Central LA · 16 miles southeast of the shop
Auto body & collision repair for Downtown Los Angeles
Downtown Los Angeles sits 16 miles southeast of our Sun Valley collision center. We repair Downtown Los Angeles drivers' cars every week — structure, body and matched paint, with the insurance claim handled for you.
After a collision in Downtown Los Angeles
Who shows up, and what to do.
Downtown Los Angeles is part of the City of Los Angeles, so collisions on its streets are handled by the Los Angeles Police Department — specifically its Central Traffic Division, which investigates traffic collisions in this part of the city. Collisions on the I-110, US-101 and I-10 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 Downtown Los Angeles's local streets that's LAPD Central Traffic Division; on the I-110 and US-101, 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.
LA basin, street-parked
What Central LA roads do to cars.
Parallel-parking scrapes, bumper taps and mirror strikes on crowded streets.
Hit-and-run damage to parked cars — photograph everything and file a report.
Sun and traffic grime that dull the clearcoat on cars that live outdoors.
The I-5, I-10, I-110 and US-101 knot together around downtown, where the Four Level Interchange was one of the first stack interchanges ever built. Sunset, Wilshire, Vermont and Figueroa carry heavy bus, bike and rideshare traffic all day.
Basin cars live outdoors, in traffic and on the street. Sun, traffic film and bird droppings etch clearcoat, and street parking multiplies scrapes and hit-and-run damage. Small breaks in the paint are cheapest to fix before they spread.
- I-110 (Harbor Freeway)
- US-101
- I-10
- I-5
Getting here
Downtown Los Angeles → Sun Valley
US-101 north to the CA-170, or the I-5 north through Glendale, reaches Sun Valley from almost anywhere in Central LA.
Not drivable? We tow 24/7 — call (626) 646-7117 with your location in Downtown Los Angeles.
11782 Sheldon St, Sun Valley, CA 91352
- Monday – Friday
- 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Saturday
- 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
- Sunday
- Closed
Downtown Los Angeles FAQ
Local answers.
Who takes a traffic collision report in Downtown Los Angeles?
Downtown Los Angeles is part of the City of Los Angeles, so collisions on its streets are handled by the Los Angeles Police Department — specifically its Central Traffic Division, which investigates traffic collisions in this part of the city. Collisions on the I-110, US-101 and I-10 are handled by the California Highway Patrol (CHP). If anyone is injured, call 911 first.
How far is Top Tier Auto Collision from Downtown Los Angeles?
About 16 miles in a straight line — roughly 20 road miles. US-101 north to the CA-170, or the I-5 north through Glendale, reaches Sun Valley from almost anywhere in Central LA.
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 Downtown Los Angeles 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 Downtown Los Angeles?
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 Downtown Los Angeles damage car paint?
Basin cars live outdoors, in traffic and on the street. Sun, traffic film and bird droppings etch clearcoat, and street parking multiplies scrapes and hit-and-run damage. Small breaks in the paint are cheapest to fix before they spread.
What if my collision happened on the freeway near Downtown Los Angeles?
Collisions on the I-110, US-101, I-10 and I-5 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.
Downtown Los Angeles 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