Collision Repair for Gardena — Ten Minutes West on Rosecrans
A Gardena-friendly body shop, four miles west
Gardena and Hawthorne sit side by side, separated by a short run along Rosecrans Ave or Redondo Beach Blvd. From Western Ave, Normandie or the neighbourhoods around Alondra Park you can reach 12911 Cerise Ave in about ten minutes without touching a freeway. We are a family-owned shop working on cars and motorcycles, we accept all insurance companies, and the written estimate is free.
The damage Gardena drivers bring us
Gardena is a working city, and its collision profile shows it. Artesia Blvd and Western Ave carry heavy commercial traffic all day, and the industrial blocks between Rosecrans and 190th add box trucks and trailers to the mix. That combination produces side-swipes, torn rear quarters and mirror and door damage from vehicles that simply cannot see a car alongside them.
The freeways contribute the rest. Merges onto the 91 and the 110 are short and often slow, so rear-end impacts at 10–25 mph are common: cracked covers, crushed absorbers, bent hood latches and radiator support damage that only shows once the bumper comes off. Residential Gardena adds its own list — older homes with narrow driveways and detached garages mean scraped rockers, kerbed wheels and bumper corners caught on gateposts. Evening traffic around the card rooms on Vermont and Rosecrans brings a predictable share of parking-lot collisions.
What we do for Gardena drivers
- Collision repair after front, rear and side impacts
- Panel and body work on cars and motorcycles
- Car painting and colour matching, including full resprays
- Dent removal and paintless dent repair (PDR)
- Scratch and scuff repair
- Bumper and fender repair or replacement
- Insurance claims assistance, damage photos and supplements
- Towing arranged through a third-party partner
More detail on the work itself: bumper repair, paintless dent repair, car painting and colour matching, collision and structural repair, motorcycle body repair and a free estimate from photos.
Getting here from Gardena
Head west on Rosecrans Ave or Redondo Beach Blvd, then turn north off Rosecrans onto Cerise Ave, one block west of Crenshaw. From the 91 use the Crenshaw Blvd exit and drive north; from the 405 take El Segundo Blvd east. There is no need to fight the 405 — surface streets are usually faster from Gardena. Cars that cannot be driven can be picked up through our third-party towing partner.
Insurance claims for Gardena customers
In California the choice of repair facility belongs to the vehicle owner. Your insurer may recommend a shop from its network, but you can bring the car here and your claim stays valid. We accept all insurance companies, take the damage photos, speak with the adjuster and file a supplement if hidden damage shows up during disassembly.
Working with a specific carrier? We have pages for GEICO, State Farm, AAA, Progressive, Allstate, Mercury and Farmers, plus a general insurance claims page.
Claim guides: choosing your own body shop in California, what a supplement is, how your deductible works, rental car while your car is in the shop and OEM vs aftermarket parts.
Visit the shop
The Body Shop Collision Repair
12911 Cerise Ave, Hawthorne, CA 90250
Phone: (323) 661-6600
Email: 711body@gmail.com
Mon–Fri 9:00 AM – 7:30 PM · Sat 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM · Sun 11:30 AM – 4:30 PM
After-hours towing and drop-off available — call us.
We also look after drivers in Hawthorne, Inglewood, Lawndale, El Segundo, Manhattan Beach, Hermosa Beach, Redondo Beach, Torrance, Palos Verdes, Westchester & LAX, Playa del Rey, Playa Vista, Marina del Rey, Culver City, Santa Monica. Full list on our service areas page.
Common questions from Gardena drivers
How far is your shop from Gardena?
We are at 12911 Cerise Ave in Hawthorne, about four miles west of Gardena — roughly ten minutes on Rosecrans Ave or Redondo Beach Blvd, no freeway needed. Most customers drop the car off in the morning; if the repair takes more than a day we help arrange a ride or a rental.
Do I have to use the body shop my insurance company recommends?
No. In California the choice of repair facility belongs to the vehicle owner. Your insurer can suggest a shop from its network, but you can bring the car to us and your claim stays valid.
Is the estimate free for Gardena drivers?
Yes. Bring the car in or send photos of the damage and we will give you a written estimate at no charge, with no obligation to book the repair.
How long does a repair usually take?
A bumper or a single panel is normally a few days. Multi-panel or structural work takes longer, and insurance approval of a supplement can add time. We give you a realistic date once the car is disassembled and tell you straight away if anything changes.
Do you repair motorcycles as well as cars?
Yes. We do body and paint work on motorcycles, including tank, fairing and panel repair, and we match the paint to the original finish.
A truck side-swiped my car on Artesia. Do you handle commercial claims?
Yes. Commercial policies work the same way for us: we document the damage, send the estimate to the adjuster and file a supplement if disassembly reveals more. Bring whatever claim or policy number you were given.
Can you repair a work van or a pickup?
Yes. We do body and paint work on light commercial vehicles as well as passenger cars, including panel replacement, bumper work and refinishing.
Will you tell me if the repair is worth less than my deductible?
Yes. If the written estimate comes in close to or below your deductible we will say so, and you can decide whether to pay out of pocket instead of opening a claim.
Call (323) 661-6600 or bring the vehicle to 12911 Cerise Ave, Hawthorne, for a free written estimate.
