Auto Body Shop Serving the South Bay and Westside
Where we work
The Body Shop Collision Repair is a family-owned shop at 12911 Cerise Ave in Hawthorne, close to the point where the South Bay, the airport and the Westside meet. That location puts most of the coast within twenty minutes. Each of the areas below has its own page with directions, the damage we see most often there and the local insurance detail.
- Manhattan Beach — about four miles, ten to fifteen minutes
- El Segundo — three miles, straight along El Segundo Boulevard
- Redondo Beach — six miles via Inglewood Avenue
- Hermosa Beach — five miles via Aviation Boulevard
- Torrance — four to eight miles, straight down Hawthorne or Crenshaw Boulevard
- Palos Verdes Peninsula — ten to twelve miles up Hawthorne Boulevard
- Westchester and the LAX area — four miles down Sepulveda Boulevard
- Playa Vista — seven miles via Lincoln and Sepulveda
- Marina del Rey — eight miles down Lincoln Boulevard
- Culver City — seven miles down La Brea and Hawthorne Boulevard
- Santa Monica — eleven miles via the 405 or Lincoln Boulevard
Also close by
We also repair cars from Hawthorne itself, Lawndale, Inglewood, Gardena, Del Aire, El Camino Village, Playa del Rey and Venice. There is no service boundary — if you can drive or tow the car to Cerise Avenue, we can repair it.
What we do
- 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
Insurance claims from anywhere in the South Bay
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.
Claim pages by carrier: all insurance claims · GEICO · State Farm · AAA · Progressive · Allstate · Mercury · Farmers
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.
Common questions about our service areas
Which areas do you cover?
We are based in Hawthorne and work with drivers across the South Bay and the Westside — Manhattan Beach, El Segundo, Redondo Beach, Hermosa Beach, Torrance, Palos Verdes, Playa Vista, Marina del Rey, Culver City, Santa Monica and Westchester, plus Lawndale, Inglewood, Gardena and Del Aire nearby.
Do I have to live nearby to use the shop?
No. There is no service boundary. If you can get the car to 12911 Cerise Ave in Hawthorne, or have it towed here, we can repair it.
Is the estimate free?
Yes, wherever you are coming from. Bring the car in or send photos of the damage first.
Do you work with all insurance companies?
Yes. We accept all insurance companies, prepare the estimate, submit the photos, speak with the adjuster and file supplements when hidden damage appears.
My insurer wants me to use its own network shop. Can I choose you?
Yes. In California the choice of repair facility belongs to the vehicle owner. The insurer can recommend a shop, but the decision is yours and your claim stays valid.
Can you arrange towing to the shop?
Yes, through a third-party towing partner, including after hours. Call (323) 661-6600 and we will organise the pick-up.
What are your opening hours?
Monday to Friday 9:00 AM to 7:30 PM, Saturday 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM and Sunday 11:30 AM to 4:30 PM. After-hours towing and drop-off can be arranged by phone.
Do you repair motorcycles as well as cars?
Yes. We are a family-owned shop working on both cars and motorcycles, including collision repair, painting, dent removal and scratch repair.
Not sure whether we cover you? Call (323) 661-6600 or email 711body@gmail.com.
