
100
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Star ratings
260 Google reviews we collected
4.9of 5
5 stars24895%
4 stars21%
3 stars31%
2 stars00%
1 star73%
Praise vs complaints
Phrases our text analysis found in 206 written reviews
95%praise
Praise37595%
Complaints185%
PriceiGoogle asks reviewers whether the price was great, reasonable or overpriced; these are their answers.
Price verdicts customers left with their Google review
100%fair
Great price640%
Reasonable747%
Overpriced00%
Not sure213%
Topic share
How often each topic comes up in the written reviews
7topics
Quality & results8923%
Staff & attitude8722%
Would recommend6517%
Communication4912%
Speed & response4311%
Price & value369%
Honesty & trust246%
What customers talk about
We read 206 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.
“The courtesies attention to detail and communication were excellent.”
“I dropped my car off 12/10, and it’s still not fixed!”
“There was more damage than intially anticipated from the adjustors estimate but everything was handled professionally and my new car looks GREAT!”
“Highly recommend Carstar for fast, efficient, and courtesy service.”
“Clearly I could not and cannot recommend working with this place at all.”
“The process went extremely smoothly and they provided great communication throughout.”
“The repair estimate was precise in terms of parts and labor, and the repairs were done on a timely manner.”
“Btw they never showed me the total— my insurance company did.”
“Excellent job on the body repair to my car, great service and reasonable price!”
“…INK TWICE before putting yourself or your car through this, it's not worth it.…”
“We brought our car in after an accident, feeling so anxious and honestly didn't know what to expect — but this place proved to us that we made the rig…”
“That's twice as much as they eyeball and there is no excuse in my opinion for making me wait that long with a misleading price.”
People customers mention
Daniel31 reviews
Noah15 reviews
Campbell11 reviews
Sarah5 reviews
Subaru3 reviews
Farm3 reviews
praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.
Reviews for your job
Customers hired CARSTAR Alan Conner Collision Center for 4 kinds of job. Pick one to see what they paid and said.
WWanda3 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 2 weeks ago★★★★★
You will never find a better shop to have your car repaired. The courtesies attention to detail and communication were excellent.!
SSylviaLocal Guide · 27 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 2 weeks ago★★★★★
Brought my X3 in after a Jeep ran the light and hit me and then disappeared. There was more damage than intially anticipated from the adjustors estimate but everything was handled professionally and my new car looks GREAT!
PaintingBody & Trim
CChrisLocal Guide · 44 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 3 weeks ago★★★★★
Brought our repair here as recommended by ratings found on my insurance company's portal. The team is extremely professional and courteous - they definitely care about their work and take their work seriously. All the information provided was accurate, there were no surprises, and the work was completed with an…
Not surePaintingBody & Trim
FFongLocal Guide · 8 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a month ago★★★★★
As an engineer turned project manager, who is a car junkie at heart (I drive a Subaru STI for reference), I cannot be more impressed with CARSTAR Alan Conner Collision Center. They earned a customer for life.
- Quality of the work is great. Couldn't see any shimmering or waves in the trunk lid paint where the dent…
PaintingBody & Trim
SSLocal Guide · 16 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 2 months ago★★★★★
Took my sons 4 Runner in to get an insurance quote on his bumper repair. The people here are GREAT and extremely thourough when explaing the process and approximate timeline. Daniel Campbell is top notch and the front desk young lady is very personable. Looking forward to moving forward.
Great priceBody & Trim
JJoe6 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 2 months ago★★★★★
I almost didn’t recognize my car after the repairs were done. It looked like a brand new car in the show room!
The repair estimate was precise in terms of parts and labor, and the repairs were done on a timely manner. Customer service was excellent from the get go!
I would have no hesitation to recommend Carstar…
Brought my X3 in after a Jeep ran the light and hit me and then disappeared. There was more damage than intially anticipated from the adjustors estimate but everything was handled professionally and my new car looks GREAT!
Services: Painting, Body & Trim
Response from the owner · 2 weeks ago
Thank you Mrs. Savino for those details and a 5 Star review! I will share this with our Team!
-Alan
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Chris LeoneLocal Guide · 44 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Chris has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Brought our repair here as recommended by ratings found on my insurance company's portal. The team is extremely professional and courteous - they definitely care about their work and take their work seriously. All the information provided was accurate, there were no surprises, and the work was completed with an exceptional result. The process went extremely smoothly and they provided great communication throughout.
Price assessment: Not sure
Services: Painting, Body & Trim
Response from the owner · 3 weeks ago
Thank you Chris for the 5 STAR rating and the review with all these details! I will be sure to share this with Daniel and his team!
-Alan
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John R4 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews John has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
As an engineer turned project manager, who is a car junkie at heart (I drive a Subaru STI for reference), I cannot be more impressed with CARSTAR Alan Conner Collision Center. They earned a customer for life.
- Quality of the work is great. Couldn't see any shimmering or waves in the trunk lid paint where the dent was pulled out. Replacement rear bumper was perfectly color matched and there were NO teardrops. (unlike the last time I was rear-ended). This place knows how to paint properly!
- Customer service was incredible. Caroline called me every Tue & Thu as promised. An adherence to Standard Work like that requires discipline and I can tell that they run a tight ship just from that small detail alone.
God forbid anything ever happens to my cars again, but if it ever does, I know exactly where to go.
A+++, 10/10, Asian Dad approved.
Services: Painting, Body & Trim
Response from the owner · a month ago
Thank you Mr. Fong for taking the time to write so many details about your experience with Caroline, Daniel and Team Gayton! They really have a heart for our customers and a passion for Subarus! I will make sure I share you rating and full review with them!
-Alan
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Ginny Greene4 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Ginny has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Took my sons 4 Runner in to get an insurance quote on his bumper repair. The people here are GREAT and extremely thourough when explaing the process and approximate timeline. Daniel Campbell is top notch and the front desk young lady is very personable. Looking forward to moving forward.
Price assessment: Great price
Services: Body & Trim
Response from the owner · 2 months ago
Thanks SB for the vote of confidence! Daniel has made it his life's work! And his team really works hard to set and meet those expectations! We look forward to fixing your 4Runner!
-Alan
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Joe Lasser6 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Joe has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
I almost didn’t recognize my car after the repairs were done. It looked like a brand new car in the show room!
The repair estimate was precise in terms of parts and labor, and the repairs were done on a timely manner. Customer service was excellent from the get go!
I would have no hesitation to recommend Carstar Alan Conner Collision to anyone in need of car repairs.
Response from the owner · 2 months ago
Thank you Joe for giving us all these details and the vote of confidence! We are thankful for your business and I will share this with the Gayton Team!
-Alan
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Tom Hardy2 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Tom has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Very good work. May not be the cheapest or fastest but excellent results and good people to work with. Would go back if had another body repair or paint job
Price assessment: Reasonable price
Services: Painting, Body & Trim
Response from the owner · 2 months ago
Thank you Tom for taking a moment to review us on Google! It was our pleasure to help you with your collision repair!
-Alan