Burbank & Glendale · 9.4 miles southeast of the shop
Auto body & collision repair for Glendale
From Glendale, our Sun Valley shop is about 12 road miles away. Free estimates, every insurance company, and a repair that doesn't look like one.
After a collision in Glendale
Who shows up, and what to do.
Glendale has its own police department, so collisions on city streets are handled by the Glendale Police Department. Collisions on the I-5, CA-134 and CA-2 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 Glendale's local streets that's Glendale 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)
- CA-2 (Glendale Freeway)
- I-210 (Foothill Freeway)
Getting here
Glendale → 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 Glendale.
11782 Sheldon St, Sun Valley, CA 91352
- Monday – Friday
- 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Saturday
- 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
- Sunday
- Closed
Glendale FAQ
Local answers.
Who takes a traffic collision report in Glendale?
Glendale has its own police department, so collisions on city streets are handled by the Glendale Police Department. Collisions on the I-5, CA-134 and CA-2 are handled by the California Highway Patrol (CHP). If anyone is injured, call 911 first.
How far is Top Tier Auto Collision from Glendale?
About 9.4 miles in a straight line — roughly 12 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 Glendale 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 Glendale?
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 Glendale 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 Glendale?
Collisions on the I-5, CA-134, CA-2 and I-210 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.
Glendale 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