01 Collision Repair
From a parking-lot ding to major structural damage, we bring your vehicle back to factory spec. I-CAR Gold Class technicians, computerized measuring, and CARSTAR's nationwide limited warranty behind every repair.
Kreations Auto Body · Humboldt County
Auto body & collision repair in Rio Dell, CA
Full-service collision repair, classic restoration, and custom work for Rio Dell and the surrounding Humboldt County area.
I-CAR Gold Class
I-CAR Gold Class Certified
The highest training standard in collision repair
Nationwide warranty and repair network
Tesla Certified
Humboldt County's only Tesla-certified body shop
Established 1999
Humboldt County's most trusted body shop
Tesla Certified
Humboldt County's only certified Tesla auto body shop.
Factory-trained and equipped to repair Teslas to original specifications. Stop by any of our five locations for a free estimate, and tell your friends and family.
Local & trusted
Your local auto body shop in Rio Dell
The Rio Dell shop on Wildwood Avenue is where the Kreations story began. A minute off Highway 101 between Scotia and Fortuna, it's the original home of the classic restorations that built our name. Small-town, local service with the same Gold Class standards you'll find at every Kreations location.
What we do
Collision repair & auto body services in Rio Dell
01 02 Classic & Custom Restoration
The craft this shop was built on. Frame-off restorations and ground-up custom builds from an award-winning builder. The same hands that put a car on the cover of Hot Rod Magazine.
03 Paint & Refinishing
Color-matched refinishing in a downdraft booth, so the new paint blends into the surrounding panels with no visible edge. It looks like the damage was never there.
04 Tesla Collision Repair
Humboldt County's only Tesla-certified body shop. Factory-trained and equipped to repair Teslas and other EVs to original specifications, from structural work to flawless paint.
How it works
How your Rio Dell repair works
We handle the conversations with your insurance provider, so you can focus on getting back on the road.
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Get an estimate
Bring it by any of our five shops or send photos, and we'll write you a clear, honest estimate with no pressure to commit.
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We talk to your insurer
We handle the conversations with your insurance provider, so you don't have to chase paperwork or make the calls.
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Repaired right
Gold Class-trained technicians restore your vehicle to factory spec, backed by CARSTAR's nationwide warranty.
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Pickup & delivery
Can't make it in? We offer vehicle pickup and delivery across the North Coast.
Our work
Recent work from our Humboldt County shops
Work photographed at our Fortuna facility. Photography by Hunter Rayl Photography.
What Humboldt says
Trusted by drivers across the North Coast
Verified · Carwise
The repair quality was excellent. Everything looked flawless, the work felt solid, and the car was finished on time.
Verified · Carwise
Excellent work. Returned my truck to like new condition. Employees were gracious & helpful. I highly recommend this company.
Verified · Carwise
Kind, professional, empathetic staff, good communication, and my car looks great. I really appreciated that I was given a loaner car, and that my car was returned washed.
Verified · Carwise
From the beginning I felt complete trust in Jesse and CARSTAR. They are very thorough and meticulous. They also communicate well and I felt me and my car were protected.
Verified · Carwise
Great service. Good communication. 100% would work with Kreations again.
Verified · Carwise
I can't tell that a repair was ever needed... can't ask for a better result than that!
Visit the Rio Dell shop
750 Wildwood Ave
Rio Dell, CA 95562
Phone (707) 764-3525
Hours Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm
Free written estimates. We handle the conversations with your insurance provider.
Serving Rio Dell & nearby
We proudly serve Rio Dell, Scotia, Fortuna, Ferndale and the wider Humboldt County area. Can't make it in? We offer vehicle pickup and delivery across Humboldt County.
Closer to another shop? See all five Kreations locations →
Good to know
Rio Dell auto body FAQs
Questions about your repair in Rio Dell? Here are the ones we hear most.
Do you deal with my insurance provider for me?
Yes. We handle the conversations with your insurance provider for you, so you don't have to chase paperwork or make the calls about your Rio Dell repair.
How long will my collision repair take?
It depends on the damage and parts availability, but we give you a clear timeline up front. Many collision repairs are finished in days, not weeks.
Is your work guaranteed?
Yes. Our workmanship is guaranteed, and CARSTAR-affiliated repairs are backed by a nationwide limited warranty honored at more than 700 locations across North America.
Can you pick up and deliver my vehicle in Rio Dell?
We can. We offer vehicle pickup and delivery across Humboldt County, including Rio Dell, so you don't have to rearrange your day.
Do you only do collision repair?
No. Along with collision and auto body work, we do classic and custom restoration and full paint and refinishing.
Is Rio Dell where Kreations started?
Yes. Rio Dell is our original location, where founder Kevin Bradley built the award-winning classic cars that grew Kreations into one of Humboldt County's most trusted body shops.
Where is your Rio Dell shop located?
We're at 750 Wildwood Ave, Rio Dell, CA 95562, on Wildwood Avenue, just off Highway 101. Call (707) 764-3525 or tap Get Directions to route straight to the shop.
Ready when you are
Get your Rio Dell estimate started.
Send a few photos or drop by the shop. We'll write a clear, honest estimate and handle the conversations with your insurance provider.