Collision Repair for Lawndale — Minutes Up Inglewood Ave
The closest full body shop to Lawndale
Lawndale sits directly south of us. From Marine Ave, Manhattan Beach Blvd or the streets off Inglewood Ave, 12911 Cerise Ave is a five to eight minute drive — close enough that most customers drop the car off before work and pick it up on the way home. We are family-owned, we repair cars and motorcycles, we accept all insurance companies, and the written estimate costs nothing.
Why Lawndale cars end up here
Hawthorne Blvd is the spine of the city, and it is a difficult road: four fast lanes, a continuous run of strip-mall driveways and constant left turns across traffic. Cars pulling out of a plaza into a gap that closes faster than expected account for a large share of the front-corner and driver-side damage we repair. Redondo Beach Blvd and Artesia add the same problem at a slightly lower speed.
The second source is the 405. The Inglewood Ave and Rosecrans ramps back up in both peaks, and slow-speed rear-end impacts follow — bumper covers, absorbers, trunk and tailgate alignment. The third is simply density. Lawndale has a lot of apartment parking on narrow streets and behind buildings, so we see a steady flow of door dings, mirror strikes, kerbed alloys and long scrapes down a flank from a tight carport entrance. Many of those are candidates for paintless dent repair or a spot repair rather than a full panel.
What we do for Lawndale 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 Lawndale
Take Inglewood Ave or Hawthorne Blvd north to El Segundo Blvd, then head east to Cerise Ave and turn north; or come up Crenshaw Blvd from Rosecrans and turn one block west. It is a short surface-street trip in either direction, and if the car is not drivable we arrange a tow through a third-party partner. After-hours drop-off is available if you call ahead.
Insurance claims for Lawndale 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, Gardena, 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 Lawndale drivers
How far is your shop from Lawndale?
We are at 12911 Cerise Ave in Hawthorne, about two miles north — five to eight minutes on Inglewood Ave or Hawthorne Blvd. 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 Lawndale 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.
Someone pulled out of a shopping centre into my car. Whose insurance pays?
Usually the driver who left the driveway, but liability is decided by the insurers. Either way we can write the estimate and work with whichever carrier ends up paying, and you can still start the repair through your own policy if you prefer.
Is paintless dent repair cheaper than a normal repair?
Often yes, when the paint is unbroken and the dent is accessible from behind. We check that first, because it avoids refinishing and keeps the factory paint on the panel.
Can I drop the car off before you open?
Call us and we will arrange it. After-hours drop-off works for most customers who need to leave the car before the start of a shift.
Call (323) 661-6600 or come by 12911 Cerise Ave, Hawthorne. Free written estimate, no obligation.
