Burbank & Glendale · 5.5 miles southeast of the shop
Auto body & collision repair for Burbank
Burbank is 5.5 miles southeast of our Sun Valley shop — close enough to drop the car off on your way to work. The estimate is free, and we work with every insurance company.
After a collision in Burbank
Who shows up, and what to do.
Burbank has its own police department, so collisions on city streets are handled by the Burbank Police Department. Collisions on the I-5 and CA-134 are handled by the California Highway Patrol (CHP).
Collision report lookup- 01
Safety first
If anyone is hurt, call 911. If the cars can be moved and it's safe, get out of traffic.
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Report it to the right agency
On Burbank's local streets that's Burbank Police Department; on the I-5 and CA-134, the CHP.
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Exchange information and take photos
Names, license, plate, insurer and policy number — then photos of both cars, the scene and the damage.
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File a DMV SR-1 within 10 days if required
California requires it when anyone is injured or property damage exceeds $1,000.
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Choose your shop
Your insurer can't require a particular body shop (Cal. Ins. Code § 758.5). Tell them your car is going to Top Tier.
Foothill heat & fire season
What Burbank & Glendale roads do to cars.
Parking-structure scrapes on bumpers and wheels around busy retail and studio districts.
Foothill heat and afternoon sun that fade paint and oxidize clearcoat.
Hillside streets where curbs, retaining walls and tight turns catch wheels and lower panels.
The I-5, CA-134, CA-2 and I-210 all converge here. The I-5/CA-134 junction and the CA-2/I-210 interchange are daily bottlenecks, and Glenoaks Boulevard, Brand Boulevard and Olive Avenue carry heavy crosstown traffic.
Foothill communities get valley heat plus canyon hazards and, in fire season, ash fall. Ash left on wet paint can etch the finish, so rinse it off gently with plenty of water rather than wiping it dry.
- I-5
- CA-134 (Ventura Freeway)
Getting here
Burbank → Sun Valley
From Burbank it's a short run up the I-5 or Glenoaks Boulevard. From Glendale and the foothills, take the I-5 north or the I-210 west.
Not drivable? We tow 24/7 — call (626) 646-7117 with your location in Burbank.
11782 Sheldon St, Sun Valley, CA 91352
- Monday – Friday
- 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Saturday
- 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
- Sunday
- Closed
Burbank FAQ
Local answers.
Who takes a traffic collision report in Burbank?
Burbank has its own police department, so collisions on city streets are handled by the Burbank Police Department. Collisions on the I-5 and CA-134 are handled by the California Highway Patrol (CHP). If anyone is injured, call 911 first.
How far is Top Tier Auto Collision from Burbank?
About 5.5 miles in a straight line — roughly 7 road miles. From Burbank it's a short run up the I-5 or Glenoaks Boulevard. From Glendale and the foothills, take the I-5 north or the I-210 west.
Do I have to use the body shop my insurance company recommends?
No. California Insurance Code section 758.5 prohibits insurers from requiring you to use a particular repair shop, and that applies in Burbank the same as anywhere in California. Tell your insurer your car is going to Top Tier and we'll work with the adjuster directly.
Can you tow my car from Burbank?
Yes — we offer 24/7 towing. Call (626) 646-7117 with your location.
Can I get a free estimate without an appointment?
Yes. Stop by during business hours (Mon–Fri 8–5 · Sat 9–3) or send photos through our free estimate form and we'll get back to you.
Does the heat in Burbank damage car paint?
Foothill communities get valley heat plus canyon hazards and, in fire season, ash fall. Ash left on wet paint can etch the finish, so rinse it off gently with plenty of water rather than wiping it dry.
What if my collision happened on the freeway near Burbank?
Collisions on the I-5 and CA-134 are handled by the California Highway Patrol. Get to a safe place, exchange information, take photos, and note the nearest exit or call box number — it makes the CHP report and your insurance claim easier.
Burbank damage? Handled.
Send photos for a free estimate, or call (626) 646-7117. We work with every insurance company.
11782 Sheldon St, Sun Valley · Mon–Fri 8–5 · Sat 9–3