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Auto body & collision repair for Sun Valley
Our shop is right here in Sun Valley, on Sheldon Street. Drop the car off, walk the damage with us, and get a free written estimate — we work with every insurance company.
After a collision in Sun Valley
Who shows up, and what to do.
Sun Valley is part of the City of Los Angeles, so collisions on its streets are handled by the Los Angeles Police Department — specifically its Valley Traffic Division, which investigates traffic collisions in this part of the city. Collisions on the I-5, CA-170 and I-210 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 Sun Valley's local streets that's LAPD Valley Traffic Division; on the I-5 and CA-170, 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.
Inland valley heat
What Valley roads do to cars.
Summer heat that regularly tops 100°F bakes the clearcoat on roofs, hoods and trunks until it chalks and peels.
Tight retail and apartment parking produces door dings, bumper scuffs and mirror strikes.
Rear-end collisions at freeway on-ramps and in stop-and-go boulevard traffic.
The I-5, I-405, US-101, CA-170 and CA-118 frame the Valley. The I-5/CA-170 merge near Sun Valley and the I-405/US-101 interchange in Sherman Oaks are two of the busiest junctions in the region, and boulevards like Van Nuys, Sepulveda, Laurel Canyon and Victory carry freeway-scale traffic.
Valley heat is hard on paint. Horizontal panels — roof, hood, trunk — take the most UV, and once clearcoat starts to fail it peels in sheets. A proper repair refinishes and blends into the neighboring panels so new paint matches the sun-aged finish around it.
- I-5
- CA-170 (Hollywood Freeway)
- I-210 (Foothill Freeway)
Getting here
Sun Valley → Sun Valley
Most Valley addresses reach us in minutes by the I-5, the CA-170 or surface streets — much of the east Valley never needs a freeway at all.
Not drivable? We tow 24/7 — call (626) 646-7117 with your location in Sun Valley.
11782 Sheldon St, Sun Valley, CA 91352
- Monday – Friday
- 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Saturday
- 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
- Sunday
- Closed
Sun Valley FAQ
Local answers.
Who takes a traffic collision report in Sun Valley?
Sun Valley is part of the City of Los Angeles, so collisions on its streets are handled by the Los Angeles Police Department — specifically its Valley Traffic Division, which investigates traffic collisions in this part of the city. Collisions on the I-5, CA-170 and I-210 are handled by the California Highway Patrol (CHP). If anyone is injured, call 911 first.
How far is Top Tier Auto Collision from Sun Valley?
We're in Sun Valley at 11782 Sheldon St. Mon–Fri 8–5 · Sat 9–3.
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 Sun Valley 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 Sun Valley?
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 Sun Valley damage car paint?
Valley heat is hard on paint. Horizontal panels — roof, hood, trunk — take the most UV, and once clearcoat starts to fail it peels in sheets. A proper repair refinishes and blends into the neighboring panels so new paint matches the sun-aged finish around it.
What if my collision happened on the freeway near Sun Valley?
Collisions on the I-5, CA-170 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.
Sun Valley 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