Mountain towns · 44 miles east of the shop
Auto body & collision repair for Wrightwood
Wrightwood is about 57 road miles from our Sun Valley shop. Once you're down the mountain, the I-210 west brings you to Sun Valley. If a car isn't safe to drive down the grade, don't — call us about towing. California law lets you choose your body shop, so the drive is the only thing to weigh.
After a collision in Wrightwood
Who shows up, and what to do.
Wrightwood is unincorporated San Bernardino County. In unincorporated areas the California Highway Patrol investigates traffic collisions on all public roads — surface streets as well as freeways — while the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department patrols the community for everything else.
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 Wrightwood's local streets that's California Highway Patrol (CHP); on the CA-2 and CA-138, 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.
Mountain snow & wildlife
What Mountain towns roads do to cars.
Paint chips from sand and cinders spread on icy roads.
Deer and wildlife strikes, especially at dawn and dusk.
Slide-offs, guardrail scrapes and snowbank impacts in winter.
CA-18, CA-330 and CA-38 climb to Big Bear and the Rim of the World communities, CA-138 reaches Crestline from the Cajon Pass, and CA-2 connects Wrightwood.
Mountain driving brings winter ice, sand and cinders spread on icy roads, and wildlife at dawn and dusk. Cinders chip paint on every winter trip, and deer strikes can damage far more than the bumper cover shows.
- CA-2 (Glendale Freeway)
- CA-138
Getting here
Wrightwood → Sun Valley
Once you're down the mountain, the I-210 west brings you to Sun Valley. If a car isn't safe to drive down the grade, don't — call us about towing.
Not drivable? We tow 24/7 — call (626) 646-7117 with your location in Wrightwood.
11782 Sheldon St, Sun Valley, CA 91352
- Monday – Friday
- 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Saturday
- 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
- Sunday
- Closed
Wrightwood FAQ
Local answers.
Who takes a traffic collision report in Wrightwood?
Wrightwood is unincorporated San Bernardino County. In unincorporated areas the California Highway Patrol investigates traffic collisions on all public roads — surface streets as well as freeways — while the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department patrols the community for everything else. If anyone is injured, call 911 first.
How far is Top Tier Auto Collision from Wrightwood?
About 44 miles in a straight line — roughly 57 road miles. Once you're down the mountain, the I-210 west brings you to Sun Valley. If a car isn't safe to drive down the grade, don't — call us about towing.
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 Wrightwood 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 Wrightwood?
Yes — we offer 24/7 towing. Call (626) 646-7117 with your location.
Is it worth bringing my car from Wrightwood 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.
How do winter roads around Wrightwood affect paint and body damage?
Mountain driving brings winter ice, sand and cinders spread on icy roads, and wildlife at dawn and dusk. Cinders chip paint on every winter trip, and deer strikes can damage far more than the bumper cover shows.
What if my collision happened on the freeway near Wrightwood?
Collisions on the CA-2 and CA-138 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.
Wrightwood 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