Malibu & Calabasas · 23 miles southwest of the shop
Auto body & collision repair for Malibu
Malibu is about 30 road miles from our Sun Valley shop. US-101 east through the Valley brings Calabasas, Agoura Hills and Westlake Village to Sun Valley; from Malibu, the canyon roads connect you to the 101. California law lets you choose your body shop, so the drive is the only thing to weigh.
After a collision in Malibu
Who shows up, and what to do.
The City of Malibu contracts with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department for police services, so sheriff's deputies respond to collisions on city streets. Collisions on the CA-1 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 Malibu's local streets that's Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department (by contract); on the CA-1, 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.
Canyon & coast roads
What Malibu & Calabasas roads do to cars.
Salt spray along Pacific Coast Highway that speeds up corrosion at chips and scratches.
Canyon-road damage from fallen rock, wildlife and narrow shoulders.
Ash and heat exposure during fire season that can contaminate or etch paint.
Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu Canyon, Kanan Dume and Topanga Canyon Boulevard connect the coast to the US-101 corridor through Calabasas and Agoura Hills. Speed, curves and occasional slide or fire closures shape the risk.
Canyon roads add fallen rock, narrow shoulders and wildlife to coastal salt air. Chips in the lower panels and front end are common, and each one is a spot where corrosion can start.
- CA-1 (Pacific Coast Highway)
Getting here
Malibu → Sun Valley
US-101 east through the Valley brings Calabasas, Agoura Hills and Westlake Village to Sun Valley; from Malibu, the canyon roads connect you to the 101.
Not drivable? We tow 24/7 — call (626) 646-7117 with your location in Malibu.
11782 Sheldon St, Sun Valley, CA 91352
- Monday – Friday
- 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Saturday
- 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
- Sunday
- Closed
Malibu FAQ
Local answers.
Who takes a traffic collision report in Malibu?
The City of Malibu contracts with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department for police services, so sheriff's deputies respond to collisions on city streets. Collisions on the CA-1 are handled by the California Highway Patrol (CHP). If anyone is injured, call 911 first.
How far is Top Tier Auto Collision from Malibu?
About 23 miles in a straight line — roughly 30 road miles. US-101 east through the Valley brings Calabasas, Agoura Hills and Westlake Village to Sun Valley; from Malibu, the canyon roads connect you to the 101.
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 Malibu 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 Malibu?
Yes — we offer 24/7 towing. Call (626) 646-7117 with your location.
Is it worth bringing my car from Malibu to Sun Valley?
It can be — especially if the car was damaged in the Los Angeles area, you work or commute nearby, or you want a shop you trust. Start with photos through our free estimate form; you'll know what the repair involves before you decide on the drive.
Does salt air in Malibu make paint damage worse?
Canyon roads add fallen rock, narrow shoulders and wildlife to coastal salt air. Chips in the lower panels and front end are common, and each one is a spot where corrosion can start.
What if my collision happened on the freeway near Malibu?
Collisions on the CA-1 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.
Malibu 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