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Ultimate Finish Paint and Body

Auto body shop · Albuquerque, NM · reviewed since 2023

How 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 59%96+56.3Reliability 26%94+24.5Value 15%100+15.2Experts Score= 96Not enough data for replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.96SCORE
AGradeLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#14 of 103 auto body shopsPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 87%
5.0 ★★★★★ 157 Google reviews · 24 photos
99%five-star reviews
4.91★last 12 monthsAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
1%1–2★ in 2 yearsShare of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
57%reviews answered by the owner
Oct 2026latest review

Ultimate Finish Paint and Body at a glance

Customers consistently praise the shop for high-quality repairs, including bumper replacements, paint corrections, and dent removal, noting that the work is often indistinguishable from factory finishes. Reviewers highlight the staff's professionalism, honest pricing, and effective communication with insurance companies, along with the ability to accommodate specific schedules. One low-star review cited a significant delay in starting the repair process, though the majority of feedback remains positive regarding the final results and customer service.

  • Google rating: 5.0 out of 5 from 157 reviews (99% five-star).
  • Reviews on this page: 157 Google reviews (148 with written comments, 26 with photos).
  • Owner responses: the business replied to 57% of reviews.
  • Most recent review: October 21, 2026.
  • Service: Auto Body Shop serving Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Data from Google, last updated November 1, 2026.

Score profile vs other auto body shops

Score per factor (100 = best)Each 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.

Satisfaction96Reliability94Craft & service–Value100Momentum100Replies to reviews–Satisfaction: 96 (median 90)Reliability: 94 (median 86)Value: 100 (median 100)Momentum: 100 (median 100)
This companyAuto Body Shops median0 = centre, 100 = best
SatisfactionSatisfaction · 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.Ultimate Finish Paint and Body: 96/100 on this factor. Category median: 90.A
96
ReliabilityReliability · 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.Ultimate Finish Paint and Body: 94/100 on this factor. Category median: 86.A
94
Craft & serviceCraft & 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.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 99.–
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ValueValue · 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.Ultimate Finish Paint and Body: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
100
MomentumMomentum · 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.Ultimate Finish Paint and Body: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
100
Replies to reviewsReplies 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.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 58.–
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Star ratings

157 Google reviews we collected

  • 5 stars15599%
  • 4 stars11%
  • 3 stars00%
  • 2 stars00%
  • 1 star11%

Praise vs complaints

Phrases our text analysis found in 148 written reviews

  • Praise27498%
  • Complaints52%

PriceGoogle asks reviewers whether the price was great, reasonable or overpriced; these are their answers.

Price verdicts customers left with their Google review

  • Great price3276%
  • Reasonable921%
  • Overpriced12%
  • Not sure00%

Topic share

How often each topic comes up in the written reviews

  • Quality & results6925%
  • Would recommend6022%
  • Staff & attitude5219%
  • Communication2810%
  • Price & value2710%
  • Speed & response228%
  • Honesty & trust218%

What customers talk about

We read 148 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.

  • “Have taken multiple vehicles and have got nothing but excellent results, custom work included.”
    “He carefully wet-sanded, then buffed out the damaged area, resulting in a beautiful restoration.”
  • “Highly recommend them for any body work you need done!”
  • “They were a pleasure to deal with and were patient working with my schedule.”
  • “Great customer service, communication, and integrity.”
  • “Renee and his staff were legit, reasonably priced, and very personable.”
  • “I quickly found out that those repair shops wanted to satisfy the insurance company more than me, as the customer.”
  • “Very honest and straight to the point approach related to the repair of my BMW as well as helpful administrative initiative with the car insurance company.”

People customers mention

  • Rene 17 reviews
  • David 11 reviews
  • Chrishele 4 reviews
  • Renee 3 reviews
  • Shop 3 reviews

praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.

Reviews for your job

Customers hired Ultimate Finish Paint and Body for 3 kinds of job. Pick one to see what they paid and said.

Recent reviews

Diego2 reviewsTotal 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 week ago★★★★★

Great and honest work! Have taken multiple vehicles and have got nothing but excellent results, custom work included. Recommend 100% and will definitely be coming back.

Painting
Ariana2 reviewsTotal 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★★★★★

LOVE MY TINT! Staff are very knowledgeable. They actually care about their customers and make sure they leave happy.

Great price
Kyley4 reviewsTotal 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★★★★★

Rene and his team did an amazing job replacing the bumper on my truck. They were a pleasure to deal with and were patient working with my schedule. Highly recommend them for any body work you need done!

Mikel2 reviewsTotal 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★★★★★

Very honest and straight to the point approach related to the repair of my BMW as well as helpful administrative initiative with the car insurance company. Also very pleased with the final repair result. Thank you Renee

Reasonable pricePaintingBody & TrimWelding
RNagel3 reviewsTotal 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. · 4 weeks ago★★★★★

The name describes their work. Rene and his crew do such good work, you can't even tell there was anything done! Thanks guys!

Great pricePaintingBody & Trim
LoraLocal Guide · 23 reviewsTotal 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★★★★★

Nothing but perfection! These guys do a great job and Rene is friendly and professional. They have fixed 2 of our vehicles and we can highly recommend.

Reasonable pricePaintingBody & Trim

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Customer reviews

5.0 ★★★★★ 157 reviews on Google · rating breakdown

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Diego Flores2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Diego has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Great and honest work! Have taken multiple vehicles and have got nothing but excellent results, custom work included. Recommend 100% and will definitely be coming back.

  • Services: Painting
Ariana Peralta2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Ariana has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

LOVE MY TINT! Staff are very knowledgeable. They actually care about their customers and make sure they leave happy.

  • Price assessment: Great price
Kyley Frasier4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Kyley has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Rene and his team did an amazing job replacing the bumper on my truck. They were a pleasure to deal with and were patient working with my schedule. Highly recommend them for any body work you need done!

Mikel Matic2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Mikel has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Very honest and straight to the point approach related to the repair of my BMW as well as helpful administrative initiative with the car insurance company. Also very pleased with the final repair result. Thank you Renee

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Services: Painting, Body & Trim, Welding, Service not listed
RNagel3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews RNagel has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

The name describes their work. Rene and his crew do such good work, you can't even tell there was anything done! Thanks guys!

  • Price assessment: Great price
  • Services: Painting, Body & Trim
Lora TomlinsonLocal Guide · 23 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Lora has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Nothing but perfection! These guys do a great job and Rene is friendly and professional. They have fixed 2 of our vehicles and we can highly recommend.

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Services: Painting, Body & Trim
nikolayb243 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews nikolayb24 has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Great customer service, excellent work. Would highly recommend

  • Price assessment: Great price
  • Services: Painting
Brittany LoveLocal Guide · 3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Brittany has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Rene and his team are fantastic! Highly recommend!

  • Price assessment: Great price
  • Services: Painting
Clemens F. Meuleman III2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Clemens has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Rene, Tito and the rest of the team did a great job correcting the clear coat failure on my Tacoma. Truck looks new again. Thank you.

  • Services: Painting
Greg Scott11 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Greg has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Renee and his staff were legit, reasonably priced, and very personable. I will be going back.

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