Central LA · 16 miles southeast of the shop
Auto body & collision repair for Los Angeles
Sun Valley is part of the City of Los Angeles, so our shop is inside city limits — 16 miles from City Hall. Wherever in LA the collision happened, we handle the repair, the paint and the insurance claim.
After a collision in Los Angeles
Who shows up, and what to do.
Inside the City of Los Angeles, collisions on city streets are handled by the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD), which investigates traffic collisions through four bureau-level Traffic Divisions. Collisions on the I-5, I-10 and I-110 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 Los Angeles's local streets that's Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD); on the I-5 and I-10, 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-5
- I-10
- I-110 (Harbor Freeway)
- US-101
- I-405 (San Diego Freeway)
Getting here
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 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
Los Angeles FAQ
Local answers.
Who takes a traffic collision report in Los Angeles?
Inside the City of Los Angeles, collisions on city streets are handled by the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD), which investigates traffic collisions through four bureau-level Traffic Divisions. Collisions on the I-5, I-10 and I-110 are handled by the California Highway Patrol (CHP). If anyone is injured, call 911 first.
How far is Top Tier Auto Collision from 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 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 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 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 Los Angeles?
Collisions on the I-5, I-10, I-110, US-101 and I-405 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.
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