"I will admit i was a little nervous after reading some of the bad reviews but this place truly earns 5 full stars! Mariah, the receptionist is awesome! She will call you to give you updates on your vehicle and address you as soon as you walk in. She set up my rental car, had Hertz come pick me up and when I was done with it I simply left her the keys. Bill came out to look at my Camaro and give me my quote. He is very professional and knows his stuff. My fiance got her purse chain caught in the passenger seat and I couldn't get it out. Bill went out of his way to get it out without damaging it. As for the actual repair they did and outstanding job. The paint matches perfectly! You would never guess that I someone merged into my car.
    This is where they went above and beyond: After I picked up my Camaro I noticed the the front left tire pressure was high so I checked it with my digital gage and it read normal. I called Mariah and she told me to come in ASAP and she will have a tech see me the minute I get in. Come to find out that the front tire (which was never touched by Anderson) and rear tires were swapped at the dealership when they painted the rims. Bill stepped in and said they will swap them back right then and there, even though they had nothing to do with it. Additionally, I had some questions about installing an exhaust and Bill took the time to get me some price quotes on different brands with different amount of labor required.
    The only little issue I had was when I got my car back there were some finger prints, glue, and residual powder from the work performed. Perhaps I am overly picky, but a final wipe down would have be truly exceptional.
    Overall I still give them 5 full stars! I hope I never have to go a body shop again but if I do I will only go to Anderson and I will recommend this place to everyone." -David B., San Jose

They say that drummers dance to a different beat, but when you meet Billy Brady, our estimator here at Anderson Behel, he seems like a very positive, upbeat guy who is usually smiling and looking for that next car through the door.

During the day, Billy deals with customers at the shop, but at night he turns into a rock 'n roll drummer for a mega hot San Jose, CA band called The Trims. Established in 2010, this band already has a storied history in the whirlwind five years since their inception. They’ve been featured on MTV’s “The Real World,” played at the Converse flagship store in downtown SF, and recently played at the Red Gorilla Fest in Austin, TX and Bottle Rock Napa in May. The band has recorded five CDs and won several band contests and also was selected to play at a concert during the America’s Cup held in San Francisco in 2014.

Led by Vocalist/Guitar player Gabriel Maciel, with Bryan Aguirre as the band's Lead Guitarist, Bassist David Ovlitz and of course, Billy "The Kid" Brady as the drummer, many music experts believe that the future looks bright for this band.

Don't underestimate this estimator/drummer as he and The Trims focus intently on the big prize--signing with a record label and pursuing every musicians' dream. The buzz is deafening for the post-punk, disco-laden act, and the buzz goes on with the release of their third E.P. “Vida.” The collection proves to be a distinctively personal trail in growth, loss, angst and movement; emotionally and musically.

The Trims are getting rave reviews from music critics throughout the Bay Area, including this one written by Steve Palpoli from Metro Magazine several years ago. “The first thing that jumps out of the Trims' debut album, We Cried for Fun, is the guitars. Their music embraces the spooky swirl of Siouxsie and the Banshees, the assault of Echo and the Bunnymen, the minor-chord crawling of the Cure and the propulsive progressions of New Order. Not to mention layers of effects that would impress even the Edge himself.”

So, the next time you bring your vehicle into Anderson Behel, ask Billy about the band. "When he hits big, we'll probably lose him, but that comes with the territory when you hire musicians," Shop Owner David Mello says with a wry smile. "He does a great job here and we love him and hopefully he'll let me back stage when he's playing at Oracle or Shoreline in a few years!"

For the first time in my life, I posted a review on Yelp. Bill and his fellow mechanic Duc are as great as anybody and the primary reason for me to sign up Yelp. They truly know what customers need. The story began with my weekend trip to Stanislaus National Forest. I saw a bear-cub size animal (maybe a raccoon or bobcat) ran across the road at night. Next second, my Chevy hit another one. I did not pay much attention then. After getting back to San Jose, I noticed that the bumper on the driver's side was broken/deformed; the fog light was seriously displaced; and the coolant was leaking. I happened to drive by the shop. The initial estimate was $1500 and backlog of 3 weeks to replace the bumper and radiator. However, knowing that I only have liability insurance coverage, they soon offered a minimal repair option $109. Duc found out the coolant leakage was on the hose, not the radiator itself. He magically turned the bumper back to its original form. They kindly offered free shuttle service to/from my office. I believe everyone knows how fast you can spend $109 for whatever occasion. But they solved my problem, priceless. Hopefully, you don't need Anderson Behel, but if you do, I am sure they will be on your side.

-Powen R., Santa Clara, CA

"A trustworthy shop for sure. I scratched up the front of my car pulling into my garage and was really worried I'd have to have the whole bumper redone. Steven checked it out, brought out some solution and buffed it up. All that's left are some minor visible scratches, which I can live with. He told me it might cost about $1,000 to fix if I really couldn't deal with the cosmetic damage.  I really appreciate that he gave me this option, rather than just tell me I needed to get it fixed. I also had a small panel popped out, and he had the tech come over and fix it. I was there for a grand total of 15 minutes. In and out, and he didn't even charge me for any of the work. Anderson Behel has restored my faith in body shops."
-5 Stars on Yelp from Jeff F. of Santa Clara, CA

Q: How long have you been with AB and how many years of industry experience do you have?

A: 6 months. Over 30 years.

Q: Favorite part of the job?

A: Meeting new people

Q: What do you do when you're not working at AB?

A: Spending time with my family. Working on my classic Camaro.

Q: Major interests?

A: Photography, Stained Glass

Q: What are the 2 things you want to do in your life?

A: Take Art classes. Visit Europe.

Q: What sports teams do you follow and what are your favorite teams?

A: SF Giants, SF 49ers and the SJ Sharks

Q: What was the title of the last book you read?

A: Red by Sammy Hagar

Q: Favorite movies?

A: Ferris Bueller’s Day Off

Q: Favorite TV Shows?

A: Homeland, Walking Dead

Q: Pets and their names?

A: A cat named Sweetie

Q: Favorite outdoor activities?

A: Cruising in my Camaro. Bike riding and going to sporting events and car shows.

Q: Magazines or newspapers you read?

A: Anything car related

Q: If you could have lunch with anyone (dead or alive) who would it be?

A: My late friend Travis

Q: What are some of the customer service things you're proud of at Anderson Behel and describe your view of what exceptional customer service is?

A: Delivering a quality product. Explaining the repair process to our customers and gaining their confidence.

Q: What are some of the changes you've seen in this industry over the years and how has Anderson Behel reacted to these?

A: Mostly the materials and all the new technology. Our techs are always taking new training to stay ahead of all the new technology.