“Every November I manage five vendors.”
Detailer, painter, restorer, someone for the exotic. Nobody knows the whole collection.
Collector car care · Naples, FL
Arrive to cars that are ready.
You land for the season and every car needs something: chips, a scuff from the car condo, a panel to sort before the show field. One shop that knows the collection, classics and exotics alike.
- 4.8★ on Google · 54 reviews
- Owner-run: Diego Gauto
- FL repair registration MV62776
- Paint booth on site
- Book a free estimate
Sound familiar?
Owning a collection in Naples.
If you’re reading this page, one of these is probably on your mind.
“Show season sneaks up on me.”
The chip you meant to fix in April is still there in February.
“I worry about the cars in someone else’s care.”
You want to know who is touching them, and see it.
“My shop is up north.”
The cars are here half the year. The people who know them are not.
How it works
One shop, the whole collection.
- 1
Introduce the collection
A list, photos and the history of each car.
- 2
Walk the cars with Diego
A note on each car: what it needs now and what can wait.
- 3
Plan around your calendar
Arrival work and show prep, car by car. Ask for each one in writing.
- 4
Agree how you hear back
Ask for photo updates by text while a car is in the shop.
Ask out loud
Talk to Marisol, our estimate concierge
A voice assistant that answers questions about the shop, walks you through the three photos, and takes your details for Diego, any hour you think of it. It never quotes prices or ready dates.
Straight answers
What collectors ask before trusting a shop.
You’re thinking…
“I need a shop for both classics and exotics.”
Here’s how it works
Cars photographed at the shop include a Jaguar E-Type, a Ferrari Dino 308 GT4, a Ferrari 488 and a Bentley Flying Spur.
You’re thinking…
“My cars sit for months at a time.”
Here’s how it works
Plan a walkaround when you arrive, so chips and scuffs from the summer are found early. Ask for each estimate in writing.
You’re thinking…
“Dates can’t slip before a show.”
Here’s how it works
Plan show prep early, in writing, with the work agreed before the car arrives.
You’re thinking…
“I want to know who touches the cars.”
Here’s how it works
Diego’s is owner-run by Diego Gauto. Ask for him by name, and ask who will work on each car.
In their words
Customers who come back.
4.854 reviews on Google · quoted verbatim
Google
Diego always does an awesome job. He completes the work on time at a reasonable price
Google
I reached out to Diego's Auto Body for a mildly random request- to go to a dealership and drive/inspect a car for me that I am purchasing out of state and won't be able to see in person. Diego did not hesitate in accepting the random job, gave me an incredibly reasonable price, and he went over and did it himself on the same day! He called me after and we talked about the vehicle and he was just such a lovely, helpful person overall. I would highly recommend this shop for their fairness, responsiveness, and overall kindness. Thank you, Diego!
Google
Diego does a great job. He and his team worked a miracle on the front right fender of my Mazda CX-5 and fixed the bumper as well.
The shop on Domestic AvePhoto: Ivan Fernandez
Visit
Visit the shop floor.
- Bring a list of your cars and their history
- Ask to see work in progress on the floor
- Plan the season car by car
The Naples season
A collection’s year, planned.
October to May the cars are here and so are you. June to September you are away, and that is when the bigger work fits.
Oct
Arrival walkaround
Every car photographed and listed. Ask for each estimate in writing.
Nov
Chips and scuffs
Touch-ups and car-condo scuffs, before the first drives.
Dec
Show prep starts
Panel and paint work for the cars going on the show field.
Jan
Show prep
Final paint correction, car by car, in the order you set.
Feb
Show season
Small fixes between events. Drive them.
Mar
Club drives
Note any chips from the road for the spring list.
Apr
Spring list
Agree what happens while you are gone, in writing.
May
Departure
Final walkaround. Decide the summer projects.
Jun
Projects
Bigger paint and restoration phases while you are away.
Jul
Stay in touch
Ask for stage photos by text on any car in the shop.
Aug
Agree approvals
Agree in writing who approves anything extra.
Sep
Agree the return date
Agree when each car should be ready for October.
In Naples Away for the summer
Free written estimate
See it in person, then decide.
Pick a time online, bring the car to 4186 Domestic Ave, and walk it with Diego. Ask for a written estimate, take it home and compare it.
- 01Pick a timeChoose a day and a half-hour slot that suits you.
- 02Bring the carTo 4186 Domestic Ave, Naples. Call if you are running late.
- 03Get it in writingAsk for every line of the estimate on paper.
Quick answer
Collector car care in Naples works best planned around the season: a walkaround when you arrive in the fall, chip and panel work before the winter shows, and bigger projects planned before you leave for the summer. Diego’s Auto Body is one owner-run shop for classics and exotics. Ask for a written estimate for each car.
Planning guide
Planning a collection’s year in Naples
Arrival: a walkaround of every car
Cars that sit through a Florida summer come back with surprises: chips from the last drive, a scuff from a tight car-condo bay, sun on a cover that was not quite right. The best time to find them is the week you arrive. Walk each car, photograph anything you see, and get it on a list with a written estimate for each item.
Before the shows
Winter brings the car shows and the club drives. Paint correction, chip repair and panel work all take longer than anyone expects, so the list you made on arrival is the list to start on early. Agree which car comes in first and what has to be done before it goes on the show field.
While you are away
The quiet months are when bigger work fits: a respray, bodywork on a classic, a restoration phase. If you are away, decide in advance how you want updates, who approves extra work and how you will see the car. Ask for photos by text at each stage, and ask Diego what summer work the shop can take on.
Why one shop for everything
A shop that knows the whole collection remembers which car has the touchy paint, which panel was repaired before, and what you care about on each one. It also means one written estimate trail across the collection, which helps when you insure, sell or show a car.
Getting started
Send a list of your cars through the form, or call (239) 261-2199 to arrange a visit to 4186 Domestic Ave.
Does Diego’s Auto Body work on both classic and exotic cars?
Yes. Cars photographed at the shop include a Jaguar E-Type, a Ferrari Dino 308 GT4, a Ferrari 488 and a Bentley Flying Spur.
Can you plan work around my season in Naples?
Ask Diego to plan arrival work and show prep with you, and ask for each job in writing, car by car.
Will I get updates while I’m away?
Ask for photo updates by text. Under the proposed Diego Promise, they would be part of every job.
How do I start?
Send a list of your cars through the form, or call (239) 261-2199.
Who handles the cars?
Diego’s is owner-run by Diego Gauto. Ask for him by name when you call.
Start with three photos
Tell Diego what happened.
4186 Domestic Ave, Naples, FL 34104
Owner-run · FL repair registration MV62776