Ventura & Oxnard · 50 miles west of the shop
Auto body & collision repair for Ventura
Ventura is 50 miles from Sun Valley as the crow flies. Most Ventura customers choose us because the car was damaged in the Los Angeles area, they commute nearby, or they want our shop specifically — and California law lets you choose your shop.
After a collision in Ventura
Who shows up, and what to do.
Ventura has its own police department, so collisions on city streets are handled by the Ventura Police Department. Collisions on the US-101, CA-126 and CA-33 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 Ventura's local streets that's Ventura Police Department; on the US-101 and CA-126, 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.
Coastal, marine air
What Ventura & Oxnard roads do to cars.
Salt air and coastal fog that turn chips and scratches into rust.
Mud, gravel and debris from farm roads on the Oxnard Plain and in the Santa Clara River Valley.
Rear-end collisions in US-101 congestion through Camarillo and Ventura.
US-101 runs the length of the coast, CA-126 follows the Santa Clara River Valley through Santa Paula and Fillmore, CA-33 climbs to Ojai, and CA-1 serves Oxnard and Port Hueneme.
Near the coast, the marine layer and salt air turn a small chip into rust. Scratches that reach bare metal should be repaired promptly — corrosion creeps under the surrounding paint long before you can see it.
- US-101
- CA-126
- CA-33
Is the drive worth it?
Ventura → Sun Valley
US-101 south through the Conejo Valley and east across the San Fernando Valley brings coastal Ventura County to Sun Valley. From Santa Paula and Fillmore, CA-126 connects to the I-5 at Santa Clarita.
- The car was damaged in the Los Angeles area and is already nearby
- You work or commute close to the San Fernando Valley
- You want a shop you trust, and your insurer can't make that choice for you
11782 Sheldon St, Sun Valley, CA 91352
- Monday – Friday
- 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Saturday
- 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
- Sunday
- Closed
Ventura FAQ
Local answers.
Who takes a traffic collision report in Ventura?
Ventura has its own police department, so collisions on city streets are handled by the Ventura Police Department. Collisions on the US-101, CA-126 and CA-33 are handled by the California Highway Patrol (CHP). If anyone is injured, call 911 first.
How far is Top Tier Auto Collision from Ventura?
About 50 miles in a straight line — roughly 64 road miles. US-101 south through the Conejo Valley and east across the San Fernando Valley brings coastal Ventura County to Sun Valley. From Santa Paula and Fillmore, CA-126 connects to the I-5 at Santa Clarita.
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 Ventura 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 Ventura?
Yes — we offer 24/7 towing. Call (626) 646-7117 with your location. From Ventura, it's also worth checking your policy's roadside or towing benefit, which may cover part of a longer tow.
Is it worth bringing my car from Ventura 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 Ventura make paint damage worse?
Near the coast, the marine layer and salt air turn a small chip into rust. Scratches that reach bare metal should be repaired promptly — corrosion creeps under the surrounding paint long before you can see it.
What if my collision happened on the freeway near Ventura?
Collisions on the US-101, CA-126 and CA-33 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.
Ventura 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